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Why Haaland is a very ‘English’ name: Viking roots, England connection and the surprising story behind his surname

Erling Haaland leads teammates in a Viking-style boat-row celebration (AP Photo) As England prepare to face Norway in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Sunday (July 12), all eyes will be on Erling Haaland, the prolific striker who was born in England, raised in Norway and now leads the Scandinavian side’s historic charge. Beyond…

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UK brothers sentenced to life for 1984 murder of civil servant Anthony Littler after decades-long cold case | World News

Anthony Stewart and Michael Stewart. Two UK brothers have been sentenced to life in prison for the 1984 murder of a civil servant in north London, more than four decades after the killing remained unsolved.Anthony Stewart, 60, and Michael Stewart, 57, were convicted of murdering 45-year-old Anthony Littler, who was attacked while walking home in…

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Uk Vape Packaging Ban: UK proposes plain vape packaging, flavour ban in crackdown on youth vaping | World News

UK plans plain vape packaging to reduce youth vaping. The UK government has unveiled plans to ban colourful vape packaging, child-friendly branding and flavour names inspired by sweets and cocktails as part of a wider effort to curb vaping among children and teenagers, BBC reportsThe proposals form part of a 12-week public consultation launched under…

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Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth: “Football’s a difficult business, and aren’t they prima donnas? But it’s a wonderful game.” – quote that perfectly captures why football remains the world’s favourite sport | World News

Football makes people feel things few other games manage. A single goal can lift an entire city. A missed penalty can ruin a Saturday for millions. Somewhere between all that drama and devotion sits a line from Queen Elizabeth II that sums the whole thing up in one breath: “Football’s a difficult business, and aren’t…

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‘This is awful’: MP Rupert Lowe criticises ‘changing demographics’ after Muhammad tops UK baby names for third consecutive year | World News

MP Rupert Lowe has criticised changing demographic trends in England and Wales after new official figures showed “Muhammad” was the most popular name given to baby boys for the third consecutive year.The reaction came after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its annual list of baby names for 2025, showing Muhammad retained the top…

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