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Pre-travel primping ‘costing holidaymakers typically more than £150’

Haircuts, facials, manicures and pedicures are on people’s lists for pre-holiday beauty boosts, according to Clearpay.

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Photos of Lionel Messi at 6 World Cups from 2006 to today

Lionel Messi’s World Cup career has spanned six tournaments, from his debut as an 18-year-old in Germany in 2006 to his latest appearance in 2026. The Argentina captain scored his first World Cup goal in 2006, led his country to the final in 2014, and completed his quest for soccer’s…

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Trump endures ‘chorus of boos’ at World Cup final as he crowns Spain the champions

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Lionel Messi brought to tears as final World Cup ends in bitter defeat

Messi is yet to confirm his future plans but will be 43 at the next World Cup in 2030

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Trump booed after presenting Spain with World Cup and joining trophy lift

The US President was greeted with whistles and jeers in New York after walking out to present Spain and Argentina with medals

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JD and Usha Vance celebrate birth of baby boy

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JD Vance announces birth of fourth child, becoming first baby from sitting VP in more than 150 years

Vance is the first sitting vice president in modern US history to welcome a new child

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World Cup final player ratings: 9/10 for architect of Spain triumph but Argentina villain gets 3/10

Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A dominant performance was capped off by a Ferran Torres winner in extra time to secure a second World cup triumph for La Roja

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Spain crowned World Cup winners in final against Argentina followed by ugly scenes

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JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child

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Leandro Paredes sparks brawl at final whistle as Argentina’s World Cup ends with punches and in disgrace

Paredes was involved in an ugly clash with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi following the full-time whistle

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Performers take to the stage at the World Cup final, in photos

The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured a pregame entertainment ceremony and the tournament’s first halftime show Sunday, bringing a Super Bowl-style spectacle to soccer’s biggest match. The pregame ceremony included live musical performances and other entertainment before kickoff, while the 11-minute halftime show featured a fast-paced…

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ICE introduces new body camera rule after multiple fatal shootings

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Wayne Rooney swears live on air after being asked about World Cup half-time show

Wayne Rooney gave a blunt verdict on the World Cup half-time show after being asked for his favourite moment from the performance.

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Five reasons why the World Cup final was so dull

Spain dominated the final but required extra time to find a winner, while Argentina waited until the 121st minute to create a big chance

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Fears for endangered animals grow as Trump axes automatic protection rule

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Enzo Fernandez’s ‘stupid’ mistake that got him sent off at World Cup final

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Why was Enzo Fernandez sent off in World Cup final?

Fernandez’s second yellow card offence was criticised by Alan Shearer and called ‘stupid’ after Argentina were left down to 10 men

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Forest Service employees headed out for field work. They were zip-tied and held hostage for 15 hours

The workers were targeted because of their affiliation with the federal government, a local sheriff said

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Lionel Messi called ‘a baby’ after attempting to get Marc Cucurella sent off in World Cup final

The Argentina captain appeared to protest to referee Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic after an interaction with the Spain defender in the final

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Madonna, Shakira and Ted Lasso appear in first World Cup half-time show

The 11-minute performance on Sunday also saw Justin Bieber step on to the pitch along with Burna Boy and Korean pop group BTS.

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Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show

The 11-minute spectacle featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.

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Third US service member death within days as Iranian drone explodes during ‘controlled detonation’

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Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo

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Walmart in California forced to extreme lengths due to shoplifting: ‘Locked up beef’

A video posted on social media shows a ‘cowboy ribeye steak’ and a 3-pound tube of ground beef inside anti-theft wire bags

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