The Latest Breaking News from England

England vs Croatia smashes highest peak TV viewership for 2026

Peak audience of 15.4 million tuned in to see Thomas Tuchel’s team open World Cup campaign with a win

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Feyi-Waboso declared fit for Prem final after jaw surgery in boost for Exeter

Manny Feyi-Waboso has been declared fit to return for Exeter in this weekend’s Prem final despite having undergone facial surgery barely two weeks ago

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Six arrested during England’s World Cup win – including for criminal trespass

Police also responded to two reports of fights inside the AT&T Stadium but no arrests were made.

Evening Standard · Jun 18

Is ten too young to be criminally responsible? Here’s what the evidence says

At ten years old, some children may still struggle to tie their shoelaces or use a knife and fork properly. Yet under the law of England and Wales, a child of this age is old enough to be held criminally responsible for their actions. This is the age at which,…

The Conversation · Jun 18

Americans discover 90s dance classic and soccer anthem after England’s World Cup win: ‘This is an average weekend in the UK’

‘Freed From Desire’ has been a mainstay in U.K. soccer culture since it was transformed into a viral chant in 2016

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Why more births now end in caesarean section

Official NHS maternity statistics show that caesareans accounted for 45% of deliveries in English NHS hospitals in 2024-25. More recent monthly NHS maternity data reported that 27% of deliveries under NHS maternity services in January 2026 were emergency caesareans.

The Conversation · Jun 18

Emilio Gay puts Ben Duckett mix-up behind him to lead England response

The Durham opener made a mistake as he called through his batting partner for a risky single.

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Emma Hayes’s Kitchen Nightmare: First-rate pundit deserves better than ITV’s sexist World Cup gimmick

COMMENT: The celebrated manager gave analysis during England’s win over Croatia this week, but her kitchen-like set has prompted no end of ridicule. Inadvertently or not, the exemplary pundit been stitched up, writes Louis Chilton

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Marcus Rashford hits the high notes after playing second fiddle to Anthony Gordon

In today’s Football Daily: It’s coming home, Just Fontaine does the tango and drone-gate

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

England Surge in World Cup Prediction Market After Round 1 Win

England's World Cup prediction market surged after their win over Croatia.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18