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Taylor retires after 20-year refereeing career

Anthony Taylor, 47, has retired from refereeing after a 20-year career spanning 831 matches, with his final appearance coming in Spain's 1-0 World Cup last-16 win over Portugal. A former prison officer who spent 16 seasons in the Premier League and oversaw major finals and international tournaments, his retirement was lauded as a long and distinguished service by figures such as Howard Webb.

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Sean McCann Represents Scotland at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sean McCann, Madeleine McCann’s younger brother, has been selected to swim for Scotland at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with his twin Amelie also on the squad and fellow veteran Duncan Scott among the stars he will race alongside. The 21-year-old distance freestyle specialist, who trains at Loughborough University and has previous Commonwealth Youth Games experience, hopes the Games will propel him toward Team GB and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Alex Scott Rejects Bournemouth Contract; Top Clubs Eye

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 22, has rejected multiple contract offers as top Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and others circle a potential big-money move. Bournemouth values him highly and remains open to a revised deal that could include a release clause, with his contract through 2028 and ongoing transfer interest from several elite clubs.

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Dozens Hospitalized in Costa del Sol Pool Gas

More than 60 tourists, including British nationals, were hospitalized with toxic gas poisoning after a fault in a Costa del Sol hotel pool’s chemical system near Marbella, with a circuit-breaker trip on the pump that injects chlorine and acid cited as the cause; the pool has been sealed and investigations are underway, with some guests considering legal action. The hotel has not been named publicly.

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UK unemployment holds at 4.9% in May

UK unemployment stayed at 4.9% for the three months to May 2026, even as payroll data showed a drop in company payrolls and vacancies continued to ease, pointing to a mixed jobs picture. Wages remained firm, with regular pay at about 3.4% and total pay higher, while employment rose overall and second jobs increased, underscoring a still-tight but gradually softening labor market.

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Menzies stuns Humphries, reaches World Matchplay

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