Barbara Lisowska, 65, is fired for gross misconduct after the incident in Warrington, Cheshire.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson sustained a "really bad" wrist injury celebrating his team's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico. The 36-year-old was pictured leaving the pitch on a stretcher and is reportedly in hospital. He joins teammate Reece James on the sidelines.
Brian Buckle, who spent over five years in prison after a wrongful conviction, has had his compensation claim rejected again. Despite being cleared of sex abuse charges and incurring £500,000 in legal costs, the Ministry of Justice cited a 2014 law change making it impossible to prove innocence conclusively.
England secured a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico. Despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half, the Three Lions will now face Norway in Miami.
Six large, solid spheres discovered on a beach in Queensland, Australia, are being investigated by authorities. The objects are suspected to be space debris, with the Australian Space Agency attempting to identify their origin. An exclusion zone is in place due to potential hazardous substances.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has apologised "unequivocally" for comments made about popstar Kylie Minogue on a podcast. Asked to place Minogue, Nicole Kidman, and Rhonda Burchmore in a "shag, marry or date" game, Albanese said "Oh, Kylie, clearly," and "All of the above."
Australia decisively defeated England in the Cricket World Cup final at Lord's, showcasing their dominance with a strong batting performance. Despite a large and enthusiastic crowd, England struggled to match Australia's skill and experience, highlighting the growing popularity of women's cricket.
