Hannah Hampton, England goalkeeper, paid tribute to her late grandfather, who passed away just before the team’s rousing Euro 2025 campaign.
The 24-year-old proved her worth again in Sunday’s final against world champion Spain, who was a rock for the Lionesses throughout the entire tournament.
Hampton saved two penalties in the shootout to keep her team from clinching the title they won in 2022 after making a number of crucial interventions in the game.
For the first time in history, England’s squad had won a sizable trophy on foreign soil, cementing their position as one of the best in world football.
You left two days before the biggest tournament of my life, she wrote on Instagram.
You taught me a lot about life as well as football, “. about maintaining a sense of self-awareness, perseverance, and doing things the right way.
You told me, “It breaks my heart that you didn’t see me leave for our country at my first major tournament,” something you had a dreamt of for me and that we discussed frequently. But I’m pretty sure I remember you staying there. You and I felt you. in the tunnel . on the pitch . in the difficult circumstances. When I needed strength, I heard you in my head.
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Hampton’s path to the top has been riddled with obstacles.
The Chelsea goalkeeper was premature and told not to play football due to a serious eye condition.
Hampton has had several eye surgeries to correct her vision, but she still struggles with depth perception and vision.
After defying the odds to enter the professional game, England’s Euro 2022 victory on home soil caused her international career to suffer.
Hampton served as Mary Earps’ backup, but reports suggested it was her behavior that caused her to leave.
In March 2023, according to Hampton’s claim that she had “sorted out personal issues,” boss Sarina Wiegman brought her back.
After being chosen to the 2024 World Cup squad, Hampton was once more left without any game time and Earps remained at No1.
In a bid to put an end to their most deadly border conflict in more than a decade, the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand have reached an “unconditional” ceasefire that will take effect on Monday at midnight.
After five days of bloody fighting that claimed at least 36 lives, Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodia’s prime minister Hun Manet reaffirmed their resolve to put down their weapons.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who led the discussions in Putrajaya, the country’s administrative capital.
Anwar remarked, “This is a crucial first step toward de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security.” On Tuesday, he added, a meeting between the military chiefs of both countries will take place.
As Monday transitions to Tuesday at midnight (17:00 GMT), the ceasefire will become effective.
The border conflict that broke out on July 24 in Thailand and Cambodia has been blamed on one another. More than 270, 000 people from both sides of the 817-kilometer (508-mile) land border between Thailand and Cambodia have been displaced by the most recent conflict, which dates back to colonial-era maps.
What were the leaders’ rivals saying?
Hun Manet, the prime minister of Cambodia, stated: “Today we have a very good meeting and very good results… that hope to put an end to the fighting that has claimed many lives, injuries, and also caused displacement of people.
We hope that the solutions that Prime Minister Anwar just announced will provide a prerequisite for our bilateral discussion to resume normalcy and serve as a foundation for a de-escalation of forces in the future, he continued.
Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who had doubts about Cambodia’s sincerity ahead of the talks in Malaysia, said the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire that would “be carried out successfully in good faith by both sides.”
Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia said their respective defense ministers were instructed to create a detailed mechanism for the implementation, verification, and reporting of the ceasefire in a joint statement released after the talks had finished.
The parties also agreed to hold a meeting of their so-called “General Border Committee” in Cambodia on August 4.
On Saturday, Cambodians are awaiting their arrival in Oddar Meanchey province on a truck bed. [Heng Sinith/AP Photo] Thousands of civilians have been driven out of the border regions.
What caused the two nations to fight?
Last week, the Southeast Asian neighbors accused one another of starting hostilities, before intensifying the conflict with heavy artillery bombardments.
Following weeks of growing tensions, which had been brewing since May when a Cambodian soldier was killed in an armed conflict along the border, fighting broke out on July 24 between the South Asian neighbors.
When Thai police prevented Cambodian tourists from singing their national anthem close to the holy site in February, a dispute erupted over Prasat Ta Moan Thom, a Khmer temple close to the Thai border.
More than 138, 000 people have been evacuated from areas near Cambodia, according to Thailand’s Interior Ministry since the start of the year. More than 20 000 Cambodians have been evacuated on the other side, according to local media.
According to Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng, who was reporting from Surin, Thailand’s border province, the ceasefire announcement is good news for many people, especially those who live along the border and have been displaced.
He said on Monday, “There are so many people who have been affected by this, and they just want to go home so badly.”
Cheng also claimed that clashes were still occurring on both sides of the border even as the Malaysian talks were over.
On July 25, 2025, homeless people in Surindra Rajabhat University’s gymnasium in the Thai border province of Surin [Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP]
What part did China and the US play?
At the meeting in Malaysia, American and Chinese diplomats also attended.
Cambodia’s prime minister Hun Manet claimed on Monday that the meeting had been “co-organized by the United States and with participation of China.”
Thailand and Cambodia are close political allies of China, and it has strong economic ties to both.
Marco Rubio, the US’s top foreign minister, welcomed the ceasefire on Monday. Rubio praised the Cambodian and Thailand’s declaration of a ceasefire in a statement released in Kuala Lumpur.
We ask that all parties fulfill their obligations.
Trump had threatened to stop trade negotiations with either country as long as fighting continued in separate calls with Phumtham and Hun Manet on Saturday.
Trump stated on Sunday, “We won’t agree to a trade agreement until you can resolve the war,” adding that both leaders indicated they were ready to bargain with him directly.
From August 1 through August 1, the US will likely impose a 36 percent tariff on both Thailand and Cambodia.
Lady Victoria Starmer is seen sporting an elegant cream blazer and midi skirt that Princess Kate would proudly wear.
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Lady Victoria Starmer and Kier Starmer attended a meeting with President Donald Trump today(Image: Getty Images)
Today (July 28) Prime Minister Kier Starmer was joined by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer, to greet Donald Trump in Scotland during the President’s visit to the UK. For the occasion, Lady Starmer seemed to channel Kate Middleton, in a tonal head-to-toe cream outfit that included a tailored blazer and flowing midi skirt.
Princess Kate has been spotted in several similar outfits recently, and Lady Starmer’s elegant look was perfect for the occasion. Her exact outfit hailed from Saint + Sofia, and good news for those looking to snap up the pieces for themselves, as they’re all still in stock.
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Kate Middleton’s go-to handbag was recently copied by Pamela Anderson.
Lady Starmer wore the Eliza Pleated Skirt for $149 and the Ashby Jacket, which are both available for purchase at the meeting. Princess Kate wore a similar style to it in 2022 when she visited the Royal College of Midwives in London. The combination of a tailored jacket and a flowing midi skirt has long been a favorite outfit.
Lady Starmer wore a head-to-toe cream outfit for the occasion(Image: Getty Images)
Kate’s outfit is composed of dresses from companies like Self Portrait, with a similar one currently priced at £460 (in a very limited sizing), which maintains style but makes it difficult to wear. However, Lady Starmer’s style is so beautiful that it can be paired with a number of other outfits.
The Eliza Pleated Skirt can be worn on any occasion, from work to vacation, with the Ashby Jacket. Additionally, both of Lady Starmer’s pieces are available in a wide range of sizes, from UK6 to UK22.
With its boucle material, patch pockets, and collarless neckline, the boucle jacket is a wardrobe staple and embodies Chanel’s classic quiet luxury style. The skirt has a slimmer, wider waistband with individualized pleating that adds volume and movement.
Both pieces of Lady Starmer’s outfit hailed from Saint + Sofia(Image: Saint + Sofia)
If you do want a more all-in-one outfit reminiscent of the Princess of Wales, Coast’s Tailored Pleat Skirt Midi Dress is a great affordable option. Currently on sale for £125.10 down from £130, it has a wrapped blazer style bodice, with a pleated sating midi skirt and comes in both champagne and pale blue, making it a great wedding guest outfit.
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The jacket and skirt are available in a variety of other colors and prints if you want to copy Lady Starmer’s style (perhaps for a wedding or summer occasion) but prefer to avoid cream or white-adjacent colors. You can choose a look that works for any occasion from black and white check to pale blue and navy floral prints.
Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, announced on Monday that he supported President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
At an All Progressives Congress event held at the Ado Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado Ekiti, Fayose, a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also endorsed Biodun Oyebanji and his deputy for a second term.
“I want to support our governor, Abayomi Oyebanji, and his deputy for a second term, as well as all well-intentioned Nigerians, especially Ekiti leaders and followers, publicly and without any reservations,” Fayose said.
Fayose said the event had attracted former Ekiti governors, state leaders, and members of the National Assembly, making the remarks that the gathering was unique.
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He denied joining the All-Party party and recalled how he won all 16 local government seats to become governor of Ekiti in 2014.
Who will win in all 177 wards of Ekiti and for the first time ever break the record for wins in all 16 local governments there? That is assumed to be true. However, he continued, “We will compete and see each other when we get to the field.”
Fayose also urged everyone to unite in Ekiti to mobilize support for Oyebanji in the upcoming governorship election.
The APC is in opposition to the opposition PDP in terms of welfare, according to the ex-governor, who also made a sharp dig at it.
The Scottish FA has hired aviation experts to improve communication between VAR officials for the new football season.
Top referees in Scotland met with two pilots to help them stay calm during high-pressure situations, according to Willie Collum, the SFA’s head of refereeing.
In preparation for the new league season, which kicks off on Saturday, the goal is to improve communication between officials at the Video Assistant Referee Center and those at stadiums.
In October, Collum will be in charge of Scotland’s officials for the third time while VAR will have been in place there for three years.
People in football would also say it was life or death, he joked.
“But we need to work really hard with our VAR center teams to understand how they’re communicating, how to remain calm, how to think critically, and how to be really rational when we’re looking at that.
These are the levels we’ll reach. We are willing to make any improvement possible.
Collum claims that communication, rather than simply talking to one another, was the main takeaway from that visit. Collum recommends developing more specific communication strategies.
Was it a question that the VAR was asking the AVAR to answer so that the AVAR could express their opinion without leading the AVAR?
These are “absolutely crucial things,” the statement read. Again, though, we depend on the VARs and AVARs to operate in a battle.
What is going on with VAR this season?
The rules and laws of the game are constantly changed, and this season no exception. Fans should be on the lookout for:
The Scottish FA has hired aviation experts to improve communication between VAR officials for the new football season.
Top referees in Scotland met with two pilots to help them stay calm during high-pressure situations, according to Willie Collum, the SFA’s head of refereeing.
In preparation for the new league season, which kicks off on Saturday, the goal is to improve communication between officials at the Video Assistant Referee Center and those at stadiums.
In October, Collum will be in charge of Scotland’s officials for the third time while VAR will have been in place there for three years.
People in football would also say it was life or death, he joked.
“But we need to work really hard with our VAR center teams to understand how they’re communicating, how to remain calm, how to think critically, and how to be really rational when we’re looking at that.
These are the levels we’ll reach. We are willing to make any improvement possible.
Collum claims that communication, rather than simply talking to one another, was the main takeaway from that visit. Collum recommends developing more specific communication strategies.
Was it a question that the VAR was asking the AVAR to answer so that the AVAR could express their opinion without leading the AVAR?
These are “absolutely crucial things,” the statement read. Again, though, we depend on the VARs and AVARs to operate in a battle.
What is going on with VAR this season?
The rules and laws of the game are constantly changed, and this season no exception. Fans should be on the lookout for:
