Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for government

Andy Burnham will pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode” by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities as he sets out his case to become the UK’s next prime minister.

In his first major speech since winning the Makerfield byelection, Burnham will argue for decision-making to be devolved to regions and communities to drive economic growth locally, replacing the current top-down national model.

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Jesse Marsch clenched both fists and, for a split second, seemed to resist the temptation to charge on to the pitch to celebrate the goal that sent Canada into the last 16 of the World Cup. But then all hell broke loose, Marsch, some of his Canada staff and a raft of unused substitutes emptied on to the turf.

Sixty-four seconds into at least five minutes of second-half stoppage time, Stephen Eustáquio chested a South Africa clearance and struck a sweet right-foot shot with his laces, the ball thudding into the bottom corner of the goal. It was undoubtedly deserved but for so long it was impossible to shake the sense that the game was heading for extra time, South Africa seemingly content to play the long game, showing little ambition on the ball. Their goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, was frequently booed for retaining possession.

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Pair’s goals saw off Panama but Tuchel has problems at right-back and on flanks for last-32 tie against the DRC

England will head to Atlanta with problems in central defence, right-backs dropping like flies, weary legs in midfield and hope that everything will turn out fine if the Harry and Jude show continues to thrill. For Thomas Tuchel, it is “a moment to keep believe and pushing”.

Did England convince while securing top spot in Group L by beating Panama 2-0 in New Jersey? Not at all, but for a team looking to keep spirits high all that matters for now is they have a winnable last-32 tie against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday and will be a threat against anyone if Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane continue to produce.

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No Face No Case - Legend has it that in the depths of the underground, a group of weird kids with white eyes lived in secret. These kids were not like the others, they saw the world differently, and they were determined to make a change. They spent their days creating stunning works of art, using every inch of the underground walls to showcase their talents. Despite the challenges they faced, these kids refused to be silenced. They believed that their artwork could inspire a better world, one where creativity and individuality were celebrated. Their white eyes had become a symbol of their unique perspective, a sign that they saw things differently and were not afraid to challenge the status quo. Over time, their legend grew, inspiring future generations to embrace their weirdness and use their talents to make a difference. The underground had become a beacon of creativity, a place where anything was possible, and the weird kids with white eyes had become symbols of hope and change.

TEL AVIV (ANP/RTR) - Het Israëlische leger zegt ondergrondse infrastructuur te hebben vernietigd die zou worden gebruikt door de Libanese beweging Hezbollah in een dorp in Zuid-Libanon. Dat staat in een gezamenlijke verklaring van de Israëlische premier Benjamin Netanyahu en minister van Defensie Israel Katz.

De Verenigde Staten waren vooraf op de hoogte gebracht van de aanval, die gericht was op een 200 meter lange tunnel in de plaats Majdal Zoun, aldus de verklaring.

Vrijdag sloten Israël en Libanon een door de VS bemiddelde veiligheidsovereenkomst die een einde moet maken aan de gevechten tussen Israël en Hezbollah. Onderdeel daarvan is dat Israëlische troepen zich moeten gaan terugtrekken uit Libanon. Een dag later verklaarde de Israëlische defensieminister Israel Katz dat Israël zijn troepen pas terugtrekt uit Libanon als Hezbollah volledig is ontwapend.

MOSKOU (ANP/RTR) - De Russische president Vladimir Poetin heeft gezegd dat het Russische leger zijn offensief op Oekraïens grondgebied voortzet. Een recent voorstel van Kyiv om wederzijds af te zien van aanvallen met langeafstandsraketten verandert daar niets aan, aldus Poetin.

Oekraïne bestempelde zijn voorstel als een "stap richting vrede", maar Moskou ziet het als een afleidingsmanoeuvre. Volgens Poetin is het doel ervan de aandacht af te leiden van het Russische streven om vier regio's in Oost-Oekraïne - Donetsk, Loehansk, Cherson en Zaporizja - volledig in te nemen tijdens de militaire campagne.

"Het is duidelijk waarom dit voorstel wordt gedaan: onze tegenaanvallen diep in Oekraïens gebied zijn veel krachtiger, hebben meer impact en zijn destructiever dan de Oekraïense," vertelde Poetin aan een Russische televisieverslaggever.

Rusland heeft te maken met een groeiend aantal Oekraïense luchtaanvallen die vooral zijn gericht op de Russische olie- en gassector.

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George Russell returned to winning ways at the Red Bull Ring, cutting into Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli’s lead at the top of the championship standings.