Heroes, villains and clowns: Simon Kuper’s World Cup awards

July 19, 2026 · Financial Times

Man arrested, charged after alleged stabbing at Bondi Beach
A man has been rushed to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in a late-night attack at Bondi Beach.
Lethal Lions mow down Eagles, despite promising start for struggling WA club
The Lions had to overturn a 22-point first-quarter deficit and some wayward kicking throughout to reel in the Eagles 13.
'Don't apologise for being white': Hanson caps UK visit
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's European sojourn has culminated in a fiery address to a sparsely filled function room
Body found at home owned by ‘Squad’ Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband
The situation at the seven-bedroom property in Malta Street was described as a “death investigation."
Yankees-Dodgers matchup postponed, rescheduled for Sunday doubleheader as downpours slam NYC
Saturday's weather was bad enough that the Yankees decided not to even attempt to play in The Bronx.