US politician Lindsey Graham, 71, dies from ‘brief and ‌sudden ⁠illness’

US senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday evening local time after a “brief and ‌sudden illness”, his office said in a statement. Mr Graham, ‌71, was a ⁠prominent ‌Republican senator from ‌South Carolina. “Senator Graham’s family ‌appreciates prayers at ‌this time and ⁠asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” his ⁠office said. Mr Graham…

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World Cup quick hits: Breel Embolo’s red, Lionel Messi’s perfect 10, Norway and England’s VAR frustrations

Norway fumes at England’s equaliser, who were denied a penalty by VAR themselves, Breel Embolo’s tearful red card costs the Swiss, and Jordan Henderson wears a heavy-duty cast. Here are today’s quick hits. 1. ‘Undeserved’, ‘lucky’ or ‘wonder shot’? Andreas Schjelderup’s cross/shot beat Jordan Pickford. (Getty Images: Justin Setterfield) England assistant coach Anthony Barry called…

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