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England defender Lucy Bronze, whose middle name is Tough, showcased incredible resilience by playing the entire Euro 2025 tournament with a fractured tibia, helping the Lionesses defend their title against Spain in a penalty shootout. At 33 years old, she was England's oldest player in the tournament, contributing significantly with 598 minutes of play. Want More Context? 🔎

Lucy Bronze, England's decorated footballer, played through a fractured tibia to help her team defend their European title and defeat world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 final, culminating in a dramatic penalty shootout. This victory, marked by resilience and determination, is hailed as the greatest achievement in English football history. Want More Context? 🔎

A shocked mother, Natasha Robinson, found a 7ft Taiwanese Beauty Rat Snake in her child's bedroom, initially thinking it was a prank by her fiancé, Gary Minshull. After ensuring her children and pets were safe, the couple contained the snake for two hours until local exotic pet owners took it away, leading Natasha to check her home for more snakes in the following days. Want More Context? 🔎

At least two people are feared dead after a twin-engine Beech 95-B55 Baron plane crashed into the sea off California's coast near Point Pinos, with a third occupant still missing. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from San Carlos Airport, prompting a search and rescue operation by the Coast Guard and local agencies, while the FAA and NTSB will investigate the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump announced a deal with the EU, implementing a 15% tariff on EU goods and securing $600 billion in EU investments in the US, following negotiations with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. While the agreement offers some stability, many in Europe view it as a compromise from the desired zero-for-zero tariff deal, particularly impacting the automotive sector. Want More Context? 🔎

A passenger train derailed in a remote area of southeastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, resulting in multiple injuries and several feared dead among the approximately 100 passengers on board. The incident led to a declared 'mass casualty incident,' with emergency services struggling to access the flipped train carriages for rescue efforts. Want More Context? 🔎