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BRENT A GOB: This week, Harry Brent's taking aim at Cristiano Ronaldo after his World Cup disasterclass for Portugal, and at the penalty rules that unfairly punish goalkeepers14:37, 23 Jun 2026View 4 ImagesOur man Harry Brent is raging in his latest columnWhat do Cristiano Ronaldo and Crème Brûlée have in common... They're both completely cooked at the top.I usually avoid starting these columns with a terrible joke, but judging by Ronaldo's performance against DR Congo, that's exactly what the former Manchester United and…

Couples who argue about food bicker more than 100 times a year about what to eat, according to a studyCharlie Biggs-Thomas14:15, 23 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesDoritos commissioned the research as part of Doritos Loaded Month (Image: PinPep)A poll of 2,000 people in relationships found more than eight in 10 (81%) of couples disagree on food choices with their partner. Of those who have food related disagreements, 21% said they can lead to full-blown arguments if they can't agree on what to eat.To avoid conflict, 30% prefer to…

Anti-corruption investigator Monika Silva Koniuszek, 41, whose death was initially ruled a suicide by officials, was found to have been strangled and beaten before she died14:28, 23 Jun 2026View 4 ImagesMonika worked as an activist and campaigner in Ecuador (Image: Facebook)An activist whose death was initially ruled a suicide by officials was later found to have died from a blow to the head and strangulation, with campaigners now alleging she may have been silenced.Polish-born anti-corruption investigator Monika Silva…

Leroy Lita, who played for Middlesbrough between 2009 and 2011, was more than twice the legal alcohol limit when he was stopped behind the wheel of his Mercedes in Sunderland and has been handed an 18-month driving ban13:35, 23 Jun 2026Updated 13:49, 23 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesLeroy Lita at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court in South Shields(Image: ChronicleLive)A former Premier League striker turned football coach told court he "was not driving crazily" after he caught more than twice over the alcohol limit while driving his…