With 17 caps under her belt, Feaunati says she is learning every day from the England number eights who have worn the shirt before her.
Alex Matthews, 32, will be playing in her fourth World Cup, while former England captain Sarah Hunter is now the defence coach for the Red Roses.
“I just chew her [Hunter’s] ear off daily, which I’m not sure if she loves, but I just ask her heaps of questions,” said Feaunati.
“She’s got loads and loads of experience. Alex as well, they’re so open to helping me, which I just love, it’s really cool.”
Unlike Hunter and Matthews, Feaunati has not felt the pain of England’s recent record in World Cups. England have lost five of the past six finals, and last tasted success in 2014.
She admits the fact she is about to play in her first World Cup is a ‘surreal’ moment but one she is taking in her stride.
“It was never ‘I’m gonna get there’,” she said.
“It was more just a goal that I just slowly started ticking off. But as soon as Mitch [head coach Mitchell] said those words, I was really like, ‘OK, I’m in it now’.
“I just want to keep being the player I am, just keep being fearless is really what I’m going after.
“We talked to the girls that won the 2014 one and they just want us to have that feeling. It would be super cool to do it with this bunch of girls because it’s a special group.”
As for her parents, who will be flying to England from New Zealand for the World Cup, will there be any split allegiances when it comes to who they will be supporting?
“They’re 100% backing the Red Roses,” she says laughing. “My whole family is behind us all over the world.”
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All eyes on the Trump-Putin Alaska summit
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin took the stage after an hours-long meeting, which will set the tone for future peace talks about Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The two world leaders met for about three hours alongside senior Russian and U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and two Russian aides – shifting from a previously planned one-on-one summit between Trump and Putin.
Afterward, they took to podiums in front of a blue backdrop that read “Pursuing Peace,” speaking to reporters in a highly anticipated joint appearance.
Putin began speaking first, in Russian, telling the audience that negotiations were held in a “respectful, constructive and mutually respectful atmosphere,” and that he agrees that the security of Ukraine should be ensured.
“Iagree with Trump that the security of Ukraine must be secured, and of course, we are ready to work on that,” he said, adding that he hopes that the agreement reached between Washington and Moscow “will help us bring closer that goal and will pave the path towards peace in Ukraine.”
Putin also proposed Moscow as the next location for any future meeting with Trump.
“That’s an interesting one, I’ll get a little heat on that one,” Trump replied. “But I could see it possibly happening.”
When it was his turn to speak, Trump spent a portion of his time lamenting that he has “always had a fantastic relationship” with Putin, but that it was impeded by investigations during his first term into Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
“We had many, many tough meetings, good meetings. We were interfered with by the Russia, Russia, Russia hoax. I’ve made it a little bit tougher to deal with, but he understood it,” Trump said.
He also offered little as to whether anything was agreed to or not in the talks, noting that “there’s no deal until there’s a deal.”
“I will say that I believe we had a very productive meeting. There were many, many points that we agreed on, most of them, I would say, a couple of big ones that we haven’t quite gotten there. We’ve made some headway. So, there’s no deal until there’s a deal,” the president said.
Ahead of the meeting, Trump said that he has a “good idea” of what Ukraine would like to see from the summit.
“It’s not for me to negotiate for Ukraine, but I think I have a pretty good idea what they’d like to see, and what’s good and what’s not good,” the president said during his interview with Fox News’ “Special Report” with host Bret Baier.
But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was excluded from the talks, said Russia has no intention to end the war soon.
“The war continues, and it is precisely because there is neither an order nor even a signal that Moscow is preparing to end this war. On the day of negotiations, they are killing as well. That speaks volumes,” he said in a video posted to X.
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The high-stakes summit on Friday between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin did not result in a breakthrough, even as Trump described it as “productive,” while Putin proposed another meeting in Moscow.
The White House had played down the talks — initially seen as an attempt at securing a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine — with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt calling the summit, “a listening exercise for the president.”
Following the Friday meeting Trump said, “There’s no deal until there’s a deal.”
Ukraine was not part of the discussions, stoking concerns that a potential deal could have compromised the country’s sovereignty. “Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to bring the war to an end, and we count on a strong position from America … A meeting of leaders is needed – at the very least, Ukraine, America, and the Russian side,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X prior to the summit.
This was Putin’s first visit to the U.S. in about a decade, with the Russian president stressing that it was a “hard time” for bilateral relations. The meeting was held in Alaska, which was once Russian territory.
“There were many, many points that we agreed on … I would say a couple of big ones that we haven’t quite got there, but we’ve made some headway,” Trump said at a joint press conference with Putin. The leaders did not take any questions from the press.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – AUGUST 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump (R), speaks during a press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. The two leaders are meeting for peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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Putin called the talks a “starting point,” both for the resolution of the conflict with Kyiv as well as for improving relations with Washington, which he said had “fallen to the lowest point since the Cold War.”
Trump said Putin’s observations were “profound,” and added that he would talk to NATO and Zelenskyy to update them about the discussions with Russia. “It’s ultimately up to them,” he said.
“Many points were agreed to. There are just a very few that are left. Some are not that significant. One is probably the most significant, but we have a very good chance of getting there,” Trump said, without elaborating.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, multiple rounds of peace negotiations have taken place, but there has not been a breakthrough on ending hostilities.
In an interview with Fox News following the Friday summit, Trump asked Zelenskyy to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine. “Gotta make a deal. Yeah. Look, Russia is a very big power, and they’re not. They’re great soldiers,” he said.
Russian media outlets were upbeat Friday ahead of Putin’s meeting with Trump, with the summit being seen as a win for Moscow. Commentary across Russian state news sites characterized the talks as a positive for Russia. The mood in Ukraine was somber amid apprehensions of the country losing some territory as part of a Trump-brokered deal.
President Trump said it is up to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to get a peace deal done with Russia after the U.S. president met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
“It’s a terrible war where both are losing a lot, it would be a great achievement for them, forget about me,” Trump said during an exclusive interview granted to Fox News host Sean Hannity after his summit with Putin.
Trump said there are “many” points he and Putin agree on after meeting with the Russian leader but added “it’s really up to PresidentZelensky to get it done.”
“I would also say the European Nations, they have to get involved a little bit,” Trump told Hannity. “And if they’d like, I’d be at that next meeting. They’re going to set up a meeting now … not that I want to be there, but I want to make sure it gets done. And we have a pretty good shot of getting it done.”
Trump’s comments to Hannity come after the president had previously indicated he did not feel he was negotiating on behalf of Ukraine, but has promised to find an end to the war there.
Trump and Putin held a brief press conference after their meeting but did not divulge many details about how the conversation went, though the president called the dialogue a “10 out of 10” during his conversation with Hannity.
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Some former players might wait for the perfect opportunity. The Derby County one… I was playing there and Phillip Cocu got sacked. We went into administration. It was a really tough start to management but I felt we did a really good job.
At DC United, when we went there, I felt we did a good job even though it doesn’t get portrayed that way. They had finished bottom the three seasons before we went there and we got them to within a point of the play-offs.
The Birmingham one, everything was wrong – the timing of it, the fans didn’t really give me an opportunity, we lost games. It felt right at the time but looking back at it, it wasn’t.
And at Plymouth, we were doing OK for what we had and then the decision was made. After that I thought, ‘I don’t know why I am putting myself in these positions’. I looked into doing punditry, did bits and enjoyed it and felt the time was right. So here I am!
Democrats on Friday released a proposed new California congressional map as they aim to counter Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas.
The proposal was submitted to the state legislature by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and comes as the latest development in an intensifying redistricting fight.
“Earlier today, the DCCC submitted a proposed congressional map to the legislative public portal with collaborative input from stakeholders and legislators. We anticipate this proposal will have widespread support both among California office holders and various stakeholders across the state,” executive director Julie Merz said in a release. “We will not stand by as Republicans attempt to rig the election in their favor and choose their voters.”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is vying to hold a special election this fall on a ballot measure that would suspend the state’s independent redistricting commission until the end of the decade in an effort to keep up with Republican gerrymandering.
Newsom has stressed that bypassing the commission, which Californians approved back in 2008 and 2010, would be temporary, and that redrawing the lines would only be triggered by redistricting in red states.
Democrats in the California legislature are expected to move the measure forward when they reconvene next week, teeing up a November special election.
The proposed maps are expected to effectively neutralize the would-be gains in Texas, where a plan backed by President Trump could net five GOP House seats, by creating five blue districts in California. The Republican incumbents effected by the new map are Reps. Kevin Kiley (R), Doug LaMalfa (R), Darrell Issa (R), Ken Calvert (R) and David Valadao (R).
“They do five seats, we do five seats,” Newsom has said.
Democrats in the Texas state legislature fled earlier this month in a desperate bid to stall the GOP plan from moving forward, but they’ve signaled they could return if, among other conditions, California introduced its maps to counter the Lone Star State.
“I love my current congressional district, but I understand the stakes. Democracy is on the line,” Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) said on X as news of the map broke.
“When this new map is approved by voters, I look forward to running in the new 42nd district, made up of my hometown of Long Beach, coastal OC, Costa Mesa & South Santa Ana. Let’s go!”
The National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) backed the maps, calling California’s plan a “measured response” to counteract Trump’s “blatant power grab in Texas.
The Republicans’ congressional campaign arm blasted the redistricting moves on Friday, arguing Newsom “is shredding California’s Constitution and disenfranchising voters to prop up his Presidential ambitions.”
“The NRCC is prepared to fight this illegal power grab in the courts and at the ballot box to stop Newsom in his tracks,” said chairman Richard Hudson.
Buying a car is a rite of passage, and owning a car is a necessity in many places. But it’s not always the most straightforward process. From researching different cars and taking test drives to comparing loan interest rates, it’s even more complicated if you’re going into the car-buying process independently.
Having bought my first car in July, the process was nerve-racking, especially as a fresh college graduate with minimal credit history and new employment. Ultimately, though, I found success with a local dealership that offered lower interest rates to recent college grads (a program that many dealerships have an equivalent of).
Even if you can’t find a dealership with a similar program, there are plenty of other ways to buy a car without a co-signer. As long as you meet a few qualifying criteria, it’s possible to get a reasonable deal on a vehicle.
If you have a family member or close friend with good income and credit, they may qualify to serve as a co-signer for your car purchase. When someone co-signs your auto loan, they provide the dealership with their financial information and pledge to take responsibility if you fail to make a monthly payment.
Having a co-signer can be a simple way to qualify for a good car deal, especially if your co-signer has an excellent credit history, but it doesn’t mean it’s the only way. If you don’t have anyone willing to co-sign your loan, you may still qualify for a car loan if you explore multiple lenders, make sure your credit and income are in good standing, and are open-minded about the type of car you purchase.
You don’t technically need a co-signer to buy a car. However, it can make you a more attractive buyer in the eyes of a lender, especially if you are a first-time buyer. If you have a limited or unfavorable employment or credit history, you’ll likely be deemed a risky buyer. Having a well-qualified co-signer reassures the lender that payments will continue to be made if you fail to do so for whatever reason.
While having a co-signer can be beneficial when applying for a car loan, it’s a big responsibility for the person co-signing, and sometimes even close family members or friends are unwilling to do it. Here are a few things you can do to improve your odds of successfully qualifying for a loan independently if you don’t have strong credit.
Credit unions can often be a good alternative to financing a car outside of an auto dealership or other lender. Many credit unions are known to have lower interest rates on loans and put a higher priority on flexibility and personal connection with their members compared to auto dealerships or other types of banks. However, be aware that some credit unions may still deny you if you have a limited credit history.
Even if you don’t secure a loan through your credit union, you can still get loan preapproval through your credit union. If you are preapproved with a low interest rate, you can use said rate as leverage with dealerships or other lenders as you shop around for a vehicle.
If you have a limited or unfavorable credit history, there are a few options outside of a traditional auto loan through a dealership or bank. Several online and in-person financing options market themselves with having high approval rates, no credit requirements, lower down payments, or longer payment terms, which in turn makes monthly payments lower.
For example, online lender Carvana offers financing to any prospective buyer over 18 without bankruptcies and a minimum annual income of $5,100, so long as you haven’t defaulted on a Carvana loan in the previous two years. For those who want a more traditional dealership experience, CarMax Auto Finance accommodates most credit profiles and offers prequalification online.
Be aware that while you may get approved with no credit or poor credit, the terms will likely be less favorable compared to other options.
Another alternative to traditional financing from an auto dealership, bank, or credit union is taking out a personal loan. Personal loans can be used for almost any purpose and are given in a lump sum, which you then pay off in fixed monthly increments. Personal loans also give you the freedom to shop around from a variety of different lenders.
While taking out a personal loan to finance your car can be beneficial to some, it’s generally not the best option for an auto loan. Because personal loans are unsecured, meaning there is no collateral on the loan, they typically have a higher interest rate than traditional auto loan options.
Furthermore, personal loans are typically unsecured; that means they’re often harder to get approved for, requiring a high credit score and good credit history. So if you are already struggling to get approved for a car loan via more traditional methods, you might also find it tough to qualify for a personal loan. There are personal loans specifically for people with bad or no credit history, but those loan terms are usually much less favorable.
Still, personal loans can be a good option for some first-time car buyers. For instance, if you’re purchasing an older car or a used vehicle with high mileage, you may have trouble getting a traditional auto loan. A personal loan could be a good option to pursue if you don’t have enough cash to secure the vehicle.
Once you have secured your financing or loan preapproval for your vehicle, it’s time to start shopping. After doing your research on what type of vehicle you are interested in and what features you are looking for, here are a few other things to consider when thinking about what cars you’ll best qualify for as an independent buyer:
Many dealerships, as well as banks and credit unions, offer first-time car-buyer programs. While most of these programs don’t expect you to have a co-signer or an extensive credit history, many will still require you to have a good credit score, a good existing credit history, and proof of income. Shop around with multiple lenders to see which first-time buyer programs in your area offer the best interest rate and lowest down payment for the vehicle you want.
A three-year-old vehicle is, on average, around $13,435 cheaper than a brand new car, according to Edmunds — and is often easier to qualify for compared to a new car. By shopping for low-mileage used cars, you could find a vehicle in good condition that is both less expensive and slower to depreciate compared to newer models.
Just make sure you run an inspection before committing to a car to learn about any previous issues or accidents the vehicle has experienced, as well as any previous maintenance issues the owner had before you.
If you were previously a car owner or were gifted a car, you can trade in your older vehicle and put that cash back into your new vehicle. This can help you by allowing you to put down a larger down payment or lowering your monthly payments.
According to JD Power, someone buying a car can save $834 on a new car worth $42,000 by trading in their previous vehicle. The exact value you can expect on your vehicle depends on various factors, including the car’s condition, history, and depreciation rates.
If you don’t have a vehicle to trade in, you may have to put more money into your vehicle than you initially planned, either as a larger down payment to secure your car or by paying more into your car monthly. While experts recommend a down payment of 10% on a used car and 20% down on a new car, putting down a larger down payment can help you more easily secure the car you want.
As far as average monthly car payments, Experian’s 2025 State of the Automotive Finance Market report says auto loan payments averaged $745 per month for new cars and $521 per month for used cars. So expect to pay similar, or possibly even more, when buying your car without a co-signer.
If, after approaching multiple lenders and looking at more affordable car options, you still aren’t able to secure a car with a price tag you can stomach, here are some long-term solutions you can pursue to qualify for the car that fits your needs:
Most car lenders want applicants with a credit score of at least 661 and a lengthy credit history, which showcases responsible credit usage and financial management skills. If you don’t urgently need new transportation, spending a few more months or even one or two years improving your credit score can greatly help you qualify for the car you want.
Showing proof of stable income and references to your current place of employment is also a big part of qualifying for the car you want. Most auto sellers want independent buyers to have a full-time income (or at least part-time streams that equate to full-time income) to make sure they will be able to afford the car’s monthly payments.
If you are unable to secure a car through a traditional dealer, consider buying a car through private sellers such as local used car sales, auctions, or online listings. If you secure a car through a private seller, make sure to do your research on the vehicle’s history and previous ownership.
An auto loan is a type of secured loan used to finance your vehicle. When you buy a car with an auto loan, the lender pays the seller the full amount once the loan is issued. Then, you make monthly payments to the lender over a several-month term (usually somewhere between 36 to 96 months), paying off the original amount plus interest. If you miss multiple monthly payments or are otherwise unable to repay your loan, your lender can repossess your vehicle.
While it’s definitely possible to buy a car independently and even qualify for a good deal, there are a few things you might have to accept:
Used car: Unless you have the money for a large down payment and high monthly payment, it might be most logical for you to invest in a more affordable used car.
Higher monthly payment or down payment: Many dealerships view first-time buyers as risky, so you may have to accept putting more money into your car, either initially or through your monthly payment.
Higher interest rate: If you don’t get bogged down with higher payments up-front, your lender could offer you a deal with higher interest rates. On the other hand, many first-time buyer programs actually offer lower interest rates to certain favorable buyers, such as recent graduates or those with full-time work.
Watch: How the Trump-Putin summit unfolded… in under 2 minutes
Putin welcomed back on world stage with red carpet
When President Vladimir Putin landed back onto the world stage on Friday, the skies in Alaska were cloudy. Waiting with a red carpet spread across the tarmac of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson was US President Donald Trump.
As Putin approached, Trump clapped. The two leaders warmly shook hands and smiled.
It was a remarkable moment for Putin – a leader who most Western nations have shunned since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. His international travel has since been largely limited to nations friendly to the Russian Federation, such as North Korea and Belarus.
The fact that the Alaska summit happened at all was a victory for Putin. But this welcome would have surpassed the Kremlin’s wildest dreams. In a short six months Putin went from being a pariah in the eyes of the West to being welcomed on US soil like a partner and friend.
To cap it off, in an apparently unscripted moment, Putin decided to accept a lift to the airbase in Trump’s armoured limousine instead of driving in his own Moscow-plated presidential state car.
As the vehicle pulled away, the cameras zoomed in on Putin, sitting in the backseat and laughing.
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Putin faced with questions he never gets asked
In his 25 years as Russian president, Putin has achieved complete control over the media, crushing journalistic freedoms and replacing information with propaganda. Within Russia he doesn’t often – if ever – come up against unfriendly reporters.
Yet it was only minutes after landing in Alaska that one journalist shouted in his direction: “Will you stop killing civilians?” If the question bothered him, he didn’t show it, appearing instead to shrug and diverting his gaze.
During a brief and somewhat chaotic photo op, more questions were shouted, including one in Russian about whether Putin would be ready to meet President Zelensky for a trilateral summit. Again, there was no obvious reaction from the Russian president beyond a cryptic smirk.
What was said when talks ended earlier than expected
The world’s media gathered in the room with Putin and Trump had been led to expect a press conference; instead, the two leaders gave statements and took no questions from reporters.
Unusually, Putin was the first to speak. He praised the “constructive atmosphere of mutual respect” of the “neighbourly” talks, and then launching into a condensed history of Alaska’s past as a Russian territory.
As Putin spoke, Trump stood in silence. It was several minutes before the Russian president mentioned what he called the “situation in Ukraine” – ostensibly the catalyst for the summit. When he did, it was to state that although an unspecified “agreement” had been reached, the “root causes” of the conflict had to be eliminated before peace could be achieved.
The phrase will have set off alarm bells in Kyiv and beyond. Since the start of the war it has become shorthand for a series of intractable and maximalist demands that Putin say stand in the way of a ceasefire.
They include recognition of Russian sovereignty over the Ukrainian regions of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson as well as Ukraine agreeing to demilitarisation, neutrality, no foreign military involvement and new elections. Essentially, they amount to capitulation – unacceptable to Kyiv, but clearly – even after three and a half years of bloody conflict – still paramount to Moscow.
With this, it was clear that there was no deal.
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And what was not said
Extraordinarily – given the context and the premise for the summit – when it was Trump’s turn to speak he did not mention Ukraine or the possibility of a ceasefire once. The closest he came to referencing the conflict was saying that “five, six, seven thousand people a week” are killed and noting that Putin too wanted to see an end to the bloodshed.
The usually loquacious Trump seemed to have less to say than Putin. His statement was notable for its relative, and unusual, brevity – but primarily for its vagueness. “There were many, many points that we agreed on,” Trump said, adding that “great progress” had been made in an “extremely productive meeting”.
But he did not share any details and it did not appear that any concrete steps taken towards a resolution of the Ukrainian conflict. No major agreements or a trilateral meeting with President Zelensky were announced.
And – to Moscow’s relief – there was no mention of any “severe consequences” that Trump threatened would follow if a ceasefire wasn’t reached.
“We didn’t get there,” Trump admitted.
Then, optimistically though vaguely, he added: “But we have a very good chance of getting there.”
Watch: ‘A long way for nothing?’ Anthony Zurcher and Steve Rosenberg assess what the summit achieved
‘Next time in Moscow’ – Putin makes rare aside in English
The summit may have failed to yield any tangible progress towards peace in Ukraine, but it cemented the rapprochement between Russia and the US.
Pictures of the two presidents repeatedly shaking hands and grinning travelled far and wide on social media – as did images of American servicemen kneeling as they rolled out the red carpet at the foot of Putin’s plane.
Before wrapping up his statement, Putin referenced one of the US president’s frequent talking points – that the conflict in Ukraine would have never started had Trump been in power.
Despite Trump’s assertion of “great progress”, nothing of substance was unveiled at the Alaska summit – yet the two leaders left the door open for another meeting, this time on Russian soil. “I’ll probably see you again very soon,” Trump said.
Rounding off a joint statement where he had to make no promises, no concessions and no compromises, Putin may have felt at ease enough to break into English – a rare occurrence. Chuckling, he looked at Trump and said: “Next time in Moscow.”
“Oh, that’s an interesting one,” Trump said. “I’ll get a little heat on that one, but I – I could see it possibly happening.”
