As England prepares for its first knockout game of the World Cup, a new short film is asking a question that feels increasingly urgent: what does it actually mean to be English?

Directed by James Graham, 'Love Letter to England' explores the shared values and connections that bind English people together, even as the filmmaker observes that "the things that connect us are fraying." Rather than focusing on division or difference, the film arrives at a moment when sport has a unique power to remind communities of their common ground. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Sometimes we need a reminder that despite our differences, shared moments—whether on the pitch or in everyday life—reveal the threads that still connect us as communities.