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British qualifier Jan Choinski faces top seed and defending champion Taylor Fritz in the round of 16 at the Rothesay International Eastbourne.

Leah McKendrick's original romantic comedy Voicemails for Isabelle has defied mixed critical reviews to claim the number one spot on Netflix, sparking widespread emotional reactions online.

Thomas Tuchel's side fell victim to England's traditional second-match blues as a stubborn, ultra-defensive Ghana side earned a goalless draw in Boston. The result leaves the Three Lions at the top of Group L but needing a positive result against Panama on Saturday to secure knockout qualification.

Actor James Franco has bewildered internet users by launching a verified TikTok account featuring erratic videos where he claims to have encountered a non-human entity in his garage.

Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig has been announced as the Labour candidate to succeed Andy Burnham in the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral by-election on 30 July.

Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics by scoring a historic sixth-minute goal against Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups as a rejuvenated Portugal dominated the early stages in Houston.

Algeria kept their World Cup survival hopes alive with a thrilling 2-1 victory over tournament debutants Jordan in Santa Clara. Late goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri overturned an early Jordanian lead to secure a vital three points in Group J.

The 2026 Royal Ascot concluded with a spectacular surge in attendance, drawing approximately 295,000 racing fans and style icons over its five-day run. The prestigious event mixed strict traditional pageantry with striking fashion trends, securing its place as the jewel of the British summer social calendar.

Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, scoring twice in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas. The 38-year-old talisman overcame an early penalty miss to eclipse Miroslav Klose's long-standing men's tournament record.

Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton for £75m as vice-captain Enzo Fernandez agrees verbal terms with Real Madrid.

The former Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of 18 historical sexual offences at Newry Crown Court. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, was also found to have aided and abetted his crimes following a separate trial of the facts.

Ukraine has launched its largest-ever drone strike on Moscow, causing major explosions at a critical oil refinery, halting flights, and forcing Russia to pull front-line air defences back to protect the capital.