United Kingdom Trends

The 2026 King’s Birthday Honours recognise 1,182 people across the UK, from famous cultural and sporting figures to local volunteers, nurses, foster carers and community leaders.

The USA opened their 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, as Folarin Balogun scored twice and Gio Reyna added a late fourth.

Elon Musk says giving his children company shares without ability or interest would be a mistake, as scrutiny grows over his 14 children and SpaceX’s valuation.

Christian Pulisic helped the USA make a fast start against Paraguay, with Damián Bobadilla's own goal giving the World Cup co-hosts an early 1-0 lead in Los Angeles.

Tina Turner’s legacy is being renewed through reissues, museum tributes, documentaries and streaming discovery, with fresh focus on her craft and comeback.

Jesse Marsch’s praise for Canada’s World Cup pride drew a fierce response from Clint Dempsey after the Canada manager compared anthem culture with his time in the US setup.

John Healey has resigned as defence secretary after rejecting Keir Starmer's Defence Investment Plan, saying it failed to provide the armed forces with the resources needed at a dangerous time.

Tracy Shaw has described severe chemotherapy side effects, A&E checks and treatment for a blood infection after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis.

Coventry Airport has closed permanently after nearly 90 years, with Take That on the final booked commercial arrival and Greenpower Park set to take over the site.

Jordan Pickford says he is ready to take a penalty for England at the World Cup, with his former PE teacher backing his left-footed ability.

Lionel Messi returned from a hamstring scare to score from the bench as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 before opening their World Cup campaign against Algeria.

England’s final World Cup warm-up against Costa Rica was delayed by storms in Orlando before Declan Rice put Thomas Tuchel’s side ahead.