- 4h ago
Christos Tzolis scores on Arsenal debut as media ask: Who needs Vinicius?
The Greek winger scored in a 4-1 friendly win over Girona, prompting British press to question the need for a big-money move for Vinicius Junior.
- 11h ago
Sweden doubles prison terms for gang-related crimes, effective August 1
The new law, passed in June, doubles maximum sentences for gang-related violence, including for minors, with an upper limit of 18 years. It comes as Swedish gangs recruit teenagers for contract killings abroad; a Norwegian 19-year-old was convicted in London this week.
- 12h ago
Staveley consortium agrees to buy Gold family's 25.1% stake in West Ham after Kretinsky deal collapses
Vanessa Gold has reached an agreement to sell her family's 25.1% holding in the Championship club to a group led by former Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley, following the collapse of a previous sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
- 16h ago
Josh Kerr wins Commonwealth mile gold in Glasgow, capping season of world record and indoor title
The world record holder pulled away in the final lap to win in 3:54.12, with Australia's Cameron Myers taking silver and Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot bronze, as the mile returned to the Games after 60 years.
- 18h ago
Three killed, 21 injured in bomb attack at Moscow restaurant; general may have been target
An improvised explosive device detonated at the entrance to the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, killing the carrier, a security guard, and a patron. Unconfirmed reports suggest the private event inside was a birthday celebration for a senior Russian military officer.
- 19h ago
Brentford sign Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for club record fee
The 24-year-old joins on a five-year contract after a standout season in which Lens won the French Cup and finished second in Ligue 1.
- yesterday
Jeremy Doku reveals emergency hospitalisation during 2026 World Cup after severe respiratory infection
Belgian winger Jeremy Doku posted an Instagram video detailing a respiratory infection that sent him to an emergency room during the tournament, forcing him to miss the Iran game and explaining his subdued performances.
- yesterday
Singapore bans Massive Attack after band unfurls Palestinian flag and chants 'Free Palestine' at concert
Two members unfurled a Palestinian flag and one chanted 'Free Palestine' during Wednesday's concert, prompting police to issue stern warnings and a lifetime performance ban.
- yesterday
UK High Court dismisses challenge to Chinese super-embassy near Tower of London
Two judges ruled on Friday that the government acted lawfully in granting planning permission in January, shortly before ex-Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Beijing.
- 2d ago
Boy George pulled from West End show after pro-Israel AI song backlash
The Culture Club frontman's manager withdrew him from the London Palladium revival days after his AI-generated track 'We Will Dance Again' ignited online controversy.
- 2d ago
Chelsea fined £10m for historical FA breaches, Mudryk doping case resolved
Chelsea have been fined £10 million by the FA for 74 historical rule breaches, while winger Mykhailo Mudryk is free to return after his doping case was resolved.
- 2d ago
Ariana Grande's 'Petal' album channels unfiltered rage into dark, experimental pop
The singer's eighth studio album, co-written with Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh, trades effervescence for brooding electronics and lyrics that take aim at fame, media scrutiny, and false friends.
- 2d ago
British-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus for spying on RAF Akrotiri for Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Rashad Sultanov, 44, a dual British-Azerbaijani national from London, was arrested on 17 July and is being held pending extradition to the UK. He is accused of conducting hostile surveillance on RAF Akrotiri in May–June 2025 and passing information to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
- 2d ago
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale as CEO Meg O'Neill accelerates portfolio overhaul
The British energy giant launched a formal sale process for its five production hubs, which produced 117,000 barrels per day last year, as new CEO Meg O'Neill streamlines operations and cuts debt.
- 2d ago
Producer sues Netflix for $105 million after unreleased Nicolas Cage film stolen from its office
Simon Afram alleges an unencrypted hard drive of WWII thriller Fortitude was stolen from Netflix's Los Angeles office, destroying its commercial value.
- 2d ago
Joe Root returns as England Test captain, Stephen Fleming appointed head coach after McCullum dismissal
Joe Root returns as England's Test captain for the three-match series against Pakistan starting August 19, with Stephen Fleming taking over as head coach in December after Marcus Trescothick's interim stint, following Ben Stokes' retirement and Brendon McCullum's dismissal.
- 2d ago
Bank of Japan holds rate at 1%, warns it could accelerate hikes as yen intervention talks intensify
Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank could speed up interest rate increases after keeping borrowing costs steady, while Japan and the US appeared to coordinate on propelling the yen higher.
- 3d ago
Labour readmits Diane Abbott and Joani Reid after suspensions under new leader Andy Burnham
Diane Abbott, the longest-serving female MP, and Joani Reid have had the Labour whip restored following independent disciplinary processes, just weeks after Andy Burnham became prime minister.
- 3d ago
Amy Winehouse's father ordered to pay £960,000 after judge calls his lawsuit against singer's friends 'weak and opportunistic'
A London judge has ordered Mitch Winehouse to pay £963,851 to two friends of the late singer Amy Winehouse, ruling that his lawsuit over auctioned memorabilia was 'speculative, weak, opportunistic and thin' and had been designed to intimidate the women into handing over money he knew was not his.
- 3d ago
Chelsea sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on six-year deal
The France international defender, 26, moves to Stamford Bridge on a contract until 2032 after two trophy-laden seasons at Crystal Palace. Chelsea paid £52 million (€60 million) for the centre-back, who won the Conference League and FA Cup with Palace.
