- 14h 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.
- 23h ago
Chelsea sign 35-year-old Danny Welbeck from Brighton in £5m deal, breaking youth-focused transfer policy
The former England striker, who scored 13 Premier League goals last season, will join Xabi Alonso's squad on their pre-season tour in Hong Kong.
- 2d ago
Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoral by-election with 66% of vote, succeeding PM Andy Burnham
Bev Craig secured 66.3% of the vote after second preferences, defeating Reform UK's Sian Astley in the by-election triggered by Andy Burnham's move to Downing Street.
- 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.
- 3d ago
John Stones signs two-year deal with Inter Milan after leaving Manchester City as free agent
John Stones, 32, has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal until June 2028 with the Italian champions after a trophy-laden decade at Manchester City.
- 4d ago
2025 deadliest year for antisemitic attacks outside Israel since 1994, report finds
Twenty people were murdered in attacks in Australia, the UK and the US, making 2025 the deadliest year for the Jewish diaspora since the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, according to a J7 task force report.
- 5d ago
Jodrell Bank Observatory faces closure as UK slashes astronomy funding, risking physics brain drain
The Science and Technology Facilities Council plans to withdraw funding for the iconic radio observatory and its e-Merlin network by March 2028, part of £162m in savings that also hit Rubin, La Palma, and the Event Horizon Telescope.
- Jul 26
Arsenal pursue Vinicius Jr with 160m euro price tag, Liverpool target Barcola and Guimaraes deadline looms – transfer gossip
Arsenal are exploring a move for Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr with a reported price of 160m euros, while PSG want £145m for Bradley Barcola. Arsenal also accelerate talks for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes.
- Jul 26
RAF Typhoons scrambled after 14-year-old boy's hoax threat to Qatar Airways flight
Two Typhoon fighters were launched from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on Friday evening after a 14-year-old boy from Bolton made a hoax threat against a Qatar Airways passenger jet bound for Manchester Airport.
- Jul 24
Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over 2023 London nightclub bottle attack
The US singer entered the plea at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, with more serious assault charges dropped. Sentencing is set for 26 October.
- Jul 23
Elliot Anderson completes £116m move to Manchester City, calls club 'kings of Manchester'
The 23-year-old England midfielder moves from Nottingham Forest on a five-year contract until 2031, becoming Manchester City's record signing after a standout World Cup campaign.
- Jul 23
Manchester synagogue attacker's associate jailed for life over separate military base plot as police admit missed opportunity
Mohammad Bashir, 31, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for planning a separate attack on a UK military academy, while Greater Manchester Police admitted failing to examine crucial phone data that could have prevented the October 2025 synagogue killings.
- Jul 20
Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup as Rodri claims Golden Ball and Unai Simon sets clean-sheet record
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 99th minute. Rodri was named player of the tournament and Unai Simon set a new clean-sheet record as La Roja claimed their second men's title.
- Jul 20
Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledges immediate cost-of-living relief
Andy Burnham was received by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Monday, becoming the seventh UK prime minister in a decade. He pledged immediate action on living costs and a long-term plan to reindustrialise Britain.
- Jul 19
Manchester United fall 1-0 to Wrexham in Helsinki as Andrey Santos makes debut
Michael Carrick's side began their 2026-27 preparations with a defeat in Finland, where new £48m signing Andrey Santos caught the eye.
- Jul 17
Burnham pushes for written constitution as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral race
Prime minister says decentralisation programme strengthens argument for codified rules, as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral contest.
- Jul 16
Chelsea agree club-record £117m deal to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa
The England midfielder will undergo a medical on Monday after returning from the World Cup, where he assisted in the semi-final against Argentina.
- Jul 14
Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with 349 MP endorsements, set to become UK prime minister on 20 July
With the backing of 349 Labour MPs, the former Greater Manchester mayor cleared the endorsement threshold, leaving no rival able to enter the race. He will be installed as party leader on 17 July and take office at Downing Street on 20 July.
- Jul 13
Manchester United close in on Youri Tielemans signing as Ederson move stalls and Andrey Santos deal confirmed
A £35m release clause has opened the door for the 29-year-old Belgian captain to switch from Aston Villa to Old Trafford, with the deal for Atalanta's Ederson on hold after a late World Cup call-up.
- Jul 10
Courtois considers Belgium future after tearful World Cup exit and public rift with coach Garcia
Belgium's goalkeeper was substituted with a thigh injury in the 71st minute of the 2-1 quarter-final loss, a decision by coach Rudi Garcia that he disagreed with and that led to his replacement's costly error.
