Entertainment
BBC World Cup 2026 Coverage Disrupted by Severe Thunderstorm Delay
BBC's live World Cup 2026 coverage of France vs Iraq was interrupted by a severe thunderstorm, forcing the broadcaster to switch to BBC News and delay the match for over an hour.
Business
Home Bargains £100 Travel Essentials Bag Now £24.99
Home Bargains offers Travel Essentials Filled Bag for £24.99, a 75% saving off the £100 RRP. Includes skincare, makeup, and haircare from brands like Glow Hub, W7, and Aussie.
Crime
Man jailed 12 years for attempted rape of girl, 13, on train
Abdulmanon Aliev, 50, was sentenced to 12 years for attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl on a train from Southend to London, plus two years on licence and lifetime on sex offenders register.
Sports
Max Verstappen to Decide F1 Future; Liam Lawson's Seat at Risk
Max Verstappen's decision on staying at Red Bull will impact Liam Lawson's F1 seat, as Racing Bulls reportedly have an agreement to promote Nikola Tsolov in 2027.
Environment
Health
40 Drown in France Heatwave: PM Warns of Swimming Dangers
At least 40 people have drowned in France in a week while trying to escape a blistering heatwave, PM Sébastien Lecornu confirms. Most victims were young. Officials ban public drinking, cancel events, and close schools.
Mum's Daughter Cold Sore Free After £9 Balm
A mother reports her daughter has had no cold sores since using LipQ Liquorice Balm, reduced to £8.46 in Amazon Prime Day sale. The balm contains liquorice extract and has 660 reviews.
Bad Sleeper Ditches Pills for 96p Patches, Transforms Sleep
A writer who tried everything from magnesium supplements to sleepy teas says KLORIS Sleep Time Patches, at 96p per night, have transformed her sleep, offering a natural, melatonin-free alternative.
Metallic taste sign of incurable cancer: June Kelly's story
June Kelly, 48, was diagnosed with incurable myeloma after experiencing a metallic taste and shortness of breath. Her kidneys were failing at 5% function. She now undergoes dialysis and shares her journey.
Former NHS chief: PM change won't disrupt health service
Dame Amanda Pritchard, former NHS England CEO, says the health service is resilient to political change, having worked under four PMs and six secretaries of state. She was made a dame at Windsor Castle.
Premier League Quiz: How Big a Football Fan Are You?
From Manchester United to Leicester's fairytale title, our football quiz revisits the greatest moments in English football. Ten questions on clubs, stadiums and legends. Play now and chase down a perfect score.
