A look back at the most bizarre, hilarious, and headline-grabbing sports moments of 2025, featuring animal invasions, political cameos, and social media mishaps. Discover the year's unforgettable stories.
The Pop-Tarts Bowl has become a college football phenomenon with its edible mascot stunt, driving sales and generating over $26m in media value. Discover how a toaster created a marketing touchdown.
Police leaders are set to recommend scrapping non-crime hate incidents, calling the system 'not fit for purpose'. A new 'common sense' approach is proposed. Read the full story.
Police chiefs will propose ending the recording of non-crime hate incidents next month, citing free speech concerns and resource strain. Read the full story on the new 'common sense' approach.
Police chiefs plan to abolish the controversial recording of non-crime hate incidents, freeing up 60,000 hours of police time annually. Read the full story on the new 'common sense' approach.
Police chiefs will propose scrapping the controversial recording of non-crime hate incidents next month, replacing it with a new 'common sense' approach. Read the full story.
The grandson of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne served as a mascot for Aston Villa's match against Manchester United in a poignant family tribute. Read the full story here.
A detailed chronology of antisemitic acts reported across Australia following the 7 October attacks. Explore the data and understand the community impact.
Dawn White, 53, was discovered deceased inside a large safe in her Baltimore basement. The medical examiner cites PCP intoxication and dehydration as cause of death. Her family seeks answers.
Junior doctors in England launch a five-day strike as the NHS battles a record flu outbreak. Health leaders warn of 'inevitable harm' to patients. Read the latest on the pay dispute.
Benjamin Lewis, 47, admitted to dumping a decapitated deer's head and lambs outside churches in Hampshire. He pleaded guilty to religiously aggravated harassment and theft. Read the full story.
A tame school deer wandered into a classroom in Sichuan and ate students' exam papers. The lighthearted incident has prompted a review of animal management on campus. Read the full story.
Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson joins the 'cursed' Exorcist franchise despite its troubled history of deaths, injuries and supernatural incidents. Discover why she's risking it.
The Federal Aviation Administration launches sweeping review of United Airlines following five concerning safety events in just one week, raising questions about aviation safety standards.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the alarming reasons behind increasing aviation incidents. From maintenance shortcuts to pilot shortages, discover what's really happening in our skies.
The Federal Aviation Administration faces mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers following a series of alarming near-miss incidents at US airports, prompting calls for urgent safety reforms.
Global superstar Taylor Swift has dramatically increased her personal security spending to over £2 million following multiple security breaches and escalating fears for her safety during public appearances and tour dates.
A damning investigation into Britain's railway network exposes critical safety gaps, prompting urgent calls for regulatory overhaul and infrastructure investment to protect passengers and staff.
Shocking footage reveals Worthing FC mascot Sammy Saint's aggressive behaviour towards opposition players, sparking FA investigation and fan fury in grassroots football scandal.
Exclusive: Federal Aviation Administration probes two serious air incidents involving Donald Trump's private aircraft at major US airports, raising aviation safety concerns.
A commercial airline pilot's unusual logbook entry detailing a cockroach incident mid-flight has gone viral, raising questions about in-flight emergencies and cabin cleanliness standards.
Microsoft's most divisive digital assistant, the paperclip Clippy, makes an unexpected return as an AI-powered feature in Microsoft 365, delighting nostalgic users worldwide.
UK police forces are abandoning controversial 'non-crime hate incidents' recording after officers themselves declared the practice has 'gone too far' in restricting free speech.
Exclusive investigation reveals UK police forces are recording thousands of 'non-crime hate incidents' for expressing controversial views, raising serious concerns about free speech and state overreach.
Outrage erupts as police forces across Britain continue recording 'non-crime hate incidents' despite government reforms and free speech warnings. Victims and campaigners demand immediate action.
UK police forces are documenting incidents where no crime has been committed but where someone perceives 'hostility', sparking concerns about free speech and policing priorities.
Scotland Yard announces major reform after clearing Father Ted creator Graham Linehan over controversial tweets in decision hailed as victory for free speech.
The Crown Prosecution Service is pursuing cases against multiple UK tourists following serious incidents during their holidays in Tenerife, with charges ranging from assault to criminal damage across popular resorts.
The NBA has issued a forceful warning to all 30 teams about fan behaviour after multiple incidents of misconduct, threatening severe penalties including fines and potential loss of draft picks for franchises that fail to maintain proper spectator conduct.
Exclusive investigation uncovers systemic flaws in NSW Police's recording of antisemitic crimes, with hundreds of incidents wrongly categorised during recent conflict period.