The NRL has issued unprecedented 10-year bans to players involved with the breakaway R360 competition, marking the toughest sanctions in rugby league history as the governing body defends the sport's integrity.
New government crackdown targets toxic parents with banning orders for offences including shouting abuse, threatening officials, and even public urination at children's sporting events.
The picturesque Italian village of San Vito di Cadore is implementing strict visitor caps and tourist bans in a bold move to combat overtourism and protect its authentic Alpine character.
Former Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon faces furious backlash from politicians and public after branding the Union Flag 'a symbol of division' during heated Good Morning Britain discussion about national identity.
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into major publishers and authors including John Grisham over 'inappropriate content' in school libraries, escalating America's culture wars.
England leads eight nations in imposing international bans on players joining the controversial R360 rugby league, threatening careers in major test nations.
Former Loose Women star Saira Khan sparks controversy by labelling England flag enthusiasts 'saddos' while defending Gary Neville's stance on national pride in heated social media exchange.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville explains his decision to remove a Union Flag being used in what he described as a 'negative fashion' during a football match, reigniting discussions about nationalism in sports.
Millions of UK drivers are unknowingly risking prosecution by failing to declare serious health conditions to the DVLA. Our exclusive investigation reveals the full list of reportable conditions that could invalidate your insurance.
Exclusive investigation reveals the American flags displayed during Donald Trump's controversial state visit to Britain were the wrong shade of red, sparking diplomatic embarrassment and protocol breaches at the highest level.
Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.
Horror master Stephen King makes powerful statement against censorship with substantial contribution to Florida's Citrus County Library System after local commissioners slash funding.
A Florida activist made a dramatic statement by stripping to a bikini during a school board meeting to protest controversial book bans and educational censorship in the state.
A new Sky series, 'The Librarians', dramatises the real-life battle against literary censorship, following a group of women determined to protect intellectual freedom in their community.
British swimming champion Adam Peaty is targeted in a mindless act of vandalism as a St George's flag is plastered across his property, prompting a police investigation.
A UK pub landlord has instituted a strict 'no children' policy following an overwhelming number of complaints about unruly behaviour from youngsters, including running around and leaving electronic devices blaring.
Exclusive: The most shocking and lengthy bans ever handed out in rugby union, from eye-gouging and biting to referee abuse and doping, revealed in our definitive list.
In a jaw-dropping move, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is set to unretire, not for the NFL, but to lead a star-studded flag football event in Saudi Arabia this February, marking a major shift for the Gulf nation's sporting ambitions.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds directs flags to fly at half-mast in honour of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, sparking intense debate over the politicisation of a traditional honour.
A surge in St George's Cross displays across England sparks a complex national conversation. Explore the fine line between celebration and exclusion, and what it reveals about modern British identity.
Several Democrat-led US states openly defy former President Trump's directive to fly flags at half-mast in honour of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a major political standoff.
A leading UK doctor reveals the critical warning signs that could signal a serious health condition, advising when to seek immediate medical help and what to avoid doing.
The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l
Explore the dramatic resurgence of the St George's Cross in English culture, from a symbol of football to a potent emblem of national identity, politics, and post-Brexit sentiment.
Former Byker Grove actress and lifelong socialist Dame Margaret Hodge condemns Labour's 'unpatriotic' and 'snobby' purge of deputy leadership candidates over an England flag tweet, exposing deep internal rifts.
A 52-year-old man from Batley, West Yorkshire, has been charged with a public order offence after a Nazi flag was displayed from a residential property, sparking a significant police response and community outrage.
A man caused a major stir on Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach by riding a horse into the surf while waving a large Palestinian flag. The unusual protest, captured in dramatic footage, prompted a swift response from police and lifeguards.
From Russell Brand's Question Time blacklisting to Jeremy Clarkson's Top Gear exit, uncover the celebs banned from the UK's most beloved TV programmes and the scandals that got them axed.
Eagle-eyed NFL spectators were left baffled during the New York Jets' Monday Night Football game as a mysterious man was seen crawling behind the giant American flag in a bizarre halftime security breach at MetLife Stadium.