FIFA sacks COO after World Cup sale criticism
FIFA has sacked chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticised president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell the World Cup to private investors.
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Penrice Better Than Rommens, Says Hutton
Alan Hutton says James Penrice's debut for Rangers shows he's better than Tuur Rommens, citing quality and a goal in a 5-1 win over St Mirren.
Corrections and Clarifications: August 17, 2026
The Guardian corrects errors from recent articles, including a misquoted name, an incorrect date, and a wrong figure in a report on housing.
Rob Kazinsky returns to EastEnders as Sean Slater after 20 years
Rob Kazinsky is returning to EastEnders as Sean Slater later this year, 20 years after his debut. The actor says he's 'home' and ready to bring chaos to Albert Square.
Hayden Panettiere's cause of death still unknown after autopsy
An autopsy on Heroes star Hayden Panettiere found no trauma, but her cause of death remains unconfirmed as tests continue.
Iain Stirling: Voice Recognition 'Awkward' During Banking
Love Island narrator Iain Stirling says his recognisable voice causes awkward moments, like during online banking or mortgage calls, as he revealed on The One Show.
Love Island narrator Iain Stirling admits awkward voice recognition
Love Island narrator Iain Stirling revealed on The One Show that his recognisable voice can make serious phone calls, like online banking, awkward when people ask if he's the Love Island guy.
Team GB's golden generation capture hearts at Euros
Georgia Hunter Bell won 1500m gold, capping a record-breaking week for Team GB at the European Championships, with Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith also starring.
FIFA COO Sacked After Criticising Infantino's World Cup Plan
FIFA has sacked chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticised president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
Emmerdale's Serena star recalls 'awkward' Jeff Hordley moment
Casey Al-Shaqsy, who plays Serena Sugden, revealed she got starstruck and felt awkward meeting Jeff Hordley, admitting she used to fancy his character Cain Dingle.
Hayden Panettiere's Co-Star Recalls Kindness After Death at 36
Hayden Panettiere died at 36. Her Scream 4 co-star Kathryn Henzler recalled her kindness on set, sharing a heartfelt tribute amid an outpouring of grief.
Kylie Jenner turns 29 with naked heel promo, family paintballing
Kylie Jenner celebrated turning 29 with naked photos promoting her new heels, plus a family paintballing day with her sisters.
Welshman Alex joins BBC's Race Against the Tide
Alex Burman, a Welsh carpenter with nearly 50k Instagram followers, competes in BBC's Race Against the Tide, representing Wales with professional partner Rémy Hoggard.
Kenny Dalglish visits giant Anfield mural after Bellew arranges trip
Sir Kenny Dalglish delighted staff at The ARC Hotel on Anfield Road after visiting a huge mural dedicated to him, arranged by former boxer Tony Bellew.
Hayden Panettiere's Neighbour Recalls Death Scene Commotion
Hayden Panettiere's neighbour shares what he heard at the scene of her death, including commotion and talk of cardiac arrest, as preliminary autopsy results show no signs of trauma.
Phil Ellis: Hair transplant after Taskmaster changed my life
Phil Ellis got a hair transplant after seeing himself on Taskmaster, and credits the show with transforming his career, leading to his first national tour.
Ulrika Jonsson, 59, Marks Birthday with Defiant Post
Ulrika Jonsson marked her 59th birthday with a defiant Instagram post, urging followers to live for themselves and not others. She reflected on ageing, health, and sobriety.
Hayden Panettiere Autopsy: No Trauma Found in Preliminary Results
Preliminary autopsy results for Hayden Panettiere show no signs of trauma contributing to her death. The cause and manner remain pending further investigation.
Louise Minchin wows in bikini, updates fans on frostbite recovery
Former BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin, 57, shared a poolside photo in a turquoise bikini, revealing a creative way to enjoy water despite frostbitten toes from an Arctic bike ride.
Johnny Briggs: Life After Corrie and His Costly Divorce
Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street for 30 years, died in 2021 aged 85. After leaving the soap in 2006, he received an MBE and made guest TV appearances. His divorce reportedly cost him £1 million.
Manchester Village Pride line-up £20k cheaper than one 2025 act
Manchester Village Pride organisers say booking the entire 2026 line-up cost £20,000 less than a single headliner at last year's Manchester Pride, which collapsed into liquidation.
Grandad who suffered stroke on Christmas Day to walk 3km
Andy Shaw, 61, woke on Christmas Day 2022 unable to move after a stroke. Now, three years on, he's preparing to walk 3km to raise funds for Stockport NHS Charity, having already raised £1,500.
Bonnie Tyler funeral brings Swansea to a standstill
Hundreds of fans lined Swansea's streets as Bonnie Tyler's funeral took place, with the singer's final journey passing through her hometown of Skewen.
Charity rowers complete Britain circumnavigation
The Row4MND team completed the last leg of their Britain circumnavigation, landing at Eyemouth after 39 days at sea across four legs, raising funds for MND research.
Photos of the day: marble dust, praying mantis, and more
A roundup of striking images from around the world, including a boy on marble dust mounds, a praying mantis at a tennis court, and scenes from Hungary to Indonesia.
Testing ice-cream makers: milk-fuelled madness and butter disasters
After three dozen eggs, 30 lemons and unplanned butter, our tester mastered homemade ice-cream. Caso Design’s IceCreamer topped the test, but the process wasn’t all sweet.
Mark Rydell, director of On Golden Pond, dies at 97
Mark Rydell, the actor and director whose films earned over 20 Oscar nominations, has died aged 97. He directed Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn in On Golden Pond.
Burgas to Host Eurovision 2027, Surprising Many in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Eurovision 2027 will be held in Burgas, not Sofia, surprising even winner Dara. The Black Sea city of 200,000 prepares to host the event.
Readers: joining a running community changed my view
Readers respond to Ioan Marc Jones's article on learning to love running, sharing how joining clubs and parkruns offered a warm, nonjudgmental alternative to competitive running.
Man Sings Same Song Over and Over Again review – fringe gem leaves you ecstatic
Australian clown Conk's hour-long repetition of a single song at Summerhall, Edinburgh, becomes a joyful communal experience, despite its endurance-test premise.
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