Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:46:14 GMT
Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.
Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:04 GMT
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:51:20 GMT
The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.
Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:39:14 GMT
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.
Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:00:32 GMT
The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
USA start tournament in style - but will they finally join the elite?
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:40:19 GMT
If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.
Staying up to watch the match? Here's how to survive an all-nighter
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:39:51 GMT
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.
World Cup kicks off in the US with performances from Katy Perry, Future and Tyla
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:31:35 GMT
Earlier, Canada hosted its own opening ceremony in Toronto, featuring singers Alanis Morrisette and Michael BubleĢ.
'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:04:47 GMT
Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.
Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:56:37 GMT
All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.
