UK weather: Amber heat-health alerts as temperatures set to soar above 30C
It will be a different story for Scotland and Northern Ireland with outbreaks of heavy rain. Some wet weather will also affect parts of northern England and Wales and temperatures here will reach around 17-24C (63-75F), closer to the seasonal average.…
World Cup 2026: Who are the best and worst players, according to the stats?
Turkey’s Arda Guler has taken the most shots at the tournament so far, although the fact that his eight attempts amounted to just 0.26 xG in total shows how optimistic his shooting was against Australia. While the Real Madrid youngster is obviously…
Fifa World Cup: Why does Scotland’s John McGinn do goggles celebration?
“It was at the time where Jack was having serious discussions about his eyesight. It’s probably as strong a lens as you can get for a child. When he takes his glasses off, you can see how much he struggles. “But it’s not just the…
'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches
Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailors, have been spotted on beaches at Anglesey, Gwynedd and Tenby. Source link
The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son
Jamie Varley, 37, subjected Preston Davey to months of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Source link
Hats and high-fashion as King attends Royal Ascot with actor Stanley Tucci
About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week. Source link
Referee in Usyk v Verhoeven fight had seen enough to stop fight in 11th round before bell sounded
The ruling added Lyson stated unequivocally: “I decided I wanted to stop the contest… I had already seen enough.” The commission also stressed how the referee had the authority to end a contest whenever they saw fit. “Under its…
Ben Stokes: England captain could return for third Test against New Zealand
In a statement released on 8 June, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) revealed Stokes and Atkinson had broken the curfew and are under investigation. In the aftermath there were fears Stokes would retire, ending a storied England career. Those…
Women’s T20 World Cup: Scotland agonisingly short of famous win over West Indies
T20 World Cup, Group 2, Headingley West Indies 153-6 (20 overs): Taylor 47* (19); Fraser 2-34 Scotland 146 (20 overs): Carter 59 (62), Lister 33 (25) West Indies won by seven runs Scorecard. Tables Scotland came agonisingly short of a famous victory at…
England vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke leave hosts in trouble
Second Rothesay Test, The Kia Oval (day two of five) New Zealand 391: Phillips 100, Blundell 51; Bethell 3-26 England 222-6: Gay 53, Root 46; Henry 2-57, O’Rourke 2-61 England are 169 runs behind Scorecard England are in a dire position against New…