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…
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. Source link
Japan ramping up defence is ‘critical’ to prevent war, Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBC
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who came to power in October 2025, has also pushed for revising Article 9 of Japan’s constitution, which renounces war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling…
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status – in charts
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul’s fortune has grown. Source link
Urska Zigart suffers fractured jaw in heavy crash at Tour de Suisse Femmes
Slovenian rider Urska Zigart broke her jaw in a heavy crash at the start of the final kilometre of stage two of the Tour de Suisse Femmes in Locarno on Thursday. Zigart lost control riding at high speed over a speedbump and crashed hard on to the ground,…
'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 average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt – is a degree worth it?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree? Source link
The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC. Source link
Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced. Source link
England vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Emilio Gay’s 50 and out – best shots
England opener Emilio Gay makes a patient 53 in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, but after reaching the milestone, he’s then caught in bizarre circumstances in the very next ball as England fall 142-3 in their first innings. FOLLOW…
