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Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield, author Malorie Blackman, and children's book creator Julia Donaldson lead the latest honours list, with Sinfield r…
Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Married at First Sight Australia faces a major credibility crisis after cast members revealed they weren't informed their matched partners carried dru…
Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
Harry Styles brought his X Factor origin story full circle this week, revisiting memories from his 2010 audition as he launched a major residency at W…
Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Fifa attributed empty seats at the South Korea versus Czech Republic World Cup match to fans lingering on stadium concourses rather than sitting down,…
King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
King Charles paid tribute to David Hockney following the legendary artist's death at age 88. The monarch described Hockney as "one of life's true orig…
David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name
David Hockney, the Yorkshire-born painter who became one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, built a career on bold color, technical …
What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?
A viral song about Puerto Rico has sparked conversation among the island's residents about representation and cultural visibility. The track generated…
King leads tributes to late British art 'giant' David Hockney
King Charles led tributes to David Hockney following the legendary British artist's death at 88. The monarch called Hockney "one of life's true origin…
Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, delivering a tearful 21-minute acceptance speech that focused …
Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
The New York Knicks orchestrated the largest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday, igniting Madison Square Garden and putting the franchise one…
'Mum was killing me': England's Declan Rice on sunburn for his World Cup photoshoot
England midfielder Declan Rice suffered sunburn during the pre-World Cup photoshoot ahead of the tournament, forcing the Arsenal star to endure discom…
The rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinn
John McGinn has become Scotland's unlikely folk hero, and the midfielder's journey from Clydebank to the World Cup stage reads like a redemption narra…
Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot
Omar Artan has landed a high-profile assignment despite missing out on World Cup selection. The Somali referee will oversee the UEFA Super Cup clash b…
The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Stop Killing Games, a consumer advocacy coalition, is mounting a direct challenge to the video game industry's standard practice of shutting down serv…
Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Francis visited Barcelona's Sagrada Família basilica and praised the iconic Antoni Gaudí structure as a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light…
French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges
French singer Patrick Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation following rape allegations. An examining magistrate will now conduct a deeper…
Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Ben Stokes has been dropped from England's second Test against New Zealand at The Oval after an incident at a London nightclub. Joe Root will serve as…
World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia
Somali referee Omar Artan returned home to a hero's welcome after the United States denied him entry to officiate World Cup qualifiers. FIFA had selec…
Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
Donald Trump's use of anime characters in promotional materials has sparked a backlash among fans and creators in Japan. The US president has deployed…
Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'
A model has told the BBC that she felt "suffocated and scared" during an encounter with Kanye West on a music video set. The incident, which West char…
Football regulator contacts West Ham over 'serious allegations' against Sullivan
English football's regulator has opened an investigation into West Ham United's ownership after the BBC reported multiple allegations of sexual abuse …