Politics
Thomas Tuchel complains to FIFA about World Cup refereeing after England win
Thomas Tuchel issued a passionate complaint to FIFA after England's last-16 win over Mexico, criticizing the officiating as 'just not good enough' and questioning VAR officials' origins.
Culture
BBC and ITV World Cup presenters, pundits and commentators 2026
BBC and ITV World Cup 2026 coverage features presenters like Kelly Cates and Mark Pougatch, pundits Alan Shearer and Roy Keane, and commentators Guy Mowbray and Sam Matterface.
Sports
Erling Haaland's dad hints Man City striker 'wants' Real Madrid move
Erling Haaland's father suggests the Manchester City star would be interested in joining Real Madrid, saying 'anyone would want to play for Madrid' after Norway's World Cup win over Brazil.
Business
Side Blowers: London Tube's unsung heroes sharing fans in heatwave
Londoners are becoming 'Side Blowers' on the Tube, sharing personal fans to combat record heat. But do they actually help?
Environment
Transport
Four rescued after motorboat fire off Scilly coast
Four people were rescued from a flaming motorboat 20 miles off the Isles of Scilly after an engine explosion. The RNLI lifeboat crew extracted them as black smoke poured from the saloon.
Berlin Wall piece in London garden sparks neighbour row
A property developer installed a 3.1m section of the Berlin Wall in his Dulwich garden, prompting a neighbour to file a planning complaint with Southwark Council.
Brooklyn Bridge fire during July 4 fireworks for US 250th
The Brooklyn Bridge caught fire during the Macy's July 4 fireworks show, with four blazes ignited by pyrotechnics. No injuries were reported, and the fire was extinguished by 10pm.
Mildmay Line: London's Most Unreliable Overground Route
The Mildmay line is the worst London Overground route, with constant delays and cancellations, according to a Londoner's experience and FOI data showing poor performance.
Old Tube route that took Londoners to the seaside
The District line once ran from Ealing Broadway to Shoeburyness, taking Londoners directly to Southend-on-Sea. The service operated from 1910 to 1939.
British History Quiz: From 1066 to the Modern Age
Journey through British history with questions on kings and queens, battles, the Tudors, Magna Carta and the World Wars. From the Norman Conquest onward, test your knowledge across the centuries. How much do you remember?
