Politics
How Trump got Balogun's World Cup ban lifted with call to FIFA's Infantino
Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban, sparking controversy and outrage from Belgium.
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
England player ratings: Bellingham and Kane star in 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane shone as ten-man England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Player ratings from a thrilling last-16 clash.
Business
PS5 digital-only petition hits 100,000 as Sony allows limited disc production after 2028
A petition against Sony's PS5 digital-only move reaches 100,000 signatures. Sony will allow disc production after 2028 only for games already released, disappointing fans.
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?
