Newcastle United stuck with their lineup against Brighton, navigating a match full of controversial penalties and VAR calls. Alexander Isak’s late goal from the spot salvaged a 1-1 draw, keeping hopes alive for a Champions League spot. Brighton’s manager was left fuming over missed penalty reviews.
Canelo Álvarez returned to the top of the super middleweight division with a convincing win over William Scull in Riyadh. Despite a quiet crowd and a strange start time, Canelo took control after a slow start and quickly set his sights on a September fight with Terence Crawford.
Christian Bale, famous for his wild transformations and devotion to craft, once shared which fellow actor he finds most fascinating—though he rarely dishes out such praise. While the details are scarce, this rare nod hints at Bale's high standards and deep appreciation for risk and authenticity in acting.
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has officially designated the far-right AfD party as 'extremist', pointing to anti-democratic actions and xenophobic rhetoric. The move lets authorities increase surveillance, sparking fierce political debate and legal threats from AfD. This highlights ongoing struggles between national security and political freedoms in Germany.
Reform UK has shaken up the UK’s political scene by bagging 677 seats in the 2025 local elections, flipping traditional Labour and Conservative strongholds. Nigel Farage’s party now controls ten councils, signaling the end of the old two-party dominance and a five-party future. The results mark a massive shift in British politics.
A major points failure has crippled the London Underground for a second straight day, leaving commuters frustrated on the Piccadilly line. Travelers faced delays, packed platforms, and little information as engineers scrambled to fix the problem. Widespread disruption saw thousands hunting for alternative routes and travel options.
London's King’s Cross was evacuated after a suspicious item led to a full station shutdown and widespread travel chaos. Passengers were forced out, a man was arrested, and major rail routes from the busy hub were thrown into turmoil before authorities cleared the scene.
Yair Netanyahu stirred outrage after blaming Israel’s political left and Arab residents for massive wildfires near Jerusalem, though no evidence has supported his claims. With fires displacing thousands and disrupting national events, political blame games intensified while questions linger about wildfire preparedness. Arrests have been made, but investigations continue.
Cristiano Ronaldo's hunt for a major trophy with Al Nassr drags on after a 2-3 home defeat by Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite semifinals. Costly defensive errors and Kawasaki's sharp counterattacks ended Al Nassr's continental dreams, piling more pressure on Ronaldo to deliver silverware in Saudi Arabia.
Mishal Husain bid farewell to the Today programme after 11 years with a moving on-air message. She thanked colleagues and listeners, recalled memorable moments, and announced her next chapter at Bloomberg News. Husain leaves behind a legacy of candid journalism and resilience.
