Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Emirates to go top of the Premier League. Martín Zubimendi scored twice on a standout afternoon, while Viktor Gyökeres added the second just after half-time. A brief VAR check cleared Gyökeres' goal. Arsenal's new signings clicked, Forest struggled to build attacks, and Mikel Arteta's side looked sharp in and out of possession.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned after errors in paying property tax on a flat she bought earlier this year. The move forces a fast reshuffle and hands the deputy PM role to David Lammy. The episode deepens pressure on Keir Starmer’s Labour government and fuels opponents like Reform UK, which is rising in polls. Questions now focus on ministerial vetting, housing policy, and the government’s ethical standards.
The first trailer for Emerald Fennell’s 2026 Wuthering Heights lands, pairing Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in a fierce new take on the Gothic classic. Moody moors, jagged romance, and a chilling line set the tone. Produced by LuckyChap, Lie Still, and MRC Film, and released by Warner Bros., the film opens Feb. 13, 2026—right on Valentine’s weekend.
Warner Bros. has dropped the first trailer for Wuthering Heights, with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi starring and Emerald Fennell writing and directing. The film opens internationally on Feb. 11, 2026, and in U.S. theaters on Feb. 13, 2026. Backed by LuckyChap, MRC, and Lie Still, the trailer teases a dark, intense spin on Emily Brontë’s classic set on the Yorkshire moors.
Ex-prisoner Elias Morgan has been jailed for life with a 45-year minimum term for the revenge murder of former prison officer Lenny Scott. Morgan shot Scott six times outside a gym in Skelmersdale in February 2024, nearly four years after Scott seized an illicit phone that exposed Morgan’s relationship with a prison officer. A 10-week trial ended with Morgan’s conviction; a second man was acquitted.
Angelina Jolie hosted a tastemaker screening of Netflix’s biographical drama “Maria” at the Crosby Street Hotel in New York City, joined by Candice Bergen and a cross-section of film and Broadway talent. Jolie stars as Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s latest character study. The event doubled as a reunion for the Tony-winning “The Outsiders,” which Jolie produces, signaling an awards-season push.
Bayer Leverkusen have fired Erik ten Hag after just two Bundesliga matches, the earliest dismissal of a coach in league history. The club cited a failed tactical transition and poor chemistry after Xabi Alonso’s departure. Ten Hag said he was shocked and argued he wasn’t given time. The decision marks a swift course correction for Leverkusen as they prepare to reset under an interim coach.
A rare September stretch brought blue skies, mild afternoons, and cool nights across Northern Ireland. High pressure parked over the Atlantic steered storms away, giving families, farmers, and small businesses a final burst of summer. While many enjoyed the calm conditions, experts noted a pattern of warmer late-season spells becoming more common.
Talk of Marc Guehi agreeing a move to Liverpool does not match the current picture. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says there’s no deal, and the club is reluctant to sell without a replacement. Reports suggest Liverpool tested the waters with a £35m bid, but Palace are holding firm. A social media hint from Ibrahima Konate sparked chatter, but there’s no formal breakthrough.
No one hit the £2m Lotto jackpot on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025. Draw 3093 delivered a rollover, with thousands of smaller wins across the UK. The winning numbers were 1, 16, 27, 41, 50, 55 and bonus ball 54. Over 561,000 tickets won a share of £1.7m in prizes, and Saturday’s jackpot will be bigger.
