Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:12:06 GMT
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's idea.
Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:03:47 GMT
Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.
Watch: Moroccan police clash with migrants near border with Spain's Ceuta
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:48:34 GMT
Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco, though more than 25,000 have returned voluntarily, officials said.
No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:40:45 GMT
Families give their reaction to the 20-year sentence handed to Robert Bush.
Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:58:27 GMT
Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.
How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:52:16 GMT
The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:46:44 GMT
Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.
Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:57:59 GMT
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
Two more small boat pilots jailed for Channel crossings
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:14:49 GMT
Both men admitted steering overcrowded vessels carrying more than 80 people each to the UK.
Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:09:57 GMT
Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead.
