Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026

Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.

Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.

Labour's Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.

Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.

How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.