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Everton began their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry. The win, watched by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, came despite a rocky first half in which Palace hit the post twice and Jordan Pickford made a key save.
Newly promoted Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 with first-half set-piece goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Captain Bruno Fernandes drew criticism from fans and Wayne Rooney for his post-match comments, while Michael Carrick rejected claims his side lacked passion. Luke Shaw admitted the team could have prepared better.
A new biography, 'Bespoken: From Tunapuna to Buckingham Palace,' traces the remarkable journey of Andrew Ramroop, from his Indian roots in Trinidad to becoming the first person of colour to own a business on London's famed Savile Row. The book launch in Delhi spotlighted his lifelong quest to correct a long-standing misperception about his heritage.
Anton Stach's 88th-minute free-kick gave Leeds United a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, their first at the City Ground since 1972, and spoiled Oliver Glasner's first competitive match as Forest head coach. The hosts missed several chances and failed to convert dominance into goals.
Kenyan authorities have arrested four suspects in connection with the deaths of 18 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, with preliminary tests suggesting a toxic substance may be involved. The suspects have been released on bail as investigations continue.
Armed men attacked several villages and a mosque in Nigeria’s central Niger State during Friday prayers, abducting dozens—with local residents estimating as many as 600 people taken. A video posted by the attackers shows what appears to be a large group of captives, prompting President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate rescue operation and manhunt.
Nearly two weeks after a deadly derecho struck northwest Indiana, thousands of residents remain without power, prompting a state investigation into utility NIPSCO and drawing relief efforts from celebrities and local organizations. The prolonged outage has sparked a class-action lawsuit, concerns about systemic inequity, and a political firestorm.
The 2026 Sydney Marathon finisher's medal incorrectly depicts Munich's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium. Organisers acknowledge the error, vow not to replace the medals, and the Munich arena has responded with humour.
Seven people, including two police officers, died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a Volkswagen Passat travelled the wrong way down the dual carriageway. The victims have been named, and the police watchdog has opened an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are considering a move back to the UK, with reports linking the decision to financial pressures. Branding experts say the couple's portfolio has become fragmented and that a change of location alone won't repair their public image.
The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule on Friday tightening requirements for mail-in ballots, despite court orders blocking the changes. The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for parts of President Trump's executive order, but a separate injunction remains, leaving the future of mail-in voting uncertain before the November midterms.
Reports that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was in talks to join the third season of Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' have been followed by claims from royal author Tina Brown that the casting was withdrawn due to intense backlash in the UK. The situation remains unconfirmed, with Netflix declining to comment and some outlets reporting that talks are still ongoing.
The US Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok and ByteDance over allegations of violating children's online privacy laws. The agreement includes immediate payment of $300 million and an additional $100 million pending court action. Officials called it a major victory for children and parents.
A Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 130, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as a deliberate 'double-tap' targeting emergency responders, drew international outrage and promises of new sanctions. Separate attacks in the Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions added to Friday's civilian toll.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official foreign visit, marking Ukraine's Independence Day and chairing his inaugural meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. He announced an agreement to allow the release of classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow/SCALP missile to enable local production in Ukraine, a step that drew sharp criticism from the Kremlin.
The BBC and BritBox have unveiled first-look images of Edward Bluemel as a young Hercule Poirot in the upcoming six-part series 'Hercule.' The series, now filming in Liverpool, adapts three early Christie stories and features a star-studded cast. Production details, including writers, directors, and broadcast plans, have been announced.
BritBox has released the first image of Edward Bluemel as a young Hercule Poirot in the upcoming six-part series 'Hercule,' currently filming in Liverpool. The show, based on three early Agatha Christie stories, is set to premiere in 2027, with a full cast including James D'Arcy, Tamsin Greig, and James Nesbitt.
A High Court judge has ordered Prince Harry, Elton John, and five others to pay an initial £9.54m in legal costs to Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, following their failed privacy lawsuit. The judge criticized the claimants' conduct as 'unreasonable to a high degree' and noted that costs could reach £34.5m. The claimants have until August 28 to pay and can appeal by October 2.
The UK Met Office has forecast that the developing El Niño will be the strongest in over a century, with Pacific sea surface temperatures expected to rise more than 3°C above normal. The event could drive 2027 to become the hottest year on record and bring wetter, stormier conditions to the UK and severe droughts to tropical regions.
Once Nigeria’s unstoppable political force, the Peoples Democratic Party now holds no state governorships and faces a leadership crisis as factions battle in court. With defections and a disputed convention, the party’s survival is at stake in the upcoming general election.