Liverpool dedicated their pre-season match against Preston North End to Diogo Jota, who passed away tragically. Emotional tributes included fan chants, a minute's silence, and the retirement of Jota's No. 20 shirt across all club levels. Both clubs and supporters came together to honor the player's legacy.
Anna Netrebko is set to return to London’s Royal Opera House for the 2025/26 season, starring in a new production of Tosca and performing Turandot, plus a solo recital. This marks her first major UK performance in six years, drawing attention to a line-up packed with fresh productions and diverse repertoire under new Music Director Jakub Hrůša.
Over a million UK PIP claimants could lose benefits as new eligibility rules come into effect, with cities like Liverpool and Blackpool facing the hardest hit. The changes could push hundreds of thousands into poverty and heavily impact working disabled people, with future benefit cuts and carer payments also at risk.
Kate Beckinsale paid tribute to her mother Judy Loe, who is battling stage four cancer, by sharing a touching video on Instagram. In the clip, Beckinsale sings 'Bye Bye Love,' a song tied to her mother's past as part of a teenage harmony group. The actress praised her mother's deep friendships and resilience, labeling her 'a warrior up close.'
Buff Bagwell, once a wrestling icon, reinvented himself as a high-end escort with Cowboys4Angels. Driven by crushing medical bills and the fear of poverty, Bagwell joined the luxury service, quickly becoming a top name. His unusual career pivot shocked fans and even left his ex-wife devastated.
Air India's CEO insists there was no mechanical fault in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12, killing 260 passengers, but investigators and pilots are raising tough questions about fuel switch malfunctions and sensor defects. Regulatory agencies have ordered urgent inspections, as scrutiny over maintenance and oversight grows.
Chronic venous insufficiency makes it tough for leg veins to pump blood back to the heart. It brings swelling, aches, skin changes, and sometimes stubborn ulcers, especially in those with poor vein valves or past blood clots. Lifestyle tweaks and medical treatment help, but catching it early matters for better health.
Tesco has come out on top after the UK's advertising watchdog, ASA, dismissed Sainsbury's complaint about a Clubcard campaign claiming Clubcard points are worth twice as much as Nectar points. The decision arrives as both retailers ramp up their loyalty programs and personalized offers.
A Nordic syndicate including Pandox, Eiendomsspar, and Scandic Hotels has clinched a €1.4 billion deal for Dalata Hotel Group. The move, offering shareholders a 35.5% premium, separates hotel operations from real estate, adding 12,000 rooms to Scandic's portfolio across Ireland and the UK, and is expected to close by late 2026.
EastEnders welcomes back Oscar Branning after eight years, now portrayed by Pierre Moullier. Returning with a troubled past, Oscar's arrival stirs up family drama, reveals his bisexuality, and puts him at odds with dangerous figures from his recent history.
