Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died aged 89. Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets. He was knighted for his services to cricket in 1975.
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot, has died at the age of 81. She also had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV’s Casualty. Her agent stated that the world is lesser for the lack of her.
Lucas Herbert has already etched his name into the annals of Open Championship history. The 30-year-old Australian became only the second player ever to card a 28 over nine holes in the tournament’s 154 editions. He has absolutely torched Royal Birkdale, vaulting to the very top of the leaderboard at the 2026 Open Championship.
A High Court dispute has put the spotlight on an incident involving a 79-year-old former human rights lawyer, Dr Katherine Theodotou, and the seizure of her disabled cat, Rita. Dr Theodotou alleges that police chopped through her front door with an axe during a raid at her north London home to take her cat.
HMRC has recovered more than £800,000 from people who made mistakes or broke regulations in the latest tax year concerning ISAs. Over three years, the tax authority has clawed back more than £3 million from ISA holders. A total of 326 people have been charged an average of £9,448 each.
Wildfires across Canada, the United States, and Mexico frequently send smoke throughout the continent, affecting air quality. The current status of air quality across the United States and Canada is under continuous observation. Smoke and particulate matter generated by these fires can travel considerable distances from their origins.
Wildfires in Canada, the United States, and Mexico often send smoke throughout the continent, impacting air quality. Much of the smoke affecting the Midwest and Northeastern United States has been traced back to fires burning in Canada.
A 19-year-old woman whose images were used to create fake Tinder, TikTok and Instagram profiles is to be paid compensation. Her identity was stolen by Elha Mai Weston, who posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media in a four-year campaign.
Mother Nature is giving players a favourable start at Royal Birkdale for Round 2 of the 154th Open Championship. Warm temperatures, sunny skies, and virtually no chance of rain are setting the stage for comfortable play.
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic saga, ‘The Odyssey’, has surprisingly delivered on magic, gods, and monsters, defying initial cynicisms about his typically grounded style. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in the film, which features a big-time Hollywood budget.
