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Beaming Harry looks delighted as he breaks cover just hours after return to the UK was revealed (and shares a laugh with a fellow red head)
Prince Harry was pictured smiling broadly at a veterans’ event in Washington, hours after it emerged that he and Meghan Markle are set to move back to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet. The couple are reportedly relocating for an “extended period” into a non-royal residence, with the children set to enrol at…
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New Cambriol: the failed Welsh colony in North America
In 1616, Welsh lawyer, poet and scholar Sir William Vaughan bought land on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula and named it New Cambriol, hoping to build a self-sufficient, Welsh-speaking colony that would give struggling Welsh emigrants a fresh start away from poverty at home. Driven by strong Welsh nationalism, Vaughan wanted the settlement to preserve Welsh identity…
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Trump’s MAGA allies mock Harry and Meghan as report suggests President played a part in couple’s decision to leave US
Donald Trump’s MAGA-aligned supporters have mocked the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after a report claimed the US President played a part in Harry and Meghan’s decision to leave America. The mockery comes amid wider coverage of the couple’s sudden move back to Britain, which reportedly took King Charles and Prince William by surprise. Related…
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AJ Brown says there’s been silence between him and ex-teammate Jalen Hurts since his move to New England
AJ Brown, now with the New England Patriots, faced an awkward reunion with his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, during joint training camp practices this week. The wide receiver revealed that there has been no communication between him and former Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts since his departure, highlighting lingering tension following his exit from Philadelphia.…
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Facial recognition at football, Baleba bid and Sheffield United crisis, Weezer’s new album
In Scotland, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Craig Naylor called for police to consider facial-recognition technology, alongside drones and tougher football banning measures, in response to match-related violence and disorder. Police Scotland does not currently deploy live facial recognition, unlike some forces in England. The proposal prompted opposition from the Scottish Football Supporters Association, which…
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UK Home Office guide tells asylum seekers not to rape, harass women or make kissing noises
Britain’s Home Office has published a guide for asylum seekers that explicitly reminds them that rape and sexual harassment are crimes under UK law, alongside guidance on other unacceptable behaviour such as making kissing noises at women. The document has drawn attention amid a wider political row in the UK over the handling of illegal…
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Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are set to continue across large parts of the UK on Thursday, bringing a risk of flash flooding and travel disruption after a summer largely dominated by high pressure. A Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning covers northern England and north Wales until 10:00 BST, with the wet weather then tracking southwards…
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Police chief asked for publication of highly critical report into misconduct and discipline to be delayed ahead of election
Scotland’s Chief Constable, Jo Farrell, asked for a highly critical watchdog report into police misconduct and discipline to be delayed until after the Holyrood election, according to confirmation from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS). Inspector Craig Naylor said his review was ready for publication in March but was paused four days beforehand at…
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Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report
A report by campaign group Hope Not Hate has found that racist abuse directed at England footballers during the 2026 World Cup was amplified on X (formerly Twitter) by algorithms designed to maximise user engagement, since posts provoking outrage tend to generate more interaction and keep users on the platform for longer. The group argues…
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Former Archbishop of Canterbury accuses Nigel Farage of using Christianity to channel anti-Muslim feeling
Rowan Williams, who led the Church of England as Archbishop of Canterbury until 2012, has accused Nigel Farage of invoking Christianity to “channel anti-Muslim feeling” in Britain. In an interview with New Humanist magazine, Williams suggested the Reform UK leader uses claims of a Christian society as “ballast” for anti-Islamic sentiment, while doubting Farage holds…