5 July 2026, in sixty words

Erling Haaland scored twice to send Norway past Brazil and into the World Cup quarter-finals, in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is scheduled to have a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this Wednesday at the NATO summit in Turkey's capital, Ankara, where they will talk about bringing an end to the ongoing conflict.

A 22-year-old woman died on Sunday after a skydiving incident near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire.

US forward Folarin Balogun is eligible to participate in the World Cup knockout stage match against Belgium because FIFA overturned his red card suspension.

England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico faces potential disruption from severe thunderstorms forecast for Mexico City.

Donald Trump has shifted his demands on NATO from defence spending to political loyalty, days before the alliance meets in Turkey.

Britain, Italy, and Japan have awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing to develop a new Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet.

Andy Burnham has promised to fully fund the Defence Investment Plan, even though it has a £4.7 billion funding gap.

A previous waiter is suing Metropolitan Mayfair, alleging that he had to divide monetary gratuities with managers and other employees.

Mexico supporters tried to disrupt England players' sleep with music and fireworks outside their hotel before Sunday's World Cup match.

Australian authorities are investigating six large, solid spheres that appeared on Forrest Beach in northern Queensland this weekend.

Protecting this rare butterfly could become more important after researchers found it has been separate from related European populations far longer than believed.

Spain is set for its second heatwave of the summer, with temperatures potentially reaching 44C in some areas by Tuesday.

Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, completed the first solo mid-Pacific row by an American woman, reaching Honolulu on Friday.

Former education secretaries and experts say cutting university language courses could harm social mobility and vocational skills.

Andy Burnham is reportedly considering David Miliband, a former leading cabinet minister, for foreign secretary if he becomes prime minister.

People using parcel services can still watch the programme while the legal case continues.

Better healthcare and stronger economic performance are presented as the main reasons this issue matters.

People could see changes in Britain's broadcasting industry if company ownership shifts.

Many mourners gathered in Tehran as calls for revenge against the US and Israel were heard during funeral events.

Fans saw the race end without a final battle after a late safety car followed Max Verstappen leaving the track.

Some graduates say their student loan repayments are holding back career progression because higher salaries would mean more repayments and less disposable income.

Australia hopes to win a record seventh T20 World Cup, despite England's improved fielding and strong semi-final performance.

William Hutchinson, 31, and Stuart Tallis, 27, had been missing for over a week when their bodies were discovered in a blue Peugeot 106.

Lower running costs could help efforts to reduce public spending.

Nigel Farage is currently under investigation by Parliament's standards commissioner, Daniel Greenberg, regarding an alleged undeclared £5 million gift.

Ofsted withdrew advice for inspectors connecting autism with extremism, after a public outcry and celebrity campaigns.

A Crown Censure is the highest penalty the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can issue to a government body like the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for serious safety failings.

England's manager, Thomas Tuchel, confirmed the team is adapting to Mexico City's high altitude of 2,240 metres above sea level.

England full-back George Furbank is out of the remaining summer internationals, having undergone surgery for appendicitis on Saturday morning.

A shooting on West 31st Street in Brooklyn's Coney Island injured eight people, including four children aged six to 14, on Sunday.

Nigel Farage is facing new accusations that he broke parliamentary rules by not declaring financial benefits from his aide, George Cottrell, before becoming an MP.

A Crown Censure, the most severe penalty applicable to a government organisation, has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive.

British tennis has had a tough start to Wimbledon, with Emma Raducanu, a key women's singles hope, pulling out of the tournament.

British clothing retailer Next is reportedly preparing a takeover bid for the luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols, according to Sky News reports on Saturday.

Reform UK's Robert Jenrick clashed with Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips, dismissing claims that Nigel Farage is becoming a liability to the party.

Ofsted, the education watchdog, has removed guidance for inspectors that connected autism with extremism after protests from celebrity campaigners.

Silverstone, the venue for the British Grand Prix, anticipates a record attendance of 565,000 spectators across the entire event, marking an approximate rise of 65,000 compared to the previous year.

A French appeals court will rule on Tuesday, July 7, on whether far-right leader Marine Le Pen can run in the 2027 presidential election.

France put aside their usual attacking style to win their World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia.

President Donald Trump used the US's 250th anniversary celebrations to declare a new "golden age of America" in a late-night speech on the National Mall.

England's head coach Thomas Tuchel said the welcome in Mexico has been “nicer than I expected”, despite enhanced security for their World Cup last-16 match.

David Beckham marked 27 years of marriage to Victoria Beckham by sharing throwback pictures on Instagram.

Apple's standard iPhone 18, due in spring 2027, might not get advanced Siri AI features like Advanced Dictation Preview and expressive voices.

Paper maps and atlases have actually seen a revival in the last decade, with map makers like Ordnance Survey seeing big sales increases in 2020 and 2021.

Harry Styles surprised fans at his Wembley gig by performing "Two Ghosts", a song long rumoured to be about Taylor Swift.

That 10,000 steps a day target actually came from a 1960s Japanese pedometer brand, not scientific research, though it happens to be a healthy amount.

Having dementia in your family doesn't mean you'll definitely get it, as daily habits significantly influence your risk.

Scientists have found a distinct pattern of blood chemicals in people living to 100, which is different from typical ageing.

Consuming additional fruit and vegetables, and opting for whole grains instead of refined varieties, are straightforward dietary adjustments that can lower the risk of heart disease.

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are both playing qualifiers in the fourth round on day seven of Wimbledon, remaining on a collision course for a potential semi-final match.

Hundreds of thousands gathered in London for the annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade on Saturday, July 4, with an estimated 1.8 million people expected to attend.

Philippe Diallo, the French football federation president, strongly condemned former Paraguay goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert's "racist remarks" about the French national team.

Iran is holding a six-day, five-city funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US and Israeli airstrike in February.

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen is awaiting a court verdict on Tuesday that will decide if she can stand in next year's presidential election.

Sir Tony Blair's institute has cautioned Andy Burnham against increasing capital gains tax, arguing it would harm innovation and growth.

A house in Ward End, Birmingham, was targeted by gunshots on Saturday morning, the second such incident this week.

The NHS will start using artificial intelligence on its app to guide patients to suitable services, aiming to reduce the number queueing for GP appointments.

Severe weather forced the evacuation of crowds from the National Mall in Washington, threatening President Donald Trump's planned rally and speech.

A US cardiologist's viral 90-gram daily fibre routine might not be suitable or needed for most people, experts warn.

Kylian Mbappé insisted France can “get our hands dirty” and adjust to physical tactics after their hard-fought 1-0 World Cup victory against Paraguay.