Despite the 94-year age gap, six-year-old Max Evans-Browning calls Sir David his "favourite person".
Egypt alleges bias and favouritism towards Argentina and Lionel Messi by officials and FIFA after their 3-2 World Cup defeat, citing controversial refereeing and VAR decisions. The BBC examines claims of a wider conspiracy, including officiating appointments and past incidents involving Messi, questioning if the tournament is set up for Argentina's success.
UK Treasury has not analyzed trade-offs for NATO's 3.5% GDP defense spending pledge. Chief Secretary Lucy Rigby stated funding decisions are for the "next prime minister," citing finite resources and potential tax hikes.
Uefa is reportedly ready to block Russian teams from international football, opposing the IOC's provisional lifting of Russia's suspension. Fifa, however, is more open to readmission, creating a potential clash between the governing bodies.
UK Information Commissioner John Edwards resigned after harassment claims and is now reportedly suing a woman who flagged his conduct. Science Secretary Liz Kendall expressed dismay, calling his alleged actions "appalling" and "unacceptable."
Two 13-year-old girls were seriously injured in an incident at a school in Schongau, Upper Bavaria, Germany. A 16-year-old suspect, believed to have acted alone and possibly having a history of psychiatric treatment, has been arrested. The suspect was reportedly carrying a knife and a firearm.
A 41-year-old palliative care doctor in Berlin has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering 15 critically ill patients between 2021 and 2024. He administered lethal drug combinations without consent and attempted to cover his tracks with fires. Prosecutors are investigating dozens more cases.
