Sheffield's Crucible Theatre was a regional arts centre with a polarising reputation before snooker came along, by chance, to make it a globally famous venue. What makes it so special?
Prince Harry's team announced he would stay at Buckingham Palace, but royal sources say he missed the deadline to accept the offer. Both sides present conflicting narratives, complicating a potential meeting with King Charles.
Nottingham Forest has appointed Oliver Glasner as their new head coach, replacing Vitor Pereira who was sacked on Tuesday. Glasner, formerly of Crystal Palace, becomes Forest's fifth manager in under a year.
Prince Harry's request for accommodation at Buckingham Palace was withdrawn after his team missed a deadline for formal response, royal sources state. The Duke is in London to promote the Invictus Games.
The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach 34C in some areas by mid-week. While not as extreme as the late-June heatwave, this one is predicted to last longer. Yellow heat-health alerts are in effect for the Midlands and southern England.
The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a new phase with recent drone strikes on Russian oil facilities and a large-scale attack on Kyiv. U.S. President Trump reportedly discussed the conflict with both Putin and Zelenskyy, ahead of a NATO summit.
Belgian soccer authorities have been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to overturn a one-game suspension for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, who is set to play against Belgium. President Trump reportedly asked FIFA to review the ban.
