The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer has a tour planned for 2026, which is now thrown into doubt.
easyJet's board is now "minded to recommend" a £5.7bn all-cash offer from Apollo, valuing the airline at £7.15p per share. This follows a previous agreement in principle with Castlelake for a £5.5bn deal, which was later deemed undervalued.
No-frills airline EasyJet has accepted a £5.7bn takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Management, surpassing a previous bid from Castlelake. Apollo's offer of £7.15 per share is superior to Castlelake's £6.90, leading EasyJet to withdraw its recommendation for the earlier bid.
Novak Djokovic, 39, faces world number one Jannik Sinner in a Wimbledon semi-final. Despite a grueling five-hour quarter-final and a potential calf issue, Djokovic, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, aims to overcome Sinner, who is injury-free and has not dropped a set.
Manchester City have agreed a £12.5m deal to sign 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, beating Arsenal to the highly-rated youngster. Monga, who has played for England's youth teams, made his Premier League debut in April 2025.
Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and MEP, has died at the age of 78. Known for her Eurosceptic views and socially conservative stances, she served as an MP for Maidstone from 1987 to 2010 and later as an MEP for the Brexit Party.
Steffan Ward at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen has been closed by Hywel Dda health board due to an outbreak of crusted scabies, a rare and highly contagious skin condition. All identified contacts have been informed and offered treatment.
