The family of former NFL player Aldon Smith, who died suddenly at 36, is donating his brain to Boston University's CTE Center for research into brain injuries. Attorneys are investigating his death.
Sarah Rhind, goalkeeper and charity coordinator, credits football with saving her life from heroin addiction and mental health struggles, as detailed in her autobiography 'Scars Under The Jersey'
Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French President Jacques Chirac and a pivotal figure in his political career, dies at 93, leaving a legacy of resilience, charity, and influence in French politics.
Clifton George, 45, has been found guilty of murdering his partner, Annabel Rook, 46, in their north-east London home on June 17, 2025. George admitted manslaughter but denied murder, claiming loss of self-control. He stabbed Rook at least 22 times before setting off a gas explosion.
At least five Palestinians, including three charity workers in Deir el-Balah, were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza. Hamas condemned the attacks as war crimes amid ongoing conflict and international silence.
Daniel Levy, former Tottenham Hotspur executive chairman, receives CBE for charity services and expresses optimism about the club avoiding Premier League relegation.
A YouGov poll for Working Chance found over a third of 565 HR decision-makers surveyed faced pushback against EDI initiatives in the past year, with resistance rising. The charity warns this threatens inclusive hiring for people with criminal convictions, who face significant employment barriers. The findings coincide with a Ministry of Justice conference addressing employer confidence gaps in recruiting people with convictions, while employment remains the strongest protective factor against reoffending costing the UK £18bn-£23bn annually.
