Andrew Tate's civil rape trial will be heard 'as soon as possible', judge says
The civil case was adjourned on Wednesday after police reopened a criminal investigation into Tate.

The civil case was adjourned on Wednesday after police reopened a criminal investigation into Tate.

Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the 2026 World Cup are European, marking the highest representation since 1994. Despite a slow start, European teams have shown strong form, overcoming challenges like heat and altitude.

The US has launched "powerful" strikes on over 80 targets in Iran, including IRGC boats, missile sites, and command centers, in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported injuries and retaliated with attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.

A report by former extremism adviser Sara Khan reveals that 42% of Britons believe Muslims cannot integrate, and 55% think diversity erodes national identity. The study, "Britain Under Strain," highlights a "structural crisis" of trust in institutions and a "vanishingly small" window for a new PM to act.

A court heard details of Tyler Robinson's alleged movements on the Utah Valley University campus before and after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Evidence presented included surveillance footage showing Robinson on campus hours before the attack, interacting with Kirk's staff, and returning later. Defense lawyers are challenging the evidence, seeking to exclude it and remove the death penalty option.

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing mounting pressure to withdraw from the race following new, serious allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Prominent Democrats, including Senators Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer, and Elizabeth Warren, along with the Maine Democratic Party, have urged him to step aside. Platner has denied the allegations and initially refused to drop out, but his campaign has postponed events.

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice has written to the National Crime Agency (NCA) asking if it leaked his private financial information to the media. Payments to his organizations were flagged to the NCA via Suspicious Activity Reports, which Tice believes the Guardian newspaper obtained from the agency.