Envoi Allen, a celebrated 12-year-old gelding with 10 Grade 1 victories, collapsed and died after completing the Cheltenham Gold Cup—marking the second horse death at the 2026 Festival and reigniting debate over racing safety.
A 23-year-old British driver has been sentenced to over five years in prison for killing a four-year-old girl during Eid celebrations in Birmingham. Javonnie Tavener was uninsured, under the influence of cannabis, and on his phone when he struck Mayar Yahia and dragged her beneath his car while attempting to flee.
Ryan Coogler could make Oscar history as the first Black filmmaker to win best director, but says he's focused on celebrating with his 'Sinners' team rather than dwelling on the milestone. The film leads all nominees with 16 nominations heading into Sunday's ceremony.
A never-before-seen photograph showing Prince Andrew and Lord Peter Mandelson in bathrobes with Jeffrey Epstein has been released by the U.S. Department of Justice. The image, believed to be from Martha's Vineyard circa 1999-2000, is the first verified photo of all three men together and has intensified scrutiny of both men's ties to the convicted sex offender.
UK disability benefits including PIP and Pension Credit rise 3.8% from April 6, with pensioners potentially gaining an extra £344 monthly. The DWP uprating affects millions of claimants across Britain and Scotland.
Alireza Askari, 42, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years for murdering his wife Paria Veisi, 37, and burying her body in his Cardiff garden. His aunt received a 5.5-year sentence for helping cover up the crime.
The Scottish FA has launched an independent review after pitch invasions by both sets of fans marred Celtic's Scottish Cup victory at Ibrox. Rangers coach Danny Rohl acknowledged consequences could follow, while away ticket allocations for future Old Firm fixtures hang in the balance.
The UK's DVLA has issued a reminder that drivers who require glasses or contact lenses must wear them every time they drive, warning that failure to meet minimum vision standards could result in prosecution and licence revocation. Professional drivers face stricter requirements, including higher visual acuity standards and minimum field of vision thresholds.
Two Springfield, Ohio pastors from different backgrounds have united to support Haitian migrants facing deportation under Trump's immigration crackdown, providing shelter, legal aid, and spiritual guidance despite bomb threats and political pressure.
A London father who moved to Hamburg says his 2,000-square-meter property costs half the rent of his small Shepherd's Bush flat, highlighting the stark cost-of-living gap between the UK and Germany that's driving migration trends.
South African soldiers have dismantled illegal gold mining operations near Johannesburg, seizing equipment and forcing miners to flee as part of a rare military deployment targeting criminal syndicates. The operation addresses an underground economy worth an estimated $4 billion annually in stolen gold.
David Wilson, 63, died from burns and smoke inhalation after his wheelchair caught fire when it moved too close to a gas heater in the family garage. Fire tests showed the wheelchair would have ignited within 5-10 seconds even without direct contact with the heat source.
