‘A man who inspired millions in the face of unbelievable adversity’
Alex Zanardi, who has died aged 59, was a 21st century hero. A man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity. An icon of two different sports. The Italian died on Friday, just under six years after suffering serious head injuries in a road accident
Smiling Princess Charlotte beams in 11th birthday portrait
A new picture of Princess Charlotte has been released to mark her 11th birthday. Charlotte, The Prince and Princess of Wales’ middle child and only daughter, is seen smiling while standing in a sunny field. She is wearing a black and red striped jumper with blue jeans. The previously unseen
Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising police
Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post condemning the actions of police officers who arrested the suspect in the Golders Green attack. The Green Party leader had reposted a message on X accusing officers of “repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head when
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have “terminated” during an ongoing ceasefire, as he argued he did not need to meet a deadline for legislative approval of the war. By law, a US president must receive Congress’ approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of
George Michael’s Faith jacket sells for £176,400
A jacket worn by George Michael in the music video for his 1987 hit Faith has sold for £176,400 at auction. It was among several pieces of music memorabilia being sold by Hertfordshire-based auction house Propstore, including a gold microphone used by Queen singer Freddie Mercury and one of the
Apple says iPhone 17 ‘most popular ever’ as sales soar
Apple has seen demand for its iPhone reach new heights with sales growth in China outpacing all other regions. Overall, sales of Apple products grew 17% to $111bn (£81bn) in the first three months of the year, compared to the same quarter a year ago, the company said in financial
Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
Two Crayola craft boxes for children have been withdrawn and a recall issued over concerns sand in the kits may be contaminated with asbestos. Owners of the Crayola Touchy Feely Craft Box and Crayola Discovery Craft Box should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government said.
Van Gerwen punched in face during bar attack
Darts player Michael van Gerwen was punched in the face by a stranger in a bar in the Netherlands on Monday. In footage shared online, Van Gerwen can be seen talking with a man and a woman in a bar in the city of Den Bosch on King’s Day –
Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
A justice minister has said pro-Palestinian marches in British cities have been “hijacked” by people seeking to sow division, as the government’s approach to the demonstrations comes under renewed scrutiny. Alex Davies-Jones said antisemitic activity had taken place during the marches, and insisted the government was prepared to approve bans
Woman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash
The driver of the car which crashed into the grounds of a south-west London school killing two eight-year-old girls has been charged by prosecutors. Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a Land Rover driven by Claire Freemantle crashed into an end-of-term tea party on the lawn of The Study