Dame Sarah Mullally has made history as the first woman ever to be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury, leading the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion, in a ceremony that reflects both centuries of tradition and a shift towards greater inclusivity, as thousands gathered in Canterbury Cathedral to witness this landmark moment for the church.

Reality TV personalities Matilda-June Draper and Roman Hackett have reportedly ended their relationship after a year together.Matilda, who gained recognition following her appearance on Love Island in 2024, began dating Roman during her time around the filming of The Only Way Is Essex. Their relationship quickly became public, with the pair often sharing moments of their life together across social media platforms.

Trans girls and young women will no longer be able to join Girlguiding, after the organisation confirmed a policy shift following recent legal developments. The decision, made in December, means trans girls will not be offered membership across youth sections including Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.

A 34-year-old pastor has been sentenced after being found guilty of multiple sexual offences involving underage girls, with the case spanning several years and multiple locations across England.

In a rare and candid interview Jay-Z has addressed the now dropped civil lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying the ordeal was deeply challenging and emotionally painful. He denied the claims outright, explained why he refused to settle, and reflected on the wider impact the case had on him, his family and his wider outlook.

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison after carrying out a fatal and unprovoked attack on a woman in Leicester. Chukwuemeka Ahanonu drove the wrong way along a busy city road before crashing and overturning his BMW near Leicester Royal Infirmary on 24 June 2025. Shortly after fleeing the wreckage, he launched a violent assault on 56-year-old Nila Patel, who had just stepped off a bus and was speaking on the phone to a friend as she walked home.