Marcus Fakana, the 19-year-old Londoner jailed in Dubai over a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, has been released after receiving a royal pardon from the ruler of Dubai. His case sparked international concern and raised questions about harsh punishments for tourists in the UAE.

Hundreds gathered in Gondomar, Portugal, for the heartbreaking joint funeral of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, following their fatal car crash in Spain last week. The pair were remembered by family, teammates, and fans in an emotional farewell.

Donald Trump has issued a scathing rebuke to both Israel and Iran, accusing them of breaching a ceasefire and calling on Israel to immediately halt its retaliation. The former US president claimed neither side “knows what the f--- they’re doing” as tensions flared following alleged missile strikes.

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly has been hit with two additional charges of sexual penetration without consent while awaiting trial in Australia. The entertainer, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, had previously pleaded not guilty to several charges stemming from an alleged attack on a woman during his 2024 tour. He remains on bail as a 10-day trial is set for July 2026.

New ONS data reveals unemployment has risen to 4.6% – the highest level since 2021 – with over 1.6 million Britons now jobless amid faltering economic forecasts.

The devastated parents of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck have spoken out following his tragic death after a stabbing in New Moston, Manchester. As Greater Manchester Police confirm a fifth arrest, the community mourns the loss of a “well-liked” and “hardworking” teen whose life was cut short far too soon.