New government safeguarding guidance has sparked a nationwide debate after confirming schools in England will not automatically be required to inform parents if a child is simply questioning their gender. The updated advice has prompted strong reactions from campaigners, parents, teachers and politicians on both sides of the discussion.

Cardi B has sent social media into overdrive after she was spotted spending time with Nigerian footballer Maduka Okoye during Paris Fashion Week. Their interactions quickly fuelled dating rumours, with fans dissecting every clip and photograph, despite neither of them commenting publicly on the nature of their relationship.

Virgin Media has been hit with a record £28 million fine after Ofcom found the company deliberately made it harder for customers to cancel their broadband, TV and phone contracts. The regulator said millions of calls were mishandled, leaving many consumers facing unnecessary delays, frustration and financial consequences.

A World Cup Round of 16 victory for France over Paraguay has escalated into an international political controversy after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla made racist remarks about Kylian Mbappé. The comments prompted responses from Mbappé, the French Football Federation, President Emmanuel Macron, Real Madrid and French authorities.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Nigel Farage of triggering what she called a "fake" by-election in Clacton to divert attention from questions surrounding an undeclared £5 million gift. Her remarks come after Farage resigned as an MP before immediately announcing he would stand again for the same seat.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as the MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election in which he intends to stand again. The surprise move comes as he faces scrutiny over undeclared financial support, with Farage insisting voters, rather than Westminster, should judge his actions amid the ongoing controversy.