The 2025 Met Gala, held on 5 May at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, embraced the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrating 300 years of Black fashion. The dress code, “Tailored for You,” encouraged attendees to honour Black heritage through bespoke tailoring and cultural symbolism. British stars made a significant impact on the red carpet with Damson Idris, Lewis Hamilton and Stormzy making appearances.

The sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs commences today (5 May) in New York City, marking the beginning of a high-profile case that has gripped both the entertainment world and the public. Music mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, 55, is facing a series of serious allegations, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and a range of other criminal offences.

A notorious fare evader, who reportedly owes £30,000 in unpaid fines for train fare evasion, was allegedly caught travelling without a valid ticket on the morning of his court appearance.

A Metropolitan police firearms officer, Martyn Blake, who has acquitted of murdering Chris Kaba, is now set to face gross misconduct proceedings. The Independent Office for Police Conduct announced that, despite the not guilty verdict, there is sufficient evidence for a disciplinary panel to consider whether professional standards were breached.

Eni Aluko discusses the limited opportunities for female pundits in football broadcasting, urging greater awareness of gender imbalance in the industry. She highlights the importance of equal access to roles for women and reflects on her own struggles within the industry.

In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court has unanimously determined that the legal definition of a woman under the Equality Act 2010 is based on biological sex at birth, rather than on gender identity, even in cases where a transgender woman holds a gender recognition certificate (GRC).