Icelandic football pundit and former player Sigurður Gísli Bond Snorrason, better known as Siggi Bond, has found himself at the centre of a controversy following allegations that he made racist comments during England's World Cup group-stage match against Ghana. The incident came to light after popular streamer and content creator AngryGinge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, recorded and shared footage from inside Boston Stadium during Tuesday's goalless draw between England and Ghana.

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after being found guilty of assaulting two female police officers and a member of the public during a violent incident at Manchester Airport. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, from Rochdale, was convicted of common assault and two counts of actual bodily harm following a four-week trial at Liverpool Crown Court. The offences stemmed from an altercation that took place at a Starbucks inside the airport in July 2024.

Former drill rapper Yonas Girma, also known as TY From The Wyld, has been found not guilty of murder and manslaughter charges linked to the fatal stabbing of Stephen Morrisson. Fellow rapper Ellis Heather, known as Rack5, was found guilty of murder.

France's annual Fête de la Musique celebrations were overshadowed by widespread disorder over the weekend, resulting in hundreds of arrests, multiple violent incidents, and renewed concerns about public safety at major public events. Authorities confirmed that 243 people were taken into custody across the country, including 148 arrests in Paris alone, following a night marked by assaults, thefts, sexual offences, and reports of syringe attacks.

A Ghanaian witch doctor who previously made headlines by claiming responsibility for an injury suffered by Cristiano Ronaldo has now turned his attention to England captain Harry Kane ahead of a crucial World Cup showdown. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, one of Ghana's most well-known traditional spiritualists, says he is using his powers to try and stop Kane from having an impact when England face Ghana in their Group L clash.

Love Island star and West End performer Ope Sowande has addressed ongoing speculation about his sexuality, setting the record straight during a candid appearance on Madame Joyce's podcast, Cocktails and Takeaways. During the interview, Madame Joyce tackled one of the questions viewers have been asking most since Ope appeared on the ITV dating show.