News 28/06/26

The US Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump’s appeal to overturn a five-million-dollar verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine columnist E Jean Carroll.

Justices refused to hear the president’s appeal against the 2023 jury verdict. Carroll alleged that Trump assaulted her in a department store dressing room around 1996, a claim which Trump denies.

Rishi Sunak’s former aide Craig Williams has pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to a betting offence over the date of the 2024 general election.

The Gambling Commission investigated Williams after he admitted placing a one-hundred-pound bet three days before the public announcement. As the former prime minister’s parliamentary private secretary, Williams had attended Downing Street planning meetings.

Cameron Norrie is out of Wimbledon after a first-round defeat to Michael Zheng.

The British number one lost a fifth-set tiebreak to the American player, who is currently ranked one hundred and forty-fourth in the world. Norrie crashed out of the tournament after losing a close match that ended ten-four in the final-set tiebreak.

A teenager who researched the Southport killings has been sentenced to three years and eleven months for possessing explosives after threatening his school.

Jagger Strang, who was seventeen at the time, was reported by Stafford College after telling classmates he planned to detonate a bomb. Birmingham Crown Court heard he shared images of weapons and mass killers online.

Andy Burnham has confirmed that a prime minister’s office would be established in Manchester if he takes the top job.

The leadership contender explained the office would be based there to ensure power flows across the UK, including into the Midlands, the South West, and London. Burnham added the move aims to extend devolution by taking power deeper down.

The actress and television presenter Dame Penelope Keith has died at the age of eighty-six.

Her family confirmed she passed away peacefully at her home in Surrey following a battle with cancer. They expressed deep sadness and gratitude for the care she received, requesting privacy for the family at this time.

A warning has been issued after several children suffered serious burns from a dangerous trend involving heating squishy toys in microwaves.

Medical experts warn that microwaving the toys causes pressure to build, risking an explosion of hot gel. The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow has treated six injured children, with some requiring skin grafts.

A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body in the Peak District last week.

Derbyshire Constabulary found twenty-six-year-old Isaac Clare-Watts dead near the Nine Ladies Stone Circle on Monday. Szymon Babynko, from London, was arrested on Thursday and has now been charged by police in connection with the death.

A thirty-four-year-old man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after a car hit multiple pedestrians in Ealing Broadway.

Timir Ahmed Mohamed, of Grange Park, is also accused of dangerous driving and failing to stop after Saturday’s incident. Three people were hospitalised. He has been remanded to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Monday, facing further counts of criminal damage and failing to provide a breath specimen.

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has pulled out of Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament.

The British world number thirty-three revealed on social media that a final medical scan tonight confirmed a stress fracture. Raducanu said she had done everything possible to play, adding that competing in front of a home crowd means everything to her.

Senior Venezuelan politician Jorge Rodriguez has confirmed the death toll from the earthquakes has risen to one thousand four hundred and thirty.

Speaking on state television, the brother of acting president Delcy Rodriguez stated that over three thousand two hundred people were injured and more than three thousand left homeless. The update comes as the number of missing people passed fifty-five thousand.

Ben Stokes has announced that retiring from international cricket is the best thing for him right now.

The thirty-five-year-old made the announcement on the fourth day of England’s deciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. It means his fifteen-year international career will end on Monday, after playing one hundred and twenty-two Tests for his country.

A British man has been arrested in Ecuador after the body of a woman was found inside a suitcase in Colombia.

Authorities say Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, from Bournemouth, is alleged to have caused the death of thirty-six-year-old Natalia Villalba in a Bogota apartment on the eighteenth of June. Prosecutors suspect he beat her to death before fleeing.

Ben Stokes has informed his England Test teammates of his intention to retire from international cricket.

Sky Sports broadcast a moment inside the changing room where Stokes addressed the squad, confirming that these would be his last two days representing England and acting as captain. He told players he has one more trip to the well left to do, leaving several teammates appearing surprised.

At least eleven people have been killed in a plane crash in France, local officials have said.

The incident took place in the town of Tomblaine, near the city of Nancy, just around eleven o’clock local time. Emergency services are responding to the scene. Officials confirmed the aircraft was carrying a group of ten skydivers, including five students and five instructors, alongside the pilot.

The body of a fifteen-year-old boy has been recovered from the water in Stalybridge.

Greater Manchester Police were called on Saturday evening following reports of a teenager getting into difficulty. A body was located near Cowbury Reservoir later that night and was recovered by specialist partners. Formal identification has taken place and his family have been made aware of the tragedy.

Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland’s manager after his side crashed out of the World Cup this evening.

The Scottish FA described Clarke as their most successful national team coach. His tenure ended after a disappointing tournament campaign left the Tartan Army relying on other results, but Croatia’s two-one win over Ghana shattered those hopes.

The Labour Party is reportedly united behind Andy Burnham as its next leader following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.

Senior party figures say there is scant evidence of support for other contenders, suggesting a coronation rather than a contest. However, former defence minister Al Carns says an upcoming speech by Burnham on economic policy will decide if he launches a leadership challenge.

Police are appealing for help to identify two men following a criminal damage incident on an industrial estate.

At around 11:40 in the evening on Wednesday, the 27th May, two Asian men entered a private car park on Clivemont Road. They were seen drinking and talking before kicking an air conditioning unit, causing £600 worth of damage.

England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages after a two-nil victory over Panama.

Following a tight opening half, things opened up when Jude Bellingham scored. Harry Kane then headed himself into the history books with the second goal, becoming England’s all-time top World Cup goalscorer. It provides a vital second half boost for Thomas Tuchel’s men, who won their opening match against Croatia.

Steve Clarke’s Scotland have crashed out of the World Cup after results went against them.

Ghana failed to defeat Croatia by three clear goals, with that match finishing two-one. The result means Scotland can no longer progress as one of the best third-placed teams and will head home. Despite the campaign ending in disappointment, Scotland have established themselves as regular qualifiers at major international tournaments.