Author: Darren Smith

Syeda Khatun, 39, has been found guilty of assault and a religiously aggravated public order offence after directing antisemitic abuse at children outside a Jewish school in north London and attacking a man who intervened. A woman has been convicted of carrying out an antisemitic attack outside a Jewish school in north London, after a trial found she had abused children during the school run before assaulting a man who stepped in. Syeda Khatun, 39, was found guilty at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on 3 July of assault by beating, along with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour that…

Thomas Tuchel faces a tactical puzzle at the Azteca Stadium, where England must break down a Mexico side that hasn’t conceded a goal all tournament, while also managing the effects of playing 7,220ft above sea level. England travel to face Mexico in their World Cup last-16 tie carrying an unwanted tournament trend: a struggle to break down teams that sit in a deep, compact defensive block. That challenge is compounded by the setting itself, with the match taking place at the famous Azteca Stadium, sitting around 7,220ft above sea level, where thinner air can bring on muscle fatigue earlier than…

A murder investigation is underway in Wolverhampton after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed in a car park in the early hours of Sunday, with West Midlands Police confirming three arrests as detectives work to formally identify the victim. A man in his 20s has died after being stabbed in a car park in Wolverhampton, prompting a murder investigation by West Midlands Police. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 66-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. The victim has not yet been formally identified,…

Footage showing Jewish attendees being verbally abused at London’s Pride march has prompted a Metropolitan Police investigation, despite around 650 officers being deployed to the event amid pledges of “no tolerance of hate crime.” The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into antisemitic abuse filmed at London’s Pride march after clips shared online showed Jewish attendees being told to “go back to your Zionist homeland” and accused of killing children in Gaza. The footage, which emerged from Saturday’s event in Soho, showed confrontations that began with chants of “Free Palestine” and escalated into abuse directed at individuals identified as Jewish.…

Novak Djokovic left BBC commentators John McEnroe and Tim Henman bemused after being warned for an audible obscenity during his fourth-round win over Roman Safiullin, in a match that also saw the Serbian move past Roger Federer’s Wimbledon win tally and book a 19th quarter-final at the All England Club. Novak Djokovic was issued a code violation for swearing during his Wimbledon fourth-round clash with Roman Safiullin, in a moment that briefly stunned BBC commentary team John McEnroe and Tim Henman. The seven-time champion had fought back from 2-5 down to win the first set on a tiebreak and built…

James Murray has defended plans to introduce AI-powered patient triage through the NHS App, insisting the technology will only ever be an alternative to phoning a GP, as officials confirm a phased rollout to more than 200,000 patients ahead of a national launch by April 2028. Health Secretary James Murray has dismissed concerns over the use of artificial intelligence to triage NHS patients, insisting the technology could cut early morning GP telephone queues by almost a third. Speaking to the BBC, Murray said the AI triage tool would operate through the NHS App, initially reaching more than 200,000 patients over…

Fun Spot America Atlanta will shut its gates for good on 2 August, ending almost four decades of amusement park history in Fayetteville, but the future of its record-breaking ArieForce One coaster remains unclear as the company considers whether to relocate the ride rather than scrap it. Fun Spot America Atlanta, the Fayetteville amusement park home to ArieForce One, the largest zero-G stall roller coaster in the United States, will close permanently on 2 August. The park has confirmed it is exploring options for the ride’s future, with industry observers suggesting it could potentially be relocated elsewhere given its relative…

Flames briefly engulfed sections of New York’s Brooklyn Bridge during Saturday’s Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display, with police saying pyrotechnics rigged to the span itself were “very likely” to blame, though no injuries were reported. New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge caught fire during Saturday’s Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display, sending a plume of smoke billowing into the sky above the East River as pyrotechnics continued to burst around it. Footage shared online showed flames erupting from the span during the celebration, which marked the 50th anniversary of the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks spectacular, one of the largest…

Thomas Tuchel says England have been treated with respect in Mexico City despite security concerns around the team hotel, as his side prepare to face co-hosts Mexico in a last-16 tie at the world-famous Estadio Azteca. Thomas Tuchel has brushed aside concerns over England’s reception in Mexico ahead of Sunday’s World Cup last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico, insisting the experience has been “nicer than I expected” and that home supporters have been “friendly and respectful”. The match kicks off at 18:00 local time on Sunday, which is 01:00 BST on Monday, and will be shown live on BBC One, iPlayer…

Mohamed Hany left motionless after collision before returning to pitch — only to turn ball into his own net.Egypt defender Mohamed Hany endured a torrid few minutes at the World Cup, first appearing to lose consciousness following a heavy collision, before recovering to play on and then scoring an own goal against Australia. The frightening incident occurred in the 48th minute, as Australia worked the ball back into the box following a recycled free kick. Hany collided with Australian player Metcalfe and went down, lying motionless on his back and appearing to have lost consciousness. Medical staff sprinted onto the…