


Esports World Cup begins in Saudi Arabia with record-breaking £51.5 million prize pot … from the Independent Lily Shanager
The tournament will take place in Boulevard City, Riyadh Read More

Business news live: UK inflation update, plus bitcoin and FTSE 100 hits new record highs … from the Independent Karl Matchett
Stock markets updates and business news from Thursday Read More

Senior Iranian official claims Tehran could assassinate Trump ‘while he sunbathes in Mar-a-Lago’ … from the Independent Rachel Clun
The US president laughed off the apparent threat, saying he ‘hasn’t sunbathed since he was a child’ Read More


Sheffield Wednesday and Morecambe woes shows the problem with modern football … from the Independent Miguel Delaney
An independent regulator is coming to the football pyramid – but it may be too late for some Read More

Model Spotlight: Tika Camaj … from Maxim Maxim Staff
(Antoine Verglas/@antoineverglas) Tika Camaj is among the most alluring recent subjects who’s worked with Antoine Verglas, the seasoned French photographer behind some 23 Maxim covers…

Police incident shuts M42 in both directions near Birmingham airport … from the Independent Athena Stavrou
The major motorway is currently shut after an incident between junction four and five at Solihull Read More

Heartfelt tribute paid to Liam Payne in opening episode of One Direction star’s final project … from the Independent Ellie Muir
Late One Direction singer was remembered for his love of music and ‘unwavering commitment’ to helping others Read More

Michelle Yeoh confirmed for new version of one of the most successful movies ever … from the Independent Greg Evans
The actor called the film ‘a landmark in Chinese animation’ Read More


Paul Simon’s daughter tears into Richard Gere for selling childhood home to property developer … from the Independent Ellie Muir
‘Pretty Woman’ actor purchased six-bedroom Connecticut mansion from Simon and Garfunkel musician in 2022 for $10.8m Read More

Bobby Brazier opens up about acting future after quitting EastEnders … from the Independent Katie Rosseinsky
‘Strictly’ star is set to leave Walford behind after spending three years playing Freddie Slater Read More

Four crew members killed as Houthi rebels sink cargo ship in Red Sea … from the Independent Rachel Clun
Six crew members were rescued after spending more than 24 hours in the water while the fate of 15 others remains unknown Read More