Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister said a deal to end fighting with the US is close.

Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.

Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
Posted on Saturday June 13, 2026

The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.