A fast-moving wildfire ravaging near Ierapetra on Crete’s southern coast has prompted the emergency evacuation of over 1,500 people, including tourists staying in hotels and local residents.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted 219–213 late Wednesday to advance the Senate-passed version of former President Trump’s sprawling “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) via the Rules Committee – clearing the way for a full floor vote by July 4.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, and his 26-year-old brother André Silva died early Thursday in a single-car crash near Zamora, Spain.

Portuguese football club Porto says they are in “mourning” over the deaths of Diogo Jota and André Silva.

Alpine’s 2025 Formula 1 season has been nothing short of disheartening, as the team finds itself 15 points adrift at the bottom of the constructors’ standings, largely due to the A525 car’s poor consistency and tyre management issues.

Almost all of Thursday’s UK newspaper front pages feature an image of Chancellor Rachel Reeves crying during Prime Minister’s Questions. The cause of the tears is the subject of much speculation this morning as some papers expect the chancellor to be sacked, whilst other front pages look at the reaction the markets had to the tearful episode. 

The Portuguese Football Federation has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, in a car accident in Spain.

Peter Moores has extended his contract as head coach of the Melbourne Stars for two years after leading the team to a finals appearance following a five-match winning streak.

Liverpool star Diogo Jota, 28, has died in a car crash.

Bayern Munich are intensifying their pursuit of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, following a loan spell at Aston Villa.