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Wales' James Botham 'sledged' by grandfather Ian Botham after Six Nations error

Wales' James Botham 'sledged' by grandfather Ian Botham after Six Nations error

Wales flanker James Botham has revealed how his "gut-wrenching" Six Nations mistake led to a FaceTime smirk and a 'sledge' from his famous grandfather, Ian Botham.

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India hero Samson eyes 'one more' big knock in T20 World Cup final

India hero Samson eyes 'one more' big knock in T20 World Cup final

Opener Sanju Samson said Thursday he wants "one more" match-winning knock to enable India to defend the T20 World Cup, after his 89 helped edge England in a thrilling semi-final.

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Britney Spears detained on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

Britney Spears detained on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

Pop superstar Britney Spears was released from police custody Thursday morning after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, according to legal filings and US media reports.

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Grooming makes Crufts debut as UK dog show widens offer

Grooming makes Crufts debut as UK dog show widens offer

With her nose pointing high in the air, back arched and legs suitably astride, Raven stood proud on the grooming table as an expert judge appraised her condition.

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Townsend insists Scots' focus solely on France not Six Nations title race

Townsend insists Scots' focus solely on France not Six Nations title race

Gregor Townsend is adamant his only concern when Scotland face France in the Six Nations in Edinburgh on Saturday is overseeing a winning performance, regardless of what it means for the destiny of the title.

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UK sends more fighter jets to Gulf: PM

UK sends more fighter jets to Gulf: PM

Britain is sending additional fighter jets to Qatar amid the widening war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Thursday as his defence minister visited Cyprus.

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Trump demands say on Iran's next leader as Mideast war spirals

Trump demands say on Iran's next leader as Mideast war spirals

US President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday that he have a say in picking Iran's next supreme leader, as the war triggered by the US-Israeli campaign that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reverberated throughout the Middle East and beyond.

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EU to ban plant-based 'bacon' but veggie 'burgers' survive chop

EU to ban plant-based 'bacon' but veggie 'burgers' survive chop

EU member states and lawmakers agreed Thursday to ban using meat-related terms such as "steak" and "bacon" to market plant-based foods -- but spared veggie "burgers" and "sausage".

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Leagues Cup to hold matches in Mexico for first time

Leagues Cup to hold matches in Mexico for first time

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will face Mexican sides Atletico San Luis, Monterrey and Leon on the first phase of the 2026 Leagues Cup, which will feature matches in Mexico for the first time.

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India reach T20 World Cup final after England fail in epic chase

India reach T20 World Cup final after England fail in epic chase

India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell's superb 105 that put Harry Brook's side within a whisker of pulling off a record chase.

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