Tom Holland has once again reaffirmed his support for greater diversity within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), arguing that superhero films should better reflect the wide range of people who make up society. While promoting Spider-Man: Far From Home, the actor said he hopes audiences will one day see a gay version of Spider-Man and expressed his desire to share the screen with LGBTQ+ characters in future Marvel projects.

Four out of five foods sold for toddlers in the United States are ultraprocessed, according to research that analyzed more than 2,700 products on grocery store shelves. Nearly half of those items also failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark for children set by the World Health Organization. “We wanted to know what parents were seeing when they went to the grocery store,” said lead author Erin Hudson, a postdoctoral researcher at the department of pediatrics at Child

Workers test a woman for Covid-19 in Los Angeles in July 2020. Covid-19 has killed more than a million people in the United States, but in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday, US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that lockdowns were “the thing that did the most damage to our country.” This assertion kicked off more than 20 minutes of contentious back-and-forth, in which Kennedy made a number of false and misleading statements

Jack Draper’s long-awaited return to competitive tennis ended in heartbreak on Tuesday night as the British star broke down in tears during a 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 defeat to France’s Terence Atmane at the National Bank Open in Montreal. Playing in just his sixth tournament of 2026 and his first match since withdrawing from Wimbledon, Draper appeared to suffer a recurrence of the arm injury that has plagued him for more than a year. The 24-year-old showed flashes of his best tennis, p

SunRisers Leeds produced one of the most explosive batting displays ever seen in The Hundred, smashing 241-2, the highest total in the tournament’s history, before cruising to a 37-run victory over London Spirit at Headingley on Tuesday night. Asked to bat first, SunRisers immediately seized control through a breathtaking opening partnership between Mitchell Marsh and Ryan Rickelton. The pair added a tournament-record 148 runs for the first wicket from just 65 balls, leaving

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to hold a high-stakes crisis meeting with senior FIFA officials in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday, as growing opposition threatens his leadership of world football’s governing body. The meeting was called after a turbulent week in which Infantino was forced to abandon a controversial proposal to create FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new company that would have managed the commercial and operational rights of FIFA tournaments. The most co

Scott Eastwood has revealed that he once came close to a physical confrontation with Shia LaBeouf while the two were filming Fury (2014), admitting he became so angry that he threatened to "whoop" his co-star on set.

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, recently enjoyed a vacation in the South of France with legendary singer Elton John and his husband, David Furnish. The trip took place as David and Victoria Beckham were also spending their summer holiday aboard a separate yacht in the Mediterranean, notably without their eldest son and daughter-in-law.

Tom Holland and Zendaya are now considered one of Hollywood's most beloved couples. From meeting as co-stars on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming to becoming husband and wife in 2026, their relationship has fascinated fans for years, largely because of how carefully they kept their private lives out of the spotlight before finally confirming their romance.

Formula 1 ready with alternative options Formula 1 has confirmed contingency plans are being prepared for the 2027 season calendar if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to affect races. F1 president Stefano Domenicali revealed that the sport has several possible scenarios ready, although organisers still hope to announce a “normal plan” later this year. The 2027 calendar has not yet been released, unlike previous seasons when the schedule was usually confirmed

Former champion suffers another setback Emma Raducanu’s difficult 2026 season has taken another disappointing turn after the British No 1 confirmed she will miss the US Open due to a stress fracture in her right lower leg. The 2021 US Open champion had already withdrawn from Wimbledon after suffering the injury during the grass-court season. Following further consultation with her medical team, the 23-year-old has now decided she will not be fit enough to compete in New York

Fire end Brave’s perfect run with dramatic Cardiff victory Welsh Fire produced one of the biggest surprises of The Hundred 2026 by defeating unbeaten table-toppers Southern Brave in a thrilling last-ball finish in Cardiff. The victory ended Southern Brave’s perfect start to the tournament and kept Welsh Fire’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive after a difficult run of form. With captain Sophie Devine ruled out for the rest of the competition due to a calf injury and

Fire secure crucial win to join Trent Rockets at the summit Welsh Fire moved level on points with Trent Rockets at the top of The Hundred standings after an impressive six-wicket victory over Southern Brave in Cardiff. A brilliant unbeaten half-century from Matt Short guided the Fire to victory with five balls remaining, as they chased down a modest target to collect another important win in their push for qualification. Both teams entered the match with confidence after rece

Chelsea complete surprise move for veteran midfielder Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jordan Henderson on a free transfer, with the experienced player joining Stamford Bridge after leaving Brentford by mutual consent. The 36-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Blues, becoming one of the most experienced additions to a Chelsea squad undergoing major changes under new manager Xabi Alonso. The move represents a significant shift i

British heavyweight prodigy gets first world title opportunity Moses Itauma will fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight world championship when he faces Filip Hrgovic at The O2 Arena in London on August 29, in what will be the biggest test of the 21-year-old British contender’s career. The title became vacant after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the WBC, WBA and IBF belts last month, opening the door for one of the sport’s brightest young talents to become a world champion. Itauma

Andrew Garfield has opened up once again about the possibility of putting on the Spider-Man suit, revealing that he would only return if the project took the iconic superhero in a completely unexpected direction unlike anything audiences have seen before.

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid have once again become the focus of international media attention after they were spotted holding hands while walking back to their hotel in Paris, France. A new set of photos quickly ignited speculation across social media after fans noticed that both stars were wearing gold bands on the ring finger of their left hands, fueling rumors that they may have secretly tied the knot.

A doctor cares for a patient with Ebola at the Rwampara Ebola Treatment Center in Bunia, Ituri, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on July 13. The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has quickly grown into the second-largest on record, with cases taking just weeks to reach levels that had taken years in previous outbreaks. There have been at least 3,553 confirmed cases since this outbreak was identified in mid-May, according to data publis

Michigan has reported more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, and two people have died. Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday. These are the first known deaths related to the multistate outbreak of explosive diarrhea in the United States. “Two deaths have been identified as part of the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan. According to medical records, both individuals had significant under

Celtic began the defence of their Scottish Premiership title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Dundee at Celtic Park, with Benjamin Nygren’s second-half header proving the difference in a match that exposed both the champions’ attacking promise and their lack of sharpness. The reigning champions took full advantage of opening-weekend slip-ups by Rangers and Hearts, securing all three points despite a far from convincing display. Martin O’Neill’s side created numerous chance