At Ally Pally, a darts player swatted a wasp that landed on his face mid-match, briefly halting play, then went on to win. The insect is regarded by some attendees as a venue good luck symbol. Officials restarted the game without issue and the player advanced.

A boom in German support is set to transform Alexandra Palace, with thousands expected as the World Darts Championship moves to a larger arena there next year. The rise of stars such as Martin Schindler has made the event a cult favourite in Germany, promising a louder, livelier Ally Pally.

FIFA has performed a U-turn, reducing ticket prices for next year’s World Cup finals after criticism over affordability. Cuts will apply across categories, easing costs for travelling supporters and domestic fans, following pressure over pricing concerns.

A man faces court after a vehicle incident at Liverpool’s victory parade left more than 100 injured. Dashcam audio presented to the judge captured the driver shouting at crowds. The suspect, ex‑marine Paul Doyle, is accused of dangerous driving during the celebrations.