Sunday People

Shirley Ballas had a brain scan after a fall, days before the Strictly live tour. She underwent hospital checks and is awaiting guidance from medics on her participation.

Wildfires near the Love Island villa forced production staff to evacuate and postpone the new series. Emergency crews responded while Maya Jama and contestants were kept away for safety. The launch, due tomorrow, has been delayed until conditions improve.

US forces seized Venezuela’s leader in a rapid operation ordered by Donald Trump, following military action in the capital. Washington says it is enforcing justice. Images later showed the detained president aboard a US Navy vessel as diplomats weighed legal and regional consequences.

A former SAS warrant officer warns the Northern Ireland legacy bill leaves veterans exposed to prosecution, deterring recruits and threatening UK security. He says uncertainty over historic cases could damage morale and retention in elite units, urging stronger legal protections.

Ministers will legislate to end trail hunting, citing animal welfare and public safety. The move follows concerns from the RSPCA that packs of hounds can harm wildlife and pets. A consultation and enforcement measures are expected as the government seeks to close loopholes.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns of a major flu surge, with hospital admissions already sharply up and further rises likely. He urges vaccination, good hygiene and staying home when ill to help relieve winter pressure on the NHS.

England open their World Cup campaign in Dallas, with the captain set to lead the side. Fans face a scramble for tickets, flights and hotels as demand surges, pushing up prices and reducing availability. Authorities prepare for large travelling support and tight schedules.

Alex Scott says she was disappointed Jess Glynne couldn’t be present during her eviction from the jungle show, highlighting the pressure of camp life and the value of support. She thanked viewers and praised fellow contestants and crew for their resilience.

The PM urged a senior royal to cooperate with a US inquiry into a convicted financier’s misconduct, after a deadline was missed. Labour backed cooperation, saying anyone with relevant information should be prepared to share it with investigators.

National Lottery fraudster Edward Putman is said to have kept around £1m of his bogus jackpot, having repaid less than half, despite lawyers seizing proceeds from the sale of his former home. The case has reignited anger over asset recovery and the effectiveness of confiscation orders.