Donald Trump received a peace honour from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who called him a close friend and credited him with ending “eight” conflicts. The move drew scepticism, with many questioning the claim and the relevance of a football body issuing such an award.

Joe Root hit an Ashes century, meaning Australian great Matthew Hayden’s tongue-in-cheek vow to streak if Root missed a ton won’t happen. The innings steadied England and spared spectators an awkward sideshow, keeping attention on a composed batting display.

A recently evicted I’m A Celeb contestant reunited with their spouse and joked about needing hotel privacy after their longest time apart in nearly a decade, offering light reflections on life after leaving the camp.

A TV presenter admitted driving without due care and attention after a collision that knocked a scooter rider off, causing a neck fracture. She was in a Mini Cooper. The case is before the court.