Prince William has backed calls for a knighthood for Kevin Sinfield, praising his inspirational fundraising. The former rugby league player is running seven ultra‑marathons in seven days to raise money and awareness for motor neurone disease.

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.