PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — A runner was gored in the face and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival on Saturday.

The six bulls and accompanying steers charged through crowds of thrill-seekers who packed the narrow street course in Pamplona. The huge animals knocked down bodies to the cobblestones, and stumbling runners caused several pileups during the two-and-a-half-minute run from the pen to the bull ring where bullfighters will kill the bulls later in the day.

One runner was pierced by a horn in the face, while 12 more people needed medical treatment for an assortment of knocks, according to the University of Navarra Hospital.

A black bull broke away from the pack early in the 875-meter (957-yard) run and plowed into a group of people, smacking one full in the side of the face with a horn. It was not clear if that was the moment of the goring.

Many runners appeared completely unaware when bulls were breathing down their necks and, instead of trying to gore them, just shoved them out of the way.

Saturday’s was the fifth morning run of the eight-day festival in northern Spain.

This year’s festival comes 100 years since the publication of Ernest Hemingway’s novel “The Sun Also Rises,” whose publication launched the San Fermin festival to international fame.

The last death at San Fermin’s bull runs occurred in 2009, but gorings and broken bones are common, partly due to the large number of novice bull runners and foreign tourists who join the experienced locals.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump ’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for eroding a fundamental freedom of American democracy.

The new jet, a present from the U.S. ally that the administration spent $400 million on to retrofit and upgrade, entered service last week. But Trump used an older model Air Force One jet to leave a NATO summit in Turkey and later referenced threats against him made by Iran.

The subpoenas seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next week, the Times said, adding that federal agents delivered some subpoenas to the reporters at their homes.

They were issued after FBI Director Kash Patel and other Justice Department officials met at the White House on Friday to talk about the matter, according to a person familiar with the discussions who was not authorized to discuss the issue publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The journalists subpoenaed included Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt, the Times reported.

It also said that before its first story was published, a senior official at the FBI contacted a reporter and editor to ask that the article be held, citing national security issues. The newspaper said that the FBI official declined to explain the security issue but asked The Times to disclose its sources for the story, which the Times said it refused to do.

“The appearance of federal law enforcement agents on the doorstep of news reporters should shock the conscience of any American who believes in the Constitution and the press freedom it protects,” David McCraw, a lawyer for the Times, said in a statement.

The White House did not answer messages seeking comment about the subpoenas of the Times journalists.

Bruce D. Brown, president of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, said Trump’s “war on the press is looking for another victim.”

He said in a statement that the subpoenas “break from longstanding Justice Department practice to protect the public interest and press independence by requiring prosecutors to only seek information from reporters as a last resort when all other avenues have been exhausted.”

The Justice Department said that “to be clear, reporters are not the targets, those leaking classified information are.”

Its statement said “we value and appreciate the important role that the press plays in this country, but DOJ also plays an important role to make sure that the people entrusted with our nation’s secrets do what they’re supposed to do with that information, which means not sharing classified information.”

While recognizing “there may always be natural tension there,” the department said “we are not going to ignore the law and stop investigating the people who work in the administration and think it’s okay to leak classified information impacting national security.”

Part of a pattern of anti-press actions

Issuing subpoenas represents further ramping up of Trump’s effort to threaten independent new organizations by leveraging the power of the federal government against them. It is also part of a systematic pattern by the Republican president to attempt to undermine press freedom in order to shield him from negative coverage.

Earlier this year, the Justice Department issued subpoenas seeking to compel testimony from reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. In both cases, the department later withdrew the subpoenas, though.

In January, FBI agents searched the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson, who has been covering Trump’s transformation of the federal government, as part of a leak investigation into a Pentagon contractor accused of taking home classified information.

Adam Steinbaugh, senior attorney for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, said Friday’s subpoenas and the prospect of “hauling reporters before grand juries sends a chilling message to journalists and whistleblowers alike: Watch what you say, or expect a knock on the door.”

“These tactics are becoming more common,” Steinbaugh said in a statement. “That doesn’t make them normal.”

During his first term, Trump suggested that the press constituted an “enemy” of the American people. Since returning to the White House, he has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history.

Trump’s attacks against news outlets and media figures he believes are overly critical of him has included filing lawsuits against outlets whose coverage he dislikes, threatening to revoke TV broadcast licenses and seeking to bend news organizations and social media companies to his will.

The Justice Department over the years has developed and revised internal policies governing how it will respond to news media leaks.

Though the department across presidential administrations has periodically seized the phone records of individual journalists in hopes of identifying sources for national security stories, it is extremely rare for the government to attempt to compel reporters to reveal their sources before a grand jury.

In April 2025, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi rescinded a policy from President Joe Biden’s Democratic administration that protected journalists from having their phone records secretly seized during leak investigations — a practice long decried by news organizations and press freedom groups.

Doing so again gave prosecutors the authority to use subpoenas, court orders and search warrants to hunt for government officials who make “unauthorized disclosures” to journalists.

A memo Bondi issued said members of the press are “presumptively entitled to advance notice of such investigative activities,” and subpoenas are to be “narrowly drawn.” Warrants must also include “protocols designed to limit the scope of intrusion into potentially protected materials or newsgathering activities,” the memo stated.

Trump didn’t use his new Air Force One while leaving Turkey

The president flew the new Air Force One to Turkey during this week’s visit. But he departed Wednesday on one of the older-model Air Force One jets for Mildenhall, a Royal Air Force base in Suffolk, England.

The newer plane also flew to Mildenhall. Trump then switched to that plane for the flight home to Joint Base Andrews.

The abrupt swap came as a shaky ceasefire with Iran had collapsed, with the U.S. launching airstrikes on Iran and Tehran attacking three Gulf Arab states. Iran and Turkey share a border, sparking speculation that the new jet lacked certain sophisticated security and countermeasure systems.

The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.

Trump denied any security concerns, posting on social media that the stop in Mildenhall was so that service members there could view the new jet. During the flight, Trump denied to the reporters accompanying him that security concerns involving Iran were a factor in flying two planes home.

Still, asked if he was aware of any credible threats against Air Force One by Iran, Trump responded, “I have a threat all the time. I’m No. 1 on their list.”

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Associated Press writers Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Michelle L. Price and Konstantin Toropin contributed to this report.

The school has taken a leap forward with an improved rating

A Cambridgeshire school that children feel “immensely proud” to be a part of has been praised by Ofsted in its latest inspection. Elm C of E Primary School, on Main Road in Elm caters to children aged between two and 11, according to the education watchdog.

At current, there are 228 children on its roll. In 2022, the school was rated as ‘good’ overall by Ofsted. However it was rated ‘strong standard’ and ‘expected standard’ in its most recent inspection report published on July 2.

The school received a ‘strong standard’ rating in four areas. These areas are: attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, inclusion and leadership and governance.

In the categories early years, personal development and wellbeing and achievement, the school was handed an ‘expected standard’ rating.

The report said: “Pupils are immensely proud to be part of their school community. They feel safe, valued and well supported. Pupils experience a strong sense of belonging and trust in adults across the school. They know that if they need help or are struggling with an aspect of learning or wellbeing there is always an adult who will respond and provide guidance.

“Pupils consistently meet staff’s high expectations for attendance and behaviour. They attend well. Pupils benefit from consistent routines that lead to calm and purposeful classrooms. This helps them focus, concentrate and learn effectively. Pupils approach learning with confidence. As they progress through the school, they develop high expectations of themselves.”

Inspectors praised the school for teaching an “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” which “encourages pupils to achieve well”. In addition, teachers were found to “meticulously check that pupils have grasped new learning, so pupils know what they understand and what they need to practice”.

Staff at the school say they “relish the challenge of guiding children through life” and offer a “unique experience for the children” and “the richest learning opportunities”, according to its website.

Elm C of E Primary School were approached for comment.

I’m ragin’ at myself for not coming here sooner

Ragin’ Ramen just moved locations from Church Lane to Ann Street this week and I decided now was the time to try the spot that I’ve walked by a hundred times and vowed to try out.

Their old location was always busy, so opening a larger location was a no-brainer for the guys here. It might be a dead giveaway with the name, but this spot focuses on ramen, but it also has a few options if ramen isn’t your thing.

Here’s what we ordered

• Cheeseburger spring rolls with a burger sauce dipping pot.
• K-Pop Chicken, which had a sweet and spicy maple syrup gochujang sauce.
• A chicken sando topped with pickles, craft cheese slice, tonkatsu kewpie mayo and napa cabbage with a side of curly fries.
• The Akira ramen, which had roast peppers, red onion, spring onion and katsu curry broth. This came with a side of spice bag chicken and sweet chilli curly fries.

What we liked

Straight away, I really liked the decor of this store, and it was clear that a lot of work had gone into creating this space. The walls were covered with artwork and the furniture had clearly been carefully chosen to create the look.

In terms of the food, the cheeseburger spring roll was a great idea, and adding that dipping pot of burger sauce was a fantastic move that won me over from the start. It was a bit of a Western touch on the menu that didn’t feel really out of place.

The ramen was absolutely brilliant, the flavours were great and it was a huge portion. I am a katsu curry fan, so I knew this one would be my go-to on the menu.

The chicken sando was great and really highlighted the quality of the meat used here. It was essentially a chicken burger and curly fries, but one of the best chicken burgers I’ve had in a while, which is surprising from a ramen restaurant. I think this is a testament to their mix of flavours here.

What I didn’t like/ would change

This is entirely on me, but I didn’t know that the Akira came with a side of chicken. It does say “spice bag chicken” on the menu, but I thought it came with the ramen, so we ended up over-ordering by adding the K-Pop chicken. This was nothing about the taste at all, but just something to be mindful of so you don’t end up as stuffed as I did.

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How much it cost

Our meal came to £56 in total and we had two soft drinks on top of what we ordered. I thought this was a reasonable price given the great quality of the food. In the future, I would probably leave a starter off our order because we ended up with too much food, which would reduce the price a little for you.

Ragin’ Ramen for me is a spot you shouldn’t walk past like I did too many times. It is a really trendy spot, with fantastic staff who really seem like a great spot, and the food really is fantastic. Mix all that with a cool atmosphere and it is a winner in my eyes.

I am just ragin’ I didn’t try it sooner because it’s one of the coolest spots in Belfast City Centre!

In the interest of fairness and transparency, we pay for all the meals and drinks we review. This ensures that we are giving accurate and honest representations of the food and service that we receive. So, unless we state otherwise that we were invited down, we have paid for the meal ourselves and visited without the knowledge of the eatery, so you can trust our opinions aren’t skewed by a freebie.

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There are plenty of British politicians who love talking about sport. It makes them appear normal, grounded and relatable to voters.

But it seems that not many enjoy talking about the political side of it – especially the concept of “sportswashing”, when sport is allegedly used by a country to deflect attention away from concerns over issues such as human rights violations it might be involved in.

My recently published research shows that UK politicians have been extremely reluctant to discuss this difficult subject. The term “sportswashing” has been uttered just 37 times in the UK parliament since its first mention in 2021 (that was in relation to the failed plans for a breakaway European super league).

Elsewhere, the idea of sportswashing has become widely discussed, as ever increasing levels of sporting investment are used by (usually authoritarian) governments as a form of global influence.

But even in 2022, referred to by some as sportswashing’s “biggest year” – because of the men’s World Cup in Qatar and the winter Olympics in Beijing – the term was uttered just five times.

This hesitancy to address the topic might appear strange when the UK is home to some of the most high-profile events and teams accused of being associated with sportswashing.

For example, the Premier League’s Manchester City is often cited as an example of sportswashing. It is owned by Sheikh Mansour, vice president and deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, which has been widely criticised for its record on human rights.

Some have argued that this kind of ownership transforms the club’s fans into “proxy defenders of the UAE government and Abu Dhabi royal family […] creating a halo effect whereby supporters conflate their joy over their club’s success with its ownership regime”.

Likewise, the Gulf State Bahrain essentially owns the UK-based Formula One McLaren team. Another Premier League side, Newcastle United is majority-owned by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund.

When the Saudi take over was finalised in October 2021, it was the subject of over 400 newspaper articles globally that month – all of which used the term “sportswashing”. But despite the international interest and the controversial nature of the deal, UK politicians decided it wasn’t worth talking about in the House of Commons.

No UK government minister has ever mentioned sportswashing in parliament, other than to confirm that the government does not have an official definition of the term. No official government documents or texts using the word, including research and policy papers, consultations and press releases, can be found on the official UK government website.

No Labour MP has used the term in the House of Commons since the party took office in July 2024, even when legislation on football governance was being passed. Yet part of that bill was designed to strengthen the “fit and proper persons” test for football club ownership.

There was one debate in the House of Lords in March 2024 however, which might help to explain why there has been such limited official discussion. That exchange included mention of the “benefits of inward investment” in the UK’s sports sector.

So perhaps the Conservative government of the time viewed foreign investment in UK sports as a positive development, and had no concerns about its source.

Human rights

Wider investments in other areas of the economy might also be a consideration. Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman warned the then UK prime minister Boris Johnson in 2021 that relations between the two countries would be “damaged” if the takeover of Newcastle United was not permitted by the Premier League.

Bin Salman has previously said he does not care about the accusations, telling Fox News: “If sportswashing is going to increase my GDP by 1%, then we’ll continue doing sportswashing.”

The recent announcement of a £3.7 billion trade deal between the UK and six Gulf States may also help to explain the apparent reluctance of UK politicians to raise the issue of sportswashing.

For sport and politics continue to be deeply entwined. This year’s men’s football World Cup, is a case in point. Human rights groups had suggested that the World Cup 2026 be a “bonanza of sportswashing” in the US, due to concerns about immigration and threats to press freedom.

In the event, politics has never been far from the action on the field.
To mention just a couple of examples, a tournament referee from Somalia was refused entry to the US, while Iran’s team had to move its training base to Mexico as conflict in the Middle East rumbled on.

So debates about politics and its relationship with sport will no doubt continue. But political inaction in sporting issues often represents a strategic decision to not intervene.

Keir Starmer may have felt comfortable calling for the recent Champions League final to be free to air or to ask Fifa not to change
the time of a match between Mexico and England.

But it would appear that he, his government, and many other politicians feel less inclined to get involved in the more difficult discussions relating to sport in the UK.

The US insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, despite Iran saying it has closed the waterway amid renewed strikes.

Hostilities, which flared up again this week, continued on Saturday after the US said it had struck more than 140 targets across Iran.

The attacks were a response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing through the strait, which it said was using an unapproved route.

Iran has been trying to assert control over the waterway, and early on Sunday said it was closed until further notice.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also launched wide-ranging attacks on US bases and allies across the region on Sunday, marking an escalation in the scale of hostilities.

It said it had hit a US base in Jordan, while the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain all said they had responded to missiles and drones from Iran.

The BBC has approached US Central Command for comment on the attack in Jordan.

Qatar, a mediator in ceasefire talks, had not been attacked since April, while the UAE had not been attacked since May.

The renewed fire has put in jeopardy an interim ceasefire agreement signed last month, which aimed ​to reopen the Strait and eventually bring a permanent end to the conflict.

Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump declared the Iranian attacks meant the ceasefire was over, while Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of violating the deal.

However, Trump said talks would still continue and mediators were trying to revive the process.

US media reported that Iran told American officials attacks on tankers earlier this week were a mistake and blamed a rogue internal group.

The latest hostilities were sparked after the IRGC said it had fired a naval cruise missile at a vessel that was attempting to sail along an unapproved route.

It was a very star-studded affair for the Men’s Singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday afternoon. 

Hollywood and the British A-list descended on south west London as the two-week tournament came to a close with Sinner’s clash against Zverev.

Pop sensation Jennifer Lopez, 56, looked the epitome of glamour as she arrived in a tight nude midi dress which she paired with a stylish hat and towering heels.

Elsewhere actress Nicole Kidman, 59, looked chic in a white suit as she joined Dame Anna Wintour in the Royal Box – where the Vogue icon enjoyed a rare laugh as she chatted to the Australian star. 

Departing Strictly host Tess Daly, 57, and her daughter Phoebe, 21, Daisy Edgar-Jones, 28, Twiggy, 76, and Nicki Hilton, 42, also made their arrivals earlier in the afternoon and sported glamorous dresses. 

Meanwhile Ben Stiller and Rami Malek looked delighted to see each other and hugged as they took their seats early in the Royal Box ahead of the doubles final match.

Also in the prestigious area – alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales and two of their three children George and Charlotte – was Sienna Miller, 44, who wore a pretty frilly mini dress.

Nicole Kidman and Dame Anna Wintour arrived in the Royal Box and took their seats for all the tennis action 

Nicole , 59, looked chic in a white suit as she joined Dame Anna in the Royal Box – where the Vogue icon gave a rare laugh as she chatted to the Australian star

Industry star Marisa Abela wore Wimbledon white as she posed with her husband Jamie Bogyo on finals day.  

Singer Raye, 28, was the epitome of glamour as she arrived for the match in a stylish brown waistcoat and trouser co-ord.

Elsewhere actor Tom Hiddleston, 45, looked smart in a navy suit, while tennis lover Andrew Garfield wore a white Ralph Lauren suit. 

Adolescence star Stephen Graham attended with his wife Hannah Walters who who wore a chic white dress.

Actress Lily Collins, 37, also made an appearance and showed off her toned physique in a strapless white crop top and cropped trousers. 

Zverev secured a place in the final after beating British wildcard Arthur Fery earlier this week while Sinner defeated Djokovic. 

Saturday for the Women’s Singles final was an equally as starry affair with the likes of Hannah Waddingham and Davina McCall attending.

Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon championship in some style as she roared back in a dramatic third set after missing out on five match points in the second. 

The 21-year-old was making her Grand Slam final debut in SW19 against her fellow Czech – and 2023 French Open finalist – Karolina Muchova. 

After romping to a commanding 6-2, 5-2 lead however, nerves appeared to tell, with Muchova hitting back to send the women through to a decider. 

Sienna Miller chatted away to Nicole 

Pop sensation Jennifer, 56, looked the epitome of glamour as she arrived in a tight nude midi dress which she paired with a stylish hat and towering heels

The icon was dressed head to toe in Ralph Lauren as she arrived for the tennis tournament 

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She was flanked by her security team as she made her way to Centre Court for the final 

She was joined by Kimball Hastings – head of global talent and entertainment at Ralph Lauren

Hollywood and the British A-list descended on south west London as the two-week tournament came to a close with Sinner’s clash against Zverev

Dame Anna also opted for a white look and accessorised with her usual dark shades and a sleek leather bag 

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The pair chatted away as they got comfortable in the Royal Box 

Jennifer Lopez chatted to Tom Hiddleston

They enjoyed a catch up in the stands 

Sarah Pidgeon, Benny Medina, Erana James, Jennifer Lopez, Andrew Garfield and Tom Hiddleston

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They shook hands as they met in the Wimbledon stands 

Nicole and Dame Anna intently watched the match 

Dame Anna clapped between points

They took their seats ready for the match to start 

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Sienna looked as gorgeous as ever 

She flaunted her toned legs in a frilly mini dress

Also in the prestigious area – alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales and two of their three children George and Charlotte – was Sienna Miller who wore a pretty frilly mini dress

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive on Centre Court 

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The Hollywood stars mingled with royalty in the box

Departing Strictly host Tess Daly, 57, and her daughter Phoebe also arrived

She looked stunning in a blue and pink patterned dress

Tess also posed with actress Celia Imrie in the Champagne Lanson area

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She added silver Gucci heels to her look

Tess also opted for a chic white look

Michelle Dockery wore a beige blazer and cropped black trousers 

She was joined by her dapper husband Jasper 

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Daisy Edgar-Jones was clad in Chanel for the final

She looked stunning in the black and white dress

She wore her brunette tresses in loose waves 

Actress Lily Collins, 37, also made an appearance and showed off her toned physique in a strapless white crop top and cropped trousers

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She posed with Normal People star Daisy in the Emirates suite 

 Marisa Abela seen arriving in a chic white look

Industry star Marisa wore Wimbledon white as she posed with her husband Jamie Bogyo on finals day

She looked stunning in the summery white outfit as she arrived for the final day of the Championship

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Meanwhile Ben Stiller and Rami Malek looked delighted to see each other and hugged as they took their seats early in the Royal Box ahead of the doubles final match

Mel B and her husband Rory McPhee looked loved-up in the evian suite

Mel B looked stunning in a tight white dress

Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson and his partner Maddie Simpson

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Nicki Hilton on day fourteen of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

She sweetly matched her dress with her daughter 

Jenna Coleman wore a light green dress 

Jenna looked incredible in the lace trimmed satin dress paired with towering platforms

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Top Boy star was also in the Emirates area

But with admirable nerve, Noskova saw out the final set at pace before bursting into tears on Centre Court.

Wimbledon’s 2026 tournament has seemed particularly star-studded, attracting a much wider selection of celebrities from different sectors of the showbiz world rather than just the usual British A-listers.

Bad Bunny made headlines as he appeared at the first day of the tournament last week – the morning after his second London show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

It was his first appearance ever at the tournament. 

The Puerto Rican music superstar, 32, – real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – took a break from his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour to make his debut appearance, watching Novak Djokovic from the player’s box. 

It came after Djokovic supported Super Bowl icon Benito at his first Tottenham show as he appeared in the pink La Casita – a part of the stage where celebrities and models congregate during his sets.

Stephen Graham and wife Hannah Walters watched with Theo James and his wife Ruth Kearney

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Singer Raye, 28, was the epitome of glamour as she arrived for the match in a stylish brown waistcoat and trouser co-ord

She added dark shades to he stylish look

Lord Frederick Windsor and Sophie Winkleman

Actor Tom Hiddleston , 45, led the early arrivals as he looked smart in a navy suit

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While tennis lover Andrew Garfield wore a white Ralph Lauren suit

Adolescence star Stephen Graham attended with his wife Hannah Walters who who wore a chic white dress

Skins actress Kaya Scodelario wore a chic white suit and toted a designer bag 

Daisy posed with Twiggy 

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Dustin Hoffman shakes hands with Raye

Ben and Rami enjoyed a friendly reunion in the Royal Box 

Rami Malek and Ben Stiller in the Royal Box

They both wore their dark shades as they chatted away

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Raye looked as glamorous as ever 

Twiggy was there with her husband Leigh Lawson

Bridgerton actress Florence Hunt

Leigh Lawson, Twiggy, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Phil Edgar Jones

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Stephen and hide wife Hannah looked on nervously 

He looked in his element as he cheered on his pal and was joined by his stunning rumoured girlfriend Gabriela Berlingeri.

Another huge American name to attend this week for the first time was social media star Alix Earle, 25, – who was seen posing with Molly-Mae Hague in the exclusive evian suite.

Others big stars attending for the first time this year included Euphoria actress Maude Apatow, Arden Cho from KPop Demon Hunters and F1 Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli who chatted to Roger Federer in the Royal Box on day eight. 

The tournament began last Monday with David Beckham making his usual annual appearance with his mother Sandra.

Other British regulars over the last few weeks have included Sienna Miller and Ellie Goulding.

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A major incident has been declared in North Wales, where homes have been evacuated as firefighters battle a large blaze.

Huge parts of the UK face an “exceptional” risk of wildfires as the record-breaking heatwave continues, experts have warned.

Areas in the South East, London and the Midlands are highlighted as being at highest risk, according to Natural England.

Its fire severity index shows by the middle of the week large parts of the country will be at an “exceptional” risk of wildfires, while most of the rest of England and Wales is deemed to be of “very high” risk over the coming days, as the country swelters in the third heatwave of the year.

Emergency services have been fighting a wildfire near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain since Sunday morning and have asked members of the public to avoid the area.

Jami Jennings, the service delivery manager of North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Firefighters remain on scene working in challenging conditions to contain the fire and protect surrounding communities, property, infrastructure and the environment.

“Due to the size and complexity of the incident, operations are expected to continue for some time.”

Natural England uses information such as wind speed, temperature, time of year and rainfall to produce a fire severity assessment, with maps showing the risk increasing throughout the week.

The Met Office has said the scorching heatwave conditions experienced by much of the UK are due to last into the coming week, with most areas expected to stay dry, sunny and very hot – all which increase the risk of wildfires.

Dave Swallow, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) wildfire deputy lead and lead tactical adviser, warned that such conditions “significantly increase wildfire risk”.

“But most wildfires start because something provides the spark,” he added.

“Whether it is a disposable barbecue left behind, a discarded cigarette or even a glass bottle left in the sunshine, we all have a role to play in preventing them.

“Summer should be a time for people to enjoy the outdoors but it’s important not to underestimate the risks. Every year we see devastating wildfires and tragic drownings in inland water.

“As more schools break up for the summer holiday, we’re asking people to enjoy the warmer weather safely, look out for one another and take simple steps to help prevent avoidable tragedies.”

The warnings come after Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service were called out to two moorland wildfires in recent days and London Fire Brigade dealt with a blaze involving shrubbery at Stratford Station on Friday evening, which caused rail line closures.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called out to a “large fire in the open” on the South Downs near Eastbourne on Saturday while teams also tackled a blaze at Devil’s Dyke in South Downs National Park in West Sussex.

It comes as hundreds of firefighters have also battled one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people in Almeria province in the south of the country.

Four of the dead are believed to be British, according to regional authorities.

The Met Office has warned of possible thunderstorms from Monday in parts of southern England but overall another very dry week is expected.

Amber and yellow heat health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency will remain in place across large parts of England until 9pm Wednesday.

The Met Office has revealed that record-breaking temperatures have led to 2026 becoming the first year to record 35C on six separate days.

This broke the previous records set in 1976 and 2020 when five days were recorded with temperatures over 35C.

This year has also become the first to see temperatures of 35C or higher in three calendar months – and broke the record for most temperatures of 34C or higher, with nine so far this summer.

The hot weather in recent days has led to a number of water-related deaths, with Derbyshire Constabulary announcing that the body of an 18-year-old man had been recovered from the water near the weir at the Darley Abbey Mills complex after two teenagers got into difficulty.

Greater Manchester Police said an 18-year-old male died at Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham, on Friday.

The Met Office warned people planning to enjoy the water to be careful and check the water temperature to avoid cold water shocks.

The hot, dry weather has also led water firms to announce hosepipe bans for the east of England, Cambridge, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and areas of Kent.