All news for 2023-06-23

A pretty vintage optical illusion, which at first glance appears to show a simple rose, is putting puzzlers' skills to the test, and only the brainiest will be able to spot the hidden face of a girl in under 20 seconds

Coronation Street actress Cait Fitton has teased more about her return to the ITV soap as Max's friend Lauren, but vows her character has changed dramatically since her previous storyline

Kai Havertz is swapping Chelsea for Arsenal in a £65million transfer and although there are worries over his goal output at Stamford Bridge, the German fits the bill for Mikel Arteta

It comes after financial comparison website Moneyfacts.co.uk this week revealed the typical two-year fixed mortgage hit 6% for the first time since December

Authorities were able to identify the fate of the Titan vessel after discovering five 'major pieces' of debris in the sea, which suggest a sudden implosion took place killing all five on board

Chelsea may have spent a lot in recent months but now look set to make at least £100m from the sale of just three first-team fringe players who are all bound for Saudi Arabia

Ben Stokes spoke out after England's thrilling First Test defeat to Australia and the words were part of a familiar theme - but his mission to inspire remains flawed, with cricket still a closed shop

Gareth Bale was a superstar at Real Madrid but the five-times Champions League winner left Real Madrid under something of a cloud despite being Britain's most successful footballing export

This year's NBA Draft took place in Brooklyn and threw up little surprise with Victor Wembanyama picked first by the San Antonio Spurs, as well as Brandon Millar and Scoot Henderson also going in the top three

Liverpool are battling bitter rivals Manchester United to sign Mason Mount from Premier League giants Chelsea but are yet to submit a bid for the England international

The NBA Draft always has one major slide, and this year it's Cam Whitmore as the Villanova prospect got picked up 20th despite being heavily backed as a top ten hopeful

Sidonie Nargeolet, the 39-year old daughter of French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, said her dad knew how to "handle a crisis situation" and "react to problems"

Sunday is likely to be the hottest day of the year so far, but forecasters have warned a cold front is pushing in from the Atlantic bringing thunder and lightning to some areas

Arsenal want to sign Declan Rice from West Ham but Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and Erik ten Hag's Manchester United are also after the England international's services

LeBron James has inspired the number chosen by his son Bronny, as the 18-year-old will wear No. 6 for USC after NCAA rules were adapted years ago to increase number options

After securing Champions League qualification for the 2023-24 season, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will be keen to get his first bits of business wrapped up early

Mikel Arteta is going face-to-face with mentor Pep Guardiola for the signing of West Ham and England star Declan Rice but already knows the role he could play at the Emirates Stadium

The Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller after advice given by owner Michael Jordan, who was sold on the Alabama talent over Scoot Henderson who dropped to third

The 78-year old controversial comedian, who has seen several shows cancelled in recent times, won't be returning to Rhyl Pavilion according to his tour manager

Victor Wembanyama couldn't help but shed some tears after being selected first by the San Antonio Spurs, as the best player in the NBA finally had his huge moment

Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella has emerged as a prime target for Jurgen Klopp as he aims to bolster his midfield and the Italian international has now responded to interest from Anfield