All news for 2023-08-06

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Why USA Women are not singing the national anthem at World Cup
Some members of the US Women's National Team have chosen not to sing the country's national anthem before games at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
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'I'm one of 15 new F1 hopefuls about to shine in front of millions of fans'
Abbi Pulling, star of the all-female F1 Academy racing for Rodin Carlin, three-time W Series podium-sitter and member of the Alpine F1 driver academy, is now a Mirror Sport columnist
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Saudi Arabia plan Kevin de Bruyne and Mohamed Salah swoops in new spending spree
The Saudi Pro League has wreaked havoc on the Premier League already this summer by signing some big name stars on huge wages and it seems the exodus isn't over yet
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'Hurricane' pummels UK as Storm Antoni forces Brits to flee homes - live updates
Storm Antoni has battered the UK with the highest wind gust recorded at 78mph on Saturday amid a danger to life warning issued by the Met Office as the 'unusual' summer weather continues
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Exact date Apple may reveal stunning iPhone 15 upgrade, there’s not long to wait
In need of an iPhone upgrade? There might not be too long left to wait for Apple’s next release.
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I'm A Celeb MP Matt Hancock wants everyone in Commons to get self-defence lesson
The former Health Secretary, who was targeted by an anti-vaccine protester while on the Underground, insisted the training was necessary because of the rising tide of anger aimed at politicians
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Nate Diaz attempted to choke out Jake Paul with MMA move during boxing fight
Diaz lost his professional boxing debut against Paul on Saturday night and the UFC legend didn't pass up the opportunity to show off his MMA skills by trying to choke out his rival
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Nigeria boss explains plan to combat Keira Walsh's potential World Cup return
Nigeria boss Randy Waldrum is plotting England's downfall at the 2023 Women's World Cup and says his team will be ready for Keira Walsh
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Hojlund convinced Man Utd to 'back away' from Kane after Ten Hag talks
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag quickly decided that Rasmus Hojlund was the club's primary transfer target after it was decided that they would not pursue Harry Kane
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Huge 30-mile heat blob spotted on dark side of the moon has scientists concerned
The heat spot is a suspected patch of radiation after scientists discovered a 31-mile mass of granite deep below the Moon's surface, suggesting it came from a once-active volcano
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Dark explanation why Hiroshima bomb left victims' shadows etched on pavements
Oppenheimer's atomic bomb used on the Japanese city of Hiroshima killed up to 140,000 and mysterious shadows of its victims were left behind, etched on pavements
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'I went to a festival while 30 weeks pregnant - next year I will take my baby'
Vanessa Bland and her husband Simon attend Glastonbury regularly but this year Vanessa was 30-weeks pregnant and says it is well-equipped for mums-to-be
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'Zombie hunter' canal killer who slaughtered two young women faces death penalty
For nearly three decades, a brutal murderer walked free until advances in DNA technology finally caught up with him
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I found a smart bird feeder that identifies garden birds with AI
This high-tech new gadget is brilliant- especially to help families learn more about their feathered friends
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Inside Red Bull's F1 driver programme as young racers fight to keep their places
Newly-minted Formula 2 race winner Enzo Fittipaldi is a member of the Red Bull young driver programme, along with five of his fellow F2 racers hoping to earn a place in Formula 1
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'I took DNA test for fun - and discovered I have an entire second family'
A man has taken to social media to share how he discovered his grandma's deepest, darkest secret after taking an at-home DNA test - but is pleased the truth is finally out in the open
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Help is available for those who can't afford their mortgages
Consumer rights expert Martyn James runs through all your options if you're a homeowner worried about their mortgage repayments after the latest Bank of England rate hike
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Three ways you can increase your private pension pot by over £100,000
The Government recently scrapped the cap on the Pensions Lifetime allowance which means people will not be taxed the more they save - due to this you could potentially put away a lot more for your retirement
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Claire Richards says extreme perimenopause symptoms 'stopped her leaving house'
Claire Richards has revealed that she battled anxiety and heart palpitations that amplified during The Masked Singer as the Steps star opens up about her 'miserable' experience of perimenopause
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England star Georgia Stanway showcases familiar dominance at Women's World Cup
The Bayern Munich midfielder's stats were included in research comprising of the most 'aggressive' player in the 2023 Women's World Cup - and Stanway has shown her familiar traits this summer
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Carol Kirkwood shares sweet way fiancé wakes her for Breakfast shifts
Carol Kirkwood opened up about her relationship with fiancé and police officer Steve Randall as the couple prepare to walk down the aisle
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How to watch Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao - live stream info and kick-off time
Manchester United wrap up their pre-season preparations with a clash against Athletic Bilbao in Dublin as Erik ten Hag narrows down on his starting XI for the new season
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Pep Guardiola issues demand to Man City Treble winners ahead of new season
Manchester City won the lot last season but Pep Guardiola has told his players they must maintain that level if they want to have another successful campaign
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Rapper Drake loses $250,000 bet on Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz boxing fight
The rapper has been known to launch some massive money bets on fights in boxing and MMA, more often than not losing large sums by picking major underdogs
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Nate Diaz finally accepts $10million offer from Jake Paul for cage fight rematch
YouTube boxer Paul won a unanimous decision against Diaz in their boxing match and the UFC legend has now agreed to his rival's $10million rematch offer in MMA