EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Ricky Gervais told The Mirror that trophy hunting is 'one of the most pathetic and indefensible things human beings do' as pressure mounts on the government to deliver on its promises15:34, 04 Jul 2026View 3 ImagesRicky Gervais has called trophy hunting 'pathetic and indefensible'(Image: NETFLIX)Celebrities Ricky Gervais, Alan Cumming and Heather Mills have called on Mirror readers to get behind a "final push" to outlaw trophy hunting worldwide.Mr Gervais told The Mirror that the sick sport is "one of the…

A treacherous rip current nearly cost several children their lives while swimming off the Gwynedd coastline, it has been reported.Three local men leapt into action when the youngsters found themselves in difficulty at Tywyn's expansive sandy beach. A regular beachgoer revealed that "four or five" children were saved in separate incidents during the final days of last week's scorching heatwave.The events have rekindled demands for lifeguard services at a beach where rip currents are described as "not uncommon". Those who…

FIFA wanted to bring the start of last-16 match six hours forward to dodge thunderstorms but neither England nor Mexico agreed leaving fans facing early hours' nerve-shredder15:12, 04 Jul 2026Updated 15:14, 04 Jul 2026View 3 ImagesA thunderstorm delayed Mexico's Round of 16 clash against Ecuador(Image: Getty Images)England's World Cup glory bid descended into kick-off chaos after FIFA threatened to bring the Mexico showdown forward by six hours to dodge thunderstorms - only to u-turn.Fears of lightning around the Estadio…

EXC: Company donations will be restricted based on their profit, in sweeping new laws to crackdown on unfair financial interference and dirty money in British politics14:56, 04 Jul 2026View 2 ImagesPoliticians could be fined or even face prison sentences(Image: Getty Images)Political parties and politicians who accept donations from dodgy companies could be fined or even see prison sentences under new plans announced by the Government.Company donations will be restricted based on their profit, in sweeping new laws to…