- Brook 'not too fussed' by England's batting in heavy Australia loss
- India's Ashwin 'happy' to embrace pressure
- A modern 'Trojan Horse': two days of mayhem in Lebanon
- Third of Burundi mpox cases in children under five: UN
- Man Utd appoint Foster + Partners to develop Old Trafford 'masterplan'
- French mayor sorry for 'no one died' remark over mass rape trial
- Mohamed Al-Fayed, outsider shunned by British high society
- Lawyers say 'monster' late Harrods owner abused dozens of women
- India in box seat after Bumrah takes four against Bangladesh
- Taiwan retains death penalty but limits use to 'exceptional' cases
- Ferrari's Leclerc sets early pace in Singapore ahead of Norris
- 10 years into Huthi rule, some Yemenis count the cost
- France poised to finally get new govt
- Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson doubtful for Bournemouth clash
- Bayern's Kompany calls for game cap for players amid strike talks
- Christie's expands Hong Kong footprint in hope of art market 'pickup'
- Sultry screen legend Sophia Loren turns 90
- Cambodian opposition figure in court on incitement charge
- Kimchi threat as heatwave drives up South Korea cabbage prices
- UK economic data delivers fresh blow to new govt
- China to 'gradually resume' seafood imports from Japan after Fukushima ban
- India minister blames dam release for flooding
- O'Rourke strikes early for Kiwis as Sri Lanka trail by three
- Israel pounds Lebanon's Hezbollah after device blasts
- Revolution or mirage? Controversy surrounds new Alzheimer's drugs
- Ashwin's 113 powers India to 376 in Bangladesh Test
- Biden opens home to 'Quad' leaders for farewell summit
- Sally Rooney returns with 30-something questions
- Wallabies sense 'massive' chance to upset All Blacks
- Taiwan questions two in probe into Hezbollah pagers
- Viral Korean Olympic shooter scores first acting role as assassin
- Farrell set for 'challenge' of downing Bordeaux in Top 14
- Springbok Etzebeth diverts attention from looming caps record
- Inter on a high ahead of Milan derby as Napoli face Juve test
- Bank of Japan leaves key interest rate unchanged
- Asian markets track Wall Street record to extend global rally
- Guirassy and Anton to return to Stuttgart with new side Dortmund
- Marseille bidding to continue 'almost perfect' Ligue 1 start
- Arnold quits as coach of Australia men's football team
- Harris and Oprah hold star-studded US election rally
- Allies to remember failed WWII parachute operation
- Perez leading new-look Villarreal charge against leaders Barca
- Man City face Arsenal in Premier League title showdown, Postecoglou under pressure
- Fake celebrity endorsements, snubs plague US presidential race
- Documentary brings Argentine 'death flights' to the big screen
- Strike shows challenge to Boeing 'reset' of labor relations
- World leaders to gather at UN as crises grow and conflicts rage
- How plastic pollution poses challenge for Canada marine conservation
- Scientists track plastic waste in pristine Canada marine park
- South Africa's Buhai grabs LPGA Queen City lead
Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott honoured by Britain's King Charles III
King Charles III on Friday announced awards for showbusiness royalty Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott while a bereaved father who took on social media giants over harmful online content is also recognised in Britain's traditional New Year's Honours.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who crowned the king in May, led those being honoured for their role at the glittering ceremony in Westminster Abbey.
"Game of Thrones" actor Emilia Clarke was also honoured for co-founding the brain injury recovery charity SameYou after she survived two brain haemorrhages.
The annual honours list recognises the achievements and contributions of people across Britain.
Bassey, who has sold more than 135 million records, becomes a Companion of Honour, an elite order that can only have 65 members at any one time.
"My heart is full of emotion and I am truly humbled," the singer, who already has a damehood, said ahead of the announcement.
Director and producer Ridley Scott, whose works include "Gladiator", "Alien" and "Napoleon", is also made a Knight Grand Cross, upgrading his previous knighthood, while "bonkbuster" author Jilly Cooper becomes a dame.
Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis, who is to receive a knighthood, joked that he might hand over some tickets for the world-famous event at his investiture next year.
"I think (Prince) William might do the ceremony. He's made a few mentions of wanting to come to the festival so I'll probably take a couple of tickets in my pocket," he said.
Famed as much for its mud as its music, the festival at Worthy Farm in southwestern Somerset has become a fixture in British life since it began in 1970.
- 'Selflessness' -
In the world of sport, former England cricketer Stuart Broad, 37, was among those decorated.
Broad announced his retirement from the sport during the final Ashes Test in the summer, bowing out in stunning fashion by hitting a six off his final ball and taking the match-winning wicket as England levelled the series at the Oval.
Footballers Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp meanwhile were recognised for their part in helping England reach the Women's football World Cup final in the summer.
England lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final in Sydney having won the European Championship in 2022.
Others receiving awards included Ian Russell, 60, who campaigned against harmful online content and contributed to the establishment of online safety legislation after the death of his 14-year-old daughter Molly.
Her family set up the Molly Rose Foundation suicide prevention charity in her memory.
Russell said the London schoolgirl had been a very caring person and would have been "tremendously proud" to have helped others struggling with suicidal thoughts and mental health problems.
The Online Safety Bill, currently making its way through parliament, has been introduced to crack down on harmful content including graphic self-harm and suicide material.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signs off on the choices before the king or other leading members of the royal family hand out the awards at ceremonies during the year.
Sunak said those being honoured had shown the "highest commitment to selflessness and compassion".
"You are the pride of this country and an inspiration to us all," he said.
Nogueira--PC