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Legendary band set to receive major gong at Brits next year as bosses ‘kick off Manchester residency with a bang’

Three Brit Awards against a gold glitter background.

THERE’S only one band the whole country is talking about right now, with their sell-out international reunion tour just weeks away.

So when the Brit Awards head up to Manchester next year, I’ve been told we can expect an Oasis extravaganza.

Black and white photo of Liam and Noel Gallagher.
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Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are set to receive a major gong at the Brits next year[/caption]
Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis at the BRIT Awards 1995.
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Liam and Noel at the Brit in 1995[/caption]

“The Brits want to kick off their two-year residency in Manchester with a bang,” my Brits mole said.

“Oasis will have not long finished up their sold-out shows and the hope is that Liam and Noel Gallagher will accept a special award to recognise the phenomenal sales which have come out of their reunion gigs.

“Along with it being heavy on Oasis, the Brits want to celebrate Manchester’s rich music history.

“As well as Oasis, huge bands like The 1975, The Stone Roses, The Smiths and Take That all have their roots in Manchester. London might be the music capital of the country, but Manchester is just as important and has given the UK some of our best homegrown talents.

“It’s a new adventure and the Brits team think they could be onto something very special.”

We’re expecting a very different vibe from the ceremony this year — and that’s no bad thing.

The annual event — taking place on at the Co-op Live arena on February 28 next year — has been slammed for now being a little stale, with more influencers and reality stars packed into London’s O2 Arena than ever at this year’s bash.

It’s little wonder then that Love Island’s Maura Higgins ended up having a kiss with married McFLY star Danny Jones, which, thanks to my video, got the Brits more headlines than it’s had in years.

All the gossip

By taking the ceremony back to focusing on the music, with the stars taking to the stage in the state-of-the-art Co-Op Live Arena, this move could breathe some much-needed life back into the show I love so much.

Naturally there will be some whingers who think that Manchester is a bit of a schlep, especially as all of our major music labels have their bases in the capital.

But I’m told plenty of cash and creativity is being pumped into the bash by Sony Music, which spearheaded the move to Manchester and have taken on the stewardship of the awards for the next three years.

A Brits spokesperson said: “We are all very excited about the move to Manchester, and we look forward to planning a spectacular event.

“No decisions have been made about the 2026 show, and no meetings have taken place yet to start the planning.”

With a deep breath, we’ve booked our hotel rooms and are scouting out the best celebrity hotspots to get you all the gossip from the event.

That Avanti West Coast service back to London Euston is going to be heaving . . . 

SAM’S LOVIN’ IT WITH ROSA

Sam Fender and Rosa Collier at a McDonald's self-service kiosk.
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Sam Fender in McDonald’s with girlfriend Rosa Collier[/caption]
Sam Fender and his girlfriend embracing at a McDonald's self-service kiosk.
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The pair were seen looking loved up in the fast food chain[/caption]
Rosa Collier, Sam Fender's girlfriend, leaving McDonald's.
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Rosa brought the food out for Sam to ‘stop him being mobbed by fans’[/caption]

NOTHING says “I love you” more than sharing your Big Mac and fries.

And it seems Sam Fender is more than happy to hand his over to girlfriend Rosa Collier.

I revealed in March that Sam had secretly been seeing Rosa for almost two years and the pair were snapped together in public for the first time when they stopped for food at County Durham services.

An onlooker said: “Sam is a superstar but he keeps his personal life low key.

“He was really affectionate towards Rosa and, after he’d ordered their haul, he headed back to the tour bus with Rosa bringing him the food to stop him being mobbed by fans.”

Friends told me earlier this year that Sam met Rosa while she was studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

They became more serious in 2023 and she’s been on the road with him for his mega People Watching world tour – which saw him playing to 80,000 people at the London’s Olympic Stadium on Friday night.

They added: “Sam’s career has gone stratospheric but he likes to keep his feet on the ground and Rosa helps him do that.

“They make a lovely couple.”

They sure do.

ROD’S EXTRA GIG GUESTS

Rod Stewart performing at the American Music Awards.
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Sir Rod Stewart has promised three special guests for his Sunday afternoon legends slot at Glastonbury[/caption]
Ronnie Wood at an event.
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His Rolling Stones pal Ronnie Wood will be joining him on stage[/caption]

SIR ROD STEWART had already let slip that his Rolling Stones pal Ronnie Wood will be joining him on stage at Glastonbury – and now he’s teased two other famous faces will be getting involved.

He has promised three special guests for his Sunday afternoon legends slot at the festival at the end of the month.

Admitting he won’t nail down the setlist for the 90-minute performance until the night before, Rod said: “We’ve been running [through it] because I have two guests coming on.

“Three guests actually, so we’re doing their songs. But no, it won’t be until the night before.”

But does that mean he will be on his best behaviour at Worthy Farm? Doesn’t sound like it.

The Faces legend – who has been forced to cancel a string of gigs in the US this month while recovering from flu – said he will be treating himself to some Bacardi and Coke before going on stage.

He added: “This time, we’re all in a hotel in Bath the night before, me and the band, all the road crews, so we’re going to have a right old p***-up.

“It’s obviously the last time I do it, so I want it to be memorable.

“But I’m just going to go in, have a few drinks before I go on and enjoy myself like I’ve always done all my life.”

It will be his second time at the festival after headlining in 2002, but it sounds as though he had a fair few drinks then, too.

Asked what he recalls about last time, he confessed: “Nothing.

“I think it’s the alcohol intake over the years.

“I just cannot remember what happened at Glastonbury.”

But while it will be a special moment, it has not come cheap. Speaking on the Sidetracked podcast on BBC Sounds – recorded before his recent illness – he explained: “It’s actually cost me £300,000 to do the show because I’ve got to bring all the band back from America and I’ve got to take them all the way back to America.

“Believe it or not, my kids, three of them, all bought their own tickets, because Glastonbury give nothing away. Nothing.

“Everybody asks me for tickets. All the time. Everywhere. People just come out of the woodwork. ‘Oh, you haven’t spoken to me for 25 years. Any chance I could have a ticket?’”

Rod is a busy man, as alongside the Glasto show, he is working on the first Faces album for over 50 years, a solo country album, another solo record, plus documentaries about his life and his time as frontman of the Faces.

But the singer said: “I’m enjoying performing now more than I’ve ever done in my entire life and I’m in my 80s.

“You’ll see it at Glastonbury.

“My energy, enthusiasm is overwhelming, almost. I’ve got a band that I absolutely adore being with.”

And he’s so excited to be there on the Pyramid Stage on the Sunday legends slot that he is even looking forward to people chucking their pants at him on stage – despite the fact they may be days-old, unwashed underwear.

He added: “Oh, it doesn’t matter.

“They’re my people.”

Rather him than me . . . 

JADE’S CRAZY ABOUT HER KESHA COLLAB

Singer Jade performing on stage.
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Jade is lining up her first major collaboration since going solo[/caption]
Kesha at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball.
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The former Little Mix star will be teaming up with Kesha[/caption]

JADE is lining up her first major collaboration since going solo, by teaming up with Kesha.

We’ve been told she is set to feature on a remix of the US star’s new single Boy Crazy, after they both performed at Mighty Hoopla festival in London earlier this month.

They have been leaving clues on each other’s Instagram posts in recent days, with former Little Mix star posting a photo of herself in a Boy Crazy T-shirt.

Kesha commented: “U boy crazy too? We should go out…” to which Jade replied: “Let’s party!”

It could be the perfect move to introduce her to more fans in the States, where Little Mix never hit the big time.

She is being managed by a team in the US who want to make her a star there following the success of her debut solo single Angel Of My Dreams and her Brit Award for Pop Act.

Jade’s album That’s Showbiz Baby! will be out on September 12, followed by a UK tour in October which is almost entirely sold out.

She’s already moved on to big things, but I have high hopes for what’s next.

WINNER CARDI IS TWO GOOD

Cardi B at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards.
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Cardi B picked up two gongs at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards[/caption]

CARDI B did the double at the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards.

The I Like It singer was handed the Voice Of Culture gong for her influence on the music industry and picked up an award for her track Enough (Miami).

Cardi looked pleased as punch with her haul and later celebrated in at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles.

It was a flying visit for Cardi, who is seriously loved up with her new man, American Footballer Stefon Diggs.

Before flying into LA to pick up her gongs, Cardi spent her weekend at an NFL kids football camp hosted by Stefon in Maryland – with the superstar posing on the side of the pitch with the New England Patriots player.

BILLIE HAS HOL LOT OF LOVE

Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff in a scene from the CHIHIRO music video.
Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff on holiday in Italy
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BILLIE EILISH has flown to Venice on a romantic getaway with actor Nat Wolff, despite claiming they are just friends.

They were pictured in a clinch on holiday in Italy at the weekend, almost a year after he played the singer’s love interest in the video for song Chihiro.

LIOINEL: TOUR IS A PAIN

LIONEL RICHIE’s Hello To The Hits tour is hitting Manchester for two nights on Thursday, following a mammoth show in Birmingham last night.

After the shows at the Co-Op Live arena, the American soul legend will then return to the capital for one final show at London’s O2 Arena on Sunday.

So it’s little surprise Lionel is feeling the burn, joking on stage: “When you see me jumping and running, sliding, running up stairs, running down stairs, I want you all to know one thing – I’m in pain.”

His high-intensity shows are fuelled by early nights and electrolytes, with Lionel performing 22 of his biggest tracks including Dancing On The Ceiling, Endless Love and All Night Long.

But while he has the moves of a man half his age, Lionel said his vocals are given a rest – by the audience.

He adding: “When you come to my show, the last person you’ll hear singing is me.”

We caught Lionel live in London on Friday night and can confirm this is true.

And his performance was a masterclass for younger artists.

Lionel, never stop.


IDRIS ELBA, Blossoms, Jade and Mabel have been added to the line-up of artists playing the British Grand Prix weekend.

They will join headliners Sam Fender, Raye, Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill at the event at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, from July 3 to 6.


THE festival set up in memory of TV’s Caroline Flack hopes to top £1million in fundraising for mental health support after this year’s one-day event.

Flackstock has raised over £700,000 in its first three years, with the money split between Choose Love, Mind, Samaritans and the Charlie Waller Trust.

This year, another charity, the Flackstock Fund, will also benefit.

Stars at this year’s event, on August 8 at London’s Crystal Palace Bowl, will include Mel C, Pixie Lott, Alfie Boe, Boyzlife, S Club’s Jon Lee and Jo O’Meara, and Wes Nelson.

Hope to see you there.

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The Chase’s The Beast ‘so bored’ on date he fell ASLEEP halfway through filming Celebs Go Dating

QUIZ whizz Mark Labbett dozed off while out with a woman on Celebs Go Dating.

The star, known as The Beast on ITV game show The Chase, was so bored that he slipped into a snooze.

Mark Labbett eating soup and bread.
Mark Labbett struggled to stay awake on his date
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Mark Labbett on The Chase reacting to a team winning £80,000.
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Mark is best known for his work on The Chase[/caption]

It happened during filming for the Channel 4 show last month.

A source said: “Mark was yawning a lot and drifted off briefly.

“It was a bit of an awkward moment.

“It’s safe to say there wasn’t much of a spark between them.”

Mark married his second cousin, Katie, in 2014, but the pair split in 2020.

He then started dating TV presenter Hayley Palmer, 43, in 2023, but they broke up after a year.

Speaking about Hayley last year, Mark told The Sun: “She’s a lovely lady and I was very lucky to date her for a year, and as I said: it’s me, I got old.

“There’s been no one since Hayley.


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“I’m not saying there won’t be another one. But I’m certainly not looking.”

Speaking about his love life, he said: “I was single, not coincidentally, for a long, long time when I was a 29st maths teacher who knew it was quite hard to attract a partner then.

“So I’m quite comfortable without a partner.”

Asked about Mark’s sleepy date, his representative told The Sun: “If his date was as boring as you have suggested, I’m surprised he didn’t take a pillow with him!”

A Celebs Go Dating spokeswoman was approached for comment.

Mark Labbett and Hayley Palmer in a promotional photo.
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He was last dating Hayley Palmer[/caption]
The cast of Celebs Go Dating, Series 14, posing for a photo.
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The current cast and experts (L-R) Tom Read Wilson, Kerry Katona, Anna Williamson, Paul C Brunson, Dr. Tara, Christine McGuinness, Louis Russell, Olivia Hawkins and Jon Lee.[/caption]
Olivia Hawkins and Mark Labbett at a restaurant.
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Mark with Olivia Hawkins during filming[/caption]

Mark Labbett and Hayley Palmer relationship timeline

May 16, 2023 – The pair went on their first date to a Toby Carvery in Southsea, Portsmouth.

December 24, 2023 – The couple decided to record a podcast together after being in a relationship for several months. They planned to cover everything from Mark wooing Hayley with his Toby Carvery card to dating in the public eye, shopping trips, their big rule of not sharing chips and hilarious inside jokes.

May 25, 2024 – Mark broke up with Hayley over the phone, saying he wasn’t ready to finalise his divorce with his ex wife Katie.

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Apple unveils major iPhone trick to help you understand and SPEAK foreign languages

APPLE has unveiled a futuristic new feature that will help millions of people overcome language barriers.

Using artificial intelligence (AI), your iPhone may soon be able to translate conversations on the fly.

Smartphone screen showing live translation of a phone call from German to English.
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While on a phone call, your words are translated as you speak[/caption]
iPhone screen showing a live video call with live translation of a message.
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On FaceTime, you’ll receive instant live translated captions as you speak[/caption]

It will work in the Messages, FaceTime and the Phone app.

For example, if you’re studying abroad and wanting to make plans with some new friends but are stuck behind a language barrier.

The new Live Translate feature means each text is instantly translated after receiving it – or sending it.

On FaceTime, you’ll receive instant live translated captions as you speak.

While on a phone call, your words are translated as you speak.

It even works when you call or text someone who doesn’t have an iPhone.

Apple noted that all your conversations will be processed and translated on the device for security purposes.

That means they’re not being sent to servers elsewhere to be translated.

Apple has also added more translation capabilities to Apple Music.

Listeners will now be able to have lyrics translated in the app, alongside a new pronunciation tool to help you learn your favourite foreign songs.

The feature will become available in iOS 26 – Apple’s next big software update for iPhones.

But it won’t just be available on Apple’s handsets – but its desktops and laptops too.

Live Translation – as well as the nifty new Hold Assist tool – will also be available on Mac.

Are you eligible for iOS 26?

Official list of iOS 26 supported devices:

  • iPhone 16e
  • iPhone 16
  • ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max
  • iPhone 15
  • ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus
  • ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro
  • ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • ‌iPhone‌ 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 11
  • ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone SE (3rd gen)
  • iPhone‌ SE (2nd gen)

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Fan favourite Celebs Go Dating star lands huge new show after ‘stepping more into the limelight’

AFTER years behind the reception desk at the Celebs Go Dating agency, Tom Read Wilson has now been promoted.

I can reveal he is finally stepping into the spotlight with a show of his own, called The Grand Tour With Tom Read Wilson.

Tom Read Wilson filming "Celebs Go Virtual Dating" in London.
Celebs Go Dating’s Tom Read Wilson is stepping into the spotlight with a show of his own
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Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder in Florence, Italy.
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Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder won a Bafta earlier this year for their show[/caption]

The historical travelogue for Channel 5, which is currently in production, will follow a similar format to that of Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder’s successful BBC show — which won the twosome a Bafta earlier this year.

So Channel 5 hopes to strike gold with their offering, which comes from the team behind Ross Kemp’s documentaries, and Josie Gibson’s First Class Travel Show.

A source revealed: “The success of Rob and Rylan’s series has proved that there’s a healthy appetite from viewers for smart, entertaining and comedic journeys through history — and now Channel 5 want some of the pie.

“Tom has long been a big fan favourite on Celebs Go Dating, thanks to his dry wit and one- liners, so it makes sense for him to step more into the limelight.

‘Famous landmarks’

“This new series, which will see Tom take on a solo presenting role, combines history and culture as he explores famous landmarks and delves into the stories behind these attractions.

“Filming has already begun and fans can expect to tune in later this year.”

Tom first rose to fame as a contestant on ITV singing contest The Voice before finding a home on the E4 dating show.

He also made his debut on Channel 5 last year, as presenter of The Christmas Taste Test, which saw him put brands to the test to uncover the best supermarket festive goodies.

He has featured, too, in BBC cooking show Celebrity Best Home Cook, as a talking head on Channel 5 documentary Aldi Vs Lidl, and on Channel 4 gameshow Darling, What Have You Done To Your Hair?

Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour took home won the Entertainment award at the Baftas last month, after fighting off competition from the likes of Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out and the BBC’s Race Across The World.

Tom will now hope that when he hits the road, his Grand Tour will enjoy similar success with viewers.


THE IT Crowd star Katherine Parkinson is to play Ron Weasley’s mum Molly in the Harry Potter HBO TV series.

In further casting, child star Lox Pratt will be Draco Malfoy, and Johnny Flynn his dad Lucius.

Filming will start soon, at London’s Warner Bros Studios.


AS series two of queer dating show I Kissed A Boy airs on BBC Three, it’s been revealed spin-off I Kissed A Girl will also get a second run.

The girls’ show, the first of its kind in the UK, made its debut last year – after 2023’s first season of I Kissed A Boy.

Collage of Dannii Minogue and a couple kissing.
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Dannii Minogue hosts I Kissed A Boy[/caption]

It will return later this year with ten singles meeting for the first time with a kiss.

Applications to take part are now open on the BBC Take Part website.

Dannii Minogue, who hosts both the boys’ and girls’ shows, in TV house the Masseria in Italy, said: “I Kissed A Girl [series one] was groundbreaking for female representation, and I can’t wait for the return.

“Let’s see what the Italian sun does for kisses and connections.

“I’m ready to be Cupid – get ready for Masseria mania.”


KITCHEN queen Mary Berry struggled to help Alan Carr cook when he appeared on her BBC series Foolproof Dinners last year – but it’s no secret the comic is NO chef.

He proved as much on The Great British Bake Off’s Stand Up To Cancer special in 2018 – two years after Mary quit as a judge – when he served up a disastrous tribute cake to children’s TV show Rainbow . . . that was rock solid.

A baker struggles with a rainbow cake on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.
Alan Carr, Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding on Bake Off

Now, he has revealed his bake was so bad, that after filming stopped on the Channel 4 show even production crew declined to take a bite, except for one particularly hungry cameraman.

Chatting on his Life’s A Beach podcast, with guest Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, Alan revealed: “What people don’t know is, they leave all the cakes at the back for the cast and crew to tuck in.

“Mine was intact.”

Paul said of show leftovers: “If I eat it, it all goes and savoury stuff tends to disappear first on set more than the desserts.”

But he said of Alan’s creation: “It was bad.

“I’ve tried to delete it from my mind.”

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Every iPhone model that won’t get free iOS 26 upgrade revealed – millions to miss out as exact list confirmed by Apple

iPhone models with call notification.

MILLIONS of older iPhones are set to be locked out of Apple’s next big update.

Apple fans across the world are due to get the free iOS 26 upgrade later this year, giving their iPhones bonus features at no extra cost.

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Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, shared news about the company’s gadgets at WWDC 2025[/caption]
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Apple is upgrading how its devices look with the new 26-series of software updates[/caption]
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Apple’s iPhone XS, which came out back in 2018, won’t get the new iOS update[/caption]

That’ll include a robot that holds on phone calls so you don’t have to, the ability to send polls in Messages, a translation feature that lets you understand foreign languages in real time – plus a brand new “glassy” look for your iPhone icons and menus.

These tempting perks were announced during today’s special Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) event at Apple’s California HQ.

It’s coming to dozens of iPhone models going back years – but not all Apple customers are on the lucky list.

Several once-posh iPhone models are being cut-off, despite being able to get last year’s iOS 18 update.

Phones as far back as the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2nd gen) will be able to get iOS 26.

But if you’ve got an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max, you’re out in the cold.

Anything older than that won’t be eligible for the upgrade either – but that’s no surprise, as they would’ve missed iOS 18 too.

Here’s the full list of iPhone models getting Apple’s iOS 26 update:

  • iPhone 16e
  • iPhone 16
  • ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max
  • iPhone 15
  • ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus
  • ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro
  • ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • ‌iPhone‌ 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 11
  • ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone SE (3rd gen)
  • ‌iPhone‌ SE (2nd gen)

If you’ve got an older iPhone, now would be a good time to upgrade – or you’ll miss out.

THE SECOND CUT-OFF

It’s worth noting that just because you can get iOS 26 doesn’t mean you’ll unlock the full suite of features either.

Some artificial intelligence perks under the Apple Intelligence banner only appear on the very newest model.

For those, you’ll need one of the following gadgets:

  • iPhone 16e
  • iPhone 16
  • ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
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Your iPhone will look very different in iOS 26[/caption]
iPhone XR in blue and black.
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The iPhone XR is also losing access to the latest iOS updates[/caption]
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There’s a new feature that allows you to let a robot “hold” on phone calls for you[/caption]

You don’t necessarily need Apple Intelligence to get by, but it has some handy benefits.

It lets you create custom Genmoji emoji, can help you rewrite emails, and lets you use Siri to tap into ChatGPT.

WHAT’S NEW IN IOS 26?

For a start, it’s called iOS 26 and not iOS 19 as expected.

That means Apple is matching the main year for the software, making naming simpler. This is true for iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro software too.

iOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, macOS 26, visionOS 26, iPadOS 26.
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Apple has rebranded its software to match the main year for each software release[/caption]
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The new look introduces a glossier design
Screenshot of a phone showing a text message poll with options for vacation lodging and a follow-up question about pet-friendliness.
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It’s possible to send polls in the iPhone’s Messages app[/caption]

There’s a new look for apps with glassy, translucent, round-edged icons and circular buttons, and a transparent design borrowed from the Apple Vision Pro headset.

The Phone app has been upgraded to streaming your Favourites, Recents, and Voicemails into a single panel.

Safari has a glossy new design, and the Camera app has been simplified.

Messages now allows you to send polls, and set synced backgrounds for your chats.

Screenshot of iPhone showing iMessage conversation about a school project and three different phone backgrounds.
You can create custom backgrounds for your Messages chats

And there’s a new Apple Intelligence feature that lets you combine two emoji into one.

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Millions of phone owners getting ‘Hold’ robot that waits for human helper FOR you – saving you hours of misery

APPLE is giving iPhone owners their very own personal robot assistant that will wait in phone call queues for you.

The tool will go on hold so you don’t have to.

iPhone screen showing an incoming call from +1 (740) 555-0190.
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Apple fans have been calling for the feature for months[/caption]

For example, when you call a business and you’re put on hold, you can get Apple’s new Hold Assist tool to wait in line for you.

It will then notify you when the human support rep is ready to speak with you.

Google has a similar tool, called Hold For Me, for Android phone owners.

Apple fans have been calling for the feature for months.

“I’d love to basically have a “hold for me” feature, like the Google Pixels have had for a while now,” one Apple user wrote on Reddit earlier this year.

“Basically, the phone detects when you are on hold, and can mute the call and notify you when there’s finally a person on the other line.”

But that’s not all.

At this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple also unveiled a new Call Screening feature.

It aims to tackle unwanted calls, helping you gauge whether a phone call is important or another pesky telemarketer.

The tool automatically answers calls from unknown numbers in the background – so you won’t even realise it’s happening.

After the caller gives their name and reason for calling, the phone rings and offers you a transcription of what they said.

This way, you can either pick up the phone or ignore it.

The features will become available in iOS 26 – Apple’s next big software update for iPhones.

But they won’t just be available on Apple’s handsets – but its desktops and laptops too.

Hold Assist and Call Screening – as well as the nifty new Live Translation tool – will also be available on Mac.

Screenshot of a phone displaying an incoming call from customer service and a man standing nearby.
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Apple unveiling Hold Assist at WWDC 2025 today[/caption]

Are you eligible for iOS 26?

Official list of iOS 26 supported devices:

  • iPhone 16e
  • iPhone 16
  • ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max
  • iPhone 15
  • ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus
  • ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro
  • ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro
  • ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro
  • ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro Max
  • ‌iPhone‌ 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • ‌iPhone‌ 12 Pro
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The London Underground is running vintage 1930s trains on one of its top lines next month

YOU can ride on a vintage 1930s tube on the London Underground next month.

Dating back 160 years, the London Underground is the oldest transport system of its kind in the world.

Interior of a vintage train car.
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Brits have the chance to ride on a 1938 tube on the Piccadilly line next month[/caption]
Red London Underground train at Uxbridge station.
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However, tickets are limited and cost more than your usual ‘tap-in-tap-out’[/caption]
Red 1938 London Underground train at North Ealing station.
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There will be three different journey types across three days in July[/caption]

And whilst the Piccadilly line is due to get new trains, the London Transport Museum is first allowing people to ride on an art deco Underground train from 1938.

The restored heritage train will be running along the Piccadilly line from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13.

However, you won’t be paying the normal tube fare.

Riders will need to buy a ticket in advance, with prices varying according to each day.

On Friday, the train will take passengers on a return journey from Northfields and around the Heathrow loop via Terminal 4.

There will be four services throughout the day and a ‘gold ticket’ for the front carriage is £30 per adult and £20 for kids.

Bronze tickets costs £25 per adult and £15 per child.

On the Saturday, there will be three 90-minute return journeys from Acton Town to Uxbridge.

Tickets for these rides will cost £27.50 if you want to sit in the front or back carriages or £17.50 for children.

The rest of the carriages will cost £25 per adult and £15 for children.

On the final day – Sunday – riders can hop on for one of two one-way journeys from Ealing Broadway to Cockfosters for £30 in the gold car, or £20 for children.

Or £25 for the bronze cars (£15 for children).

Tickets can be booked on the London Transport Museums’ website.

According to Transport for London, the Piccadilly line opened as the Great Northern, Piccadilly & Brompton Railway on 15 December 1906.

Originally, it ran between Finsbury Park and Hammersmith and the line remained much the same until the 1930s when it expanded rapidly, incorporating stations which are now regarded as classic examples of period architecture.

A £100milllion beachfront attraction with indoor gardens and pools is also set to transform a seaside town.

Plus, an up-and-coming city has revealed a major new attraction opening in 2026 – with links to Hollywood.

Heritage Train Journeys: 'Tube 160 Birthday Special' event.  Journeys from Acton Town underground station to London Heathrow T4 return on Art Deco-style 1938 vintage Tube train.  June 10, 2023. NB: VERBAL CONSENT FOR WOMAN AND BOY
Tickets can be purchased via the London Transport Museum website
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Explosive Sun Madeleine McCann doc reveals bombshell new evidence and why Christian Brueckner is prime suspect

EXPLOSIVE new Madeleine McCann evidence can finally be revealed in a bombshell documentary.

The Sun’s world exclusive doc lifts the lid on gripping new information and reveals why Christian Brueckner is the prime suspect.

Photograph of Madeleine McCann.
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Madeleine McCann disappeared in Praia da Luz, Portugal in May 2007[/caption]
Christian Brueckner arriving at court in Braunschweig, Germany.
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Christian Brueckner, prime suspect in the case, is in jail in Germany but due to be released in September[/caption]
Police searching scrubland for evidence.
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The recent search for DNA evidence failed to turn up any clues[/caption]

Our compelling investigation unveils the horrors found at his abandoned factory lair – and his obsession with small children.

Madeleine McCann: Inside the Secret Evidence is now available to watch online for free on our YouTube page.


Watch The Sun’s exclusive documentary here


The dossier of overwhelming circumstantial evidence includes exclusive images of kids’ swimming costumes, a toddler bike and toys found at his property.

We also reveal how cops found a mask, guns and child kidnap stories where Brueckner describes using kidnap chemical ether to take a mum and tot outside a preschool.

Ourfilmreveals the existence of an 80gb hard drive containing images and a laptop key, which may be key in persuading investigators of Madeleine’s death.

And it also placed Breuckner at the key Maddie search location of the Arades Dam, in Portugal.

A document puts the suspectat the location where he allegedly confessed by supposedly saying “she did not scream” as he discussed the British toddler with an associate.

We also reveal sick child kidnap stories where Breuckner wrote: “A very small girl enters the room. She’s definitely not older than five.

“Blonde, long hair tied in pigtails bounces cheekily back and forth as she comes towards me. I feel like I’m in paradise right now.”

Online messages we uncovered from Brueckner show him bragging to another sicko that he really wanted to “capture something small and use it for days”.

He even threatened it wouldn’t matter “if the evidence is destroyed afterwards” and gleefully added: “I’ll make a lot of films… hehe.”

Our documentary on the police files represents the biggest leap forwards in understanding of the case since German police revealed Brueckner as a suspect in 2020.

It contains an interview with Irish holiday rep Hazel Behan, 41, who Brueckner was cleared of raping in 2005 at trial in Germany last year.

Hear from experts at The Sun and in Germany about the ongoing race against time to stop dangerous Brueckner being released in as little as three months.

Maddie Files. World Exclusive. ..Laptop computer was also found by police at the Box Factory, Germany...Pictures by Dan Charity ..02-05-25...
A hidden hard drive with photos taken in Portugal convinced police Madeleine died soon after vanishing
Two children's swimsuits found during a police investigation.
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Cops found 75 youngsters’ swimming costumes at childless Brueckner’s bolthole in Neuwegersleben[/caption]
Children's bicycle and inflatable toy found at a crime scene.
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Children’s toys and bikes were found at the suspect’s lair[/caption]

And learn more about fears he could potentially take hopes for the McCann case to ground with him.

Christian Brueckner refuses to answer police questions or provide an alibi, but has never been formally charged over the disappearance of murder of Madeleine McCann.

He has insisted his innocence in letters while his lawyers continue to maintain he had nothing to do with the taking or killing of Maddie.

The most recent search for evidence was a three-day dig last week in an area of scrubland near Praia da Luz where Brueckner was known to have wild camped.

German and Portuguese police used JCB-type machines and ground-penetrating radar, but found “nothing of consequence” – dashing hopes of pinning Brueckner with DNA evidence.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Here’s a timeline of the case which has gripped the world.

May 3, 2007

Madeleine McCann disappears from her family’s holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, sparking a massive police search and becoming one of the most famous missing persons cases in history.

January 15, 2016

Neighbour reports a possible ‘grave’ at Brueckner’s abandoned factory in East Germany.

Cops find disturbing images on USB sticks and launch a full-scale search.

February 16, 2016

Christian Brueckner is convicted for abusing a girl of five in a park after images found on his laptop.

He was sentenced to 15-months behind bars but was already on the run by then.

May 3, 2017

Around this time, Helge B calls an information hotline after watching a ten-year anniversary special on the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

He reports an alleged confession by Christian Brueckner.

September 27, 2018

On-the-run Christian Brueckner is arrested over outstanding drugs claims in Italy.

He is extradited to Germany the following year.

December 16, 2019

Christian Brueckner was convicted, in Germany, for the 2005 rape of an American woman in Praia da Luz, Portugal, after his DNA was matched to a hair found on her bed.

He was sentenced to seven years behind bars.

June 4, 2020

German prosecutors reveal to the world they have a suspect in custody under investigation for the abduction of Madeleine McCann.

For the first time they claim Madeleine is dead.

German media later name him as Christian B (Christian Brueckner).

June 23, 2023

In his first interview, witness Helge B alleges to German newspaper Bild that Christian Brueckner all-but-confessed the Madeleine abduction to him, by allegedly saying “she didn’t scream” as they talked about the case, at a music festival, in Spain.

February 16, 2024

Brueckner goes on trial accused of none-McCann allegations of rape and sex assault, in Braunschweig, Germany.

Prosecutors hope for a conviction to keep him behind bars permanently and lead to McCann charges.

October 8, 2024

Brueckner was acquitted of all claims.

Prosecutors launch an appeal, however. Decision pending.

September 17, 2025

Date on which Christian Brueckner will be released from custody without action being taken.

Prosecutors require an arrest warrant for a retrial over claims from last year – or over the McCann case.

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Watch the moment shocked Love Island girls find out about show’s big first episode twist – as Maya says ‘battle it out’

The LOVE Island girls are left feeling shocked tonight when they find out about the show’s big first episode twist – as Maya Jama tells them to “battle it out.”

The new series of Love Island kicks off tonight and it is expected to be the most explosive of its 10-year run.

Two women in red bikinis smiling in front of a neon "Love" sign.
The Love Island girls are left feeling shocked tonight when they find out about the show’s big first episode twist
Four women in swimwear on Love Island.
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The excited new arrivals get to know each other[/caption]
Woman in floral dress smiling outdoors.
Maya arrives with a twist that leaves them shocked
Six women in swimwear stand behind pink heart-shaped signs on Love Island.
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The girls have to choose who to pair up with without even seeing them[/caption]

The girls – Shakira, Meg, Alima, Sophie, Megan and Helena – enter the stunning Mallorcan Villa first.

Excited to be in the hit dating show they quickly get to know one another.

But they are excited to meet the boys and it’s not long before they start shouting for them to enter the Villa.

However, they don’t have to wait for long as host Maya Jama arrives and takes them to the firepit for a chat.

Getting straight to the point, Maya asks them what each of their types are.

Shakira responds: “Tall, muscly, nice smile but for me it’s all about personality. Witty, funny, charming.” 

Helena laughs as she adds: “Personality always, my bar is low, I’m not fussy!”

Meg teases that she wants: “Tanned skin, taller and naughty eyes.”

Sophie says: “I want someone that’s a gentleman, not a man child.” 

Megan says: “I’m easily charmed, which is the problem…” 

Alima says she’s looking for: “A Prince Charming Disney Prince… with no facial hair.” 

Maya then has a big announcement, which shocks the girls as she explains: “This year things are slightly different.

“You’ve told me what your type on paper is, but does that match your ideal man in reality?”

She then asks the surprised girls to join her by the swimming pool.

Love Island 2025 full lineup

  • Harry Cooksley: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
  • Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
  • Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
  • Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
  • Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
  • Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
  • Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
  • Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
  • Ben Hullbra: A model ready to make waves.
  • Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
  • Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father’s footsteps.
  • Aaron Buckett: A towering 6’5” personal trainer.
  • Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
  • Antonia Laites: Love Island’s first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress.
  • Rose Selway: Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders 

Departures:

  • Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.

And as the nervous girls line up, Maya explains: “Girls, in front of you there are six love hearts.

“Each boy has given me their dating profile which is written on each of these hearts – shall we have a look at what these boys have to offer?”

On the boards the girls see descriptions for this year’s boys: Ben, Dejon, Harry, Conor, Blu and Tommy

And in a huge twist – the girls have to decide who they’d like to couple up with based on these key stats with the boys’ name, age, job and a headline.

Quotes such as “I like to play hard and work harder! I love to play, so I work very hard” are also given to help them decide who to pick. 

The girls then have a moment to discuss the profiles and try to work out who might be right for them.

Then Maya counts to three and they must run to a heart, with only one girl allowed to stand by each heart. 

With only seconds to make a decision, will they all get the boy they wanted? Or will the girls be left eager to swap?

Now it’s over to the boys.

Decisions made, they enter the Villa one-by-one to meet their match – will it be love at first write or were the girls too quick to judge their type?

Plus look out for even more shock twists tonight as an Islander is dumped.

For more exciting updates you can follow our live Love Island blog here.

Woman in floral dress with arms outstretched.
Maya springs another huge twist later on in the episode
Heart-shaped sign with Dejon's profile: 26, personal trainer, 6'1", "I like to play hard and work harder! I love to play, so I work very hard."
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The girls only have a short profile to go on as they choose their man[/caption]
Maya Jama on a boat.
Maya looked stunning as she approached the island in a swimsuit

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