Ian Craig

Imogen Horton said a group of men in a vehicle believed to be a Brighton and Hove City Council bin truck whistled at and heckled her while she walked with her three children. She confronted them and told her daughters that such comments about women’s bodies are unacceptable. The council said it had contacted Horton and would investigate. The report also notes that intentional sex-based public harassment became a criminal offence in England and Wales on April 1, carrying a possible sentence of up to two years in prison.

England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina sparked chaotic scenes outside the Atlanta stadium, including an England fan interrupting a live Sky Sports report by referencing the Falklands and singing from Evita. Argentina players displayed a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falklands, drawing criticism from UK politicians and prompting expectations of a FIFA investigation. Political figures across parties condemned the display, while Argentina’s vice‑president celebrated the win with military imagery, intensifying tensions surrounding the match.