A youth worker and teacher has sparked a conversation about teenage hygiene after revealing a surprising discussion among boys at a football camp. Quincy SMF said a group of young people admitted they did not wash their bottoms, with some believing doing so was linked to sexuality, prompting him to intervene and discuss proper cleanliness.

A TikTok creator has sparked debate after criticising what she described as the unwelcoming behaviour she experienced from Black women while out in London. Shatoya said she was disappointed by what she saw, arguing that women should support and uplift each other, while viewers offered contrasting opinions about London culture, age and personal experiences.

Lionel Messi is mourning the death of his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi, who has died aged 68 in Rosario, Argentina, following a prolonged illness. Jorge remained a central figure throughout his son’s football career, supporting him from his earliest days and continuing to offer guidance as Messi became one of the game’s greatest players.

Uber and autonomous driving company Wayve have moved closer to launching robotaxis in London after Transport for London approved private hire licences for electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles. Initial journeys are expected later this summer, but a qualified human driver will still be required while regulators assess whether the technology can safely operate without one.

A TikToker who says he attended the same primary school as Professor Jason Arday has challenged claims that the academic was unable to speak until he was 11, alleging instead that he was known as a talkative pupil who was “chatting all the time”. Professor Arday, 41, resigned from the University of Cambridge this week following a series of allegations concerning plagiarism.

Former Cambridge students have raised fresh concerns over Jason Arday’s teaching and supervision, claiming some struggled to secure meetings before receiving grades lower than expected. Others reportedly said they were accused of racism after raising concerns, as questions continue over Arday’s academic record, his resignation and whether the scrutiny surrounding him has now become disproportionate.