Seaside town of Lancashire, England
Littler defeats Aspinall 11-8 to reach the World Matchplay quarter-finals; van Duijvenbode beats van Gerwen 14-12; Anderson progresses with 11-7 over Clayton.
A suite of new exhibitions challenges stereotypes in modern art. The Guardian reports on a Lowry retrospective, Hockney’s immersive show returns posthumously, and a Warhol-led survey contextualizes America’s 250th year. The pieces frame legacy and innovation in contemporary art.
A bipartisan House hearing examines private equity's role in the growing U.S. youth-sports market, warning that consolidation could raise costs for families. Lawmakers urge transparency and antitrust enforcement, while some witnesses argue capital can expand access when aligned with the mission of youth sports.
The David Bowie: On Tour exhibition has begun its national run, starting at V&A Dundee and touring to Blackpool, County Durham, Hull and Bristol. It features more than 100 artefacts, including Ziggy Stardust costumes, Berlin-era keys, Low-era art and a rare Simpsons-related item, drawn from Bowie's stored archive.
BBC and other outlets report that Twana Jamal, once dubbed the godfather of Calais camps, has been found living and working in Blaby, Leicestershire, under a false name. He allegedly earned large sums moving people across the Channel between 2012–2016 and is now subject to asylum claims. Authorities warn Brexit-era data checks hinder border enforcement.