Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘

Arsenal faced Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League at Meadow Park, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm GMT. Early moments of the match saw Arsenal struggling to break through Real Madrid's defense, with a notable attempt by Kelly that was nearly intercepted by the Real keeper, Rodríguez.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has indicated a potential overhaul of the policing structure in England and Wales, describing it as 'irrational.' She highlighted a disparity in police performance across different regions, likening it to a postcode lottery.

Arsenal's sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda, valued at approximately £10 million annually, will conclude in June 2026. The partnership, initiated in 2018, faced criticism due to Rwanda's backing of the M23 militia amid ongoing conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Arsenal has been accused of neglecting diplomatic relations with the Congolese government regarding this sponsorship.

Mitchell Starc has expressed disappointment among Australian players regarding the relocation of the opening Ashes Test from Brisbane's Gabba, known as the 'Gabbatoir', to Perth Stadium. Starc noted that players had preferred to start the series in Brisbane, where England has historically struggled. The groundsman assured that the recent Metallica concert did not impact the wicket's condition.

The number of childminders in England is declining, with a charity warning that they could all disappear by 2033. This situation is causing significant concern for parents seeking reliable childcare options as their children approach preschool age.

Research from King’s College London reveals that nearly two-thirds of 'prevention of future deaths' reports issued by coroners in England and Wales are routinely ignored. The study examined reports related to maternal deaths from 2013 to 2023, highlighting a lack of systematic national action on the advice provided by coroners to prevent future fatalities among pregnant women and new mothers.

As the UK government enforces stricter asylum policies, families of asylum seekers are facing significant emotional distress. One mother, identified as Kim, shares her painful experience of being separated from her son, who is growing up without her presence. Kim, a 35-year-old asylum seeker in Yorkshire, expresses her anguish as her son frequently asks when he will see her again. The uncertainty surrounding their reunion highlights the broader implications of the Labour government's crackdown on the asylum system, leaving many families in distress.

Arsenal's defender Gabriel Magalhães is likely to be sidelined for at least a month due to a thigh injury sustained while playing for Brazil against Senegal. The injury occurred during a friendly match at the Emirates Stadium, where Brazil won 2-0. Following the match, Gabriel returned to Arsenal for further medical assessments, confirming a muscle injury in his right thigh. This setback comes at a critical time for Arsenal, who are currently leading the Premier League.