Jake Paul has been placed at 14 by the WBA in its latest cruiserweight rankings, a move that edges the American closer to a controversial world title shot.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer outpointed former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in a 10-round contest in Kansas on Saturday, securing the 12th victory of his professional career.
A top-15 ranking makes the 28-year-old boxing novice now eligible to challenge unified world champion Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez, who holds both the WBA and WBO titles.
Paul has become a polarising presence in boxing, gaining fame through social media and largely facing former MMA fighters in a boxing ring.
Paul cruised past Chavez Jr, once a WBC middleweight champion but now far removed from his prime after years of struggles with weight, discipline, and motivation.
But his ranking is likely to frustrate many within the sport, with traditionalists critical of a fighter with limited experience leapfrogging more established contenders.
After his win, Paul called out British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, lightweight world champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. He later posed in a face-off with Mexican Ramirez backstage.
Ramirez, 33, extended his record to 48 wins with one defeat after defending his WBA title on the Paul-Chavez card by outpointing Yuniel Dorticos. He also holds a win over Britain’s former world champion Chris Billam-Smith.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said prior to the bout that Paul could also be considered for a ranking with their organisation if he defeated Chavez Jr.
England retained Jofra Archer in their squad for the second Test because it is “very important” for him to become acquainted with the squad, captain Ben Stokes says.
Archer, 30, was called into England’s Test squad for the first time in four years after a series of injuries but left out of the final XI for the match, which starts on Wednesday.
The fast bowler has played only one red-ball match since May 2021 and could have been released to play for Sussex in the County Championship this week but will instead stay with England’s squad.
“When someone has been out of the environment for so long – and the last time they were in that environment it was so completely different – for me personally and Baz [England coach Brendon McCullum] as well, we felt if he didn’t play it was important to have Jof around the group, around the people,” Stokes told the BBC.
Since taking over in 2022, Stokes and McCullum have revolutionised England’s Test cricket with a positive, sometimes relaxed, approach.
Archer – one of England’s most exciting debutants in a generation in 2019 – last played a Test in February 2021, when Joe Root was captain and Chris Silverwood coach.
That Test was the last time Archer bowled in two innings of a red-ball match.
He played for Sussex against Durham last week and took 1-32 in 18 overs in the first innings but Durham did not bat a second time as the match ended in a draw.
“You can’t really control how a first-class game will go,” Stokes said.
“Here he can come and bowl. He can help out the lads. He can get used to the environment again and when the opportunity does come he is comfortable in it.
“There are benefits to both situations and at the end of the day me and Baz decided one what we thought was best for Jof. “
Having missed England’s training on Monday because of a “family emergency”, Archer had a lengthy bowl in the nets on Tuesday.
He bowled a long spell at Stokes, challenged the England captain on a number of occasions and with only three days between this Test and the third at Lord’s could make his Test return next week.
India’s XI remains unclear
While England’s decision to hold back Archer means they have an unchanged XI from their win in the first Test at Headingley, India’s side remains uncertain.
Captain Shubman Gill said star bowler Jasprit Bumrah is “available” but a decision on whether he will play will be made on Tuesday evening as he manages his return from a back injury.
The questions do not end there.
Gill appeared to suggest the tourists will bring in a second spinner, off-spinner Washington Sundar or wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, but the decision is complicated by their weak lower-order after their final four wickets added only 29 runs across two innings combined in Leeds.
Kuldeep would provide a greater wicket-taking threat but Washington greater batting depth.
“If we are able to go with four or five premier bowlers with a sixth bowling option and have batting to seven or eight, that would be a good combination,” Gill said.
England retained Jofra Archer in their squad for the second Test because it is “very important” for him to become acquainted with the squad, captain Ben Stokes says.
Archer, 30, was called into England’s Test squad for the first time in four years after a series of injuries but left out of the final XI for the match, which starts on Wednesday.
The fast bowler has played only one red-ball match since May 2021 and could have been released to play for Sussex in the County Championship this week but will instead stay with England’s squad.
“When someone has been out of the environment for so long – and the last time they were in that environment it was so completely different – for me personally and Baz [England coach Brendon McCullum] as well, we felt if he didn’t play it was important to have Jof around the group, around the people,” Stokes told the BBC.
Since taking over in 2022, Stokes and McCullum have revolutionised England’s Test cricket with a positive, sometimes relaxed, approach.
Archer – one of England’s most exciting debutants in a generation in 2019 – last played a Test in February 2021, when Joe Root was captain and Chris Silverwood coach.
That Test was the last time Archer bowled in two innings of a red-ball match.
He played for Sussex against Durham last week and took 1-32 in 18 overs in the first innings but Durham did not bat a second time as the match ended in a draw.
“You can’t really control how a first-class game will go,” Stokes said.
“Here he can come and bowl. He can help out the lads. He can get used to the environment again and when the opportunity does come he is comfortable in it.
“There are benefits to both situations and at the end of the day me and Baz decided one what we thought was best for Jof. “
Having missed England’s training on Monday because of a “family emergency”, Archer had a lengthy bowl in the nets on Tuesday.
He bowled a long spell at Stokes, challenged the England captain on a number of occasions and with only three days between this Test and the third at Lord’s could make his Test return next week.
India’s XI remains unclear
While England’s decision to hold back Archer means they have an unchanged XI from their win in the first Test at Headingley, India’s side remains uncertain.
Captain Shubman Gill said star bowler Jasprit Bumrah is “available” but a decision on whether he will play will be made on Tuesday evening as he manages his return from a back injury.
The questions do not end there.
Gill appeared to suggest the tourists will bring in a second spinner, off-spinner Washington Sundar or wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, but the decision is complicated by their weak lower-order after their final four wickets added only 29 runs across two innings combined in Leeds.
Kuldeep would provide a greater wicket-taking threat but Washington greater batting depth.
“If we are able to go with four or five premier bowlers with a sixth bowling option and have batting to seven or eight, that would be a good combination,” Gill said.
Olivia Attwood just gave fans a peek into the make-up she uses ahead of filming her TV show, and amongst the beauty products was one affordable setting spray that went viral on TikTok
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Olivia Attwood uses this TikTok viral setting spray to lock in her TV make-up(Image: Olivia Attwood/Instagram)
If you’re wondering how a TV personality keeps their make-up locked in through long sessions in front of the camera, look no further. Olivia Attwood has just given her Instagram followers a look into the beauty products she uses when filming for her TV show, including a viral setting spray that comes with an affordable price tag.
Appearing among other popular brands, keen-eyed fans might have spotted the new and viral sensation that is Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake Setting Spray. It starts at £15 at Sephora and is also available to buy from Boots, Cult Beauty, and Beauty Bay.
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Hidden among the iconic One/Size ‘Til Dawn setting spray and the TikTok viral Kryolan fixing spray is this new gem from the cult-favourite brand Huda Beauty.
Touted as a long-lasting setting spray that blurs pores, controls shine, and locks makeup for 16 hours, this gem from Huda Beauty is the perfect finishing touch for your beauty look.
Armed with an array of skincare ingredients, this setting spray’s formula harnesses the hydrating properties of five types of hyaluronic acid to improve barrier function, ensuring your makeup stays exactly where you want it. It also works in combination with mineral clay, which absorbs excess oil, and rice starch to reduce irritation, letting you wave goodbye to make-up slipping in problem areas.
Designed to veil the complexion in a fine, light-as-air liquid without causing smudges or running, this setting spray promises to melt the skin, refine the complexion’s texture and act as a skin shield, keeping your make-up fresh from dawn to dusk, whether you’re off to work, running errands, on a night out or filming a hit reality show.
With prices starting from £15 for 30ml, you can pick up a 100ml bottle for £28 from Sephora, Cult Beauty, Boots or Beauty Bay.
And it’s not just Olivia who loves this setting spray, as plenty of rave reviews pour in. One 5-star rater gushes: “One of my favorite setting sprays. Blurs my pores and fine lines quite well without leaving my skin feeling dry. “
Another buyer beams: “Genuinely transfer proof. My makeup as survived the Mexico humidity like no other. “
Further songs of praise comes from this shopper who says: “Keeps the makeup locked in place all day long they really weren’t joking about the 16 hr long wear. “
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And the accolades keep coming from this customer who shares: “This setting spray is incredible. It locks all of off layers into place and blends my products beautifully. I wore this in a hot 95F day and was in a pool being splashed and my makeup didn’t run. I fully believe in its power. “
Myleene Klass has shared a terrifying moment when her daughter, Hero, almost choked to death after finding a small item that she couldn’t vocalise had got stuck in her throat
Myleene Klass(Image: ITV)
Myleene Klass has revealed she was left “hysterical” after a harrowing experience in which her daughter, Hero, turned blue and collapsed from choking. The 47-year-old star opened up on the We’re Not Getting Any Younger podcast about the chilling moment involving her child and a dayglo star.
The singer and TV presenter, originally of Hear’Say fame, is a mum of three. She shares daughters Ava and Hero with ex-husband Graham Quinn, and a son, Apollo, with her current partner Simon Motson.
This revelation comes amidst news that Myleene has become a certified first aider for St John Ambulance—a decision inspired by an earlier occasion in which she managed to prevent her daughters from choking.
Recounting the distressing event, Myleene said: “Well, it was Hero when she was a baby. She choked on those… you know those dayglo stars that you stick on the ceiling? I can’t have them in the house. “
Myleene is a mother-of-three and a former member of the pop group Hear’Say(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Van Gogh Alive Exhibition)
When asked whether the star had fallen from the ceiling, Myleene clarified: “She found it. She couldn’t speak—she was so little. She couldn’t even… well, she couldn’t speak because she was choking, but she couldn’t even vocalise what had happened,” she told OK! .
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Myleene went on to describe the terrifying moment of realisation, saying: “Because she stumbled in holding her like… she stumbled in. And she was so little, so she… she couldn’t even speak properly anyway, and her face just went blue and then she just fell on the floor. “
She recalled that she had been doing the washing up in the kitchen when the incident occurred. After greeting her daughter, she endured what she described as the “longest five minutes of my life. “
Myleene Klass detailed a terrifying incident involving her daughter, Hero(Image: ITV)
Myleene said: “I turned her upside down—she was that right age—and I had done first aid, but now I wanted to learn it to a more sort of professional level. “
She clarified that she didn’t mean “literally” upside down, but rather that Hero was small enough to be supported along her forearm. In that position, Myleene gave her a firm pat to dislodge the object.
She explained that the star didn’t come out immediately, but Hero eventually vomited it up and then casually “toddled off”, while Myleene was left in a state of hysteria.
The NHS advises that choking in children typically occurs during play or mealtimes, as young ones often explore the world by putting items in their mouths.
Myleene has recently become a trained first aider for St John Ambulance(Image: ITV)
It emphasises that the best prevention is to keep small objects out of reach and to cut food into bite-sized pieces. However, despite precautions, a child may still choke.
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The NHS provides a detailed guide on how to respond in such situations, including instructions for administering back blows, chest thrusts, and abdominal thrusts, as well as steps to take if a child becomes unconscious.
Switzerland may be known for its snow-covered mountains, cosy chalets and world-class skiing, but the sun-scorched country is looking very different for Euro 2025.
As 16 teams prepare to begin their Euro 2025 campaigns, temperatures are soaring across the host nation.
With fears that the grass could burn, huge fans have been placed pitch-side to help keep the turf cool, while supporters have been advised to stay in the shade and keep hydrated.
How hot is it going to be?
The Swiss authorities have issued amber heatwave warnings across the country until Thursday, with temperatures set to be about 10C above average for this time of year.
Temperatures could rise to highs of 35C, while there’s also the threat of thunderstorms causing heavy downpours towards the end of the week.
For the earlier kick-offs at 18:00 CET (17:00 BST), it is expected temperatures will be between 27 and 30C.
But it’s predicted to be cooler – between 24 and 27C – for the later 21:00 CET kick-offs.
The tournament begins on Wednesday as Iceland play Finland in Thun in the 17:00 BST game, with the temperature forecast to be 28C.
However, it’s expected to be 29C when hosts Switzerland face Norway in Basel later that evening.
What have the players said?
The weather conditions might be different to what the Wales and England players are used to, but Wales defender Gemma Evans says “it’s pointless using it as an excuse”.
Her team-mate Rachel Rowe agreed, adding: “It’s the same for everybody isn’t it?
“It’s been hot, but we’ve had our week in Portugal to prepare so I feel like we’re really on our way now to being able to perform in that weather. “
What is Uefa doing for the players and supporters?
Uefa delegates will measure the temperature with a wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) thermometer at the end of the teams’ warm-ups.
Different from a normal thermometer, the WBGT thermometer accounts for temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover to determine the heat.
If the WBGT temperature exceeds 32C, cooling breaks – which can last between 90 seconds and three minutes – will be introduced for players during the match.
If the temperature is below those thresholds, the implementation of drinks breaks is at the discretion of the referee.
A heat warning has been issued by Uefa for all matches on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with fans allowed to bring a water bottle up to half a litre in size into the stadium on those days.
What is the forecast for England and Wales’ first games?
By the time Wales face the Netherlands in the opening Group D match on Saturday (17:00 BST), it is likely that the temperature will have dropped.
Wales’ first ever game at a major tournament will be played in Lucerne, where thundery showers and light winds are forecast, along with a highs of 30C.
