ITV beats off competition from BBC to secure 2027 Rugby World Cup broadcasting rights

July 27, 2026 · The Independent

Sir Ian Wood: North Sea oil tycoon and philanthropist dies aged 84
Sir Ian was one of Scotland’s wealthiest people
North-South life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
North-South life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
How to keep your house cool without air conditioning during a heatwave
Experts say that relying heavily on AC might seem like a natural adaptation, but it comes with hidden costs
UN expert condemns Imran Khan’s 33 months in solitary confinement
Khan’s family have called for a protest march on 5 August jail to mark his three years of incarceration
Europe wildfires latest: Bordeaux Airport evacuates hotel zone with fires ‘moving erratically’ towards city
Wildfires in Europe have displaced around 300,000 people this week