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British actor Idris Elba received a knighthood from King Charles III at Windsor Castle, honoring his celebrated career and dedication to helping young people. The star of "The Wire" and "Luther" can now officially be called Sir Idris Elba.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield received a knighthood for raising over £10 million for motor neurone disease charities through six grueling endurance challenges honoring his late teammate Rob Burrow. The King's Birthday Honours also celebrated actress Helen Mirren, six Lionesses footballers, and the creators of Wallace and Gromit.
David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.
Rory McIlroy just made golf history by becoming only the second British player ever to win back-to-back Masters tournaments. The British Royal Family joined fans worldwide in celebrating the 36-year-old's extraordinary achievement.
A graduate student spotted a 900-year-old Crusader sword sticking out of the Mediterranean seabed while swimming off Israel's coast. It's his second medieval sword discovery in three years.
The beloved nature documentarian celebrates his 100th birthday this week, still inspiring millions with stories of the natural world. His career spans from black-and-white TV to 4K, earning him a Guinness World Record and the title of Britain's most trusted voice on nature.
Maud Dahme, hidden by brave families as a Jewish child in Nazi-occupied Netherlands, now teaches students the power of courage and standing against hate. At 90, she's inspiring the next generation to choose compassion over cruelty.
After forcing thousands to choose between their homeland and new countries for over a century, the Netherlands will debate ending its strict single-citizenship laws next month. Dutch Australians who sacrificed their passports could finally reclaim their heritage.
Soccer legend David Beckham will receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on June 12, just hours before the World Cup kicks off on U.S. soil. The timing celebrates his decades-long impact on bringing soccer into America's sports spotlight.
A quick-thinking university student in Israel stopped suspected artifact thieves and then discovered a rare 12th-century Crusader sword hidden in the seabed. The three-foot weapon offers new insights into medieval warriors and coastal life during the Crusades.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield has been knighted for raising over £11 million to support families affected by Motor Neurone Disease, inspired by his late friend Rob Burrow. Six England footballers from the Euro 2025-winning squad have also been honored as MBEs.
The beloved naturalist who brought the natural world into millions of homes has reached his 100th birthday with over 70 years of broadcasting still inspiring new generations. His career holds a Guinness World Record and continues to spark wonder about our planet.