Kirsty Coventry’s in-tray: six big issues facing IOC’s new president | International Olympic Committee
aA seven-time SA Olympic swimming medalist, Kirsty Coventry knows one or two things about navigating the choppy ocean. However, the chairman of the new International Olympic Committee has faced the biggest challenges for global sports since the 1980s, when boycotts shook the games in Moscow and Los Angeles. What problems will she face as the […]
Wales v Kazakhstan: World Cup qualifier – live | World Cup 2026 qualifiers
Important Events Shows key events only Please turn on JavaScript and use this feature Wales will make four changes to the team that launched a 4-1 Nations League victory over Iceland. Carl Darlow replaces Danny Ward with goals, taking David Brooks, Connor Roberts and Solva Thomas out the place for benched Ben Kavango and Mark […]
From one crisis to another: rugby league in dire need of real leadership | Super League
rEmember Super League historic trip to Las Vegas? After hype, excitement, and years of attempts, perhaps the sense that British rugby league could finally break through the glass ceiling and be set for a bright future? It all unfolded three weeks ago, but considering what has happened since then it feels like a lot longer. […]
Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’ | Turkey
When demonstrators gathered at Istanbul City Hall last week, he was furious at Mayor Ekrem Imamor's arrest, and Azura, 26, said that at first he was too scared to refuse a ban on gatherings. She could no longer resist participating as protests grew in university campuses and in Turkish cities and towns. “I saw sparks […]
Hamilton hits out at ‘yapping’ critics after sprint race success at Chinese GP | Formula One
Lewis Hamilton feels talented, confident and comfortable. After Saturday's victory in the sprint race, the seven-time champions are thriving, ensuring they are on the right path with Ferrari, and even in a tough day in Shanghai, the feeling he has grabbed the reins is not undermined. The long road ahead, but his denunciation of “yapping” […]
Trump revokes security clearances for Biden, Harris and other political enemies | Donald Trump
Donald Trump has moved to undo security clearances for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and a range of other top Democrats and political enemies. President's Note It was published late Friday. The withdrawal of security clearance includes former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former Wyoming representative Liz Cheney, former Illinois representative Adam Kinzinger and New York […]
Israel strikes southern Lebanon amid calls for halt to ‘endless war’ | Israel
Israeli artillery and airstrikes struck southern Lebanon on Saturday. Forty survivors of Hamas prisoners siege to halt the “infinite war” and smashed southern Lebanon in fresh clashes that risked a volatile ceasefire that ended a year-long conflict with Hezbollah. According to a spokesman for the Israeli Army, three rockets fired by the Lebanese Air Force […]
‘We’re in an impossible situation’: co-founder of London bakery targeted with graffiti reacts | Gentrification
The East London Bakery, as well as its work with at-risk youth, is renowned for its long-standing fortified bread, and is being targeted by vandals accusing it of destroying local communities. Ashley Walters, Jamie Oliver and Yotham Ottolengi are one of the fans of Dustin Knuckle's menu, from £11.50, two-person Palperchumaceroliac sandwiches to £7.60 eggs, […]
Meta to stop targeting UK citizen with personalised ads after settling privacy case | Meta
After agreeing to a landmark privacy case payment that could set precedent for millions of social media users, the owners of Facebook and Instagram have agreed to stop targeting UK citizens with personalized ads. Mark Zuckerberg's Meta said he is considering charging UK users for an ad-free version of the platform after a legal agreement […]
Heathrow flights restarting after power cut and travel chaos | Heathrow airport
Saturday morning, flights began landing at Heathrow, with the aim of returning to normal operation after closing down the power loss. The Transport Department said the Ministry of Transport should temporarily lift overnight flight restrictions and passengers should come to Heathrow on Saturday as usual. British Airways, which has a big presence in Heathrow, said […]