The 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which featured eight new teams, threw up plenty of surprises. It was a successful tournament for African nations, with underdogs Morocco, South Africa and Nigeria – ranked 72, 54 and 40 in the world respectively – reaching the last 16. Morocco’s progression came at the expense...
I once had a point, or should I say, it once had me … One could come up with a number of good arguments against tariffs. Chris Matthews did not choose well among them. Earlier today, the MSNBC commentator complained that American construction companies would lose access to … Canadian wood? Indeed, Matthews chose this...
The Gunners have reached this stage of the competition just twice in the last 15 years and host serial winners – and holders – Madrid who have lifted the European Cup 15 times in their history. Arsenal, like other sides, have been hit with injuries to key players this season and Arteta has to name...
A couple of key scalps for seamer Paul Coughlin in the final session left Nottinghamshire with work to do on day two of their County Championship match against Durham. The Sunderland-born 32-year-old, whose had two injury-plagued years at Trent Bridge, bowled key man Joe Clarke (37) and had 19-year-old prospect Freddie McCann (79) caught behind...
Simone Magill and Rebecca Holloway had chances to open the scoring in Bucharest before Maxwell hit a superb opener – which Oxtoby said was a “great strike”. However, Romania hit back when a defensive mix-up between Ellie Mason and Rachel Dugdale allowed Ciolacu to poke home the equaliser. Northern Ireland dominated possession but struggled to...
Devon & Cornwall Police complaints handling has “not been good enough” according to a statutory report published by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. The report, which covers the year to March 2024, identifies several ways in which the force has failed to meet statutory requirements....
Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka’s goal against Fulham on his return from injury in Arsenal’s 2-1 win was a “good moment”. Read full article at source...
BBC A new study is raising concerns about the synthetic hair used in braiding Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles for black women, worn by celebrities and aunties alike – but questions are being raised about its effects on our health. The process can last up to five hours as stylists deftly part...
Michael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent, BBC News PA Media Ida Lock died a week after she suffered serious brain injuries around the time of her delivery An NHS trust criticised over the avoidable death of a newborn baby was paid £2m for providing good maternity care, the BBC can reveal. A senior coroner ruled on...
In a rare bit of good news for the climate crisis front, multiple countries are ramping up their renewable energy ambition ahead of 2035. Ramping up renewable ambitions This is according to a new report by 350.org, produced in collaboration with Zero Carbon Analytics. It found that 15 of the 19 countries that have submitted...
Michael O’Neill says his youthful Northern Ireland side are “in a good place” ahead of Friday’s friendly with Switzerland in Belfast. Source link...
Reuters Architects said a club’s brand message was a central tenet of modern stadium design In the world of billionaires and the similarly wealthy teams they own, designing a state-of-the-art stadium goes beyond the visual. In the offices of architecture firm Arup, there is a soundproof room downstairs with premium grade surround-sound speakers and a...
Chief executive Chris Irwin insists cash-strapped Salford Red Devils will not enter administration and that “good times will come”, but says the club must rebuild trust in the rugby league world. The beleaguered side, who are bottom of the Super League table after four defeats in four, were placed back under sustainability cap restrictions last...
James Anderson looks at what the future holds for the England white-ball team. Source link...