After the November elections ushered in a new era of unified Republican governance in Washington, Democratic leaders across the country are once again preparing to lead the resistance to Donald Trump’s second-term agenda. California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, said he would convene a special legislative session next month to “safeguard California values and fundamental rights”. Washington […]
‘I played with Gary Lineker – he left BBC Match of the Day for three reasons’ | Football | Sport
Gary Lineker had three reasons for leaving BBC Match of the Day at the end of the season, according to former team-mate and fellow broadcaster Alan Smith. Earlier this week, the Beeb dropped the bombshell news that Lineker would be walking away from their popular football programme next year. Lineker, who has presented MOTD for […]
Nineteen failed refugee claimants were sent back to Afghanistan last year, CBSA says
Canada’s border guards sent 19 Afghans who failed their refugee claims back to Afghanistan in 2023 — even as the federal government continued to denounce the human rights record of the Taliban regime that took power more than three years ago. The Canada Border Services Agency told CBC News that none of the Afghans who […]
Aldi, Iceland and Waitrose product recall: Urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over 188 items
An urgent recall has been issued for 188 food items sold across various retailers due to potential peanut contamination with mustard-containing products. The Food Standards Agency has issued a warning, advising those with peanut allergies to avoid consuming the recalled products. The list includes several Iceland Takeaway meals, Waitrose’s mustard seeds and Papa John’s garlic […]
Alexander Zverev v Taylor Fritz: ATP Finals tennis semi-final – live | ATP Finals
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Second set: Fritz 6-3, 1-2 Zverev* The lights in the stadium flicker as Zverev goes through his service motion. Need a new bulb back there, lads. The umpire halts play and calls for them to replay the point. Fritz is getting […]
Mike Tyson ‘looked like trash’ as Conor McGregor and fighters react to Jake Paul loss | Boxing | Sport
Mike Tyson received both sympathy and criticism for his defeat to Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Saturday, with Conor McGregor among the fighters reacting. The 58-year-old lost via unanimous decision after a mediocre eight two-minute rounds at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Paul, 31 years younger than Tyson, has been widely blasted in victory after […]
The ultimate men’s capsule wardrobe: the only 22 items you’ll ever need | Men’s fashion
A capsule wardrobe can seem like a fashion unicorn: a nice idea but impossible in reality. But what if you could clear out the clutter and strip everything back to a hard-working core edit that will see you through (most) of life’s sartorial eventualities? What would that wardrobe look like and how do you go […]
Fire kills 10 newborns in intensive care unit in northern India
A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. The fire occurred late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city in India’s Uttar Pradesh state. Officials said the blaze spread quickly through the ward, where 55 infants were being […]
How to make scones fast with Nigella Lawson’s easy recipe
The basic scones recipe is essential to master as this allows you to add so many different flavours to it – whether they are sweet or savoury. TV chef Nigella Lawson has shared her “basic” recipe she claims has “never failed”. This recipe only requires five ingredients that are considered staples in most households so […]
Tottenham v Arsenal: Women’s Super League – live | Women’s Super League
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Are you at a game today? If you are get in touch and let me know what the stadium food is like. One of my favourite social media accounts is football scran, which details what clubs have available. I must confess […]