UK airport for two cities that’s getting huge new £100m makeover | UK | News
A UK airport is undergoing a huge £100million development that will improve passenger experience while also benefiting the local area. The construction work at Leeds Bradford Airport in West Yorkshire has been underway since April, aiming to regenerate the terminal and transform it into a modern travel hub. The project will give the airport a […]
Google parent company’s second-quarter earnings outpace expectations | Technology
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, outperformed analysts’ expectations on Tuesday, reporting second-quarter earnings of $1.89 per share, the same as its first quarter results. Alphabet’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, touted the results as proof that the company’s investments across different areas of its tech empire were seeing positive returns. “Our strong performance this quarter highlights ongoing strength […]
New photo of Tiger Woods’ uncovered leg shows full extent of brutal surgery | Golf | Sport
Tiger Woods has shown off the scars of his ankle surgery for the first time as fans spotted the brutal marks on the golf icon’s leg. The American has often worn trousers or a leg sleeve to cover the remnants of the operation he underwent a little over 12 months ago. In April 2023, Woods […]
1,000 people suspected of spying have been blocked from Olympics, French official says
Three days before the start of the 2024 Olympics, France’s interior minister said about 1,000 people suspected of possibly meddling for a foreign power have been blocked from attending the Olympics — one of the security challenges that Paris is cracking down on in its goal to keep Games safe for athletes and fans. About […]
Bannon border-wall fraud trial to begin in December after contempt term ends | Steve Bannon
While Steve Bannon serves a four-month federal prison term, the conservative strategist now has a December date for a different trial in New York, where he is charged with scheming to con donors who gave money to build a border wall with Mexico. With Bannon excused from court because of his incarceration, a judge on […]
UEFA punish Spain duo Rodri and Alvaro Morata for Gibraltar song in Euro 2024 celebrations | Football | Sport
UEFA have charged Manchester City midfielder Rodri and AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata after they chanted “Gibraltar is Spanish” during their Euro 2024 celebrations earlier this month. The Spain duo encouraged the controversial chant as they marked their 2-1 triumph against England with a party in Madrid. Nico Williams’ opening goal at the start of […]
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez to resign in wake of corruption convictions
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Menendez had insisted after the July 16 verdict that he was innocent and promised to appeal. Menendez’s attorney hasn’t returned messages seeking comment. His resignation letter was […]
PS Plus subscribers face agonisingly long wait for free PS4 and PS5 game reveal | Gaming | Entertainment
Barring a last minute leak or unexpected change of plans, PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers will have to wait a little longer than usual to find out which games will be joining the service in August. Because of the way the dates fall, the free PS4 and PS5 games for August won’t actually be revealed until […]
Former BBC weather presenter to help Team GB prepare for heat spikes at Olympics | Paris Olympic Games 2024
Team GB’s athletes will benefit from the services of a meteorologist – as well as using mouthwash and full-fat Coca-Cola – at the Paris Olympics. The British Olympic Association confirmed it would be using the former BBC weather presenter Penny Tranter to give it on-day, five-day and two-week forecasts to help prepare for extreme weather. […]
Charlotte Dujardin suspended by equestrian groups as Team GB line up Olympics replacement | Other | Sport
Charlotte Dujardin has been provisionally suspended by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) after “engaging in conduct contrary to the principles of animal welfare”. The decorated dressage Olympian withdrew from the Games earlier on Tuesday, admitting that she had made an “error of judgement” during a coaching session four years ago. Dujardin revealed in […]