Eurozone interest rates could be cut today; Uber ‘explored bid for Expedia’ in super-app push – business live | Business
Introduction: European Central Bank expected to cut interest rates today Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. The welcome slowdown in global inflation is clearing the way for central banks to pull down interest rates, and today the spotlight falls on the European Central Bank. […]
‘All is OK’ with Serena Williams after she has benign cyst removed from neck
Serena Williams says she had a benign branchial cyst “the size of a small grapefruit” removed from her neck and “all is OK.” The retired tennis star, who turned 43 last month, posted Wednesday on social media that she found a lump on her neck in May, had an MRI exam, and was told she […]
UK floods: Full list of school closures after flash floods | UK | News
A number of schools in Herefordshire are closed following flash floods due to heavy rainfall. Residents were forced to stay inside their homes with schools shutting across the county on Wednesday 16 as flood waters blocked key roads. The confirmed school closures are: Eardisley CE Primary School – partially closed, parents can collect their children […]
New Sky TV crackdown blocks more UK homes from watching content for free
It’s no secret that thousands of UK homes now rely on free streams to watch premium content from the comfort of their sofa. With the cost of living crisis still hurting pockets, many are looking for ways to avoid paying firms – such as Sky – for their content. It’s now a booming industry but […]
NHS says don’t ignore invites as warning sent to two million people
Women in the 50 to 70 age bracket are being strongly encouraged to attend their breast-screening appointments, following alarming statistics that revealed more than a third failed to do so last year. NHS England data indicates that more than two million eligible women have missed out on vital screenings over the past three years. Breast […]
Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day three – live | Pakistan v England 2024
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 65th over: England 287-9 (Leach 21, Bashir 9) Bashir gets down to sweep Sajid firmly for his first boundary. Cricket is a ridiculous game: last week Harry Brook scored a triple century, this week he’s no better with the bat than […]
NSL co-founder Diana Matheson added to interim staff for Canadian women’s soccer team
It will be coach by committee for the Canadian women’s soccer team’s upcoming friendly with Spain, in the absence of suspended head coach Bev Priestman. Former Canadian international Diana Matheson joins returning assistant coaches Andy Spence, Jen Herst and Neil Wood in the coaching ensemble for the Oct. 25 game in Almendralejo, Spain Matheson, co-founder […]
Tasmanian tiger poised for incredible comeback after massive breakthrough | Science | News
Scientists have made a massive breakthrough in their bid to bring back the Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, they have announced. The marsupial predator has been extinct since 1936 – but the tantalisingly possibility they could make a return to the Australian bush is one step closer, thanks to Texas-based Colossal Biosciences. Colossal, known for its […]
Lenovo unveils ‘coolest’ new computer that could be vital for the future
Whether you like it or not artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay and is only going to get smarter. AI is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives with it solving problems, answering questions and increasing efficiency and productivity for both consumers and businesses. There are clearly plenty of bonuses of artificial intelligence […]
Trump on Univision says migrants also ‘eating other things they’re not supposed to’ | US elections 2024
Donald Trump – who has built his presidential campaign on the idea that immigrants are “destroying” the US and promoting mass deportation – faced blunt, tough questions from undecided Hispanic voters on Tuesday. At a town hall hosted by Univision, the largest US Spanish-language network, several dozen Latino voters from across the country questioned the […]