Tennis LIVE: Alcaraz warns Zverev after heartbreaking Nadal comment | Tennis | Sport
Carlos Alcaraz used his press conference to send a direct message to Alexander Zverev after losing their round-robin match at the ATP Finals. Zverev was out for revenge after coming out on the losing end of their last and most important meeting in the French Open final. And he got it, winning 7-6(5) 6-4 and […]
Karoline Leavitt to be Donald Trump’s White House press secretary, youngest ever in role
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump reached into his inner circle on Friday and chose his transition spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, as his White House press secretary, putting a 27-year-old firebrand in position to aggressively defend him. Leavitt has endeared herself to Trump by her ardent defence of him in news interviews and her take-no-prisoners style, Trump advisers […]
James Martin’s leek and potato soup is ‘perfect’ for cold days – recipe
When it comes to an easy winter meal that hits the spot every single time, you really can’t get much better than soup. With so many different ingredients and seasonings you can add, the possibilities are endless, and it also tends to be very quick and easy to prepare. And one very popular combination is […]
Oxford relying on ‘Deliveroo-style’ contracts with most tutorials not taught by full-time staff | University of Oxford
Oxford University has been accused of relying on academics on “Deliveroo-style” and precarious fixed-term contracts to give the majority of its tutorials, after new research revealed just a third of lessons are taught by full-time professors. Data obtained through freedom of information requests by the University and College Union and shared exclusively with the Observer, […]
Ailing Alcaraz eliminated from ATP Finals as Zverev, Ruud complete semifinal field
Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots were filled at the ATP Finals on Friday. Alcaraz’s 7-6 (5), 6-4 loss to Alexander Zverev meant the French Open and Wimbledon champion — who has been sick this week — was eliminated from elite, eight-man tournament. In Saturday’s semifinals, Zverev will […]
WATCH | South Africa agrees to rescue illegal miners sealed for weeks underground
Three months after South Africa sealed most exits at a disused mine near Johannesburg in a crackdown on illegal miners, it has now agreed to rescue hundreds trapped underground — many now believed too weak to come out on their own. Source link
Amazon Black Friday sale has started early – here are the 5 best tech deals
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Amazon’s Black Friday sale has already bgun (Image: Amazon/Samsung/Express Newspapers) Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year, but it has morphed into a month-long sale rather than only falling on one day. We’ve […]
Christmas 2024: The best food and drink gifts to suit every budget
Christmas food drink gift guide (Image: Getty, L’OR, John Lewis, Hotel Chocolat, Selfridges, Procook) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Indulging in food and drink is one of the best parts of Christmas and even better when it’s a thoughtful gift. Whether […]
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes Beirut after evacuation call | Middle East and north Africa
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Images are coming through of Israel’s strike on Beirut this morning, showing a large plume of smoke rising above the city. Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Haret Hreik neighbourhood. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Smoke billows […]
Ivanie Blondin grabs 2 speed skating medals for Canada at Four Continents
Ivanie Blondin helped Canada to a team sprint gold medal before picking up an individual bronze Friday as the season-opening ISU Four Continents speed skating championships opened in Hachinohe, Japan. Ottawa’s Blondin combined with Carolina Hiller of Prince George, B.C., and Beatrice Lamarche of Quebec City to win the women’s team sprint in a track […]