Rory McIlroy snaps at fan and snatches phone in tense moment | Golf | Sport
Rory McIlroy found himself in an odd confrontation during the Players Championship on Wednesday, as he seemingly confiscated a spectator’s mobile phone following his tee shot. The incident, which quickly made rounds on social media, captured McIlroy executing his tee shot and then approaching a cluster of spectators to his left. The celebrated golfer is […]
The UK city that’s facing country’s biggest council tax rise of 10% | UK | News
Labour-run Bradford Council has approved a shocking 9.99% council tax hike – the biggest rise in the country. The budget, which also included millions of pounds in cuts, was approved last week and will come into effect in April, prompting calls for council leader Susan Hinchcliffe to resign. Bradford’s finances have been in a precarious […]
Rodrigo Duterte to make first appearance at ICC hearing in the Hague | Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte is expected to make his first appearance at the international criminal court (ICC) on Friday, as the former Philippines president faces crimes against humanity charges over his deadly “war on drugs”. The court said in a statement late on Thursday that it “considers it appropriate” for Duterte to appear Friday at 2pm local […]
Indian Wells umpire tells players to wait for ‘mini storm’ as huge box blows across court | Tennis | Sport
Players have been battling the elements in Indian Wells this week. The tournament is usually referred to as ‘Tennis Paradise’ thanks its location in the sunny Californian desert. But there have been plenty of rain delays – and there was a “mini storm” during Arthur Fils’ quarter-final showdown with Daniil Medvedev on Thursday. The French […]
The seaside village constantly named 1 of UK’s best with cobbled streets and cosy pubs | UK | News
Many coastal destinations encapsulate much of what’s best about Britain – with promenades, piers, arcades and beach huts all bringing that nostalgic UK holiday magic. Scotland is perhaps more famous for its rolling Highlands but there is another, lesser-known village that’s buzzing with endless delights and offers that quintessential British holiday feel. Why not take […]
How to remove stains from duvets fast without a washing machine
Dealing with bedding in the laundry can be quite the task, with duvets presenting a particular challenge. Though usually protected by covers, the duvet itself occasionally accumulates stains and requires a thorough clean. Lynsey Crombie, known widely as the Queen of Clean, has shared her key advice for maintaining pristine duvets. For those with large-capacity […]
Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown | Democrats
The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, said on Thursday he would vote for a Republican-written bill to fund federal agencies through September and avert a government shutdown. Schumer’s comments suggest that his members are prepared to provide the necessary votes to clear a procedural hurdle ahead, allowing the seven-month spending measure to advance to a […]
Daniil Medvedev explains bewildering Indian Wells celebration after jumping for joy | Tennis | Sport
Daniil Medvedev has explained his extreme celebration after beating Arthur Fils in the Indian Wells quarter-final. It was a rollercoaster match – the Russian lead by a break in the decider and then trailed by a break before taking it in a nail-biting tiebreak. Afterwards, he leapt into the air four times on his way […]
Polish president calls for US nukes to protect country from Putin | World | News
The Polish president has called for the US to base nuclear weapons in his country as a “deterrent” to Vladimir Putin. Andrzej Duda said the move would make Poland safer as Russia currently presents a very real threat, calling it as aggressive as the Soviet Union. Though this could be viewed by Putin as a […]
Cadbury launches brand new chocolate bar with popular flavour | UK | News
Cadbury has partnered with a well-loved biscuit brand to bring a new chocolate bar to the shelves of your local supermarket this Spring. The “hardest secret” Cadbury has had to keep is hitting the shelves this Saturday. You may know the lotus Biscoff best as the accompanying biscuit beside your coffee whilst on holiday. But […]