British Olympic hopefuls ‘left homeless’ and forced to abandon plans | Other | Sport
British athletes have reportedly been left homeless after being left in crippling debt caused by a lack of funding. Stagnating funding from UK Sport has left some 2028 Olympic hopefuls wondering whether they will get the chance to compete in Los Angeles. It is claimed that some stars are struggling to pay their bills despite […]
Apology long overdue for U.S. Indian boarding schools, says former student
WARNING: This story contains details of experiences at residential schools. A former student of assimilationist federal Indian boarding schools in the U.S. says Friday’s presidential apology was long overdue. “They should have done it years ago,” said Rosie Yellowhair, 74, a member of the Navajo Nation originally from Steamboat, Ariz.. “I’m glad he did that, and I hope there […]
Jamie Oliver’s speedy salsa spaghetti recipe only takes 5 simple steps
The dish from British chef Jamie Oliver is brilliantly easy to make and prepare. The food dish only takes 14 minutes to cook, perfect for a midweek meal. This ‘speedy salsa spaghetti recipe serves four people and is a ‘game changer’ when it comes to packing a punch with its flavours. Not only is this […]
China building ‘counter-stealth’ radar on disputed South China Sea reef, satellite pictures suggest | South China Sea
The Chinese military is constructing a new counter-stealth radar system on a disputed reef in the South China Sea that would significantly expand its surveillance capabilities in the region, satellite imagery suggests. Analysis by Chatham House suggests China is upgrading its outpost on Triton Island, on the south-west corner of the Paracel archipelago, building what […]
Man Utd ‘pursuing new manager’ as INEOS form four-man shortlist after Erik ten Hag demand | Football | Sport
Manchester United are actively on the hunt for a new manager to replace Erik ten Hag as he continues to struggle for results, according to reports. The Red Devils are on a four-match unbeaten streak and have tasted defeat once in their last seven, but they have also accumulated just one win during that period. […]
Israeli airstrikes target Iran | CBC News
Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday targeting what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said. There was no immediate information on damage in the Islamic Republic. “The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since Oct. 7 — […]
Expert’s 21 minutes of one exercise every day ‘slashes diabetes risk’
In a surprising twist to conventional fitness routines, an expert has suggested a straightforward yet effective method for enhancing health. John Vinton, CEO of Aventon Bikes, advocates for just 21 minutes of cycling daily as “all you need” to reap comprehensive health benefits, including a lower risk of diabetes and improved mental wellbeing. John said: […]
New York Yankees v Los Angeles Dodgers: World Series Game 1 – live | World Series
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Yankees 0-0 Dodgers, bottom 1st Now Mookie Betta is at the plate and he hits another deep fly ball, this one is to left field! And Dodger Stadium holds it in again – Alex Verdugo makes the catch for a second […]
Gary Neville rejected by Leicester as Jamie Carragher gets new nickname | Football | Sport
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher were involved in a hilarious exchange on Sky Sports ahead of the game between Leicester City and Nottingham Forest. The pair are on duty as pundits for the Premier League clash, which showed a race between the two team mascots as part of their build-up. It was ‘Robin Hood’ who […]
Pie and mash, a traditional Cockney dish, might soon get protected status in the U.K.
As It Happens5:57Pie n’ mash might soon get protected status in the UK A quick, cheap, working class dish — that’s the promise of pie and mash, a traditional Cockney meal consisting of a minced beef pie with mashed potatoes on the side and smothered in a parsley sauce. “It was almost like the original nutritious […]