Cuba’s electrical grid collapses for 2nd time, prolonging countrywide blackout
Cuba’s electrical grid collapsed again early on Saturday morning, state-run media reported, plunging the entire country into blackout for a second time just hours after authorities announced they had begun re-establishing service. CubaDebate, one of the island’s state-run media outlets, said Cuba’s grid operator, UNE, had reported at 6:15 a.m. ET the “total disconnection of the […]
Manchester United v Brentford, Celtic v Aberdeen, and more: football – live | Football
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Manchester United 0-0 Brentford. Matthijs de Ligt’s head wound splits open again, requiring more treatment. Once again he’s patched up and sent back to work. Not ideal, though, with United already missing a few of their defenders through injury. They’ll hope […]
Christian Horner takes McLaren feud to next level with new accusations aim at Zak Brown | F1 | Sport
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has ramped up his feud with Zak Brown by accusing McLaren of changing the rear wings on their cars. It was first blood to Horner and co on Friday at this weekend’s US Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen taking pole position in sprint race qualifying on Friday. Title rival […]
Three shocking reasons why this part of London has no bridges | UK | News
It’s a perennial problem, common to all Londoners that has become so well established that few bother to ask why it is so. For anybody who has got stuck on the M25 queuing for the Queen Elizabeth Bridge or has been sat in gridlocked traffic in the Blackwell tunnel, it is an issue subconsciously factored […]
You’re storing bananas all wrong – they can ‘bruise’ easily if kept in this place
A TikTok user has shared how we are storing one common food all wrong and stopping them from keeping fresher for longer. The item is bananas. Lottie Dalziel, who goes under the TikTok username @lottiedalziel, has shared how to store the fruit. Dalziel, a sustainability expert, explained that people should keep the fruit in bunches. […]
America’s Cup 2024: Great Britain’s dream over as New Zealand seal victory – as it happened | America’s Cup
Team Emirates New Zealand win the America’s Cup Team New Zealand have successfully defended the America’s Cup after beating Ineos Britannia 7-2 in Barcelona! They finish the final leg with a delta of 37sec and the crew immediately jump out of their pods to celebrate. This is their third America’s Cup win in a row […]
Jake Paul breaks unwritten rule in training video ahead of Mike Tyson bout | Boxing | Sport
Jake Paul broke an ‘unwritten rule’ of boxing during a training session with one boxing star ahead of his Mike Tyson fight. Paul is prepping for his big-money bout against Tyson, who hasn’t taken to the ring since 2005. While former YouTuber Paul has carved out a career in the sport, winning 10 of his […]
Israel says drone launched toward PM’s house; dozens reported killed in strikes on Gaza
The Israeli government said a drone was launched toward the prime minister’s house Saturday, with no casualties, as Iran’s supreme leader vowed that Hamas would continue its fight against Israel following the killing of the mastermind of last year’s deadly Oct. 7 attack. Sirens wailed Saturday morning in Israel, warning of incoming fire from Lebanon, […]
Houseplants that love winter and low light conditions – they ‘can’t be killed’
Certain houseplants have fewer care requirements compared to others, but it can be tricky to know which ones. Experts from Stelrard have researched to find out which houseplants are “virtually impossible” for owners to kill and how to look after them. Money tree The experts said: “Who says money doesn’t grow on trees? Well not […]
Private school campaigners liken education secretary to Nazi over VAT plan | Private schools
Members of a campaign group opposing plans to apply VAT to private school fees have targeted the education secretary Bridget Phillipson with personal abuse, accusing her of aping the tactics of Nazi Germany and labelling her a “vile hag”. A bitter row has emerged over the government’s proposed policy, amid claims from opponents that it […]