Imane Khelif sends firm message as Olympian disqualified for ‘political slogan’
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2024-08-10
Hunter Schafer says she doesn’t see herself as a transgender activist
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Euphoria breakout Hunter Schafer is distancing herself from being labeled a transgender activist, arguing that she just happens to be “a tranny who’sContinue Reading
2024-08-09
Man Utd push for third transfer as agreement reached for £65m star
The 2024/25 season kicks off tomorrow when FA Cup winners Manchester United clash with Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. Next Friday, the new Premier League campaign commences when Fulham visit Old Trafford to face United, and clubs will be keen to complete businessContinue Reading
2024-08-09
Imane Khelif lands Olympic gold as boxing gender row rages on in background
Imane Khelif secured Olympic glory with a comfortable points victory over Yang Liu of China in the women’s 66kg gold medal match. The Algerian fighter, who has been at the centre of a gender row throughout the Games, produced a dominant display to claim the spoils in emphatic fashion. KhelifContinue Reading
2024-08-09
Kevin Sullivan death: WWE’s Prince of Darkness dies aged 74 after ‘devastating accident’
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Former WWE wrestler Kevin Sullivan, who was known as the Prince of Darkness and The Taskmaster, has died. He was 74. He isContinue Reading
2024-08-09
Attorney general who oversaw 2011 riots warns far-right chaos is ‘wake-up call’ to the broken justice system
The former attorney general during the 2011 riots has warned recent far-right violence should be a wake-up call for the country’s broken justice system. Dominic Grieve praised the rapid convictions of those who took part in the violence, saying they had used similar tactics in 2011 and that the authoritiesContinue Reading
2024-08-09
Keir Starmer under pressure to order inquiry into social media to prevent it ‘fuelling’ future riots
Keir Starmer is facing calls to order an inquiry into social media to prevent platforms turbo-charging future riots in the wake of the appalling scenes in recent days. Cabinet ministers have warned online posts acted as a “rocket booster” for the organisation of violence, while No 10 clashed with ElonContinue Reading
2024-08-09
Hopes that bin strikes could be called off following ‘improved’ pay offer
Council leaders have said they hope impending strikes by waste and recycling workers across much of Scotland will be called off after an “improved” pay offer was made. The offer came after a special meeting of Cosla on Friday where it was agreed that “additional funding” found by Scottish ministersContinue Reading
2024-08-09
FTSE finishes higher as European markets steady
London’s top financial indexes made further gains on Friday as calm returned to trading across European markets. The FTSE 100 moved higher during the session to end roughly flat for the week despite starting with its weakest session of the year so far on Monday. Banks, mining and property firmsContinue Reading
2024-08-09
Coach kicked out of Olympics faces rape allegation from former athlete
Leading sprint coach Rana Reider, who in the past held a senior position at UK Athletics, faces a historical allegation after being accused of raping an athlete in the United States when she was a teenager. The 54-year-old was ejected from the Olympics earlier this week following accusations of sexualContinue Reading
2024-08-09