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Chelsea Conference League chaos as match moved 770 miles to freezing conditions
Chelsea have confirmed that their UEFA Conference League group stage clash against FC Astana will not be played at the Astana Arena. The Blues progressed into the next round of the competition last month when beating Swiss side Servette 3-2 on aggregate, with Christopher Nkunku scoring a crucial goal inContinue Reading
Davis Cup ace retires in just six minutes a day after ending Alcaraz match early
Tomas Machac retired injured for the second time in two days at the Davis Cup Finals. The Czech star played just nine points in his clash with Australia’s Alexei Popyrin before calling for a medical timeout and ultimately retiring. The match lasted just six minutes in total as Australia stormedContinue Reading
Keir Starmer takes on ‘broken’ NHS and warns: no more money without reforms
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to “take on” any opposition to radical changes in the NHS, saying difficult and unpopular changes are needed before it receives a penny more from government. The prime minister said the health service required “major surgery, not sticking plasters” and that fixing it could takeContinue Reading
Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup and issues statement as star ‘really disappointed’
Rafael Nadal has announced that he will not be competing in the Laver Cup in Berlin next week. In April, Nadal confirmed that he had planned to compete for Team Europe this month, and reiterated the desire to do so as early as last month. But the 38-year-old has pulledContinue Reading
FTSE 100 climbs as markets boosted by ECB rate cut
The FTSE 100 made gains amid a positive session for global markets after the European Central Bank (ECB) moved to cut interest rates. Gains from energy firms and London’s oil majors helped support trading in the City. The blue-chip index nevertheless finished below its intraday highs after a mixed startContinue Reading
Ice Age study challenges what we know about teenagers and puberty
Scientists studying the bones of Ice Age children have challenged what we know about puberty. Teenagers from 25,000 years ago went through similar stages as modern-day adolescents, the study found. This challenges the view that today’s children are entering puberty earlier, scientists have said. Researchers analysed the ancient Ice AgeContinue Reading
The Penguin review: Colin Farrell Batman spin-off channels The Sopranos to mixed results
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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails In the pantheon of comic-book villains, only the Joker, Lex Luthor and Magneto are moreContinue Reading
Concerns over financial implications of Martyn’s Law, says nightclub trade body
Nightclub bosses have said new venue safety measures under Martyn’s Law are a “significant milestone” but highlighted concerns over the financial impact of enforcing new safety protocols. The new laws mean venues could face fines of up to £18 million if they flout rules to protect visitors and staff fromContinue Reading
Man City hearing over 115 charges to start with threat of Prem points deduction
The hearing into Manchester City’s 115 Premier League charges is set to commence on Monday, with the reigning champions potentially facing a points deduction. City, who are in pursuit of their fifth consecutive league title, could face an unlimited fine or even expulsion from the top tier of English footballContinue Reading
Venues to face fines for failing to adopt Martyn’s Law measures
Venues could face fines of up to £18 million if they flout rules to protect visitors and staff from terror attacks under Martyn’s Law. The plans, part of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill and named after victim Martyn Hett, were introduced to Parliament on Thursday seven years after theContinue Reading