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Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open as he makes fresh retirement decision
Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will not compete at the upcoming US Open. The Spaniard may have now played his final Grand Slam after also missing Wimbledon last month – but the Olympics will not be his final ever event despite recent hints. The Spaniard featured at the Paris OlympicsContinue Reading
Lamecha Girma stretchered off track after scary fall in Olympic steeplechase
Ethiopa’s Lamecha Girma needed to be stretchered off track by medics after suffering a horrendous fall in the men’s steeplechase final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday. Girma sprinted into second ahead of his rivals before he appeared to underestimate the jump in front of him. As he leaptContinue Reading
Arsenal duo prove a point as Gunners hammer Leverkusen in exciting friendly win
Arsenal laid down a marker ahead of the 2024/25 season with a demolition job of Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Mikel Arteta’s side cruised to a 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium without truly getting out of first gear in a sensational performance. Arsenal took the lead in the eighth minuteContinue Reading
House of the Dragon star says he ate ‘over 30 quails’ in Dragonstone feast scene
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 House of the Dragon star Tom Bennett has revealed he ate “over 30” quails during the filming of a scene that aired inContinue Reading
Well-ventilated home office ‘makes remote employees feel more productive’
People who work remotely feel more productive and are less likely to experience professional burnout if their home office is well ventilated, research suggests. Employees who also reported being happy or satisfied with their home workstation set-up were more likely to feel they are doing well in their job, accordingContinue Reading
TikTok use could lead to higher risk of eating disorders, study suggests
Exposure to certain videos on TikTok could put women at a higher risk of developing eating disorders, a study has suggested. Researchers warned there must be “effective controls” put in place on the platform to stop what they describe as “pro-anorexia” content circulating, or risk users experiencing “detrimental consequences”. For theContinue Reading
Starmer warned just ‘tinkering’ with EU Brexit deal will not save UK economy
Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that “tinkering” with Britain’s EU deal will not rescue the economy and bring about the increase in growth or productivity his government has aimed to achieve. The warning from the independent all-party pressure group European Movement has come with a shopping list of thingsContinue Reading
NHS staff sent home and GP practices close early for safety over fear of more riots
Healthcare leaders are increasing security in hospitals, closing GP practices early and offering to pay for workers’ taxis amid fears over more riots, The Independent has been told. The NHS is preparing to protect staff ahead of possible further violence and disruption on Wednesday evening following days of unrest acrossContinue Reading
Carpetright: List of 19 stores rescued by Bensons for Beds
Bensons for Beds has bought 19 former Carpetright stores in a rescue deal. It comes weeks after the UK’s largest carpet retailer tumbled into administration. Shortly after hiring administrators, Carpetright sold its brand, 54 shops and two warehouses to rival Tapi. However, Bensons for Beds has now said it willContinue Reading
Ed Balls interview with home secretary wife receives 8,201 complaints as watchdog issues warning to Elon Musk
Thousands of angry viewers have sent complaints to the broadcaster watchdog Ofcom over Good Morning Britain presenter Ed Balls interviewing his wife Yvette Cooper on Monday 5 August. It comes in a busy week for the watchdog which also published a letter it had sent to social media companies includingContinue Reading