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Rory McIlroy’s decision means he won’t see Amanda Balionis after divorce u-turn
Rory McIlroy will not be seen around CBS presenter Amanda Balionis this weekend after opting to pull out of the Travellers Championship following his US Open heartbreak. Just last week at Pinehurst No. 2, McIlroy had a two-shot lead with only five holes left, leading fans to believe that hisContinue Reading
Euro 2024 LIVE – England face fitness dilemma as Kylian Mbappe left on bench
Gareth Southgate bizarrely bemoaned a lack of midfield options after England drew with Denmark. The Three Lions boss insists he has no natural replacement for Kalvin Phillips, one of the best performers at Euro 2020. Trent Alexander-Arnold has been tried in a central position alongside Declan Rice but the moreContinue Reading
Cholesterol drug ‘slows progression of eye disease in people with diabetes’
A cholesterol-lowering drug may slow the progression of eye disease in people with diabetes, new research suggests. Diabetes can cause damage to the small blood vessels at the back of the eye, a condition called diabetic retinopathy which is among the top five causes of sight loss across the world.Continue Reading
Johnny Mercer urged to apologise for accusing Labour rival of lying about military service
Johnny Mercer has been urged to apologise for accusing his Labourgeneral election rival of lying about his military service and withdraw the “deeply disrespectful” remarks. The veterans minister, who is standing for re-election in Plymouth, Moor View, has been widely condemned for suggesting former Royal Marine Fred Thomas lied aboutContinue Reading
Jonathan Majors cast in first movie role since domestic assault conviction
Jonathan Majors has landed his first major movie role since he was convicted of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. The 34-year-old Marvel actor will star in director Martin Villenueve’s forthcoming independent revenge thriller Merciless, which is currently in pre-production, according to IMDb. Villeneuve, the younger brother of DuneContinue Reading
Tories dwarfed by Labour in fundraising as big donors ditch Conservatives
The Tories have been dwarfed by the Labour Party in fundraising as big donors ditch Rishi Sunak’s party ahead of the 4 July general election. Figures released on Friday showed the Conservatives raised just £292,500 from 6 June to 12 June, just weeks after the prime minister called the generalContinue Reading
West ‘provoked’ Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nigel Farage claims
Nigel Farage has claimed the West “provoked” Russia into its deadly invasion of Ukraine two years ago. The Reform UK leader said the European Union’s expansion as well as Nato had provided Vladimir Putin with an “excuse”. His incendiary comments came in a high-profile television interview less than two weeksContinue Reading
FTSE 100 loses ground as UK public debt rises to 63-year high
The FTSE 100 slipped on Friday after official figures showed UK state debt rose to levels not witnessed for more than 60 years in May. The blue-chip index fell 35 points to 8,238 on Friday, a 0.4% fall. Earlier, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that public sector netContinue Reading
What is STSS, the deadly flesh-eating bacteria on the rise in Japan?
A rare, deadly, flesh-eating bacteria is on the rise in Japan, with hundreds of people infected. Over 1,000 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) were reported in Japan in the first six months of 2024, surpassing the total number recorded last year in the country. The disease is predominantlyContinue Reading
Windrush campaigners call for citizenship for all families in first 100 days of new government
Campaigners are demanding citizenship to be granted to all families affected by the Home Office’s Windrush scandal within the first 100 days of the new government. Ahead of Windrush Day celebrations on Saturday, a coalition of anti-racism charities and groups has unveiled a “Home Office scandal manifesto”, outlining key demandsContinue Reading