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England kit set for ‘overhaul’ as FA chief ‘didn’t spot’ controversial flag
The Football Association will reportedly overhaul their vetting process for England’s 2026 World Cup kits after one individual responsible for green-lighting the controversial shirt for Euro 2024 ‘may have missed’ the St. George’s Cross symbol that has sparked outcry. It comes after Nike refused to rule out another ‘playful’ updateContinue Reading
Australian Grand Prix qualifying result changed as Red Bull hit with penalty
The Mexican driver produced an impressive qualifying session in Melbourne, finishing third behind team-mate Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, but he will have to start the race from sixth due to this penalty. Hulkenberg, whose Q1 lap was ruined by the incident, was left frustrated with Perez after theContinue Reading
Recipe: chickpea, cavolo nero and harissa stew
Tinned tomatoes are great for making a rich sauce, whether as the main attraction or as a support act for other ingredients, said Samuel Goldsmith. Here, they’re the perfect base for loading with veg and spicy harissa. Don’t feel bound by these vegetables: I often swap the new potatoes forContinue Reading
A Very Private School: a ‘moving, if sadly familiar’ story from Charles Spencer
This isn’t the easiest time to ask for sympathy for the pupils of Britain’s boarding schools, said Henry Mance in the Financial Times. “Privately educated posh boys are often blamed for the country’s current mess.” But in this account of his time at prep school, Charles Spencer – the 9thContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton suffers nightmare as George Russell fumes at Mercedes team-mate
Max Verstappen finds some extra pace in Q3 to get himself on pole for tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix! He is joined on the front row by Carlos Sainz, who edges ahead of third-placed Sergio Perez with his final hot lap. It’s a strong effort from Lando Norris in fourth, whileContinue Reading
Southgate defends St George’s flag after England kit change – ‘I’m a patriot’
England manager Gareth Southgate has weighed in on the debate surrounding the redesign of the St George’s flag on his side’s kit for the Euros this summer. The Three Lions boss labelled the colour change as ‘quirky’ but refused to recognise it as the traditional flag. Nike have come underContinue Reading
And Just Like That star exits suddenly ahead of new season
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 Karen Pittman will not return for the third season of And Just Like That. The actor, 37, played Professor Nya Wallace in theContinue Reading
Southgate fronts up to Man Utd manager links as England boss reveals two reasons
England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed that there are two reasons why he won’t entertain talk of him joining Manchester United at the end of the season. The ex-Middlesbrough boss has reportedly been identified by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as a leading candidate to spearhead his new project at Old Trafford.Continue Reading
Gut microbiome: meet Ruminococcus bromii – the microbe that loves carbs
Lentils contain resistant starch, which _R bromii_ helps to breakdown. Foodio/ Shutterstock The fascinating human gut bacterium Ruminococcus bromii is one of the ten most common bacterial species found in the colon. This bacterium, first discovered discovered in 1972, plays a unique role in helping to breakdown resistant starch. TheseContinue Reading
Stellar murder: when stars destroy and eat their own planets
NASA/CXC/M.Weiss Our Sun is both our best friend and our worst enemy. On the one hand, we owe our very existence to our star. Earth and the other planets in the Solar System formed out of the same cloud of gas and dust as the Sun. And without its light,Continue Reading