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Virgil van Dijk lets rip at FIFA for controversial World Cup rule change
Virgil van Dijk has blasted FIFA’s implementation of the hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup and has called on the governing body to amend their own rules. Three-minute water breaks have been mandated at this World Cup, with one taking place in the middle of each half. The officialContinue Reading
Starbucks Korea to shut stores early for training after marketing controversy
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Starbucks’ South Korean operation has announced it will close all its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training.Continue Reading
The high-fat diet that could protect an ageing brain from Alzheimer’s
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The high-fat, low-carb keto diet may slow brain ageing and protect from diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, a new research reviewContinue Reading
Social media ban UK latest: Starmer confirms plans for under-16s online crackdown in reforms of ‘failing system’
Esther Ghey praises govt decision to invest in after-school clubs A parent whose daughter was killed by two teenagers told BBC Breakfast that she was “happy” to hear the government investing in after-school clubs while bringing in a social media ban. Esther Ghey’s daughter, Brianna, was 16 years old whenContinue Reading
Timothée Chalamet says New York Knicks claiming NBA title is better than winning an Oscar
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Three-time Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet claimed he would rather see the New York Knicks win an NBA championship thanContinue Reading
ITV fury before Sweden statement, flight chaos, FIFA slated – World Cup round-up
A round-up of the latest news and updates following another day of action at the 2026 World Cup.Continue Reading
What Shower Door Seals Reveal About the Repair Economy
Not every repair economy is built around expensive parts or major refurbishments. Much of it depends on small components that keep everyday products usable for longer. A worn gasket, a damaged hinge, or a leaking shower door seal hardly sounds like the foundation of a long-term business.Yet these small componentsContinue Reading
Streamlining the Sales Process for Growing UK Businesses
There’s a moment in every B2B sale where the energy shifts. The conversations have gone well, the decision-maker is ready, and both sides want to move forward. Then someone has to produce a contract. For a surprising number of growing UK businesses, this is where deals slow down. The proposalContinue Reading
How an Off-Grid Founder Retreat Actually Resets Your Thinking (and What It Costs)
The founders I speak to are tired. Not in a “long week” way. Tired in a way that doesn’t fix itself with a Friday off or a weekend in the Cotswolds. The phone follows them everywhere. Slack notifications onto the train. An investor email they “just need to glance at”Continue Reading
The Port Fund, Dubai’s Noor Bank and the Cost for Kuwait
Over the last two decades Dubai has cemented itself as one of the world’s leading finance and trade hubs. Though shaken by recent regional crisis, it has remained resilient. However, when complex and politically sensitive disputes become entangled with its financial institutions, the threat to its reputation becomes more acute.Continue Reading