BBC / Jon Parker Lee George and Mandy are among the residents who refused to sign an NDA agreement and can speak about the Runcorn incinerator “We have been inundated with flies, rats, smell, noise. It’s just been horrendous,” says Mandy Royle, who lives in the closest home to the UK’s biggest waste incinerator at […]
Cameroon’s Francis Ngannou made a triumphant return to mixed martial arts by knocking out Renan Ferreria in the first round of their heavyweight clash at the Professional Fighters League (PFL) event dubbed “Battle Of The Giants” in the early hours of Sunday morning. After some early heavy kicks from both fighters, Ngannou, who had not […]
Ministers are exploring plans to hand ownership of the Post Office to thousands of sub-postmasters across the UK, sources have told the BBC. The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration. The Department for Business and Trade has asked management consultancy BCG to explore the possible ownership model, as […]
Newsportu’s Scott Simon talks with University of Florida Professor Michael McDonald about the high turnout in early voting this election cycle. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Over 10 million ballots have already been cast in the 2024 election, two and a half weeks before what we still call Election Day. Early voting is underway in many states, […]
AFP The clean-up on Coogee Beach on Thursday Beaches in the Australian city of Sydney have reopened for swimmers after being closed earlier this week when thousands of mysterious black tar-like balls washed ashore, prompting health concerns. Officials say tests found the balls to be formed from chemicals similar to those in cosmetics and cleaning […]
The partnership will preserve the unique identities of SPIA and SIF while benefiting from the collaborative opportunities the Sport Industry Series provides. A new podcast and a series of networking events will also be launched as a part of the partnership, offering continuous opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth throughout the year. Sally Corander, Founder […]
Getty The government has suggested weight-loss drugs could boost the economy by helping obese people in England get back to work. But NHS experts have warned treatment services are already overstretched trying to deal with unprecedented demand from patients wanting these drugs. How do Wegovy and Mounjaro work and how successful are they? There are […]
BBC The flight carrying his coffin left the Balkan state just after 10:00 A plane carrying Alex Salmond’s body has left North Macedonia and is being flown back to Scotland. The former first minister’s coffin was draped in a Saltire by Alba party colleague Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh and put on a chartered flight from Ohrid Airport. […]
Maduro government announces detention of five foreigners, including three US citizens, amid post-election crackdown. The administration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced the arrest of five foreigners suspected of antigovernment activity, as part of an ongoing crackdown after the country’s contested presidential election. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on Thursday that three people from […]
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentOct 17, 2024, 04:54 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as U.S. men’s national team coach was “a really difficult moment,” but said he’s now hungry and motivated again to take on his new […]