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Owls forward Ugbo heads to Cyprus on loan
Sheffield Wednesday forward Ike Ugbo has joined Cypriot club Apollon Limassol on a season-long loan, ending an underwhelming spell in South Yorkshire. The move gives the 27-year-old Canada international a fresh start after a difficult 2025-26 season in which he struggled for game time and goals, while allowing Wednesday to trim their squad. Ugbo initially…
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Trump demand puts vulnerable Republicans in impossible spot ahead of midterms
Republicans are warning that President Donald Trump’s push to cancel the traditional August recess could hurt the party’s chances in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump wants lawmakers to remain in Washington until his key legislative priorities are passed, but many Republicans, particularly those in competitive seats, argue they need time back in their districts to…
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Police failed to arrest vile abuser before he sexually assaulted and murdered new girlfriend’s young daughter
Police failed to arrest a man with a history of abuse before he went on to sexually assault and murder his new girlfriend’s young daughter, according to a Daily Mail report. The case has raised serious questions about missed opportunities for intervention by law enforcement, which could have prevented the child’s death had earlier warning…
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A tale of 2 Sullivans: Alaska voters see double on Senate primary ballot
Alaska’s Senate primary ballot featured two candidates named Dan Sullivan, including the state’s incumbent Republican senator, creating potential confusion for voters. The unusual overlap mattered because the challenger’s identical name could affect how easily voters identify the incumbent in a closely watched federal race. The article concerns the primary ballot rather than a policy dispute…
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Nigel Farage ‘had deal in place to return as Reform leader months before general election’
Nigel Farage reportedly agreed a deal to return as Reform UK leader months before last year’s general election, well before his announcement was made public in June. According to the Sunday Times, arrangements for his comeback were negotiated as early as March and April 2024, ahead of the July national vote, raising fresh questions about…
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Another poll shows a Burnham bounce with Labour leapfrogging Reform – as ministers try to play down snap election rumours
A new opinion poll has shown Labour overtaking Reform UK, in what has been dubbed a “Burnham bounce” linked to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. The finding comes amid persistent speculation about a possible snap general election, which government ministers have been at pains to play down, while also fuelling questions about Burnham’s political ambitions…
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‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years
Pokémon Go marked its 10th anniversary with a fan pop-up event in Shoreditch, east London, drawing hundreds of devotees to celebrate the augmented reality smartphone game that has taken millions of players out into the real world to catch virtual creatures. The gathering, held on a Saturday, highlighted how the franchise has built a devoted,…
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Victory for fed-up California beach town locals who were being kept awake all night by noisy Waymo charging station
Residents in Santa Monica, California, have won a court battle against Waymo after complaining that the tech firm’s driverless taxi charging depots kept them awake with round-the-clock beeping and humming. A Santa Monica judge granted a preliminary injunction barring Waymo from operating two charging stations overnight, marking a victory for locals who had endured months…
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Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: Fox News poll
A Fox News poll puts Democrat James Talarico three points ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’s US Senate race, 51% to 48%. The result suggests an unusually competitive contest in a state where Republicans have long dominated statewide elections, potentially making the seat important to control of the Senate. The lead is within the…
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GOP senators express confidence in McConnell’s return as health scrutiny grows
Republican senators have expressed confidence that Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will return to work, despite growing scrutiny of his health following recent public episodes in which he appeared to freeze while speaking. Their support matters because McConnell’s health has prompted questions about his ability to continue leading his party in the Senate. Senators including…