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Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them
The article examines everyday digital behaviours that can drain attention and energy, such as constant notifications, compulsive scrolling and switching repeatedly between tasks. It argues that these habits can make people feel busy without feeling productive, and that regaining control of technology use can support concentration, rest and more intentional time offline. It recommends noticing…
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U.S. resumes strikes on Iran in retaliation for attack on American troops
The United States has resumed air strikes on Iran after Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan, according to US Central Command. The renewed action ends a short pause in the bombing campaign intended to allow diplomacy, and raises the risk of a further escalation between Washington and Tehran. CENTCOM said…
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Eddie Howe departs Newcastle after nearly five years
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United after almost five years as head coach, ending a tenure that included the club’s first major trophy in decades and two Champions League qualifications. His departure follows growing frustration over reduced influence on transfers, a disappointing 12th-place Premier League finish and the sale of several key players, leaving Newcastle…
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Club at centre of ‘Clicky Ponting’ scandal break their silence on cheating storm: Saltburn CC confirm player who tricked umpires has been BANNED after he was ‘knocked sideways’ by outrage
Saltburn Cricket Club has issued its first public statement since a video showing one of its players deceiving umpires — dubbed the “Clicky Ponting” incident — went viral and provoked widespread condemnation. The club confirmed that the player involved has been banned from playing, saying he was “knocked sideways” by the scale of the backlash…
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US tour highlights Wrexham’s stock higher than ever
Wrexham AFC’s pre-season tour of the United States has underlined the club’s growing global profile, with co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds unveiling the 2026-27 home kit and ringing the Nasdaq bell in Times Square, New York. The Welsh club, now a fixture of transatlantic pre-season football, drew large crowds and commercial attention that few…
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How Tottenham’s transfer window shows big WSL ambitions
Tottenham’s summer recruitment signals a stronger push to challenge the Women’s Super League’s established leading clubs and eventually qualify for European football. After finishing fifth last season under Martin Ho, Spurs have targeted early, planned signings to give their reshaped squad a full pre-season together. The club broke its transfer record for France defender Alice…
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Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years
The article argues that the 2026-27 Premier League could produce its most competitive title race for years, after recent champions have generally won by large margins. It points to major managerial changes among leading clubs, Arsenal’s injury concerns and differing European commitments as factors that could make the contest less predictable. Manchester City have replaced…
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 10
BBC Sport has published day 10 of its Hundred-themed “Who am I?” quiz, inviting readers to identify a cricketer competing in this year’s tournament from a series of progressively revealed clues. Players lose points for each incorrect guess, with a score of three considered good and four or five deemed exceptional; the aim is to…
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Phillips’ struggles are a cautionary tale for Anderson
Kalvin Phillips’ turbulent four years at Manchester City are being viewed as a cautionary tale following Elliot Anderson’s £116m move to the club from Nottingham Forest. Both players arrived at the Etihad as highly rated midfielders fresh off strong England performances at international tournaments, yet Phillips never established himself, and is now poised to join…