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Super League confirm NRL investment offer
Super League has confirmed it has received an investment offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission, the body behind the NRL. The proposal could be significant for the English competition’s finances and future structure, following warnings that it needs new revenue to avoid decline. All 14 Super League clubs were informed of the offer on…
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Whole Foods recalls additional products made with jalapeño peppers over salmonella concerns
This comes after dozens of other products sold at multiple retailers were already recalled over the same peppers.
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Tielemans apologises to Villa fans for Man Utd remarks
Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa supporters after saying Manchester United were a club “above” Villa following his summer move to Old Trafford. His remarks prompted criticism from some Villa fans, despite his praise for the club’s role in restoring his form, and he later acknowledged that his choice of words had been mistaken.…
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Hodgkinson into 800m final and Werro through despite nasty fall
Keely Hodgkinson reached the women’s 800m final at the European Athletics Championships after winning her semi-final in Birmingham, while Swiss rival Audrey Werro was reinstated following a heavy fall. The result preserves an anticipated contest between leading medal contenders, with Hodgkinson seeking European gold and Werro cleared to compete after an appeal found she had…
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Bangladesh dominate Australia despite Smith reprieve
Bangladesh took control of the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin, despite Steve Smith receiving a controversial reprieve when Snicko showed no edge after he appeared to nick Ebadot Hossain. Smith later admitted he felt he had made contact, but his 71 was one of few significant Australian contributions as Bangladesh’s…
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Edinburgh Film Festival 2026: ‘Trainspotting’ Turns 30, World Premieres Multiply and Looking Beyond the Revamp
Edinburgh International Film Festival opens its 79th edition on 13 August, presenting 38 new feature films including 21 world premieres and a 30th-anniversary celebration of “Trainspotting”. The programme signals growing momentum after a recent overhaul, with organisers positioning the festival as a leading UK home for independent cinema while retaining a strong Scottish identity. The…
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Rubio, Bessent stayed on decoy plane after Trump switch: Reports
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent departed from the NATO summit in Turkey last month aboard the same plane President Trump had been secretly moved off of before takeoff, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. A senior U.S. official told The Associated Press that Rubio was aware of the switch and the potential…
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When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?
Europe’s leading domestic football leagues are about to begin, with La Liga starting this weekend and Ligue 1, Serie A and the Bundesliga following shortly afterwards. The new season brings major managerial changes, high-profile transfers and uncertainty around several prominent clubs, shaping early title races and European ambitions. – La Liga begins on 15 August,…
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State school run by Britain’s strictest head gets 70% A/A* grades despite Lucy Powell claiming disadvantaged students are being ‘let down’ by focus on academic subjects
A state school led by a headteacher described as “Britain’s strictest” reportedly achieved 70% A or A* grades. The result is presented as challenging claims by Education Secretary Lucy Powell that disadvantaged pupils may be poorly served by an emphasis on academic subjects. The article links the school’s outcome to the wider debate over education…