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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
UK diplomats posted to Buenos Aires and five other locations will no longer receive hardship payments after the Foreign Office revised its list of difficult overseas postings. The change has reignited political debate over whether such allowances are justified, particularly where qualifying locations are also popular tourist destinations. The scheme has operated for around 30…
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Start of England’s community rugby season postponed
The Rugby Football Union has postponed the start of England’s community rugby season by at least two weeks because drought has left many pitches unsafe for full-contact play. The decision affects clubs, schools and colleges across the country and is intended to reduce injury risks and give the season a fairer, more consistent start. The…
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Teenage Welsh cyclist Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident
British cyclist Finlay Tarling has died aged 19 after a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. The Welsh rider, who competed for Great Britain on the road and track, was racing for the NSN Development Team; his death has led the race to halt competition and cancel its planned podium…
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Sunrisers comfortably beat Brave to reach women’s Hundred final
Sunrisers Leeds beat Southern Brave by five wickets in the women’s Hundred eliminator at The Oval, securing their place in the final against Trent Rockets. The result keeps Sunrisers’ title hopes alive and ends Southern Brave’s campaign despite a strong individual performance from Issy Wong. Sunrisers held their nerve during the chase to complete a…
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Burnley drop shirt sponsor after 42 days
Burnley have ended their front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with trading company Finotive One only 42 days after announcing it, days before their Championship opener against West Ham. The club said it acted to protect its own and supporters’ interests, but has not explained the specific reasons; the decision is likely to be costly because shirts and…
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Arsenal v Manchester City in Community Shield and athletics gold – follow with us
The article outlines The Guardian’s planned live sports coverage across the weekend. – Saturday: Football League coverage, including Championship, League One and League Two fixtures. – Saturday evening: European Athletics Championships finals in Birmingham, featuring British medal hopefuls. – Sunday: Build-up and live coverage of Arsenal v Manchester City in the Community Shield in Cardiff.
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Liverpool agree sale of one-third stake to Bezos-backed consortium
Liverpool’s owners have agreed to sell about one-third of the club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, while Fenway Sports Group retains majority ownership and operational control. The investment brings prominent business and technology figures into Liverpool’s ownership structure and is intended to support the club’s long-term growth, rather than alter…
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Geno Auriemma questions why WNBA transgender athlete debate is ‘an issue’ when it ‘doesn’t exist’
Geno Auriemma says the transgender athlete debate in the WNBA is over an issue that doesn't exist, claiming people exploit it for personal gain.
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Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans
Adam Ramsay-Peaty’s difficult European Aquatics Championships continued as he failed to reach the 50m breaststroke semi-finals in Paris, saying he was confused and frustrated by his performances. The former Olympic and world champion’s early exit follows disappointing results in the 100m breaststroke and mixed medley relay, marking a sharp contrast with his previously dominant record…
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Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi’s bid for Wafcon glory?
Malawi’s unexpected run to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final has been driven by sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, who have scored nine of the team’s 12 goals. Their form has taken the tournament debutants, ranked 153rd in the world, to within one match of a first continental title against Cameroon, highlighting both…