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Sophie Cunningham Dishes Common Sense
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham defended her opposition to transgender women competing in women’s sport, describing her position as “common sense”. Her remarks renewed a politically charged debate over competitive fairness, inclusion and privacy in women’s athletics, drawing both support and criticism. Cunningham said she wanted to protect girls and women in sport and in…
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Watch: Are Trump’s tariffs delivering on his objectives?
The BBC video examines whether President Trump’s latest tariffs are achieving their intended aims during his second term. It considers their effects on the US economy, including who ultimately bears the cost of the import taxes and whether they are changing trade and domestic economic outcomes as planned. Another set of tariffs has recently taken…
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The incredible true story of the Liquid Bomb Plot: How Britain foiled terror attack more deadly than 9/11 as Islamic fanatics tried to smuggle explosives disguised as soft drinks on planes
In August 2006, British police disrupted a suspected Islamist plot to detonate improvised liquid explosives on transatlantic flights departing Heathrow Airport. Investigators said the attackers intended to disguise the materials as soft drinks and, if carried out, the operation could have caused mass casualties and fundamentally altered aviation security. The investigation led to the arrest…
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Benidorm no longer safe for children, says British man who lives there – warning families against visiting Spanish holiday resort
A British man living in Benidorm has reportedly warned that the Spanish holiday resort is no longer safe for children, urging families to think twice before visiting. The claim, highlighted by the Daily Mail, taps into wider ongoing discussions about changing conditions in popular Spanish tourist destinations and how welcoming they remain to holidaymakers. The…
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Remembering When Elton John Released the First in a Streak of US No. 1 Albums in 1972
Elton John’s 1972 album Honky Chateau marked a decisive shift towards a more direct, band-led sound and became the first of six consecutive US number-one albums. The article argues that the change helped revive his commercial momentum after the comparatively disappointing performance of Madman Across the Water and demonstrated his ability to adjust creatively at…
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Ambitious Yorkshire strengthen with Arlott signing
Yorkshire have signed England bowler Em Arlott from Warwickshire on a three-year contract, with the 28-year-old joining at the end of the season. The move underlines Yorkshire’s ambition to strengthen their women’s side as the county seeks to challenge at the top level. Arlott, who is currently playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred, has…
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Kane set for talks with Bayern Munich over new deal
Bayern Munich are preparing to begin formal contract talks with Harry Kane, whose existing deal is due to expire at the end of next season. Retaining the England captain would be significant for the German champions after his prolific contribution to their recent domestic success, although he remains of interest to other clubs. Kane joined…
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Tom Holland has denied that Jean Grey is in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Tom Holland has pushed back on speculation that Jean Grey will feature in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, after fan theories circulated online suggesting the X-Men telepath could appear in the upcoming Marvel film. His denial comes amid ongoing efforts by Marvel Studios to gradually weave the X-Men into the main Marvel Cinematic Universe, a process…
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US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
Iran says it has launched drone strikes against US military facilities and bases across the Middle East, following a 13th consecutive night of American attacks on Iran. The exchange heightens fears of a wider regional conflict, particularly because fighting is threatening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and drawing in US allies. Iran reported four…