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Ruthless Clayton wins New Zealand title
Jonny Clayton won the New Zealand Darts Masters for the first time, beating fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price 8-4 in Auckland. The result gives Clayton his second World Series title and reverses the outcome of the pair’s 2022 New Zealand final, underlining his strong form against a high-quality field. Clayton reached the final by defeating top…
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Rashida Tlaib rally moved after Jewish-owned Florida venue cancels event, cites ‘increased security concerns’
A South Florida venue cancelled a rally headlined by Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib shortly before it was due to take place, citing increased security concerns. The event was subsequently moved, highlighting tensions around political events involving prominent critics of Israel and concerns about safety. The “Chomp the Oligarchy” rally was intended to support two Democratic…
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‘A tragedy’: Politicians react to sudden death of Jason Arday as Prime Minister calls for a ‘moment of reflection’
Politicians and academics have described the sudden death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as a tragedy, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham calling for a “moment for reflection” rather than judgment. Arday, who had been Cambridge University’s youngest ever black professor after his appointment in March 2023, resigned on 5 August following weeks of scrutiny…
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Recording Academy reviews Asian pop Grammy after BTS boycott
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop award at the Grammys after BTS announced they would not submit their music for the 2027 ceremony, saying they hoped their work could be “heard and loved for itself, beyond regions or languages”. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr has acknowledged the category may not…
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Little League World Series sign-stealing controversy erupts for the second straight year
A sign-stealing dispute erupted for the second consecutive year at the Little League World Series after Davenport Northwest (Iowa) beat Whitefish Bay (Wisconsin) 7-6 in the Midwest Regional Championship on Friday, sending Iowa through to Williamsport. Footage showed players appearing to relay pitch signs from second base, prompting the Wisconsin catcher and coach to raise…
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Jonathan Alpert: Women were told to speak up. Except about women’s sports
Sophie Cunningham is presented as having argued that women’s sports should be reserved for women, prompting criticism despite broader messages encouraging women to speak up about perceived unfairness. The article frames this as a wider debate over whether women can express views on eligibility in women’s sport without being condemned. It says Cunningham’s stance makes…
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Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Fox News published a five-question weekly pop-culture quiz on 15 August 2026, inviting readers to test their knowledge of entertainment subjects that had recently attracted attention online and in the media. The article, by Danielle Minnetian, was presented as an interactive entertainment feature rather than a reported news story, and asked readers whether they could…
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Mary McAleese reveals what Queen Elizabeth really thought of GAA – and one Gaelic sport in particular – as she explains in great detail the MANY reasons why the late monarch ‘abhorred’ hardline unionist Ian Paisley
Former Irish president Mary McAleese has said Queen Elizabeth II “abhorred” hardline unionist Ian Paisley and had “no time for him whatsoever”, in remarks made on The Ireland Podcast. McAleese, who was president from 1997 to 2011 and hosted the Queen’s historic 2011 State visit to Ireland, said the comments arose while discussing the late…
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“This Is False”: 92-Year-Old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rebuts Brother’s Retirement Claims
Frankie Valli has denied claims by his brother Bobby that he has retired from performing, saying the reports are false. The clarification matters because Valli, aged 92, recently cancelled remaining tour dates for health reasons, which appears to have prompted confusion over whether his career had ended. Bobby Valli initially said his brother would retire…
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Wales great Jones set to join Ospreys board
Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is expected to return to the Ospreys as a board director, with an announcement anticipated next week. His return matters because it comes while the Swansea-based club faces an uncertain future under Welsh Rugby Union plans to reduce the professional men’s game to three teams. Jones, 40, made his…