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More European countries withdraw support for Infantino as pressure intensifies
The Football Association became the highest-profile of several Uefa member associations to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s proposed re-election as Fifa president, as pressure mounts on him over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Wales and Serbia also publicly confirmed they had dropped their backing, following Finland’s…
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Trump claims UK is ‘bankrupt’ as he calls for Burnham to resume drilling in the North Sea
Donald Trump has described the UK as a “bankrupt country” while urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reopen North Sea oil and gas drilling, claiming the country would become wealthy if it exploited the resource. Speaking at a press conference, Trump said Burnham had “sounded terrific” on the subject during a recent phone call and…
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‘Trainspotting: The Musical’ UK tour cancelled as tickets were “just not selling”
Trainspotting: The Musical has cancelled its UK tour after weak ticket sales, cutting short a run that was due to visit Glasgow, Aberdeen, Manchester, Sheffield and other cities from 19 October. The stage adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s cult novel and film had already completed a London run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, with its final…
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3 Classic Rock Guitar Solos That Completely Overshadow the Songs They’re In
This lighthearted feature from American Songwriter picks out three classic rock tracks in which the guitar solo, the writer argues, eclipses the song itself. It’s part of the outlet’s recurring “The List” series celebrating memorable guitar moments in rock history, aimed at fans revisiting well-known hits from the 1960s and 1970s. The three songs highlighted…
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Apple takes UK government to tribunal over iCloud encryption demand
Apple has filed a legal complaint at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) challenging a fresh UK government demand for “back door” access to encrypted iCloud data, after the Home Office previously abandoned a similar request last year following a transatlantic dispute with Washington. The company is disputing the government’s underlying power to issue “technical capability…
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Transfer roundup: Chelsea sell Trevoh Chalobah and sign Jordan Henderson
Chelsea completed two significant transfer moves on the same day, agreeing to sell defender Trevoh Chalobah to Como while confirming the free-transfer signing of midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford. The Chalobah deal, worth an initial £25.7m, marks the end of a 19-year association with the club for the 27-year-old, who came through Chelsea’s academy, while…
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SUFC Gallery: Spot a Unitedite you know in Bochum as 2,000 cheer on Blades on tour – thestar.co.uk
The article is a photo gallery featuring Sheffield United supporters who travelled to Bochum to support the Blades. It highlights the scale and atmosphere of the club’s away following, with fans shown gathering and cheering during the trip. Around 2,000 Sheffield United supporters are reported to have made the journey to Bochum. The gallery invites…
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NHS surgeon is struck off after he almost killed a patient by connecting the wrong parts of their organs together
An NHS surgeon has been struck off after connecting the wrong parts of a patient’s organs during an operation, an error that nearly killed them. A medical tribunal found the surgeon’s conduct fell so far below acceptable standards that they were no longer fit to practise, resulting in their removal from the medical register. The…
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Comedian Jimmy Cricket, famed for his catchphrase, dies at 80
James Mulgrew, better known as comedian Jimmy Cricket, has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family has confirmed. The Northern Irish entertainer became a household name in 1980s British television, famed for his catchphrase “And there’s more!” and his trademark tailcoat and wellington boots deliberately worn on the wrong feet, and news of…