Great expectations for tax cuts and more jobs
AFP Ghana’s former President John Mahama will be under enormous pressure to meet the expectations of voters following his landslide victory in Saturday’s election. He swept back to power after eight years in opposition, running what political analyst Nansata Yakubu described as a “masterclass” in campaigning. He defeated Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia by 56.6% of votes […]
What’s in US debt ceiling deal and who won?
Getty Images The two parties finally reached a deal after weeks of trying Congress has approved a deal to raise the government’s borrowing limit and prevent a potentially catastrophic default on US debt repayments. The agreement passed the Senate on Thursday, a day after it passed the House of Representatives. Once signed into law by […]
Just Dance being made accessible for everyone
The 2023 version of Just Dance includes a routine suitable for people in wheelchairs More than 135 million people have played Just Dance – but how accessible is it for everyone? Ubisoft’s video game has 500 unique choreographies that users from around the world follow. Seth, 14, from Vale of Glamorgan, was invited to the […]
Nigel Walker: WRU performance director aims to fix mistakes in women’s game
If Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) performance director Nigel Walker was unaware of the magnitude of his new role, his first official day in the job will have reminded him. “I have a bit on my plate,” he observed, as he helped unveil another interim coaching team for Wales women this autumn. It is this aspect […]
Mo Farah says abuse towards black athletes is getting worse
Sir Mo Farah has said he has faced some “shocking” racism comments online, and says technology companies need to do more to tackle abuse on social media. He was speaking in his home after England footballers Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho were targeted after they missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final. Sir […]
‘It is a worrying time to be running a zoo’
Chester Zoo Zoo keepers cannot work from home during the coronavirus lock down Keepers have been isolating near animals in zoos as attractions have had to bring in measures to care for their creatures amid the coronavirus crisis. While many workplaces have reduced business, animals still need the same level of care despite zoos, aquariums […]
1970s England Lioness awarded international cap
BBC Eileen Foreman plans to frame the cap and shirt Eileen Foreman, from Warminster, Wiltshire, was 17 when she was selected to play for England in 1972. It was only a year after the Football Association lifted its 50-year ban on women playing on men’s professional pitches. “When we started there were crowds of just […]
Greener flights will cost more, says industry
Getty Images The cost of decarbonising air travel is likely to push up ticket prices and put some off flying, a group representing the UK aviation industry says. Measures such as moving to higher-cost sustainable aviation fuel will “inevitably reduce passenger demand”, according to Sustainable Aviation. But it found people will “still want to fly” […]
US gives $20bn to Kyiv funded by seized Russian assets
The US has given $20bn (£15bn) to Ukraine, funded by the profits of seized Russian assets. The economic support forms a significant part of a $50bn (£39bn) package agreed by G7 member nations announced in June. Funding the aid through frozen assets means Russia has to “bear the costs of its illegal war, instead of […]
#MeToo founder doesn’t mind if stars don’t wear black
Getty Images Tarana Burke: “Whether they do something for the Oscars or not doesn’t matter to me” The founder of Me Too says she doesn’t mind if stars don’t wear black on the red carpet at this weekend’s Oscars – because the movement isn’t a “gimmick”. Rights activist Tarana Burke said the key was helping […]