UFC 269: Amanda Nunes on motherhood, family and her legacy ahead of Julianna Pena title fight
When Nunes faces Pena on Saturday, she will be defending the bantamweight title for the sixth time and making her eighth title defence overall. Pena, 32, has repeatedly called out Nunes for a title shot throughout her career, and comes into the fight off a submission win over Sara McMann in January. With two defeats […]
Notre-Dame blaze ‘déjà vu’ for Glasgow School of Art
AFP/Getty Inspectors on the roof of Notre-Dame following the devastating fire The woman behind the restoration of Glasgow School of Art’s fire-ravaged Mackintosh building has described the Notre-Dame blaze as “déjà vu”. Liz Davidson described firefighters as “heroes” for saving priceless artefacts from both the iconic French cathedral and the Glasgow art school. She said […]
Satellite boom attracts technology giants
Virgin Orbit Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne lofts satellites into space Sir Richard Branson’s rocket company Virgin Orbit has joined a growing list of private companies that can launch satellites into orbit. Earlier this month, 10 payloads were lofted on the Virgin Orbit rocket, which was launched from under the wing of one of the entrepreneur’s old […]
‘Ducking hell’ to disappear from Apple autocorrect
Getty Images Apple has said it will no longer automatically change one of the most common swear words to ‘ducking’. The autocorrect feature, which has long frustrated users, will soon be able to use AI to detect when you really mean to use that expletive. “In those moments where you just want to type a […]
Women’s Challenge Cup: Rampant Castleford Tigers set up Leeds Rhinos final rematch
Castleford Tigers thrashed Super League neighbours Wakefield Trinity to set up a Women’s Challenge Cup final rematch with 2018 winners Leeds Rhinos. England star Tara-Jayne Stanley and Francesca Townend scored hat-tricks as stand-off Georgia Roche inspired Tigers to a 100-0 win at Belle Vue. Leeds overcame St Helens, winning 16-10 to book their spot at […]
‘Teething problems’ for new GWR train to Wales
GWR A new high-speed train has arrived in Wales – after a morning marred by a cancellation, a delay to another service and broken air conditioning. The Hitachi 800 engine will be faster and carry more passengers and will run on GWR for the next 27 years. The first service to Wales was supposed to […]
Challenge Cup: Playing, coaching, new baby – a week in the life of Adam Cuthbertson
Forsell was the first player to sign for the new women’s side when she moved from Bradford Bulls last winter on the back of her 2017 World Cup commitments. She had already won the treble with the Bulls – traditionally fierce rivals of the Rhinos – but her allegiance was always at Headingley. The Rhinos […]
Bluey animated film announced by Disney+ and BBC
Bluey, the puppy and star of the Bafta-winning children’s TV show, is hitting the big screen in her first feature film. It will arrive in cinemas in 2027 and will then stream on Disney+, ABC iView and ABC Kids in Australia. BBC Studios, the BBC’s commercial arm, is teaming up with Disney for the project. […]
NI’s bionic sportsmen – when humans and technology collide
BBC Mark Pollock, right, is a Commonwealth rowing medallist and a global pioneer in the use of robotic legs Successful sportspeople stretch themselves to the limit. Mark Pollock has pushed many boundaries. But now it’s a scientific frontier which he’s exploring in search of a cure for paralysis. He’s been joined in the quest by […]
Emily Rudge: England captain says being paid to play at World Cup is welcome ‘first step’
England captain Emily Rudge has said being paid to play at the World Cup is a welcome “first step” towards the domestic women’s game going full-time. The St Helens second row is set to play in her fourth World Cup after featuring in 2008, 2013 and 2017. However, this will be her first with equal […]