Rio Olympics 2016: Maddie Hinch on why GB women can win hockey gold
Crista Cullen and Georgie Twigg took knocks in the semi-final, putting their bodies on the line for the team. I’m sure it showed the public how brave they are. We’ve got incredible athletes and their desire to earn success for Team GB is immense. At the top level the game is tough, but if you […]
Bitcoin: Turkish amateur club claim cryptocurrency transfer first
A Turkish amateur side claim they are the first football club to have paid for a player with cryptocurrency. Omer Faruk Kıroglu was rewarded 0.0524 in Bitcoin (£384.12 at 18:00 GMT) and 2,500 Turkish lira (£467.30) to join Harunustaspor, who compete in the Sakarya First Division Group B. “We did it to make a name […]
What we know about the mysterious drones buzzing over New Jersey
Getty Images Dozens of people have reported seeing drones over New Jersey since 18 November Mystery continues to swirl over nearly a month of drone sightings over New Jersey, sparking fear among residents and furious debate about what the flying objects are – and if they are drones at all. US authorities have been unable […]
VAT cut for IOM food and leisure sectors extended
BBC Lower VAT rates on food will remain in place until 31 March A scheme designed to boost the Isle of Man’s hospitality industry is being extended until the end of March. Manx Chief Minister Howard Quayle said the hospitality sector was still “severely impacted” by border closures. Further support for affected companies would be […]
Charlie Brooker’s series is ‘a show that revels in its twists’
Netflix (Credit: Netflix) With high-tech dystopias and pointed satire, and a cast including Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, Salma Hayek Pinault and Kate Mara, Black Mirror season six aims high – but its two final episodes are heavy-handed, writes Neil Armstrong. Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker could be forgiven for wondering if Netflix’s publicity team was […]
How to handle the flood of GDPR privacy updates
Getty Images It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the flood of new privacy policies Many app users’ inboxes are bulging with requests to review new terms of service and privacy conditions. And it is no coincidence that so many developers have revamped their small print at the same time. But making sense of the […]
Crown of Thorns returns to cathedral after reopening
An ancient relic said to have been worn by Jesus Christ at his crucifixion has returned to the Notre-Dame Cathedral, five years after the relic was saved from a fire that devastated the church. The Crown of Thorns – comprised of a circle of rushes encased in a crystal and gold tube – was brought […]
EU farming subsidies total £320m for Northern Ireland
BBC Farming subsidies from the EU of £326m were shared between 25,000 beneficiaries Farmers, rural businesses and government here have shared more than £320m in EU payments between them. The figures are in details of money distributed in 2018 under the Common Agricultural Policy. The cash goes on subsidies to farmers and on support for […]
Leading Mexican PAN politician replaced after scandal
Mexico’s conservative National Action Party (PAN) party has replaced Luis Alberto Villareal as its congressional leader after a video emerged showing him allegedly dancing with escorts. Mr Villarreal acknowledged he had attended a party with other senior politicians. In the video, they are seen dancing and embracing younger women apparently hired as escorts. The party […]
European Championships: British stars to follow for Tokyo 2020
She may be just 17, but with a towering frame of over 6ft 3in and four European relay medals in her possession, Anderson is no longer ‘one for the future’. Although those in the sport have known of her talent for some time, the world junior champion showed her ability to make an impact at […]