5 things we learned on the NTAs red carpet
This year’s National Television Awards may have been all about Ant and Dec and their sweep of awards, but here are some other things we learned on the red carpet. 1. Holly and Phil are genuinely best friends Getty Images Holly and Phil won the award for best daytime After 10 years of presenting together, […]
How misogynist killer became ‘incel hero’
Shutterstock A sorority house was one of the 22-year-old’s targets Police have not yet confirmed any motive for the attack in which he is accused of murdering 10 people but his post on Facebook has drawn new attention to a mass murderer whose crimes inspired a dubious following. Facebook Facebook have confirmed the screenshot is […]
Mary Earps: Wolfsburg sign England and Reading goalkeeper
England goalkeeper Mary Earps has left Reading to sign for 2017-18 Women’s Champions League finalists Wolfsburg. The 25-year-old will join the German league champions on a one-year deal on 1 July when her contract with the Royals expires. “To be joining one of the best teams in the world truly is a dream come true,” […]
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK
Reuters Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to visit the UK, the Saudi Arabian embassy has told the BBC. No 10 said it would confirm the prime minister’s engagements in the usual way, with nothing in the diary yet. A spokesperson said the prime minister looked forward to meeting the crown prince “at […]
Russia announces ceasefire in Idlib rebel stronghold
Thousands of Syrians have been fleeing their homes as government forces push into the opposition’s last stronghold A ceasefire by Syrian government forces will come into force on Saturday morning in the rebel-held province of Idlib, Russia has announced. The unilateral agreement will begin at 06:00 (03:00 GMT), Russia’s defence ministry said. Syrian forces intensified […]
What a historic poll win says about Modi’s India
AFP BJP supporters celebrate the win in UP with cardboard cut-outs of Mr Modi and Mr Adityanath The fabled power of anti-incumbency was expected to pose a challenge to Narendra Modi’s governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the world’s largest local election – 150 million voters spread over more than 400 seats – in India’s […]
The changing face of the game over 50 years
PA/Alamy 2002 winners Katie Chapman and Rachel Yankey The Women’s FA Cup has come a long way since the first final 50 years ago when Southampton beat Scottish side Stewarton Thistle 4-1. The 1971 final took place on an uneven pitch inside the athletics track at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre and was largely […]
Burnley women: FA Cup, investment & new surroundings
Just two months after his takeover of Burnley in December, new chairman Alan Pace brought the women’s team under the same umbrella as the men’s and quickly laid out a four-year target of reaching the women’s Championship. It is one of many ambitions including forming a women’s academy, expanding facilities at their Barnfield Training Centre […]
The Hundred: Birmingham Phoenix’s Ellyse Perry says players always have to be evolving
Birmingham Phoenix and Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry says she will continue to evolve as women’s cricket grows with the introduction of more franchise tournaments. Perry, 31, has played a major role in Australia’s all-conquering team – being regarded as the best all-rounder in the world for almost a decade – but she lost her place […]
Japan’s rise a warning to the world?
BBC Japan reports suicides faster and more accurately than anywhere else in the world. Unlike most countries, here they are compiled at the end of every month. During the Covid pandemic the numbers have told a disturbing story. In 2020, for the first time in 11 years, suicide rates in Japan went up. Most surprising, […]