Women’s T20 World Cup: India unfazed by semi-final against ‘unstoppable train’ Australia
If Harmanpreet Kaur’s young side can learn to edge the crunch moments in tight games, they could be a significant threat to Australia’s dominance. “India can certainly beat them,” said England all-rounder Georgia Elwiss on BBC Test Match Special. “They have done so well against Australia in recent times. They had moments where they really […]
The Swedish parents paid to care for sick kids
Getty Images When children fall ill in Sweden, parents can take time off to care for them, while still pocketing 80% of their salaries. But the pandemic has put pressure on the popular policy. With three children in preschool, branding manager Jeremy Cothran was prepared for colds, bugs or Covid-19 to affect his family at […]
Liverpool Women 0-1 Manchester United Women: New era starts with win for Casey Stoney’s side
Manchester United Women began their new era after a 13-year absence with a 1-0 win against Liverpool Women in the Continental Tyres Cup. United, who disbanded their senior women’s team in February 2005 as it was deemed not to be part of the club’s “core business”, made a winning start thanks to Scotland international Lizzie […]
Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules
Getty Images One of the world’s most popular pornography websites, Pornhub, is contesting new EU rules. The adult site is facing new obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), including strict requirements on age verification. The new rules apply to what the EU designates a Very large Online Platform (VLOP) – which Pornhub says it […]
T20 Blast round-up: Bears, Hawks and Sharks reach quarter-finals
The T20 Blast quarter-finals will take place from 24 to 27 August, with Finals Day on 18 September. The first of them, Yorkshire’s home tie with Sussex, has been switched to Chester-le-Street, as there is a clash of dates with the third Test with India, which is to start at Emerald Headingley the following day. […]
The 2024 election risks for Biden after deadly Jordan attack
President Joe Biden The deaths of three American soldiers – two women and a man from the US state of Georgia – in a drone attack in Jordan on Sunday was exactly what the Biden administration was dreading. And it means the White House is taking an extremely difficult decision over how to respond. President […]
AI hiring tools may be filtering out the best job applicants
Alamy AI screening technology, such as one-way video interviews, can leave some highly qualified candidates without the interviews they deserve (Credit: Alamy) As firms increasingly rely on artificial intelligence-driven hiring platforms, many highly qualified candidates are finding themselves on the cutting room floor. Body-language analysis. Vocal assessments. Gamified tests. CV scanners. These are some of […]
Welsh Labour leadership: Economy is top priority
BBC Jeremy Miles launched his manifesto on Thursday One of the men hoping to be Wales’ next first minister has said sustainable economic growth is his top priority. Welsh Labour leadership contender Jeremy Miles has launched his manifesto, pledging a “rent to own” scheme to help renters buy a home. He also wants to bring […]
How to improve your sense of direction
Getty Images Some people can strike off on any journey with no guide except their ‘pigeon senses’. How do they do it? And can this ability be learned? Ralph Street loves maps. Appropriately for someone with his surname, he studied geography and town planning. And well before that, his parents regularly took him out orienteering […]
Ireland women’s opener Shillington aims to go out on a high
The ICC Women’s World Twenty20 in November will mark the end of an era for Irish female cricket, as stalwarts Clare Shillington and Ciara Metcalfe are set to retire from the international scene. The talismanic Shillington’s importance to the current Irish T20 squad is underscored by standout performances in last month’s WT20 Qualifier tournament, which […]