Conservative Party accused of ‘fundamental failure’ over Islamophobia
Getty Images The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has accused the Tory Party of “fundamental failures” in tackling Islamophobia. Its head of public affairs, Miqdaad Versi, said he had seen “hundreds of cases” within the party, “demonstrating the scale of the problem”. When action was taken, he claimed the offending members were “quietly let back […]
Susie Wolff impresses in German GP practice
Considering Wolff’s lack of mileage in a car Massa has raced all season her performance appeared to make a strong statement. BBC F1 analyst Allan McNish said: “To be that close to Massa was a very, very strong performance.” The session went far better for Wolff than her last outing at Silverstone two weeks ago, […]
Alanna Kennedy: Manchester City defender signs two-year contract extension
Australia defender Alanna Kennedy has signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City, keeping her at the club until 2025. It comes after Kennedy announced via Instagram, external that she will not play again for City this season because of injury. Kennedy joined City in 2021, winning the League Cup last season and reaching the […]
Tory contest closes and Cobra meets over Iran tanker crisis
PA Media Tory leadership contest closes The waiting is almost over. Voting in the contest to become the next Conservative leader – and prime minister – ends at 17:00 BST today. Theresa May’s replacement will be announced on Tuesday and will take office after Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday. Arguments over Brexit are continuing, with […]
Lexi Thompson beats Lydia Ko to win Indy Women in Tech Championship
American Lexi Thompson comfortably won the inaugural Indy Women in Tech Championship, the last tournament before the final major of the season. The 22-year-old shot a four-under-par 68 to finish on 19 under, four strokes clear of New Zealand’s overnight leader Lydia Ko in Indianapolis. “It’s a big confidence booster going into the last major […]
Banshees of Inisherin and Fabelmans win big
Reuters Colin Farrell was named best actor in a musical or comedy film for his performance in The Banshees of Inisherin The Banshees of Inisherin has won three major prizes at the Golden Globes’ comeback ceremony in Los Angeles. The film took home best comedy or musical film and best screenplay, as well as best […]
British Open: Lexi Thompson to miss major to ‘recharge mental batteries’
World number five Lexi Thompson will miss the British Open next month so she can “recharge” her “mental batteries”. In a social media post, the 23-year-old American said the past 18 months have taken a “tremendous toll”. In March, Thompson said she still had nightmares about the four-stroke penalty which cost her victory at the […]
Quiz: Can you name the 2018 Best Fifa Football awards shortlists?
The Best Fifa Football Awards ceremony is on Monday, but can you remember who made the shortlists for the player awards last year? The men’s list included three World Cup winners, three Champions League winners and four players from the Premier League. The women’s shortlist included an England international and six players from Lyon. Can […]
Smart lockers for patients’ drugs wins inventors’ award
James Oatway Inventor Neo Hutiri says he came up with the idea after he had to go to the clinic when he was diagnosed with TB An invention by a South African engineer that dispenses pills has won a major African engineering prize. Neo Hutiri invented the Pelebox, a locker patients can unlock with a […]
Nomadland, Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya share glory
Reuters Daniel Kaluuya, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Chloe Zhao all triumphed at the awards Film drama Nomadland has scooped three Oscars including best picture, while British stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya have won acting awards. Nomadland’s Chloé Zhao made history as the first non-white woman and second woman overall to win best director. […]