The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste
Getty Images A large amount of waste clothing had been dumped in northern Chile Earlier this year, a satellite photo of a mountain of discarded clothes in Chile’s Atacama Desert went viral. Clearly visible from space, it once again raised questions about the amount of waste the fashion industry is creating, and what we can […]
Susie Wolff: Williams driver setting Formula 1 pace for women
“I’m the first to admit I’m very lucky with the husband I have,” she says. “For sure that is a big part of me being in F1 but it is not everything. It wouldn’t be enough to get me into F1 if the performance wasn’t there. “There was never a plan that I was going […]
What the diverse line-up means for UK politics
PA Media The eight original contenders have been whittled down to six, battling for the job of prime minister Whoever wins the race to be the next prime minister, it will have been the most diverse major party leadership contest in UK history. What does this tell us about British politics? Four of the eight […]
Welsh Rugby Union: ‘Appalled’ Welsh players want ‘strong action’ over discrimination allegations
The letter reads: “The WRPA, as a members’ organisation, is driven to represent, promote, develop and protect our members and to contribute to a rugby environment that is safe, fair and inclusive for all. “As stakeholders in Welsh rugby, we all have a responsibility to actively combat any form of intolerance and discrimination – including […]
Iain Bates appointed new head of British women’s tennis
Iain Bates has been named head of women’s tennis as part of a shake-up by the Lawn Tennis Association. Bates, Great Britain’s Fed Cup coach, replaces Leon Smith, who will concentrate on the men’s game and the Davis Cup captaincy. Former British men’s number one Jeremy Bates has been appointed lead coach for women’s tennis. […]
Politburo boy band? An alternative take on China’s new leaders
BBC Surprise, surprise: Chairman Xi is still in charge China has unveiled its new generation of leaders. With President Xi Jinping cementing his already solid grip on power, the news was not lost on politically-aware online commentators in China and elsewhere, who gave it a somewhat different spin. Chinese users reading the tea leaves “This […]
India police arrest parents of woman found dead in a suitcase
ANI The woman’s body was found wrapped in plastic and stuffed in a red suitcase Police in India have arrested the parents of a young woman for allegedly murdering her and dumping her body near an expressway. The woman’s body was found wrapped in plastic and stuffed in a red suitcase on Friday near Mathura […]
French Open 2017: Jelena Ostapenko shocks Caroline Wozniacki
With pregnant Serena Williams missing and a number of notable early exits, a first-time Grand Slam women’s singles champion will be crowned in Paris. Wozniacki, 26, boasted the best pedigree of the eight players left in the draw, and was tipped by some observers to win her first major title. The Dane ended the year […]
New leader should be a woman, says Leanne Wood
Former Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood would like to see a woman as the party’s new head The next leader of Plaid Cymru should be a woman, according to the party’s former leader Leanne Wood. Plaid Cymru is looking for a new leader after Adam Price stepped down following Nerys Evans’ report which said there […]
US Open 2017: Johanna Konta leads British challenge at Flushing Meadows
It is a mark of Konta’s elevated status that she is one of eight women who could end the tournament as world number one. That remains a highly unlikely scenario, for now, but Konta’s hard-court record suggests she has every chance of surpassing her previous best of the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. “I do […]