Wimbledon 2013: Serena Williams takes aim at sixth title
Williams is on a career-best winning run of 31 matches, and claimed her 16th Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this month. There has been nothing in recent tournaments to suggest her rivals are capable of denying the champion a sixth Wimbledon title. The only things that seemingly could upset her are the […]
Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin dismiss claim they met due to ‘similar age’
Watch: New Zealand and Finland PMs shoot down ‘similar age’ question from reporter The leaders of New Zealand and Finland have dismissed a journalist’s suggestion that they arranged a meeting because they are “similar in age”. At a press conference in Auckland, Finland’s Sanna Marin and New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern said they met because they […]
NHS prevention plan aims to boost healthy life expectancy
Matt Hancock outlines new plans for an emphasis on illness prevention People in England are being told to cut back on alcohol, sugar, salt and fat in a bid to boost the nation’s healthy life expectancy by five years. Health Secretary Matt Hancock is setting out his long-term vision for the NHS on Monday – […]
Australian PM’s own senator calls him autocrat and bully
Watch Australian senator’s scathing criticism of PM Morrison An Australian government senator has accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of being “an autocrat” and “a bully with no moral compass”. Concetta Fierravanti-Wells launched the blistering attack on her party leader in a Senate speech late on Wednesday. It came moments after the government unveiled the federal […]
Fear and mourning as Israel-Gaza violence rages on
Reuters A factory burns in Gaza after it was hit by Israeli artillery shells Fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants shows no sign of abating, and concern is mounting over the toll the violence is taking on civilians. Striking images have captured the human cost of the conflict over the past few days, as air […]
Royal and Ancient Golf Club should allow women – Moynihan
The Royal and Ancient, based at St Andrews, was unavailable for comment. The club, which was founded in 1754, describes itself as “the home of golf”. Following British women’s success in a wide range of sports at London 2012, Moynihan believes the ban is unacceptable and wants the Royal and Ancient to change its rules. […]
Glenda Jackson obituary: An actress unafraid to speak her mind
“My fear,” she said, “was that I would not have the physical or vocal strength” to play one of Shakespeare’s most challenging parts. But the Daily Telegraph described her performance as “one of those 11th-hour feats of human endeavour that will surely be talked about for years to come”. Two years later, she won a […]
Tech Tent: The audio revolution?
Getty Images An audio start-up without revenue gets valued at $4bn (£2.8bn), Facebook is launching what it calls social audio experiences, while Twitter has a new feature called Spaces allowing users to start an instant chat room. This week’s Tech Tent explores whether good old-fashioned audio is the hot new thing. The arrival of Clubhouse […]
Phil Neville appointed manager of MLS side Portland Timbers
Phil Neville has been appointed the new Portland Timbers manager on a contract until 2026. The former England and Manchester United defender’s new role comes after he was sacked by fellow Major League Soccer side Inter Miami in June. “I am massively excited about the challenge ahead,” said Neville, 46. “From the very first moment […]
Gove asks for ‘second chance’ after cocaine use
The fallout of Tory leadership hopeful Michael Gove’s drugs confession continues on Monday’s front pages. Following an interview the MP gave to the Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, The Times headline reads: “Gove pleads for second chance over cocaine use”. The paper claims Mr Gove’s supporters admitted his campaign for No 10 had been “derailed” […]