The holiday village run by spies
BBC Arous was an idyllic holiday resort in the Sudanese desert, on the shores of the Red Sea. But this glamorous destination was also a base for Israeli agents with a secret mission. The events inspired a newly released Netflix film, Red Sea Diving Resort – and the real story is in many ways more […]
‘Be careful about language’ on Brexit
PA The PM was told to “bring her own noose” to a meeting with her own backbenchers later this week Theresa May called on politicians to be “careful about language” they use after words directed at her over Brexit. In an article in the Sunday Times, a Tory backbencher was quoted as saying: “The moment […]
Jury to decide fate of Elizabeth Holmes
Getty Images Elizabeth Holmes walks to court for closing arguments accompanied by her parents and her partner A jury has begun deliberations in the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, who is accused of lying about her once-lauded Silicon Valley blood-testing start-up Theranos to patients and investors. Theranos falsely said it could detect diseases with a few […]
Women’s World Cup: How ‘fiery’ Chloe Kelly became England star
Kelly, 25, was the youngest of seven siblings and grew up in Ealing, west London, spending her days playing in cages – enclosed park areas designed for sports – in her estate. Having begun her career at Arsenal, she moved north to Everton, initially on loan, in 2016, when she was 18. By the time […]
Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier: Ireland beat Thailand in opener
Ireland got off to a winning start in the Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier with a seven-wicket victory over Thailand in the Netherlands. Thailand were in a good position on 54-1, but the fall of Nattaya Boochatham for 41 triggered a collapse and they only managed 92-7 in their 20 overs. Teenager Lucy O’Reilly took 3-23 […]
Kamala Harris ‘brings marginalised groups to the table’
Reuters Kamala Harris is the first black woman and first Asian-American to be on the presidential ticket Kamala Harris’ selection as Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s running mate could mean substantive change that Americans need right now, writes Dr Nadia E Brown. It is necessary to take a look the political moment in which California […]
Tech boss Dave McClure resigns after harassment claims
Getty Images Dave McClure co-founded investment firm 500 Startups The founder of Silicon Valley-based venture capitalist firm 500 Startups has resigned following sexual harassment claims by several women. Dave McClure announced his resignation in a blog entitled: “I’m a creep. I’m sorry.” Entrepreneur Sarah Kunst had claimed in the New York Times that Mr McClure […]
‘There was no-one like her’
Getty Images It’s 50 years since Janis Joplin died of an overdose in Los Angeles aged only 27. Her sad death is the one main fact many people know about her – but for true fans she remains the best female rock singer there’s been. For half a century, interest in Joplin has barely diminished. […]
Jen Beattie: Arsenal Women sign Manchester City and Scotland defender
Scotland defender Jen Beattie has rejoined Arsenal from Women’s Super League rivals Manchester City. The 28-year-old, who is part of Scotland’s squad for this summer’s World Cup, has signed a “long-term” contract with the Gunners. She joined City from French side Montpellier in 2015, going on to help Nick Cushing’s side win a domestic cup […]
Where next for Scotland as the Nicola Sturgeon era ends?
PA Media Nicola Sturgeon is standing down after eight years as first minister If Nicola Sturgeon had prevailed, Scotland would be going to the polls again this autumn to consider dissolving the 316-year-old union with England. Last summer, the outgoing first minister proposed 19 October 2023 as the date when, for the second time in […]