Operation Gomorrah: Firestorm created ‘Germany’s Nagasaki’
bpk | Hans Brunswig The scale of the destruction caused shock and fear across Germany This story contains graphic images. The centenary of the RAF not only coincides with the 75th anniversary of one of its most famous missions – the Dambusters – but also with one of its most controversial. Kate Hoffmeister, 19, was […]
Noel le Graet: French Football president resigns after damning report
French Football Federation president Noel le Graet has resigned following a damning report into the organisation and accusations of sexual harassment. The 81-year-old stood down in January while the French government carried out an audit into the federation. “Considering his conduct towards women, his public comments and the governance failings of the FFF, Mr Le […]
Fara Williams: England’s record appearance holder to retire at end of season
England’s record appearance holder Fara Williams has announced she will retire at the end of the season. The Reading midfielder, 37, won 172 caps and played at four European Championships and three World Cups. She represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics and played for Charlton, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool and Arsenal during a 20-year career. […]
Nicola Sturgeon denies breaching ministerial code over Alex Salmond
Nicola Sturgeon was asked if she would resign by Labour’s Jackie Baillie Nicola Sturgeon has denied breaching the ministerial code by meeting Alex Salmond while claims against him were being investigated by her government. Scottish Conservative group leader Ruth Davidson said there was a “cover up at the heart of government” over the row. But […]
Novak Djokovic set for Wimbledon in ‘best period of career’
Murray and Djokovic were born seven days apart, came through the junior ranks together and have remained close friends despite their rivalry at the summit of men’s tennis. World number four Murray will once again carry the hopes of the nation as he seeks to end Britain’s 75-year wait for a first male Grand Slam […]
The Indian woman using her body to fight for equality
Claudia Pajewski For Mallika Taneja, the body is the most powerful tool Imagine a young woman beginning a performance standing naked on a stage. In conservative Indian society, it is very hard to imagine but for playwright and actor Mallika Taneja, the body is the most powerful tool in the battle for women’s equality. She […]
Swansea City: Women’s team renamed as they turn semi-professional
Swansea City’s women’s team have become the latest Welsh side to turn semi-professional. Contracts have been given to 16 players after Swansea strengthened ties with the men’s Championship club. Previously known as Swansea City Ladies, they have been renamed Swansea City AFC Women. “This is a seminal moment for our club and our players,” said […]
Little Simz finally hits her stride
Jack Bridgland Little Simz plays the BBC 6 Music Festival in Liverpool on Saturday “I feel like my talent has been suppressed in some sort of way,” says north London rapper Little Simz. “I’ve got all these odds against me, but when it comes down to it, I am actually very good at what I […]
Lady Gaga’s Las Vegas residency debut is ‘bizarre and beautiful’
Kevin Mazur / Getty Images Was there ever a better match between performer and venue than Lady Gaga and Las Vegas? The 21st Century’s most OTT pop star, taking up residency in a city with all the nuance of a pink Doberman running through a field of saucepans. As you might imagine, Gaga’s Enigma show […]
Hull’s Tommy Coyle boxing academy offers teens fighting chance
A Hull boxing academy run by a professional fighter has secured government funding to help children stay out of trouble. Lewis Sylvester, 19, from Hull, was a troubled teenager who entered the Tommy Coyle Foundation Boxing Academy aged 14. He is about to embark on a professional boxing career and has been described by Hull […]