NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Skechers is stepping into the smart shoe game. Its latest kids’ trainers include a hidden slot for an Apple AirTag, letting parents track their child’s shoe location using Apple’s Find My app. Priced at between $52 and $58, these sneakers aim to …
Read More »Man appears in court charged with murder and attempted murder
A 30-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder and attempted murder in relation to incidents in Downpatrick on Sunday. Hugh Malone, from Belfast but with no fixed abode, appeared before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of Stephen Brannigan and the attempted murder of County Down priest …
Read More »Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Leeds set to sign former Everton striker
Former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set for a medical at Leeds United after reaching an agreement to join the newly promoted Premier League side on a free transfer. The 28-year-old ended his nine-year stay at Everton in June, saying it was an “incredibly difficult decision” to leave the club. …
Read More »Former presiding officer Sir George Reid dies
Getty Images George Reid was presiding officer from 2003 to 2007 Former Scottish Parliament presiding officer Sir George Reid has died at the age of 86. Sir George had already had a long career as a prominent journalist and SNP politician before taking on the role of chairing the parliament’s …
Read More »Car repair finance firm lands Bumper funding round from auto giants | Money News
A buy now, pay later specialist which helps motorists spread the cost of repairing their cars has landed millions of pounds from the venture arms of Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche and other leading automotive groups. Sky News understands that Bumper, which is based in London and Sheffield, will announce later …
Read More »Met Office warning for heat and thunderstorms
High temperatures across Northern Ireland on Wednesday are expected to lead to some thundery downpours overnight. A Met Office weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued from midnight on Wednesday until 22:00 BST on Thursday. The alert comes as a third heatwave takes hold with temperatures in the mid-to-high twenties …
Read More »Chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry refuses to step down
The chairperson of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry has refused a request to step down after the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) questioned his impartiality. The organisation, which represents rank and file officers, had raised concerns about Lord Bracadale’s private meetings with the family of Mr Bayoh The father-of-two was 31 when …
Read More »Hefin David, Welsh Labour politician and MS for Caerphilly, dies suddenly
Welsh Labour politician Hefin David has died suddenly. Mr David had been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since 2016. Paying tribute, First Minister and Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan called him an “outstanding politician” who would be “greatly missed”. His partner was Cynon Valley MS Vikki Howells, the …
Read More »Twickenham Stoop to host Premiership Women’s Rugby final in 2026
“Twickenham really is the home of women’s rugby this year, with the women’s World Cup final over the road at Allianz Stadium, the Harlequins Women’s season not far away, and now the PWR final taking place at The Stoop,” Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple told the club’s website, external. “We want …
Read More »Cheltenham Literature Festival 2025 line-up announced
Dame Joanna Lumley and Tulisa Contostavlos are among the celebrities to be announced in this year’s line-up at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. First held in 1949 and thought to be the world’s oldest literature festival, the event will feature talks and discussions from authors, journalists and public figures. More than …
Read More »UK, France and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran if talks don’t resume
The UK, France and Germany have told the UN they are ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme if it fails to resume talks by the end of August. The three countries, known as the E3, said they were prepared to trigger a “snapback” mechanism – meaning …
Read More »Scottish public spending deficit grows as oil revenue drops again
AFP via Getty Images Revenue from North Sea oil and gas has fallen for the second consecutive year Scotland’s public spending deficit has increased, with North Sea oil and gas revenue falling for the second year in a row, official figures show. The latest annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland …
Read More »Wrexham: ‘Iconic’ Ollie Palmer’s two goals a reminder for Phil Parkinson
Forwards Kieffer Moore, Josh Windass and Ryan Hardie have arrived at Wrexham during the close season meaning Palmer – who signed from Wimbledon in January 2022 – is further down the pecking order. Parkinson had suggested ahead of the new season that Palmer was among a number of players who …
Read More »Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Aug. 13, #794
Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. I loved the blue group in today’s NYT Connections puzzle. And if you’re a music lover …
Read More »TV presenter Jay Blades appears in court charged with two counts of rape | UK News
TV presenter Jay Blades has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape. The 55-year-old appeared via video link at Telford Magistrates’ Court and spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth at the six-minute hearing on Wednesday Blades, from Claverley in Shropshire, was granted conditional …
Read More »WRU chief Abi Tierney to step away from role after cancer diagnosis
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney will step away from her role after being diagnosed with cancer. Tierney will take time away from her duties from 22 August to undergo treatment, with no return date given. “This has not been an easy decision, but it is one I must …
Read More »Alexander Isak: Why Eritreans want striker to remain at Newcastle United
While Isak was born in the Swedish capital Stockholm, he has previously talked of his pride in his heritage. “Even though I grew up in Sweden, there is a big Eritrean community. I was always around, and raised, in that type of environment,” he said in an interview with Newcastle …
Read More »Why is the opposition protesting against India’s election commission?
Neyaz Farooquee BBC News, Delhi AFP via Getty Images There were nearly a billion registered voters in the 2024 elections A political row has erupted in India over allegations of “vote theft”, with opposition parties accusing the country’s election body of irregularities, which they say favoured the ruling Bharatiya Janata …
Read More »Jacob Ramsey transfer: Newcastle in advanced talks with Aston Villa over midfielder
Newcastle are in advanced negotiations with Aston Villa over a move for midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who will hold key talks with the Midlands club in the next 24 hours. The two clubs are in negotiations over a deal for Ramsey to move to St James’ Park before the transfer deadline, …
Read More »Emmanuel Macron admits French colonial ‘repression’ in Cameroon independence struggle
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence committed by his country’s forces in Cameroon during and after the Central African nation’s struggle for independence. It followed a joint report by Cameroonian and French historians examining France’s suppression of independence movements from 1945 to 1971. In a letter to Cameroon’s …
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