Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) chief of staff has said there is a “deal on the table” for the remaining hostages in Gaza, according to Israeli media. Lt Gen Eyal Zamir reportedly said the Israeli military had brought about the conditions for a deal, and it is now it is in …
Read More »‘Business as usual’ at Ould Lammas Fair
Michael Fitzpatrick BBC News NI BBC Councillor Cara McShane says the council had been “working extremely hard” on the fair It’s “business as usual” at this year’s Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle, despite some changes to the layout of the event. The fair traditionally gets underway on the last bank …
Read More »Hector Pardoe: Olympian completes ‘Three Peaks’ swim challenge
The Welsh swimmer has faced many bouts of illness throughout his open-water swimming career due to the quality of water around the world and says he must prepare carefully when heading into a challenge of this scale. “I have to take all sorts of precautions, like a shot of Pepto-Bismol …
Read More »National Guard will begin carrying firearms in Washington DC, official says | US News
National Guard troops deployed to Washington DC in an effort to mitigate crime will begin carrying firearms, an official has said. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the authorisation of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops to begin carrying weapons. The majority of the guard members will carry M17 pistols, their service-issued …
Read More »France summons US envoy Charles Kushner over antisemitism claims
MOHAMMED BADRA/EPA/Shutterstock France says it will summon the US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, over what it says are unacceptable allegations of failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism. Kushner, who is Jewish and whose son is married to US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, made the comments in an …
Read More »Government pledges £1.5m for two new cricket domes as Labour’s Lisa Nandy says £35m Rishi Sunak plan a fantasy
The government has pledged £1.5m for two new indoor sport domes in Luton and Lancashire – but hopes of grassroots cricket receiving an anticipated huge cash injection remain in doubt. Last year, then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised £35m to cricket in what was called a “seminal moment” that could lead …
Read More »Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Marco Silva post-match interview
Fulham manager Marco Silva says there was a clear push by Leny Yoro on Calvin Bassey as Manchester United took a the lead during a 1-1 draw in the Premier League. READ MORE: Fulham 1-1 Manchester United Watch Premier League highlights on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only. Source …
Read More »Sinn Féin to make decision in September
The Sinn Féin president says the party will announce in September whether it will run a candidate in the upcoming Irish presidential election. Speaking to BBC News NI, Mary Lou McDonald insisted the party was not split in its decision on whether or not it will run a candidate or …
Read More »Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Ruben Amorin post-match interview
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorin says his side “could have done better” after taking the lead during a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League. READ MORE: Fulham 1-1 Manchester United Watch Premier League highlights on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only. BBC News
Read More »Former military base to continue housing asylum seekers
A former military base which houses asylum seekers in Kent, which had been due to close in September, may now stay open until December. The Home Office confirmed it is considering extending its use until the end of the year, despite previous concerns about poor living conditions. The site in …
Read More »Violence fears as Perth council says asylum protesters being ‘bussed in’
Katy Scott & Mary McCool BBC Scotland News PA Media Protesters gathered in Perth on Saturday to voice frustrations Scottish councillors have raised concerns that protests over asylum seekers could turn violent and believe many demonstrators have been “bussed in” from elsewhere. Fractious protests have been held across the UK …
Read More »Ireland 42-14 Japan: Ireland head coach Scott Bemand post match interview
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his team have “laid down a marker” as they open their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign with an emphatic 42-14 win over Japan. MATCH REPORT: Women’s Rugby World Cup: Ireland v Japan – Pool C Available to UK users only. BBC News
Read More »Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo on his Forest future
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says there “will be a resolution” when asked about his future at the club, but adds his side need three new players following a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. READ MORE: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest Watch Premier League highlights on BBC iPlayer Available …
Read More »Everton 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion: David Moyes Match of the Day interview
David Moyes says Jack Grealish is what Everton “have been waiting for” after assisting both goals in their 2-0 win against Brighton in the Premier League. READ MORE: Everton 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion Watch Premier League highlights on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only. Source link
Read More »Is it time for gunboats to help stop the people smugglers? | UK News
Curbing the power of judges in asylum cases to tackle the migrant hotel crisis is a typical Keir Starmer response to a problem. The former director of public prosecutions would appear to see overhauling court procedures and the legal process as the answer to any tricky situation. Yes, the proposed …
Read More »Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Oliver Glasner Match of the Day interview
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner says he is “delighted” with a four-game unbeaten run to start their season after a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. MATCH REPORT: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest Watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only. Source link
Read More »Israeli military strikes Houthi regime in Yemen after ‘repeated attacks’ | World News
Israel says it has carried out strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen’s capital Sanaa. The attacks happened after the Iranian-backed militants said they fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Friday. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Sunday it struck the regime’s “military infrastructure”, including a site “in …
Read More »Russell Martin: Rangers’ draw at St Mirren ‘not end of the world’
A third straight Scottish Premiership draw at St Mirren is “not the end of the world” for Rangers, says head coach Russell Martin. The result in Paisley means Martin’s underwhelming side could not avoid recording their worst domestic start in 36 years after three games. MATCH REPORT: Late Curtis goal …
Read More »More than 500,000 ordered to move as Typhoon Kajiki heads for Vietnam
Vietnam has ordered more than 586,000 people to be evacuated ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Kajiki. The storm is already packing winds of 166km/h (103mph) and is expected to strengthen further before making landfall early on Monday, weather forecasters said. People from the central provinces of Thanh Hoa, Quang …
Read More »Rangers: Hamza Igamane refuses to come on against St Mirren after bid rejected
Rangers forward Hamza Igamane refused to come on as a substitute during the club’s 1-1 Scottish Premiership draw against St Mirren on Sunday after a bid was rejected for him earlier in the week, says head coach Russell Martin. Igamane trained in the build-up to the game and completed the …
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