Wales will play in the European top flight for the first time in 24 years in 2027 after beating Austria 2-1 in dramatic fashion in their Women’s EuroHockey Championship II semi-final in Poland. It will mark Wales’ return to the European A Division for the first time since 2003 having …
Read More »British and Irish Lions: Back problems leaves Tommy Freeman ‘touch and go’ for third Test
The British and Irish Lions may be forced into a late change to their starting XV for Saturday’s third and final Test match against Australia with wing Tommy Freeman struggling with a back problem. The 24-year-old sat out Friday’s captain’s run at the Accor Stadium and is understood to be …
Read More »Staffordshire Police chief suspended while conduct investigated
The head of a police force has been suspended from his role while an investigation into his conduct takes place by the watchdog. Chris Noble, the Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police, was reported to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) last year. Ben Adams, the county’s police, fire and …
Read More »Missing Belfast man found alive, family say
A Belfast man who disappeared from an airport in Paris has been found alive, his family has confirmed. Robert Kincaid, 38, is receiving emergency medical treatment in hospital but “he’s going to be okay”, a family member has said. He was due to get a connecting flight to Dublin from …
Read More »Police investigate deliberate fire at Glasgow industrial estate
Police say a fire at an industrial estate in Glasgow was started deliberately. The blaze broke out at a single-storey commercial building on Stanley Street at about 06:45 on Thursday. Smoke from the Kinning Park storage unit was sent billowing across the M8 motorway at rush hour. The Scottish Fire …
Read More »Police investigate racially motivated attacks on homes
Police are treating criminal damage to two houses in Larne, County Antrim, as racially motivated hate crimes. The incidents happened on Thursday night in the Hampton Crescent and Doric Way areas of the town. Racially motivated graffiti was sprayed on one of the properties. Chief Inspector Christopher Tate said: “This …
Read More »Why the Statue of Liberty is at the heart of US culture wars
While neither Trump nor anyone in his administration has, as yet, publicly condemned Sherald’s painting or its representation of a black transgender woman, the organisers of her scheduled exhibition, which was due to open on 19 September, had reason to fear imminent repercussions to its funding should the work go …
Read More »Yu Zidi, 12, becomes youngest medallist in World Aquatics Championships history
Yu’s participation at the World Championships has divided opinion. Competitors in the championships must be at least 14 years of age but Yu was permitted entry because her times met the association’s ‘A’ standard. But, while Yu’s ability is not in question, not everyone is convinced she should be allowed …
Read More »Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 1 #516
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Sssss…. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is about a creature that I’m not really a fan of. But …
Read More »Aaron Sorkin’s Social Network sequel might recast Mark Zuckerberg
Aaron Sorkin is writing and directing a follow-up to The Social Network, and Jeremy Strong is reportedly the lead candidate to play Mark Zuckerberg. According to Deadline, “Sources say no formal offer has been presented but that he is the top choice to play the Facebook founder.” Jesse Eisenberg played …
Read More »Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 1 #1504
Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today’s Wordle puzzle refers to something that is famously associated with both Kermit the Frog and comedian Steve …
Read More »Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Aug. 1, #782
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. Today’s NYT Connections puzzle could be tough. But I admit I really liked the nostalgic blue category. …
Read More »Motorway closure to affect airport and port travellers
Getty Images Motorists are being asked to leave extra time for their journey Motorists travelling to Belfast City Airport or Belfast Port have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys as part of one of the city’s main roads is set to close this weekend. The eastbound carriage …
Read More »Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Aug. 1
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. I love it when the Mini Crossword is playful. The 4-Across and 5-Across clues are a lot …
Read More »British and Irish Lions 2025: Joseph Suaalii carries Australian hopes on his back
Suaalii has this pre-match routine which has captured the imagination – walking on the pitch without boots, some meditation, some juggling. “I’m a pretty weird person,” he said. “I think a lot of people know that. I just like to take in the crowd. “These are the things you dream …
Read More »Battlefield 6 Beta: How to Get Early Access and Open Beta Times
EA’s DICE studio has blown the lid off the multiplayer for its upcoming military shooter Battlefield 6, and players will soon get to join the fray themselves. A Battlefield 6 public beta is coming on two consecutive weekends starting Aug. 9 — and if you’re lucky enough to get in …
Read More »Shanghai Masters: Kyren Wilson and Zhao Xintong set up semi-final
World champion Zhao Xintong and world number two Kyren Wilson will meet in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters after eliminating Ding Junhui and Ronnie O’Sullivan respectively. Wilson, the 2024 world champion, surged to a 6-3 win over seven-time Crucible winner O’Sullivan, his third consecutive win against him. Wilson, who …
Read More »British and Irish Lions Top 10s: Controversial moments including Matt Dawson and Brian O’Driscoll
Roberts was also involved in a controversial Lions moment. Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll played in the first two Tests against Australia in 2013, but was left out for the deciding match, causing shockwaves in the rugby world. O’Driscoll, a Lions captain in 2005, was tipped by many to lead …
Read More »DJI won’t sell you an Osmo 360 in the US — but these retailers will
We knew DJI had a hard time importing its drones into the United States to the point that many shelves have gone bare, but it’s not just drones anymore. Today marks the first time it’s formally skipping the US with a non-drone product, its 8K Osmo 360 camera — and …
Read More »Women’s Open 2025: Lottie Woad five behind Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda
Lottie Woad shot a level-par first round to lie five shots off the Women’s Open lead jointly held by Japanese duo Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda. England’s Woad began as favourite at Royal Porthcawl, having won two events and narrowly missing out on a first major title in July. The …
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