Barely a year after returning to diving, Tom Daley completed the full set of Olympic medals by claiming silver in partnership with Noah Williams in the men’s synchronised 10m platform in Paris. And as Daley and Williams produced exceptional dive after exceptional dive, each in seemingly perfect harmony, it made you wonder how they had achieved such synchronicity in such …
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Germany Golden in Team Competition at 2024 European Pony Championships
‘– Photos © Eurodressage – No reproduction allowed – NO SCREENSHOTS! The German pony team picked up the gold medal at the 2024 European Pony Championships in Opglabbeek, Belgium, on Thursday morning 25 July 2024. Germany has dominated pony sport for years, with occasionally Denmark or Great Britain stealing their thunder, but this year they were back in the number one spot, …
Read More »Winter fuel payment changes – are you still eligible? | UK News
The winter fuel payment has been scrapped for millions of pensioners. The government announced the change along with a raft of other cuts to fill a £22bn “black hole” in public finances. The payment is aimed at helping pensioners pay for higher fuel bills during the colder months. Wondering if you’re still eligible for the payment? Here is what you …
Read More »JD Vance in 2017 said some Donald Trump supporters were racist | US elections 2024
In newly uncovered remarks from 2017, Donald Trump’s 2024 vice-presidential pick, JD Vance, said “some people who voted for Trump are racist and they voted for him for racist reasons”. “Race definitely played a role in the 2016 election,” Vance said. “I think that race will always play a role in our country. It’s just sort of a constant fact …
Read More »Anjem Choudary gets life sentence for directing terrorist organisation | Al-Muhajiroun
A judge has jailed the Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary for life with a minimum term of 28 years for running a banned terrorist organisation, telling him: “I cannot foresee a time when you will cease to be dangerous.” After a trial at Woolwich crown court in south London, Choudary was convicted last week of having a “caretaker role” in directing …
Read More »Why Riccardo Calafiori can be Arsenal’s answer to Stones
Arsenal have signed Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a reported £42 million transfer fee, the club announced on Monday, ending a month-long chase for his signature. The 22-year-old defender had an excellent campaign with Bologna to help the club into the Champions League for the first time ever. But he exploded onto the world stage this summer thanks to some …
Read More »Maya Jama’s awkward reunion with Stormzy’s best friend in the Love Island final as she comments on Omar’s topless photos
MAYA Jama had an awkward exchange with her ex-boyfriend Stormzy’s best pal during the Love Island final last night. The series host traded banter with former bombshell Omar Nyame, who is often seen hanging out with Stormzy on social media, after the dumped Islanders gathered to watch Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan be crowned winners. 6 Maya Jama had a …
Read More »UK Export Finance helps 650 UK businesses to sell overseas
UK Export Finance provided £8.8 billion in new financing last year, helping 650 UK companies to export. Up to 41,000 jobs and £3.3 billion to national GDP supported by UKEF’s provision of financial support for UK exporters. Detailed in UKEF’s new annual report for 2023 to 2024, support for UK businesses helps turbocharge the economy and deliver growth opportunities across …
Read More »Olympics 2024: New Zealand men’s sevens coach wants All Blacks involved in future Olympic campaigns
But the remarkable impact of Antoine Dupont, who galvanised the French team, helping them to achieve a spectacular triumph in Paris, puts a new lens on the subject and shows what is possible. Dupont’s switch was huge news in France – with his presence dominating media coverage in the lead-up to the Games – and climaxed on Saturday in probably …
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