Katie Taylor remains the undisputed super lightweight champion of the world after she beat Amanda Serrano 95-94 on all three scorecards in a controversial bout. The evenly matched fighters went toe to toe for 10 rounds but Taylor was warned for excessive use of her head and in the eighth round she was deducted a point. After the fight in Dallas, Serrano said: 'She [Taylor] kept headbutting me but we knew that from the very beginning.' Taylor defended her tactics and called the fight, which was the main undercard contest to the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson bout, 'an absolute slugfest.'

November 16, 2024 14:16 UTC

YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul won an eight-round unanimous decision over Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Texas on Friday night. The 58-year-old former world heavyweight champion managed to win just two rounds on all three judges’ scorecards, losing by scores of 80-72 and two of 79-73. 'I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn't want to hurt someone that didn't need to be hurt,' Paul said afterwards, and claimed Tyson's best punches 'didn't actually hurt'.

November 16, 2024 13:55 UTC

NEW DELHI: Passengers will now have to pay may more to check-in a second bag on Air India flights to and from Europe and the UK. AI has from October 17 introduced fare families where the lowest economy fare allows one check-in of 23 kg to these two places. Those who wish to check in two bags will need to opt for the higher economy fares, the difference starting at about Rs 4,000 (one-way). A leading Gulf carrier is cheaper by Rs 20,000 and is offering 35 kg baggage allowance. The idea was why should a person travelling with one check-in pay the same as someone doing so with two check-in bags.”

November 16, 2024 13:47 UTC

Because of this many opt to honeymoon somewhere in the UK, avoiding busy airports and the worry of cancelled flights. Why this Scottish location was named one of the best honeymoon spots in the UKWester Ross in the Scottish Highlands was named one of the best honeymoon spots in the UK by The Times. Recommended Reading:Beloved Christmas market in Scotland named one of the best in EuropeAward-winning Scottish hotel named one of the UK's top 'quaint and quirky' innsThis 'fairytale' forest in Scotland has been named the best in Britain"We were made to feel very welcome by the receptionist Camilla when we arrived and taken to our room which was spacious and the bed very comfortable." Another added: "Stunning hotel for our 30th wedding anniversary. Wester Ross was the only Scottish destination featured on the list, taking the seventh spot.

November 16, 2024 12:08 UTC

‘Afraid’ retailers have been asked to challenge shoplifters by the region’s police and crime commissioner. Matthew Barber addressed councillors at the Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire on Friday (November 8). Cllr Lubna Arshad enquired about a ‘dedicated hotline’ for retailers, adding: “At the moment, they are quite afraid because of the response times. “I'm really keen that we get that attendance right, but it needs to be attendance for the right things. Mr Barber has funded the free rollout of the app Disc to all retailers in Thames Valley in response to shoplifting.

November 16, 2024 12:03 UTC





The American Express Community Stadium, home of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club ( Getty Images )The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team. Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer. Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game. Follow the live action below as Brighton & Hove Albion face West Ham United today in the WSL:

November 16, 2024 10:36 UTC

Allegations against Karim Khan include unwanted sexual touching and ‘abuse’, as well as coercive behaviour and abuse of authority. The integrity of an inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations against the chief prosecutor of the international criminal court could be jeopardised by his ties to the body tasked with the investigation, court staff have said. Lawyers for Khan, 54, have said he denies all the allegations and that he “looks forward to engaging fully” with the inquiry. The alleged victim, an ICC staff member in her 30s who worked directly for the chief prosecutor, has declined to comment. At the time, an internal oversight body at the court was conducting an initial inquiry to assess the allegations.

November 16, 2024 10:16 UTC

According to the official guidance, which the Scottish Daily Express received through freedom of information legislation, the "two-year settled position on hybrid working" is set to run out. The policy reads: "In a role with a hybrid work style, you can work from home remotely. "If you plan to do this, you should read the guidance about working from home. You can work remotely on the understanding you're still able to attend your contractual work location in line with the hybrid working arrangement agreed with your manager. Managers are asked to establish a model with their teams to ensure business needs are met.”Never miss the latest top headlines from the Scottish Daily Express.

November 16, 2024 09:39 UTC

She argues that society applies a troubling double standard: “If a non-disabled person wants to commit assisted suicide, it’s seen as a tragedy … if a disabled person does, it’s a release.” (www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/better-off-dead-liz-carr-assisted-dying-b2542849.html)Studies have raised crucial concerns about the psychological state of those seeking assisted death. As regards this question, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IVrh, said:“According to the Holy Quran, life is not our possession. “It doesn’t seem to have any solution because people’s threshold of suffering, or tolerance of suffering, changes. Islam teaches us to put our trust in God at all times, even when all seems to be lost. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Janai‘iz, Hadith 4203)The Prophet’s disapproval shows that even when the inevitable seems to be happening, one should have complete trust in Allah.

November 16, 2024 06:35 UTC

Speaking to the BBC in his first broadcast interview about his involvement, Mr Wragg said he spotted the first news articles about the Westminster honeytrap scandal on the train. The former Conservative Party whip told the broadcaster: “My stomach just dropped. Mr Wragg agreed, which is what he feels “the most regret for” as it was “deceitful”. Not long after he was allegedly blackmailed, Mr Wragg began to have panic attacks, with bouts of yelling, crying, and swearing shocking his sleeping flatmates. Shortly after receiving the appropriate medical attention, he returned to Westminster to resign as Conservative whip and from his posts on two parliamentary committees.

November 16, 2024 06:32 UTC

Would you introduce Max to your friends? I’d introduce Max to my dog, which may rank higher than my friends. What do you think Max made of you? What do you think Sarah made of you? 10 out of 10, felt positively giddy on the train ride home.

November 16, 2024 06:22 UTC

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim can follow Mikel Arteta's Arsenal blueprintRuben Amorim has been told to follow Mikel Arteta’s lead by binning Manchester United’s dead wood. However, Arsenal icon Alan Smith warns that such a plan could lead to a ‘financial hit’ with underperforming flops boasting lengthy and lucrative contracts. In his first two years at Arsenal, Arteta was ruthless in his cull of the club’s big-name stars. Amorim could face a similar issue at United where he has several fringe and ageing stars on big-money contracts. The likes of Ozil and a lot of players,” Smith told Express Sport, via Ace Odds.

November 16, 2024 05:12 UTC

The British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Scott Furssedonn-Wood, has announced the upcoming implementation of the United Kingdom’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for international visitors. This is a global program, and it means that from the eighth of January next year, visitors to the UK will need to have applied in advance for an electronic Travel Authorisation,” Furssedonn-Wood noted. In addition to travel-related updates, Furssedonn-Wood expressed the UK’s commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing resilience in the Eastern Caribbean. He mentioned the critical role of technology in combating climate change, noting, “If we’re all going to tackle the effects of climate change, we’ve got to find new ways of doing that. And technology provides some really interesting opportunities.”The High Commissioner elaborated on how emerging technologies can mitigate emissions and bolster adaptation efforts.

November 16, 2024 04:27 UTC

By GIADA ZAMPANOThe manager of a small hotel in northern Italy refused a reservation made by an Israeli couple, accusing Israeli people of being “responsible for genocide.” Jewish groups decried the incident as an example of antisemitism. A day before their departure, they received a message from the hotel’s staff: “Good morning. We inform you that the Israeli people as those responsible for genocide are not welcome customers in our structure.”The hotel manager then invited the tourists to cancel their reservation, adding they “would be happy to grant free cancellation.” The manager has since closed his Facebook profile, and he wasn't immediately available for comment. “I feel infinite sadness for the ignorance shown by certain people,” Dario Calimani, the president of the Jewish Community of Venice, said on Thursday. Word of the hotel incident came on the same day that former hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and their relatives met at the Vatican with Pope Francis.

November 16, 2024 03:22 UTC

California Jail Staff Face Charges Over 2021 Death Pamela Price files charges against 11 staff for negligence leading to inmate's deathA San Francisco Bay Area district attorney recalled during the recent election has moved forward with serious criminal charges against jail staff relating to the 2021 death of inmate Maurice Monk at the Santa Rita Jail. This incident escalated when he failed to appear for another unrelated misdemeanor charge, resulting in his transfer to Santa Rita Jail. Since these events, public scrutiny surrounding Santa Rita Jail and the surrounding judicial processes has intensified. With broader nationwide discussions around criminal justice reform continuing to gain traction, the outcome of this case may set significant precedents. The charges against the Santa Rita Jail staff highlight the dire need for effective oversight and reform to prevent similar tragedies from occurring again, emphasizing the fundamental rights of all individuals, regardless of their circumstances.

November 15, 2024 23:59 UTC