Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights Athletes Battle For Glory
Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights Athletes Battle For Glory Katarina Johnson-Thompson leads heptathlon as breakdancing debuts amid fierce competitionsOn Day 14 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, excitement is reaching a fever pitch as athletes push their limits, chasing gold and making history. Katarina Johnson-Thompson, the reigning world champion, finished the first day of the heptathlon strong, showcasing her skills with impressive performances. Both teams are gunning for glory after some close calls earlier in the competition, hoping to secure precious medals for Great Britain. Also, the women’s madison team of Elinor Barker and Neah Evans will race, having already captured attention for their great form. Australia's Opals find themselves primed for what could be an upset against the USA women's basketball team during the semifinals.
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2024 18:12 UTC
Keir Starmer says police must stay on 'high alert' as fears of riots continue – video
The UK prime minister has said the police are to remain on 'high alert' as the country heads into the weekend after days of violent disorder and unrest in England and Northern Ireland. Despite large scale anti-racism protests on Wednesday night appearing to have halted the far-right violence in England, Keir Starmer said: 'We have to stay on high alert going into this weekend because we absolutely have to make sure that our communities are safe and secure and feel safe and secure.' Starmer met London’s police chief, Mark Rowley, and the deputy assistant commissioner, Andy Valentine, at the Met's Lambeth command and control base for a briefing on the police’s response to public disorder
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2024 17:56 UTC
The five star Man City players who will miss Manchester United game
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Source:Express
August 09, 2024 16:27 UTC
Tottenham Push To Secure Dominic Solanke Transfer Deal
Tottenham Push To Secure Dominic Solanke Transfer Deal Bournemouth agrees to sell striker for club-record fee as Spurs pursue much-needed reinforcementsDominic Solanke, the rising star from AFC Bournemouth, is at the center of intense transfer speculation, linking him to Tottenham Hotspur. Committed to the idea of playing for Spurs, Solanke has reportedly already agreed on personal terms. This situation illustrates the broader challenges presently seen across the Premier League, with many clubs reluctant to engage in extravagant spending amid economic uncertainties. Statistics highlight he ranked highly among Premier League strikers for many parameters, including creating goal-scoring chances and assists. While Tottenham will be actively exploring this deal, they also face competition from other Premier League clubs who are mulling over bids for Solanke.
Source:Express
August 09, 2024 15:52 UTC
Lee Carsley named England interim boss after Gareth Southgate exit
Lee Carsley has been named England’s interim manager for the start of the Nations League campaign in September. Carlsey will step up to replace Gareth Southgate, who brought his eight years in charge to an end after defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final last month. A statement from the Football Association confirmed Carsley would lead England in the September matches away to Republic of Ireland and at home to Finland, but also suggested the 50-year-old could stay in charge throughout the autumn. “Carsley will step up from his role in charge of the MU21s, initially for September’s fixtures away to Republic of Ireland and at home to Finland, but with a view to remaining in the position throughout autumn while the FA’s recruitment process for a new permanent head coach continues,” a statement read.
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2024 15:35 UTC
Man Utd 'agree on three signings' as INEOS plan blockbuster summer transfer finale
Man Utd plan to make at least three more signings. Manchester United are planning to make at least three more signings before the summer transfer deadline, according to reports. United made a strong start to the summer by recruiting Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee and Lille centre-back Leny Yoro for a combined £88.5m in mid-July. But frustrations have grown among supporters in recent weeks due to a lack of continued activity regarding arrivals and departures. Like the 30-year-old, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also out of contract next summer, and his representatives are reportedly in talks with West Ham United over personal terms.
Source:Express
August 09, 2024 14:49 UTC
Lee Carsley announced as interim England manager after Southgate exit
Lee Carsley has been announced as interim manager of the England men's football team. The 50-year-old is following in the footsteps of former Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate by stepping up from his role as coach of England Under-21s. In a statement, Carsley said: "It's an honour to step up and lead this England squad on an interim basis. He will name his first England squad in just under three weeks on 29 August. Former Lincoln centre-back Ben Futcher will lead England Under-21s for their September fixtures.
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2024 14:27 UTC
Tottenham Targets Solanke And Toney To Strengthen Squad
Tottenham Targets Solanke And Toney To Strengthen Squad Spurs eye Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke and Brentford's Ivan Toney as possible summer signings amid Richarlison exit rumorsTottenham Hotspur is making waves this summer transfer window with promising pursuits to bolster their squad. Two names dominate the conversation: Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth and Brentford's Ivan Toney. A hefty £65 million release clause, which would break Spurs' transfer record set by Tanguy Ndombele's move back in 2019. Yet, as Tottenham zeroes in on Solanke, another striker creeps onto their wishlist: Ivan Toney. At the start of the season, Spurs will look to hit the ground running with their campaign opener at Leicester City on August 19th.
Source:Express
August 09, 2024 13:45 UTC
Can it be safe for my five-year-old granddaughter to ride pillion on her dad’s motorbike?
My daughter’s ex-husband has decided that it is safe to take my granddaughter (who is just five) on the back of his motorcycle. He has parental responsibility and there is no prescribed lower age limit (which staggers me), but I cannot believe she has the strength or concentration to hold on safely. It wasn’t clear if he has actually taken your granddaughter on the motorbike yet or “just” threatened it. As it seems both your daughter and her ex have parental responsibility (are there any court orders? These are usually used if parents can’t agree on how to exercise their joint parental responsibility, for example, with regard to schooling or medical treatment, but they can also be used here.
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2024 13:38 UTC
Murdo Fraser secures backing of big beast Tory donor as leadership race hots up
The race to be the next Scottish Tory leader is hotting up as one of the main candidates secured the backing of a significant donor. But Mr Fraser has snapped up a major Tory donor to support his campaign as he called on less blue-on-blue public attacks. READ MORE: Splitting the Conservatives is a Holyrood bubble issue and anathema to ordinary membersMr Mair told the Daily Telegraph that Mr Fraser was "easily the best person to be the leader." Mr Fraser also secured the support of other veteran Tory MSPs in Liz Smith and Finlay Carson, as well as Stephen Kerr and Graham Simpson. A spokesman for Ms Gallacher described the remarks as "disappointing" and reiterated her call to conduct a "friendly and fair leadership campaign".
Source:Express
August 09, 2024 12:50 UTC
PM Keir Starmer says UK 'on high alert' for more far-right rallies
"I'm absolutely convinced that having the police officers in place these last few days, and the swift justice that has been dispensed in our courts have had a real impact," he told UK broadcasters. "But we have to stay on high alert going into this weekend because we absolutely have to make sure that our communities are safe and secure. Around a dozen people were jailed on Thursday for involvement.On Friday, two men are set to be the first to face jail for stirring up racial hatred online. "That's a reminder to everyone that whether you're directly involved or whether you're remotely involved, you're culpable," Starmer said in reference to those cases.He added social media executives as well as users should be "mindful of the first priority, which is to ensure that our communities are safe and secure," and hinted at stricter enforcement in future. "We're going to have to look more broadly at social media after this disorder but the focus at the moment has to be on dealing with the disorder," Starmer said.In Northern Ireland, a number of Belfast businesses and libraries announced plans to close early on Friday after more disorder overnight and further planned protests.Police there said 23 people have been arrested so far following the disturbances, and 15 charged.Officers have been granted additional powers to stop and search suspected troublemakers and ask them to remove face coverings, while additional manpower is being sent from the UK mainland, according to reports.
Source:The Times
August 09, 2024 12:40 UTC
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Faces Scrutiny Amid 2024 Election
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Faces Scrutiny Amid 2024 Election With his selection as Kamala Harris's running mate, Walz's actions during George Floyd protests resurfaceThe political arena is heating up as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz finds himself back in the spotlight, especially with the 2024 presidential election drawing closer. Al Sharpton echoed this viewpoint, stating, “Governor Walz tapped Attorney General Ellison to lead the investigation as a direct result of our advocacy... Walz's political actions didn’t stop with the Floyd protests. These reflections come at a time when Walz's political fortunes are being debated vigorously. The Minnesota political stage will undoubtedly see debates on these topics revisited as election day approaches, bringing renewed energy and scrutiny to Walz’s legacy.
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2024 12:35 UTC
Ofili stands out in Edinburgh, print legends and money in the Banksy – the week in art
Edinburgh art festivalA staggering range of art for Edinburgh’s festival season, with great shows by Ibrahim Mahama and Chris Ofili standing out, while Hayley Barker and Sir John Lavery provide pastoral escape. • Various venues, Edinburgh, 9-25 AugustAlso showingMoney Talks: Art, society and powerAn exploration of art and money featuring works by Andy Warhol, Banksy and Grayson Perry. • British Museum, London, until 29 SeptemberTurn It Up: The power of musicFun for all ages in an interactive exhibition about the science and technology of music. • National Gallery, London, on loan to Scottish National Gallery, EdinburghDon’t forgetTo follow us on X (Twitter): @GdnArtandDesign. Sign up to the Art Weekly newsletterIf you don’t already receive our regular roundup of art and design news via email, please sign up here.
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2024 12:27 UTC
First Thing: Harris and Trump agree to televised debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off for the first time on 10 September in a highly anticipated televised debate on ABC, the network confirmed Thursday, as Harris continues to gain momentum, leaving the Trump campaign scrambling. Trump attacked Harris and falsely claimed that no one was killed in the 6 January attack on the US Capitol. While Biden had been trailing Trump in key swing states, Harris has made gains, particularly after announcing the Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. An Ipsos poll published on Thursday found Harris ahead of Trump by 42% to 37%, compared to a 22-23 July Reuters/Ipsos survey, which showed her up 37% to 34% over Trump. How has the Trump campaign been reacting to the rise of Harris?
Source:The Guardian
August 09, 2024 11:57 UTC
Covering the U.K. Riots Amid Disorder and Misinformation
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. On July 29, a knife-wielding assailant went on a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, England. Three young girls — ages 6, 7 and 9 — were killed and 10 others, including children, were wounded. The next day, Megan Specia, a New York Times reporter who covers Britain and Ireland, traveled from London to Southport, where she found a community in mourning. In reality, the suspect was a 17-year-old who was born in Cardiff, Wales.
Source:The Times
August 09, 2024 11:42 UTC