Operation Kenova Stakeknife report to be published
The report into the top Army agent in the IRA codenamed Stakeknife, linked to 18 murders, will be released Source: BBC News
Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu earns first-round win against Rebeka Masarova
Emma Raducanu earned a 6-2 6-3 win against qualifier Rebeka Masarova in the first round at Indian Wells. The 21-year-old Briton broke the Spaniard’s serve twice to go 3-0 up, but a third double fault from Raducanu allowed Masarova to pull a game back. Raducanu went 0-40 down when 5-2 in front but recovered to […]
Sparta Prague 1-5 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez scores twice as Reds win Europa League first-leg tie
Liverpool, who have already won the EFL Cup, remain on course for a Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup quadruple Liverpool will go into Sunday’s huge Premier League game with Manchester City on the back of a seventh straight win after taking control of their Europa League last-16 tie against Sparta Prague. The Reds […]
US to set up temporary port on Gaza coast for aid delivery
The port will take “a number of weeks” to set up, the officials said, and be able to receive large ships carrying food, water medicine, and temporary shelters. Initial shipments will arrive via Cyprus, where Israeli security inspections will take place. Source: BBC News
State of the Union: Biden faces high-stakes address to calm Democrat nerves
Traditionally these annual speeches to Congress are standard affairs, full of pageantry and laundry lists of legislative priorities. But this year, questions about Mr Biden’s fitness for office and polls that suggest an extremely tight race for the presidency, mean the address is a critical moment for the president. Source: BBC News
Red Bull suspend woman who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour
The woman who accused team principal Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour has been suspended by Red Bull. Allegations of inappropriate and controlling behaviour had been made against the 50-year-old, which he denied. After an internal investigation, Red Bull’s board dismissed the complaint last week. “The company cannot comment on this internal matter,” a spokesperson said. […]
Police ram runaway electric car after brakes fail
An electrical fault meant the driver was unable to stop and police had to bring the car to a halt. Source: BBC News
Nationwide strikes deal to buy Virgin Money
The building society claims it will not make any changes to Virgin’s workforce “in the near term”. Source: BBC News
A chance to outdo Tyson Fury? Anthony Joshua set for Francis Ngannou showdown in Saudi Arabia
Joshua has faced intense scrutiny since a shock defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019, but the Olympic gold medallist is riding high on a three-fight winning streak. Although wins against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius in 2023 were solid if not spectacular, Hearn believes Joshua “found his aggressive streak again” against Wallin. In the […]
Fire destroys roof of Forest Gate police station
Police say no injuries were reported and the fire, now under control, is not seen as suspicious. Source: BBC News