India v England: KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja build first-Test lead in Hyderabad
Rahul was batting at number four in the absence of Virat Kohli First Test, Hyderabad (day two of five): England 246: Stokes 70; Ashwin 3-68, Jadeja 3-88 India 421-7: Rahul 86, Jadeja 81*; Root 2-77, Hartley 2-131 India lead by 175 runs Scorecard England already face a huge task to get back into the first […]
UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban
Talks aimed at extending a rolled-over EU-era deal broke down over Britain’s ban on hormone-treated meat. Source: BBC News
Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic in Australian Open semi-final
For so long, particularly at Melbourne Park, the question has been this: why can’t the younger generation stop Djokovic? The answer has largely centred around Djokovic’s greatness – his technique, fitness, mindset – but arguably the most significant factor has been a deferential attitude from his opponents. Sinner came into the latest attempt to topple […]
The Papers: Mone's assets frozen and Nottingham 'victims failed'
Friday’s newspapers reflect on fury from the families of the three victims fatally stabbed in Nottingham. Source: BBC News
Kenneth Eugene Smith: Alabama carries out first US nitrogen gas execution
Witnesses observed two to four minutes of writhing by convicted murderer Kenneth Smith before he died. Source: BBC News
Why private helicopters are still in demand
Despite the flagging economy, demand is strong for helicopters and new models are being launched. Source: BBC News
Nottingham attacks: Families' anger as triple killer gets hospital order
The mother of one of Valdo Calocane’s victims says “true justice has not been served”. Source: BBC News
Dragons' Den: BBC defends show after ME criticism of Acu Seeds
Campaigners say “unfounded” claims had been made about a product pitched on the series. Source: BBC News
Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a ‘clown’, inquiry hears
It came as First Minister Humza Yousaf, who also gave evidence to the inquiry on Thursday, announced an externally-led review into the Scottish government’s use of mobile messaging apps, conceding that there are “challenges” in relation to how the app is used in government. Source: BBC News
Lloyds to cut 1,600 jobs in major branch overhaul
The UK’s largest lender says it is making the cuts due to more people banking online. Source: BBC News