Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race
One of the speakers at the event, Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, referred to Mr DeSantis as “diet Trump”. Several Trump supporters at the event told the BBC they liked Mr DeSantis, but thought that it was “not his time” to become the Republican nominee for president. Source: BBC News
Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer
A spokesperson says a cancerous mole was found while the duchess was having reconstructive surgery. Source: BBC News
Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool: Reds go five points clear at the top of Premier League
Darwin Nunez has scored 14 goals in 37 appearances for Liverpool and Uruguay this season Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points as an impressive second-half display overpowered Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. In difficult conditions with the onset of Storm Isha, an even first half gave way […]
Sheffield United 2-2 West Ham United: Oli McBurnie scores 103rd-minute penalty to help Blades draw
Sheffield United’s Oli McBurnie scored a 103rd-minute penalty to rescue a point for the Premier League’s bottom side against West Ham United. Sheffield United were awarded the spot-kick in the 98th minute when Hammers keeper Alphonse Areola took out McBurnie. And having been made to wait to take his spot-kick, the forward smashed his effort […]
Donetsk: Deadly blast hits market in Russia-held Ukraine city, officials say
A Moscow-installed official blames Ukraine for the attack which he says killed 25 people and injured 20. Source: BBC News
India v England: Harry Brook to return home from tour for personal reasons
Harry Brook was named England’s best overall cricketer of 2023 by the Cricket Writers’ Club Yorkshire batter Harry Brook is to fly home from England’s tour of India for personal reasons. Brook, 24, was expected to be in England’s XI for the opening Test in Hyderabad on Thursday but has left the squad with immediate […]
Australian Open 2024 results: Novak Djokovic reaches quarter-finals with ruthless victory
An 11th title in Melbourne would take Djokovic clear of Margaret Court’s all-time record number of 24 Grand Slam wins. Djokovic had dropped sets in the first two rounds and said he was struggling with an illness but found form against Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the third round. However, he repeatedly came out on top […]
Cancer survivors empowered by posing nude for calendar
The women started off petrified but ended up like goddesses, the photographer says. Source: BBC News
Newspaper headlines: HS2 ‘back on track’ and Harry’s ‘get well message’
Image caption, The Sunday People says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have sent get well messages to the King and Princess of Wales. Amid reports of strained relations with the Sussexes, the People says the couple are supporting King Charles, who is due to go to hospital for treatment on his enlarged prostate, and […]
Ugandan internet propaganda network exposed by the BBC
A BBC investigation exposes a sprawling network of fake social media accounts operating in Uganda. Source: BBC News