UK human swine flu case: Why now, and what's next?
What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire. Source: BBC News
Preston North End 0-2 Queens Park Rangers: Ilias Chair sets up both goals in R’s win
Chris Willock (centre) peels away after scoring QPR’s second goal from an Ilias Chair assist against Preston Goals from Paul Smyth and Chris Willock secured a second successive victory for QPR and continued Preston North End’s poor run of form in the Championship. Ilias Chair, on as a half-time substitute, set up both goals for […]
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote
The Republican was removed after allegations that he stole campaign funds and lied to voters. Source: BBC News
Three network down for tens of thousands across UK
The network says its working on the issue now to fix it as soon as possible. Source: BBC News
Andre Onana: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag says goalkeeper is second best ‘based on stats’ in the league
‘Onana is second best keeper in the Premier League’ – Ten Hag Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says goalkeeper Andre Onana is the Premier League’s second-best goalkeeper “based on stats”. However, the Cameroonian is tied for most clean sheets in the Premier League this season with five. And Onana has also prevented 3.67 goals […]
Everton make formal appeal over 10-point deduction
Everton fans held anti-Premier League protests during Sunday’s game against Manchester United. The 3-0 defeat left the Toffees five points adrift of safety Everton have appealed against the decision to dock them 10 Premier League points for financial rule breaches. The Toffees were handed the punishment – the biggest in Premier League history – by […]
Nearly 100,000 Gaza buildings may be damaged, satellite images show
As the image below shows, a whole series of craters are visible in what was once a residential area. Some of the buildings on the beach front, which boasted Gaza’s first five-star hotel, the Al-Mashtal, as well as huts and restaurants, appear to have been partially destroyed. Source: BBC News
House prices edge higher as signs mortgage rates will fall
However, the building society’s data is based on its own mortgage lending, so the figures do not include those who purchase homes with cash or buy-to-let deals. According to the latest official data, cash buyers account for more than a third of housing sales. Source: BBC News
The race against time to repair Edinburgh Airport’s runway
Every year millions of people travel through Edinburgh Airport, all relying on the same strip of concrete and asphalt. But as the runway nears the end of its life, avoiding delays and disruption caused by cracks becomes a daily challenge. Over several weekends, construction teams have spent nights repairing the surface, racing against the clock […]
Alistair Darling: Gordon Brown says briefings against ex-chancellor unfair
The former prime minister hails the “integrity” of Lord Darling following his death aged 70. Source: BBC News