Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa suffer shock defeat by Netherlands
Netherlands 245-8 (43 overs): Edwards 78* (69); Jansen 2-27 South Africa 207 (42.5 overs): Miller 43 (52); Van Beek 3-60 Netherlands won by 38 runs Scorecard.Table. South Africa’s unbeaten run in the World Cup was ended by a shock 38-run defeat by the Netherlands in Dharamsala. In a match reduced to 43 overs a side […]
Women’s Nations League: Fran Kirby back for England after knee surgery
Fran Kirby started her first game for Chelsea in eight months on Saturday Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby is back in the England squad for this month’s Women’s Nations League matches after recovering from injury. Kirby, 30, had knee surgery in May and missed the Women’s World Cup. She started her first game for Chelsea in […]
How Storm Babet and other storms get their names
The UK’s latest gale was named after a Dutchwoman who was born during a storm Source: BBC News
Reuters reveals China seeks to stop UN rights chief from releasing Xinjiang report
Human Interest 20 July 2022, 6:52 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively revealed that China is asking the United Nations human rights chief to bury a highly anticipated report on human rights violations in Xinjiang. United Nations High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet has faced severe criticism from civil society for being too soft on China during a […]
Wales' 20mph speed limit: How has the first month gone?
A month on from the controversial 20mph speed limit change, how do people in Wales feel? Source: BBC News
Brussels shooting: Police shoot dead attacker who killed Swedes
It follows Monday night’s incident in the Belgian capital, where two Swedish nationals were killed. Source: BBC News
Reuters reveals new evidence shows how Myanmar’s military planned the Rohingya purge
Human Interest 04 August 2022, 2:42 pm 1 minute Reuters took readers on a deep dive into how senior Burmese military commanders held secret talks about operations against the minority Rohingya Muslim population. In official records seen by Reuters, commanders discussed ways to insert spies into Rohingya villages, resolved to demolish Muslim homes and mosques […]
Wages overtake inflation for first time in nearly two years
Average pay growth outpacing inflation suggests the squeeze on living costs may be starting to ease. Source: BBC News
French hotel spent €1,500 getting rid of bedbugs
“The risk of encountering bedbugs for those visiting UK venues remains low, and by taking some simple precautions when staying overnight then travellers can help to protect themselves, such as carefully examining the bed, mattress and surrounding areas for any signs of bedbugs, such as dark stains, faecal pellets, shed exoskeletons, or even live bugs.” […]
Israel Gaza: US in diplomatic dash to contain conflict
But he is also trying to mitigate the civilian casualties in Gaza, the enclave that is governed by the Palestinian militant group. Israel has already killed nearly 3,000 Palestinians in relentless airstrikes, and blocked food, water and electricity to Gaza, plunging it into a humanitarian crisis. Source: BBC News