Scottish independence: How did we get here and what happens next?
In its manifesto for the previous month’s Holyrood elections, the SNP said the Scottish Parliament should have the right to hold another referendum if there was a “significant and material change” in the circumstances at the time of the 2014 referendum, such as Scotland being taken out of the EU against its will. Source: BBC […]
Wales’ Indiana Jones searching for lost mines in hills
Wooden crates still packed with dynamite sticks and even graves have been among his discoveries. Source: BBC News
New earthquake hits western Afghanistan
The magnitude 6.3 quake struck the Herat province, which has already devastated by recent tremors. Source: BBC News
Gaza: Britons told to be ready in case Rafah border crossing opens
The Rafah crossing on Gaza’s border with Egypt is currently the only route out of the Strip. Source: BBC News
Tommy Fury v KSI: Briton Fury beats rival in unlicensed cruiserweight contest
Tommy Fury (right) found fame on TV show Love Island and is the younger brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury Tommy Fury claimed bragging rights over fellow social media star KSI with a win on points in their unlicensed boxing fight in front of a capacity crowd of 20,000 at Manchester’s AO Arena. In […]
Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: All Blacks break Irish hearts and set up Argentina semi-final
Defeat marks a devastating end to Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s career Ireland: (17) 24 Tries: Aki, Gibson-Park, penalty try Cons: Sexton 2 Pen: Sexton New Zealand: (18) 28 Tries: Fainga’anuku, Savea, Jordan Cons: Mo’unga, J Barrett Pens: Mo’unga, J Barrett 2 Ireland’s World Cup dream was ended by New Zealand for the second tournament in […]
Thousands march in pro-Palestinian protests across UK
Police warn that anyone showing support for Hamas, a proscribed terrorist group, could face arrest. Source: BBC News
Cricket World Cup 2023: India demolish Pakistan in Ahmedabad
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Ahmedabad: Pakistan 191 (42.5 overs): Babar 50, Rizwan 49; Bumrah 2-19 India 192-3 (30.3 overs): Rohit 86, Shreyas 53* India won by seven wickets Scorecard. Table India demolished Pakistan as the most eagerly awaited contest of the World Cup so far turned into a one-sided anti-climax in Ahmedabad. Pakistan have […]
DUP: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells conference that 'power-sharing is essential'
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells his party’s conference that direct rule is not a better option for NI. Source: BBC News
New Zealand election: National party's Chris Luxon wins
New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes. Source: BBC News