Euro 2028: Uefa confirms UK and Republic of Ireland as tournament hosts
Former Wales captain Gareth Bale was present at the announcement in Nyon along with representatives from each of the host nations The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, Uefa has confirmed. The joint bid ran unopposed after Turkey withdrew to focus on a bid with Italy for Euro 2032, […]
Eden Hazard retires: Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid forward ends football career
Ex-Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football after leaving Real Madrid at the end of last season. Hazard, 32, joined Real from Chelsea in 2019 for £89m, but played just 54 league games for the Spanish giants. He won two Premier League titles during his time at Stamford Bridge. “You must listen […]
Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers to be returned to migrant barge
The Home Office says it is notifying migrants they will be moved back on to the Bibby Stockholm. Source: BBC News
Yellow warning for more heavy rain in flood-hit areas
The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall across the west of Scotland. Source: BBC News
President Biden interviewed over handling of classified files
“As we have said from the beginning, the President and the White House are cooperating with this investigation, and as it has been appropriate, we have provided relevant updates publicly, being as transparent as we can consistent with protecting and preserving the integrity of the investigation,” Mr Sams told reporters. Source: BBC News
Israel-Gaza attacks: Vigil for victims held at Downing Street
“In recent days, the world has watched in horror as Hamas terrorists massacred families in their homes, slaughtered over 200 young people enjoying a music festival, and kidnapped elderly women, children, and entire families, who are now being held as hostages,” they said. Source: BBC News
Election will be fought on economy, says Labour
Former Bank of England head Mark Carney endorses Rachel Reeves as she emphasises economic security at Labour conference. Source: BBC News
Cricket among Olympic Games sports recommended for Los Angeles 2028
England won the 2022 Men’s Twenty20 World Cup Cricket could be in the Olympics for the first time since 1900 after organisers recommended it to be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Twenty20 cricket will be put forward for approval to the International Olympic Committee for a vote next week. Flag football, a non-contact […]
Israelis, united in shock, rally behind war to punish Hamas
The country is adjusting to a new reality as the conflict enters uncharted territory Source: BBC News
Israel-Gaza attacks: More than 10 Britons feared dead or missing
Nathanel Young is the only named British victim, but there are fears for the safety of others. Source: BBC News