Ashes Series (Cricket)
A 37-year-old man from Gravesend, Kent, dressed in the Australian national team's uniform, joined the end of the team's line for the national anthem at the England vs. Australia rugby league match at Liverpool's Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday 1 November. The man, reportedly
Carr, Brendan
Prisoners and their families have been paying lower bills for phone calls from behind bars over the past few years, thanks to a cap implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.). However, the latest vote by the F.C.C. has reversed this trend, setting a new cap
Storm damage
Scott Burns, ST MIRREN's Richard King, was overcome with emotion after scoring a late goal in the semi-final win over Motherwell. King, who has family in Jamaica, dedicated his goal to the country's residents who have been devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The storm has caused significant
Actors
Ellie Goldstein, the 23-year-old model and first contestant with Down's syndrome to participate in the main series of Strictly Come Dancing, has been eliminated from the competition alongside her professional partner Vito Coppola. The pair was part of the dreaded dance off, facing EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and
Diseases
A new paper published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) outlines a bold new approach to regulating rare disease therapies in the UK. The proposed reforms aim to speed up the development and approval of life-saving treatments for the estimated 3.5 million people living with a
Football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers suffered a narrow 21-17 defeat to the USC Trojans, marking their 29th consecutive loss to a ranked opponent. Despite a valiant effort from the Huskers, the team's offense stuttered after sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola's injury in the third quarter. Emmett Johnson's
Landslides
Kenya's Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the bodies of 21 people killed in a landslide in Marakwet East have been transferred to a nearby airstrip for treatment and identification. The government paused search and rescue operations on Saturday evening but resumed them on Sunday, with military and
Disaster victims
A devastating landslide in western Kenya has left 26 people dead, with 25 still missing, after the disaster struck on Saturday. Heavy rains have caused flash floods, displacing thousands of people and washing away roads, making the rescue efforts challenging. The government has intensified the search mission, deploying four aircrafts
Hegseth, Pete
United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has defended President Donald Trump's directive on nuclear weapons testing, describing it as both "reasonable and prudent". The directive has sparked widespread global concern since its announcement on Thursday and has raised concerns over escalating tensions among major powers.
Gauff, Coco
Tennis world number one Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her WTA Finals campaign with a dominant 6-3 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini, while defending champion Coco Gauff struggled with double faults as Jessica Pegula beat her 6-3 6-7(4) 6-2 in Riyadh. Sabalenka, who won the US Open this year, landed
Landslides
As rescuers continue their search for 25 people still missing, the death toll from the Marakwet East landslide in Kenya's Elgeyo Marakwet County has risen to 26. The government has announced that the bodies of the deceased have been taken to the nearby Kapteren Airstrip for identification and
Karl, Andy
Australian stage favourite Elise McCann, who has been taking on roles in various musicals in her career, will be seen alongside her fiancé, US Broadway star Andy Karl, in the long-awaited Brisbane debut of Beetlejuice the Musical in 2026. The show, which will open at QPAC from June 7, has
