Sports
UK Sport chair happy with Team GB medals but ‘work…
The chair of UK Sport, Katherine Grainger, has hailed Britain’s medal tally at the Paris Olympics but admitted “there’s a bit of work to do” to improve
Paris 2024 Olympics breaks BBC Sport record with 218 million…
BBC Sport's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics was streamed a record-breaking 218 million times online - more than doubling the 104 million streams recorded du
Blow for Xi as investors scramble to quit China
Foreign investors have pulled a record £12bn out of China in an economic blow for President Xi Jinping.Fears over the future o
British passenger falls overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailA British passenger sparked urgent se
Tourist can’t believe his eyes as bill arrives at restaurant…
A man was left gobsmacked at a particular charge that was added to his bill at a fancy restaurant in Menorca, Spain.Antonio Barbeito, from Madrid, was holidayin
Pickleball star Fiona Edwards delighted to see the sport thriving…
By Matt WrightFor Fiona Edwards, having the largest pickleball tournament outside of the United States take place in her home county is a real source of pride.N
UK, France, Germany call for end to fighting after Hamas…
International pressure mounted Monday for a ceasefire in Gaza, with Britain, France and Germany issuing a joint plea for an end to fighting between Israel and
Pakistani-American businessman trolled for Suzuki Alto gift for Arshad Nadeem:…
A Pakistani-American businessman is being mocked on social media after he reportedly decided to gift a Suzuki Alto to Pakistani javelin star Arshad Nadeem who
Is it safe to travel to Greece? UK travel advice…
Tourists travelling to Greece are facing warnings of extreme weather and wildfires as thousands of people have been evacuated from areas near the capital.On Sun
Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: updated advice pages
The Planning Inspectorate has published a set of updated advice pages for applicants and others about a range of operational matters under the Planning Act 200
Olympic cricket: Great Britain still the gold medal holders
STREETON/GREGSON ARCHIVEThe Devon and Somerset Wanderers were already going to Paris to compete in a three-match tour when they agreed to take part in the 1900
Sunil Bharti Mittal: who is the Indian tycoon now BT’s…
As India’s economy has risen in recent decades, so have a clutch of billionaires who control key industries. For Sunil Bharti Mittal, the rise might appear al
