Sports
UK retailer JD Sports’ revenue rises 5.2% in H1 FY25
Leading UK-based sports-fashion retailer JD Sports Fashion has reported revenue growth of 5.2 per cent to £5,032.2 million (~$6,599 million) in the first h
British Land raises £300m from shareholders after spending £440m to…
Published October 3, 2024 British Land’s quest to build on its portfolio of UK retail parks has been given a boost as the property giant turned t
BBC Test Match Special to commentate on England’s Pakistan tour
BBC Test Match Special will broadcast ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test tour of Pakistan after securing audio rights for the series.A team led by BBC cr
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour food bank donation will have ‘nationwide…
Taylor Swift’s “unexpected” donation to the Trussell Trust food banks will have a nationwide impact, according to one of the charity’s directors.The 34-
A timeline of the UK’s history with the Chagos Islands
The UK has agreed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a historic deal. Here we detail the history of the archipelago.1783 The first inhabitants arrive
UK’s moral case for control of Chagos Islands had dwindled…
There has long been an understanding within the British establishment that the Chagossians who were forcibly evicted from their homes to make way
Inside Asia’s incredible abandoned £2m water park that’s biggest in…
Asia is home to the world's biggest abandoned water park that has been left desolate for over 10 years, attracting daring travellers who want to explore the eer
Ben Ainslie one win from emulating Loch Ness Monster-believing captain…
For over half a century there may have been more chance of proving the existence of the Loch Ness Monster than witnessing a British team ruling the waves in the
Israel strike suspected near Russian air base in Syria
Rybar, an influential Russian war blogger, wrote on the Telegram app that the target was not the base but a warehouse nearer to
Pictured: Israeli air base hit in Iranian missile strike
Nevatim is reported to be home to the Israeli Air Force’s most advanced aircraft, including US-produced F-35 Lightning II ste
How to use AI to your advantage when applying for…
For many jobseekers, it sometimes feels impossible to push your CV through the HR quagmire and land yourself an interview.And this process has not got any less
UAE flight delays: How is the Middle East conflict affecting…
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