At time of writing, riot police have arrived at the University of California, Los Angeles to disperse a pro-Palestinian protest against Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. The police’s arrival and removal of protestors is the latest example of a heavy-handed…
“It’s been a while”; BBC Sportsound duo noticed something special about Celtic Park on Saturday
Brendan Rodgers made a plea to Celtic supporters in the build-up to this weekend’s match against Hearts. The Bhoys boss asked for patience from the stands, backing the players even if things weren’t going their way mid-match. He got much more than that…
Naira vs Dollar: Nigerian govt eyes stricter sanctions on Cryto businesses
The Nigerian government plans to impose stricter rules on cryptocurrency platforms to defeat the Naira against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. The development comes as the Director General of Nigeria Securities and Exchange, Emotomtimi Agama…
Don’t be fooled! These pop-up migration protests are full of the usual suspects – Mark White
This week’s spontaneous protest in south east London, which derailed Home Office plans to move a group of asylum seekers, was we were told an exercise in “community action” – concerned citizens, including local people taking direct action in support of…
What the local elections disaster means for Rishi Sunak, the General Election and future of Tories
By John Stevens As Rishi Sunak strode into a warehouse in Teesside on Friday afternoon, he tried to put on a brave face. In front of a crowd of Tory supporters carrying placards, he admitted the local election results were “disappointing”. But he insis…
‘He was fantastic’: Ian Wright says Newcastle star ‘can’t be ignored’ after 4-1 win over Burnley
Newcastle United kept their European hopes alive by dispatching helpless Burnley 4-1 on Saturday at Turf Moor. Eddie Howe’s side showcased their attacking might by racing into a 3-0 lead after just 40 minutes. With certain personnel back from injury, N…
‘He was fantastic’: Ian Wright says Newcastle star ‘can’t be ignored’ after 4-1 win over Burnley
Newcastle United kept their European hopes alive by dispatching helpless Burnley 4-1 on Saturday at Turf Moor. Eddie Howe’s side showcased their attacking might by racing into a 3-0 lead after just 40 minutes. With certain personnel back from injury, N…
New free TV service has launched in the UK but it can’t match Sky just yet
By Dave Snelling Anyone who doesn’t want to pay for TV now has a new way of tuning into live shows, sports and movies. Having been announced late last year, Freely has just started broadcasting content across the UK with homes now able to access endles…
“The Masked Singer”: Plötzlich steht Schlager-Rentnerin auf der Bühne
Für das Halbfinale der Jubiläumssendung von “The Masked Singer” hat sich die Jury Jan Delay ins Rateteam geholt. Der Sänger war am Samstagabend zwar gut gelaunt, setzte sich aber bereits nach der ersten musikalischen Darbietung in die Nesseln. Der Star…
Can Franco-German relations be rekindled over the Ukraine war?
At a conference on Ukraine in Paris at the end of February 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron did not rule out putting boots on the ground in Ukraine. The announcement wasn’t taken well across the Rhine. A few hours later, Germany’s Olaf Scholz ans…