Olympic champion Khelif denies ‘malicious’ claims of retirement
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has denied claims made by her former manager that she has retired from the sport, saying she is still training regularly. Algerian Khelif and Taiwan’s…
Jim Chalmers, Anthony Albanese get on same page as Mark Butler blindsides
Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where Courtney Gould gets you up to speed on the happenings from Parliament House. For a week sold as being about consultation…
Kali Uchis fans turn Chase Center into a riot of ruffles and pink lace
Ever wondered what it would look like to see a stadium full of people dressed solely for the female gaze? At the sold-out Kali Uchis concert Monday night at Chase…
UK government borrowing lower than expected in July
UK government borrowing was lower than expected in July, according to the latest official figures. Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was £1.1bn in July,…
What does your club need before transfer window shuts?
Spurs are guaranteed to keep everyone busy right up to deal sheet time in the transfer window but it is clear they are intent on strengthening new manager Thomas Frank’s…
McDonald’s Japan to skip ‘One Piece’ Happy Meal promo
McDonald’s Japan has cancelled a promotion based on the classic “One Piece” manga series, after a similar Pokemon-themed campaign sparked a frenzy and uproar over uneaten food being discarded. The…
UK government borrowed less than expected in July in lift for Rachel Reeves | Government borrowing
The UK government borrowed less than expected in July, official figures show, in a boost to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as she faces pressure ahead of her autumn budget. Figures…
After Shaolin Temple scandal, China’s Buddhists urged to obey the law and pay taxes
The Communist Party’s policy of “Sinicising religion” aims to bring all doctrines and practices into line with its ideology and ensure loyalty to the party and state. In a 2021…
All das wegen Käse
Dieser spezifische Shitstorm irritiert mich so sehr. Als ich die Geschichte zuerst gehört habe, dachte ich, da müssen doch Bilder von küssenden homosexuellen Paaren oder Ähnliches auf dem Käse sein.…
Ghana’s Godwin Asediba wins the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award
BBC Godwin Asediba says the award is a “call to carry forward the spirit of journalism” Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has won the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The…