What’s Crossing the “Closed” Strait of Hormuz: Dark Ships and Shadow Fleets?
Iran’s move to close the Strait of Hormuz has brought navigation in the 24-mile stretch…
M1 traffic live: Closed as air ambulance approaches ‘serious’ crash | UK | news
A busy stretch of the M1 has been closed in both directions as an air ambulance and other emergency services attend to a serious crash. The motorway is closed in both directions between Junction 21 (M69, Leicester) and Junction 20 (Lutterworth) in Leicestershire, close to East Midlands Airport. Leicestershire Police, the East Midlands Ambulance Service,…
Familiarity leads to success for Rory McIlroy on the opening day of the Masters.
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Netanyahu reacts after Pakistan Defense Minister calls to ‘get rid of European Jews’ amid peace talks world News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised Pakistan for calling Israel “a curse to humanity” and a “cancerous state”. On Friday, Netanyahu’s office issued a statement: “Pakistan’s defence minister’s call for Israel’s destruction is outrageous. This statement is intolerable from any government, especially one that claims to be a neutral mediator for peace. The…
NBA: Bronny James assists father LeBron in Los Angeles Lakers win
Bronny James passes parent LeBron for the first time in NBA history from son to father as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103. The 19-year-old Bronny stole possession and passed to LeBron, who raced the length of the court for an uncontested dunk, part of the 41-year-old’s 26-point contribution. The pair…
Wayne Rooney Podcast: Luke Littler is at number one
Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it’s like to be in the spotlight at a young age. The 16-year-old Rooney shocked the world by scoring a spectacular late winner for Everton against Arsenal in 2002. At the age of 18, he joined Manchester United for £27 million and at the age of 21,…
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protected status for Ethiopians – court news
The decision is a legal blow to the administration’s efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants. Published on 9 April 20269 April 2026 A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from revoking legal protections for nearly 5,000 Ethiopians that allow them to live and work in the United States without…
Harry Maguire, a defender for Manchester United, talks about life at Old Trafford.
In September 2023, when Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was at his lowest when he was abused and mocked during England’s appearance against Scotland (“I came on, played really well, then scored an own goal”), his mother Zoe spoke out on social media. He described his son’s treatment as “disgraceful and unacceptable.” “I didn’t want…