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Mason Greenwood: Ex-Manchester United striker not in ‘thoughts’ of England
[ad_1] He obtained a Jamaican passport but has not completed the requisite change of association form as he was not ready to commit to the Caribbean nation. That frustrated Jamaica coach Steve McClaren and Tuchel has now dismissed the idea of an England return. “I have not spoken to him until now. I have not […]
Judges push back on Trump’s expanding power as ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘unlawful’
[ad_1] After a slew of high-profile successes in the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration found key parts of its agenda blocked in federal court this week, with judges criticizing its actions as “unlawful” and “unconstitutional.” Judges issued orders blocking the president’s use of the wartime Alien Enemies Act to speed deportations, the federal deployment […]
International Olympic Committee sets up working group to protect women’s sports
[ad_1] “The names of the members of the working group will remain confidential for now to protect the integrity of the group and its work.” The IOC has previously left gender regulations to the governing bodies of individual sports rather than applying a universal approach. A growing number of sports federations have barred athletes who […]
Trump suggests he will revoke celebrity’s citizenship
[ad_1] Years after he dropped her name during a Republican primary debate, President Donald Trump is again considering revoking Rosie O’Donnell’s American citizenship. “As previously mentioned, we are giving serious thought to taking away Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, Sept. 3. “She is not a Great American and […]
Vuelta a Espana: Joao Almeida holds off leader Jonas Vingegaard to win at Angliru
[ad_1] Portugal’s Joao Almeida outpaced overall leader Jonas Vingegaard to win the gruelling 13th stage of the Vuelta a Espana – as the race was again disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters. Almeida of UAE Team Emirates-XRG took over the lead from team-mate Felix Grossschartner with less than six kilometres to go to the summit finish at […]
Hundreds of South Koreans are among 475 detained in a Georgia immigration raid : NPR
[ad_1] An agent said a monthslong investigation into the Hyundai plant resulted in “the largest single site enforcement operation in the history of Homeland Security Investigations.” Mike Stewart/AP hide caption toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP SAVANNAH, Ga. — Some 475 people were detained during an immigration raid at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto […]
Emma Raducanu: British number one withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup
[ad_1] British number one Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Great Britain team for this month’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals so she can play on the WTA Tour instead. Raducanu has been offered a wildcard for the Korea Open in Seoul and has decided to prioritise that tournament over playing for her country in […]
Britain’s pound is beating every other major currency this year
[ad_1] London CNN — The British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Now, it’s enjoying a comeback. Sterling hit its highest level against the US dollar in 10 months on Tuesday, topping $1.25 for the first time since June 2022. The […]
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Ireland coach Scott Bemand feels New Zealand game is too soon for Aoife Wafer
[ad_1] Women’s Rugby World Cup – Pool C: Ireland v New Zealand Venue: Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium Date: Sunday, 7 September Kick-off: 14:45 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 14:30, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra from 14:30 and BBC Radio Ulster and Foyle from 14:00; also live with text commentary […]
We must be ready for early election, Nigel Farage tells Reform UK
[ad_1] Brian WheelerPolitical reporter, Birmingham NEC and Josh NevettPolitical reporter, Birmingham NEC ‘They are not fit to govern’ – Farage Nigel Farage has told Reform UK members they must be ready for an early general election, following the resignation of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner. The Reform leader took to the stage for his keynote […]