• Wednesday, May 08, 2024

Dortmund edge PSG 1-0 in Champions League semi-final 1st leg

Borussia Dortmund secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final encounter, with Niclas Fuellkrug emerging as the hero of the night. Fuellkrug’s decisive strike, executed in the 36th minute, came off a pinpoint pass from centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck. This triumph marked…

Dev Patel & Charlie XCX on Gold House’s 2024 A100…

Dev Patel and Charlie XCX are among this year’s Gold House A100 List honourees. Olivia Rodrigo and Jason Momoa are also among the entertainers in this year’s A100 Hall of Fame inductees, while HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk will be honoured as a Gold Legend. The list is published annually to…

Nigel Railton named new Post Office chair

THE former head of Camelot, Nigel Railton, has been appointed as the interim chairman of the Post Office, stepping into the role after the departure of Henry Staunton earlier this year. Railton’s appointment comes at a crucial juncture for the Post Office, with ongoing efforts to address the fallout from…

OECD cuts UK growth forecast, warns of inflation

Britain will suffer some of the lowest rates of economic growth and highest inflation among Group of Seven countries this year and next, forecasts from the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development suggested on Thursday. The OECD cut this year’s growth forecast for the British economy to 0.4% from 0.7%…

Asda takes over another petrol station in Slough

ASDA has taken over another petrol station in Slough as part of a nationwide expansion of its Express services. The petrol station is located on the A4 Bath Road, the major east-west route that runs the length of the town. It was turned into an Asda Express in March as…

Local elections could determine fate of Conservative party

THE ruling Conservative party is expected to suffer heavy losses in crunch local elections this week that are likely to increase pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The polls are the last major electoral test before a general election that Sunak’s party, in power since 2010, seems destined to…

UK reports sharp drop in student dependents after visa crackdown

The UK government has lauded a “significant drop” in dependents accompanying overseas students following its recent crackdown on student visas. According to the Home Office, there has been an almost 80 per cent decrease in dependents from January to March this year compared to the same period in 2023, alongside…

Bhansali reveals he wanted Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan in ‘Heeramandi’

Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has long been celebrated for his opulent storytelling, breathtaking visuals, and unparalleled attention to detail. With a portfolio that boasts timeless classics like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, Padmaavat, and Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bhansali has carved a niche for himself in Indian cinema.…

Daniel Radcliffe expresses sadness over JK Rowling’s stance on transgender…

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has responded to JK Rowling‘s ongoing criticism of the transgender community, expressing deep sadness over her remarks. Rowling’s anti-trans stance has garnered attention in recent years, with her social media posts often sparking controversy. In response to a British investigation on puberty-blocking interventions for transgender…

Migrants being detained for Rwanda deportation

MIGRANTS are being detained across Britain in preparation to be sent to Rwanda in the next nine to 11 weeks, the government said on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for prime minister Rishi Sunak’s flagship immigration policy. A law to pave the way for sending asylum seekers to Rwanda if they…

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