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Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten - in camp with Usyk
Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten - in camp with UsykTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Oleksandr Usyk on fighting Rico VerhoevenByBobbie JacksonBBC Sport journalistPublished7 minutes agoCommentsA kickboxing world champion attempts to dethrone boxing's unified heavyweight king at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza - it sounds like the plot of Hollywood's latest blockbuster movie.But there is nothing scripted about Oleksand...
Schools are ‘pipeline’ to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser
Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter HymanSchools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort of young people in the UK, according to an influential former Labour adviser who has called for urgent action to help a “lost generation”.Peter Hyman, a former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, told the Guardian the government should ban social media and enact radical education reform to tackle the “national scanda...
Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail
Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch has won fans in north Dublin byelection campaign with anti-immigrant rhetoricElaine Roe, 61, a cafe worker, has no doubt what is the most important issue in this week’s byelection for Dublin’s north inner city. “The government is wrecking our country, they’re bringing in rapists and murderers and kidnappers. It’s a shame. I might vote Hutch, he seems a normal person.’That would be Gerry “the monk” Hutch, a prominent gangland figure who is running as an independent in an el...
Gunfire outside new Cricket Canada president’s house amid corruption scandal
Canadian cricket faces a deepening crisis after shots were fired at the home of its new president, Arvinder Khosa, in what police believe is an extortion-linked attack. This follows recent revelations of alleged organized crime links, player pressure, and spot-fixing concerns during the T20 World Cup. The sport's governing body has also frozen Cricket Canada's funding due to integrity issues.
'Promiscuity can be a habit': New audio captures exchange between Twisha’s brother, mother-in-law
A leaked audio recording allegedly features retired judge Giri Bala Singh questioning Twisha Sharma about her past sexual history and fidelity. Meanwhile, police have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Twisha's husband, Samarth Singh, who is wanted in a dowry harassment case.
Thursday briefing: How English football is pricing out its own supporters
In today’s newsletter: Behind the packed stadiums and record revenues lies a growing tension of a sport thriving financially while the supporters who built it are increasingly left behindGood morning. The men’s football season is reaching the sharp end. This week, Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions and last night Aston Villa won the Uefa Europa League. The men’s Fifa World Cup is just around the corner.But fans in England are also at the sharp end: rising prices inside and outside...
Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport
Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydneyGetty ImagesAvalon Airport is Victoria's second busiest air hub.Melbourne's Avalon Airport was partially shut down for several hours on Thursday after a laser hair removal device and a hot chocolate container sparked a bomb scare.Police were called to the airport, located about 50km (31miles) south-west of Melbourne, just before 06:00 local time (20:00 GMT Wednesday) whe...
Fresh trouble for Hardik Pandya! MI skipper fined for code of conduct breach
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined and received a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during MI's defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders when Pandya forcefully knocked the bails off the stumps. This disciplinary issue adds to Mumbai's disappointing season, as they were already eliminated from playoff contention.
Nvidia CEO says Huawei is strong in China because ‘we’ve evacuated that market’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has acknowledged the company has largely conceded China's AI chip market to Huawei due to US export restrictions, with Nvidia's market share in the region dropping to zero. Huang praised Huawei's strength and its local chip ecosystem, stating Nvidia has "evacuated that market."
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skiesJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJonathan BealeDefence correspondentWatch: Ukraine's P1-SUN interceptor reaches speeds of more than 300km/h (186mph)This week, with air raid warnings wailing in the distance, Kyiv held a funeral for two sisters.12-year-old Liubava and her 17-year-old sister Vira were among 24 civilians killed by a Russian missile which reduced their residential block to rubble earlier this month. They had...
England must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warn
Without urgent intervention England faces water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, peers tell governmentRainwater harvesting, the use of grey water in homes and an urgent campaign to reduce water usage across society are vital to prevent water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, the government has been told.Without intervention, England will face severe water shortages in the coming decades, as climate change-induced weather patterns, population growth and the expansion of industries such...
Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'
Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoshua NevettPolitical reporterBBCWes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains taxFormer Health Secretary Wes Streeting has backed the introduction of a "wealth tax that works", as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.Streeting is proposing equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year.He said the change would address an unfair system that was "p...
Migratory bird numbers fall in Britain despite last year’s warm spring
British Trust for Ornithology says 2025 breeding season was especially disastrous for warbler species After a mild, wet and stormy winter in the UK, spring 2025 was one of the warmest and driest ever, while the summer was the hottest since records began, most particularly in England and Wales.Good news, you might think, for migratory birds – especially for eight species of warblers that travel here from their winter quarters in Africa. Yet according to data from bird ringers, collated by the Br...
‘We feel let down’: sustainable chefs in UK mourn end of Michelin green star
Guide retires award for eco-friendly practices – and says restaurants will no longer be able to advertise they have itWith rare bluefin tuna and red meat often on their menus, Michelin-starred restaurants have not always prioritised sustainability.In an effort to consider the climate crisis, in 2020 Michelin began awarding green stars to chefs who cooked eco-friendly ingredients and reduced waste. But now the body has abruptly retired the prize and said chefs will no longer be able to advertise...
Toxic chemicals in pet flea treatments harming wildlife, UK study warns
Flea treatment chemicals fipronil and imidacloprid also implicated in lower cognitive scores in children with autismToxic chemicals found in pet flea treatment are devastating wildlife in rivers, parks and special conservation areas and the government should take urgent action to limit their use, according to a study.Chemicals that are banned for use as pesticides but still used in flea treatments are causing potentially irreversible harm to aquatic life as well as decimating birds and pollinato...
Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for today - check list
Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President - WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group has recommended Varun Beverages, Max Healthcare Institute, and Page Industries as the top buy calls for May 21, 2026. He also shares his outlook on Nifty, and Bank Nifty.
'Papa, I will fully shoulder...': Rahul remembers father Rajiv with emotional note
Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on his 35th death anniversary, vowing to fulfill his vision for a strong and prosperous India. Senior Congress leaders also paid homage at Vir Bhumi, remembering Rajiv Gandhi's contributions to modernizing India through technological and educational reforms.
Tamil Nadu cabinet gets bigger under Vijay; Congress returns after nearly six decades
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to expand his cabinet, inducting 23 MLAs, including two from the Congress party, marking their return after 60 years. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and IUML are also expected to join the council of ministers soon.
Delhi double murder: Woman, teen son killed; cash, jewellery stolen in robbery
A shocking double murder has occurred in Govindpuri, Delhi. A 38-year-old woman, Sharda Sahu, and her 13-year-old son were found stabbed to death. The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday. Police suspect a robbery as cash and jewellery are missing. Investigations are underway to apprehend the culprits.
Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts
Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcare