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Mike Tyson in Francis Ngannous corner for Tyson Fury battle

Mike Tyson will be in Francis Ngannou’s corner when the former UFC champion takes on Tyson Fury in their heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia on October 28. Tyson, the former undisputed world champion, believes Ngannou can serve up a shock to the Briton, despite never previously having fought under boxing rules. Tyson said: “It is no secret I back Ngannou 100 per cent in this face-off of champions. He isn’t a combat novice – he is a world champion. “I am looking forward to working with Ngannou and supporting […]

August 3, 2023 19

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Reeves challenges PM to chess game but questions plan for 100 sets in UK parks

Rachel Reeves has challenged Rishi Sunak to a chess game amid reported plans to install 100 sets in public parks – but noted “it doesn’t look like there are very many to go round”. The shadow chancellor, a former junior chess champion, said green spaces in her constituency would “love” to receive one of the boards, but questioned the number reportedly to be made available. The Prime Minister, also a keen player, is set to announce a funding boost of £500,000 for […]

August 3, 2023 18

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Lizzo sued by former dance troupe members over hostile working environment

Lizzo and her production company are being sued by three former dancers over allegations of sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, was brought against the Truth Hurts singer, real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson, and her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc (BGBT). It also highlights alleged behaviour from Shirlene Quigley, the captain of Lizzo’s dance team. The three dancers – Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez – claim they […]

August 2, 2023 13

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Rape suspect Nicholas Rossi can be extradited to US

A rape suspect accused of faking his own death to avoid prosecution can be extradited to the US to face charges, a court has ruled. Nicholas Rossi is wanted by authorities in Utah for allegedly raping a woman in 2008. He also faces multiple complaints against him in Rhode Island for alleged domestic violence. The 35-year-old learned his fate on Wednesday at Edinburgh Sheriff Court when Sheriff Norman McFadyen ruled there is no impediment to him being extradited. Despite a […]

August 2, 2023 26

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Migrant barge not a deathtrap Cabinet minister insists

A Cabinet minister has insisted a giant barge due to house asylum seekers is not a “deathtrap”. Grant Shapps dismissed a warning from the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), which reportedly plans to write to the Home Office over concerns about overcrowding and access to fire exits on the Bibby Stockholm. According to The Guardian, the union’s assistant general secretary, Ben Selby, said: “As the only professional voice, firefighters believe the Bibby Stockholm to be a potential deathtrap.” But the Energy […]

August 2, 2023 25

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Lauren James stars as England crush China to reach last 16 of Womens World Cup

Two goals and three assists from Lauren James led a revived England attack and ensured the Lionesses secured top spot in Group D with a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup. Alessia Russo opened her account for the tournament after four minutes while Lauren Hemp and James made it three by the halfway point, with James seeing another chalked off following a VAR check in stoppage time at Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium. Wang Shuang clawed one back […]

August 1, 2023 14

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Government urged to do more on energy profits as oil and gas prices fall

Opposition parties said that the Government was failing to act as oil companies continue to rake in massive profits even though oil and gas prices have come down from last year’s highs. BP on Tuesday reported that it had made around 2.59 billion US dollars (£2 billion) in underlying replacement cost profit over the three months to the end of June. Despite it being more than two-thirds lower than last year’s results, it sparked further criticism of how the Government […]

August 1, 2023 24

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Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year

Food price inflation has slowed to its lowest level this year amid falling prices for staples such as oils, fish, and breakfast cereals, figures show. Food inflation decelerated to 13.4% in July, down from 14.6% in June – the third consecutive slowing and its lowest level since December last year, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen Shop Price Index. Overall, shop prices were 7.6% higher in July than a year ago, slowing from 8.4% in June, and also the […]

August 1, 2023 24

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Just Stop Oil protesters lose appeals against jail terms for scaling bridge

Two Just Stop Oil protesters jailed after scaling a bridge on the Dartford Crossing have lost a Court of Appeal bid to have their sentences reduced. Morgan Trowland, 40, and Marcus Decker, 34, were jailed after using ropes and other climbing gear to scale the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, causing gridlock when police closed it to traffic last October. At a hearing in London last week, the protesters’ lawyers made a bid to challenge the “extraordinary length” of Trowland’s three-year […]

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