Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt would ideally like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days. His second-placed side won at Birmingham Phoenix on Saturday afternoon and defeated Southern Brave in Cardiff on Monday evening, before losing to Manchester Super Giants on Wednesday afternoon. “It’s been a…
A stray SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon, forming a crater near a famous lunar landmark and giving scientists a unique research opportunity that could help future missions. The empty upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket struck the Moon near the Einstein crater at a speed of about 5,400mph (8,700km/h) on Wednesday. The…
Officials warn the next three days are critical, as forecast rain threatens to trigger more mudflows from the volcano. Published On 5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026 Guatemala has raised the danger warning level to red for three villages and is remaining on alert after evacuating villages near the Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most…
South Korean police have raided the national headquarters of Starbucks over defamation claims surrounding a controversial marketing campaign. Starbucks Korea had in May launched a coffee tumbler promotion called “Tank Day” on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, where hundreds were believed to have been killed by military forces. Many felt the “tank” was…
Dressability mainly alters clothing for people with disabilities, but launched its rebranding project after receiving coats that would otherwise have gone to waste. “We started the rebranding project after getting a delivery of coats from a company that ceased trading,” said Tombs. “I was concerned that we were throwing away brand new coats, so we…
He said: “This investment in access, wellbeing and nature means more people can enjoy everything Saltram has to offer. “Whether you’re walking, wheeling, cycling, spending time with family or simply taking a moment to enjoy the views, we hope Saltram East becomes a place that people return to for generations to come.” The trust said…
Andy Burnham is “looking into” the possibility of holding a public inquiry into the UK activities of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to victims minister Alex Davies-Jones. Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Davies-Jones said that the prime minister had agreed to meet Epstein’s victims. She said the government is also reviewing whether the alleged…
“In terms of arch support and joint support, it’s not the best style, but people are investing a bit more, getting their flip-flops customised, because it’s something that is just so easy to wear,” Baidoo says. Podiatrist Dr Helen Branthwaite, who is also chief clinical adviser at the Royal College of Podiatry, says it’s “not…
Brazilian football’s Vinicius has been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United, but heaps praise on new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho. Published On 4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026 Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior is settling into life under new manager Jose Mourinho with a smile on his face even as uncertainty swirls around his…
Karen Newman, vice president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, criticised the move, saying “it beggars belief”. She said: “We have contacted the Conservative Party to set out our concerns and call on them to rescind his selection and review their vetting processes.” Liberal Democrat MP Adam Dance, whose Yeovil constituency includes Crewkerne,…
