Monday, 24 August 2026

King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says

Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36lnekj659o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Mateta's contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision

Following a dispute over the length of his contract, will Jean-Philippe Mateta stay at Crystal Palace beyond the transfer window?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz6465pj4njo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 23 August 2026

Lopez beats Romero then snubs Catterall fight

American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c87n7rd30vro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

CrossCountry cancels UK services after power cut

The operator says services will be "significantly disrupted" until further notice.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9w9y0lz5go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 22 August 2026

How new-look Spurs are shaping up under De Zerbi

Roberto de Zerbi has had time and money over the summer to start creating a new-look Tottenham. So how are they shaping up?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx25xy7p9zpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 21 August 2026

Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, US air force says

It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9dmw8183wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World's oldest person celebrates turning 117

Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62xyy2lp30o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss