Punters lost millions at the Grand National as the defending champion unseated its jockey at the first fence. Changes to the Aintree track brought the opening obstacle forward by 60 yards to improve safety measures failed to prevent jockey Derek Fox, 31, from falling from Corach Rambler, within seconds of the grueling steeplechase’s start. The...
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France, India, Russia, UK warn citizens not to travel to ‘Israel’
Several countries, including France, India, Russia, Poland, and the United Kingdom, have cautioned their citizens against traveling to “Israel”, the occupied Palestinian territories, and neighboring areas following threats of potential Iranian retaliation. Debris is cleared away after an Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus, Syria, on Monday. (AFP) Several nations such as...
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Australia’s Victor Wembanyama steals the show at national championships
Among the hundreds of eye-catching moments at this week’s Basketball Australia U18 National Championships, there is one player who has caught the eye more than most. It has been hard to miss the towering 225cm (that’s 7’4” for those of an older generation) frame of Perth 16-year-old Jongkuch Mach. With some potential growing years still...
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Several countries issue travel warnings over Israel-Iran tensions
Countries including France, India, Russia, Poland and the United Kingdom have warned their citizens against travelling to Israel, the occupied Palestinian territories and, in some cases, the wider region amid threats of an Iranian attack in response to a strike this month on its consulate in Damascus. Iran has threatened reprisals against Israel over the...
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UK adds Pakistan to list of countries ‘too dangerous to travel’
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom has named Pakistan in its list of countries that are ‘too dangerous’ for UK citizens to travel to, Geo News reported, citing Manchester Evening News on Friday. The total number of destinations banned by FCDO stands at 24. A Pakistani flag flies on a...
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Reuters Entertainment News Summary | Entertainment
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ lawsuit against Paramount rejected by US judge Paramount Pictures has won the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming its 2022 Tom Cruise blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” borrowed too much from a 1983 magazine article that inspired the original “Top Gun” film. In a...
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Watch: Rishi Sunak faces English pace legend James Anderson in cricket session
British prime minister Rishi Sunak played against England’s legendary fast bowler James Anderson in a friendly game of cricket on Friday. Sunak also interacted with some other players of the England cricket team. He signed autographs and got pictures clicked with several budding cricketers. United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak played against England’s legendary fast bowler...
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Scott Boland embarks on maiden County Championship campaign in quest for another Test cap
“We want Boland! We want Boland!” The MCG’s raucous Bay 13 chanted in unison during the recent Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, voicing their admiration for local hero Scott Boland — who wasn’t even playing the match. Two years earlier, the Victorian became a national icon after taking 6-7 during a breathtaking four-over spell on...
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UK’s Sunak to unveil $252m investment in nuclear deterrent, nuclear energy
UK leader says investment is vital in ‘more dangerous and contested world.’ United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to announce plans to invest 200 million pounds ($252m) in the country’s nuclear deterrent and civil nuclear industry. Sunak will on Monday announce a “national endeavour” to secure the future of the nuclear submarine-building and...
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Treat crypto like gambling: Tips for compliant promotions in the UK | Opinion
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s new marketing rules for cryptocurrency were enacted in October 2023. To conduct promotional campaigns in the United Kingdom, crypto businesses need either an FCA-issued license or specific...
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Award-winning fish and chip shop ordered to take down Union flag
London’s “best” fish and chip shop has been ordered to remove a Union flag mural by council officials. The owner of the Golden Chippy, in Greenwich, south-east London, was left bemused after a design featuring the flag held by a humanoid fish and a slogan saying “A Great British Meal” were allegedly deemed inappropriate for...
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McDonald’s suffers global tech outage
‘System failure’ shutters some restaurants for hours, leading to complaints from customers on social media. Fast food giant McDonald’s has experienced systems failures in several countries that led to some of its restaurants being shuttered for hours, but ruled out cybersecurity issues as a potential cause of the problem. The United States-based chain said the...