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Commonwealth Games 2026: Emma Finucane wins fourth gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony
BBC News Finucane has also created history in her own country by becoming the most successful Welsh woman in Games history. The honour of representing Wales is important to her as Finucane normally competes for Great Britain in major events like the Olympics and world championships. Finucane revealed she has been inspired by a speech […]
The MacBook Air is running in short supply, despite a price hike
Digital Trends For months, Apple seemed better protected from the memory crisis than most laptop makers. It had long-term supplier agreements, enormous purchasing power, and enough margin to absorb rising component costs. The situation has now caught up with its most popular laptop. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, MacBook Air availability has tightened considerably across […]
Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco
BBC News Chelsea have completed the signing of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal. The 21-year-old becomes Chelsea‘s sixth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Morgan Rogers, Danny Welbeck, Emmanuel Emegha, Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra. The midfielder will join the remainder of Chelsea‘s pre-season tour, with the Blues set to […]
Massive Attack responds after Singapore ban over Palestine display
BBC News Massive Attack has said it was “surprised and disappointed” by its treatment by Singaporean authorities after expressing pro-Palestine sentiments during a performance in the city-state. The group wrote on Instagram on Sunday that its members were “detained by the police, isolated and separately questioned”, with some subject to hotel room searches and temporary […]
Waltham Cross fire halts trains in and out of London
BBC News Further trains would be delayed, cancelled or diverted via Seven Sisters, a spokesperson added. London Fire Brigade said 14 engines were being used to tackle a grass fire, near Lea Road in Waltham Abbey, which is close by. It is unclear whether this is a separate blaze and the BBC has asked the […]
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
BBC News Ukraine has said it carried out overnight strikes deep inside Russia, hitting a major oil refinery and an airfield that houses Russian strategic aviation. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Engels airfield and the refinery, both in the Saratov region some 600km (373miles) from Ukraine’s border, were hit. An oil depot was also struck […]
Padraig Harrington denied by Zach Johnson in Portugal Invitational
BBC News Portugal Invitational final leaderboard -19 Z Johnson (US); -17 S Cink (US); -15 P Harrington (Ire); -13 T O’Neal (US); -12 MA Jimenez (Spa), M Lundberg (Swe). Selected others: -10 J Leonard (US); -9 D Clarke (NI), R Goosen (SA); R Sabbatini (Svk); -8 E Els (SA), D Duval (US), YE Yang (Kor); […]
Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM’s brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
BBC News Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel’s prime minister, who was killed during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission 50 years ago. Uganda’s army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the monument honoured his courage and selfless service. Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed in the raid, which […]
Commonwealth Games 2026: Emma Finucane sets record with fourth gold
BBC News Welsh star Emma Finucane has created history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games. Finucane added keirin success to the golds she had already won in the team and individual sprints and 1,000m time trial. Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews finished second when defending […]