BBC News The comments have been widely criticised by survivors groups and political opponents who said they downplayed the seriousness and lasting trauma of rape. The SCRA, which comprises support groups in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and the Western Isles, said the impacts of rape can last a lifetime, and the crime should never be reduced […]
BBC News The WNBA operates under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a deal negotiated between the league and its players association (WNBPA), setting rules on matters including player salary caps, revenue sharing, benefits and overall league operations. On player eligibility, the CBA states: “Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA.” […]
BBC News Opener Emilio Gay will have further treatment on a shoulder injury this week and England are hopeful he will be fit for the first Test against Pakistan that starts on 19 August. The 27-year-old retired hurt with a shoulder problem while playing for Durham in their One-Day Cup game against Middlesex on Friday. […]
BBC News Aston Villa are in talks over a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. The Portugal international, 31, became a target for Villa after Amadou Onana suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee while playing for Belgium at the World Cup. Sources close to Palhinha say he has yet to […]
BBC News Law enforcement agencies on both sides of the Atlantic believe he is a leading figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group. The gang began as a street drug dealing operation in Dublin in the 1980s. From there, it became an international player in organised crime. It has been linked to drug trafficking, money […]
BBC News As BBC Verify previously reported parts of the country are suffering from “vegetation stress” where the development and growth of plants, grass and crops can be severely affected. Vegetation turning brown, even on this scale, does not mean the plants have disappeared or died, as grass, shrubs and some trees can recover once […]
Digital Trends For over a decade, finding a rival Android app store meant hunting down APK files and clicking through security warnings. But that changes now. Aptoide Games, a gaming-focused marketplace, is available for download directly through Google Play in the United States. It marks the first time a competing app store has officially landed […]
Digital Trends Google is adding Venmo as a payment option on Google Play in the US, giving users another way to pay for apps, games, add-ons, and other digital content without relying solely on cards or traditional payment methods. According to a report by Techcrunch, users will be able to connect their Venmo account through […]
BBC News Suspected cartel leader Daniel Kinahan has appeared in front of a special non-jury court in Dublin after an extradition treaty between Ireland and the UAE brought his 10 years of exile in Dubai to an abrupt end. Kinahan, aged 49, has been charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between 18 […]
