UK to send depleted uranium shells to Ukraine despite health concerns
In Italy alone, 400 military officers have died and another 8000 are seriously ill after they were exposed to depleted uranium shells during the 1999 Nato bombing of Yugoslavia.
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Equestrian-BEF chief says report on representation makes 'tough reading'
British Equestrian (BEF) Chief Executive Jim Eyre said a report on the "lived experiences of under-represented communities" in the sport made for "tough reading" and that federation had to address issues such as bullying and race and class bias.
Marcus Rashford Fires Manchester United Into Top Four, Newcastle Hit West Ham For Five
Marcus Rashford sent Manchester United back into the Premier League top four with the winner as the Red Devils beat Brentford 1-0 on Wednesday, while Newcastle won 5-1 at West Ham to stay third. Callum Wilson and Joelinton each scored twice for the Magpies, who remain above United on goal difference. Both sides now have a three-point lead over Tottenham and a game in hand on Spurs in the race for a place in next season's Champions League. United had slipped to fifth after a run of three league games without a win and cup commitments that meant they had not registered a Premier League win since mid-February.
Former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy speaks about his time with George Elokobi at Molineux and wishes him well in his new role as Maidstone United manager
Mick McCarthy - the man who turned George Elokobi into a Premier League footballer - can’t speak highly enough of the new Maidstone United boss.
Warner at 'mercy of selection' for Ashes: Bailey
MELBOURNE : Australia opener David Warner is in the frame for the World Test Championship final against India but selectors' boss George Bailey declined to back him as an automatic inclusion for the Ashes squad.
Holders Nantes down Lyon to reach French Cup final
PARIS: Nantes reached a second straight French Cup final as Ludovic Blas’ brilliant goal gave the holders a 1-0 last four victory over Lyon on Wednesday.
Newcastle United underline Champions League credentials with West Ham hammering as Eddie Howe proves master tactician
LONDON: Eddie Howe proved master tactician for Newcastle United this week as his double personnel change drew instant Premier League results.
Man United back into EPL’s top four by beating Brentford 1-0
MANCHESTER, England: Marcus Rashford led Manchester United to its first Premier League win in six weeks as Erik ten Hag’s team overcame Brentford 1-0 to move back into the top four on Wednesday. Winning the English League Cup in February underlined the progress overseen by Ten Hag this season, but United has failed to win any of its three league matches since the victory at Wembley. A meek defeat at Newcastle on Sunday led Ten Hag to once again publicly question his players’ hunger, but United showed more character three days later to edge out Brentford in the pouring rain at Old Trafford.