Saudi Arabia begin defense of AFC U20 Asian Cup with victory over Kyrgyzstan
TASHKENT: Saudi Arabia started their defence of the AFC U20 Asian Cup on Friday with a 1-0 win over Kyrgyzstan to go second in Group D, behind Japan on goals scored.
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Applicata non grata: TikTok banned from official devices in several countries
Over in India, there are efforts underway to nationalise a vegetarian diet. In cities across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party is imposing rules on the consumption of meat to promote a so-called Hindu way of life. Our correspondents report.
Ex-Ireland player Tony Buckley to sue rugby governing bodies
Former Ireland and Munster rugby player Tony Buckley is to take court action against the IRFU and Munster Rugby.
NHS officials concerned about ‘impact of strikes’ on emergency care and wait times
The chief strategy officer of NHS England has expressed concerns about the impact that this month’s junior doctor strikes will have on emergency care and waiting lists.
WorldSBK Indonesia: Mackenzie ‘feeling positive but patient’
Petronas MIE MS Honda’s Tarran Mackenzie enjoyed a ‘positive’ debut at Mandalika on Friday despite a turn ten crash in WorldSSP’s FP2.
T20 World Cup in South Africa highlights progress of women’s cricket
Amid the welter of men’s T20 franchise leagues, Test series, qualifying groups for T20 and ODI World Cups, a women’s T20 World Cup has been played in South Africa. It had its share of surprises, not least of which was that the host nation reached the final, having lost its opening two matches, before losing to a strong Australian team.
The army veteran who became a 'lieutenant' for a drugs gang is caught in £3million cocaine and heroin bust... but ordered to pay back just £11
An Army veteran jailed for 20 years after being linked to a £3 million drugs bust has been ordered to pay back just £11. Roy Evans, who saw action in several tours including in Afghanistan, acted as a ‘lieutenant’ to a Dubai based member of an organised crime gang.
Councillors rage over 'epidemic' of eyesore masts across Salford
An ‘epidemic’ of ‘unsightly’ telegraph poles across Salford has prompted a furious city councillor to demand action from the Local Government Association, which represents councils across England and Wales. Members of the city’s planning and transportation regulatory panel were furious that they are powerless to prevent the poles being erected by technology companies at random locations outside homes. Under current legislation, planning permission is not required for the poles to be put up.