Full Met Office weather forecast as Storm Conall batters parts of UK
Parts of the UK are being hit by more heavy rain this week as Storm Conall sweeps over.
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India Awarded Hosting Rights Of 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup
India will host the 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup, the national shooting federation announced on Wednesday, continuing its drive to bring big-ticket events to the country. The decision to give India the continental tournament was taken by the executive committee of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC). In a letter to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) secretary general K. Sultan Singh from his counterpart at ASC, Eng. Duaij AlOtaibi, the host federation has been asked to inform the continental body of the proposed dates for the same.
World Chess Championship: Focussed On Taking It One Game At A Time - D Gukesh
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Tuesday said he is focussed on taking it one game at a time and is hoping for "many more good days" as he aims to upstage Ding Liren and become the youngest world champion in chess. Playing with black pieces, the 18-year-old Gukesh bounced back to draw the second game against defending champion Liren of China in the World Chess Championship here. This was a day after Liren (black) exploited Gukesh's blunder in a French Defense match to clinch the first game. "Today was a good day, and hopefully, we will have many more good days coming," Gukesh said at the end of the second game.
Osaka 2025 World Expo: Organisers hope to attract more European visitors
With just under five months to go, preparations are well underway for the Osaka World Expo 2025.
Germany plans to turn buildings into bomb shelters
Germany is drawing up a list of public and private buildings that could be converted into bunkers if necessary, the country's Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.
What could happen to Ukraine if Călin Georgescu becomes president?
Pro-Russia candidate Călin Georgescu won the first round of the presidential elections in Romania on Sunday, riding on a wave of anti-establishment protest votes and with suspected foreign social-media interference.
Houston lands C Chris Cenac Jr., its highest-ranked recruit in modern era - ESPN
Top-10 prospect Chris Cenac Jr., the No. 1 center in the 2025 class, has committed to Houston — becoming the program's highest-ranked recruit in the modern era and giving the Cougars the No. 2 recruiting class in the country.
Influencer avoids jail after being caught with £150k worth of drugs on flight from Thailand to Manchester
An influencer and reality show star was caught with £150,000 worth of cannabis on a flight from Thailand to Manchester. Olga Bednarska, 27, said she was asked by a friend called ‘Tex’ to bring designer clothes and watches back from the country.