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Northern Ireland weekly market report - 26 August 2025
Northern Ireland weekly market report - 26 August 2025 UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) Northern Ireland weekly market report - 26 August 2025UK feed wheat futures edged higher last week (Friday to Friday), now just above the new ‘support level’ of...

UK Emergency Alert System 2025: Schedule, Who Can Receive Phone Alerts, and Other Details
The British government has announced a nationwide test of the UK emergency alert system to ensure it functions effectively during real life-threatening emergencies. Compatible phones and tablets across the country will receive an alert featuring a...

Europe triggers “snapback” sanctions on Iran, igniting diplomatic firestorm
Britain, France and Germany have formally started a process to reimpose severe United Nations sanctions on Iran. This marks a major shift in their policy, as they had previously tried to save the 2015 nuclear deal after the U.S. withdrew. This...

Europe’s Top Ten Canals
Europe is home to an extensive network of canals that have played a crucial role in transportation, trade, and irrigation throughout history. – particularly in Northern Europe, France and England. Here are our Top Ten: 1. The Canal du Midi...

UK Defense Secretary denies 'ready to fight' comment on Taiwan
Britain's Defence Minister John Healey on board an aircraft carrier in Tokyo this weekend./ Issei Kato/Reuters Britain's Defence Minister John Healey on board an aircraft carrier in Tokyo this weekend./ Issei Kato/Reuters UK Secretary of State for...

British Airways Launches Student Travel Assistance For Indian Students Flying To UK
British Airways has rolled out a special ‘student travel assistance’ service for Indian students heading to London Heathrow from five major Indian cities this summer. The service, available until the end of October 2025, is aimed at making the...

Wales on brink of exit from Women's Rugby World Cup after Canada cruise to victory
Wales are on the brink of a group-stage exit from the Women's World Cup after being brushed aside 42-0 by heavily-fancied Canada at Salford Community Stadium. A 38-8 loss to Scotland in last weekend's curtain-raiser left Wales needing to beat...

Wales exit from Women’s World Cup after Canada thrashing
Wales’ Georgia Evans (centre) is tackled by Canada’s Karen Paquin during the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool B match at Salford Community Stadium. August 30, 2025. Photo credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. Wales are out of the Women’s World Cup after...

British man, 31, found dead on Benidorm beach
A British tourist has been found dead on a popular beach in Benidorm. Officers confirmed the 31-year-old was discovered lifeless after battling to get back to the resort's renowned Levante beach. He had entered the water alongside at least two...

Wales exit Women's World Cup after being outclassed by Canada
Canada's all-court game was too much for Wales to handle at times as the world's number two ranked side flexed their muscles in Salford ©Molly Darlington - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images If there was a notion that Canada had entered this...

British brothers set new world record for rowing across the Pacific as they land in Australia - and the first thing they want is a pizza!
A trio of British brothers have set a new world record after completing the fastest human-powered crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean arrived in the Australian city of Cairns on Saturday at 1.52am BST, marking the end of...

Wales have taken a step forward despite loss, believes Keira Bevan
Bevan’s side started brightly, knowing they needed a win, but once Canada scored their first try in the 16th minute it was one-way traffic. McKinley Hunt crossed twice, while Sophie de Goede was flawless from the tee as Wales were condemned to a...

England rugby hero rocked by tragedy and scandal is now bankrupt
By playing a leading role in England's sensational Rugby World Cup win in 2003, Lawrence Dallaglio cemented his place as one of the most iconic figures in the history of the English game. A glittering career saw the powerful back row forward earn...

Brit tourist dead in Benidorm after getting stuck in sea as search for two others goes on
Adrian Zorzut and Natalia Penza News Correspondent 15:12, 30 Aug 2025Updated 15:18, 30 Aug 2025 A Brit tourist has been found dead in Benidorm after struggling to return to the resort's famous Levante Beach. The 31-year-old entered the water...

UK bars Israeli govt officials from arms fair amid growing Gaza crisis
The UK has barred Israeli government officials from attending the 2025 DSEI arms fair over escalating concerns regarding Gaza. The ban follows political tensions and Prime Minister Starmer’s push for Palestinian state recognition and ceasefire...

Scotland's best place to live is unveiled... and Nicola Sturgeon knows all about it!
The town of Bridge of Allan has been named as Scotland's best place to live thanks to its natural beauty, sense of wellbeing for residents and strong value for money. Located just north of Stirling, the spa town has long been seen as one of the...

UK appeals court worries ban on asylum seekers hotels can spark further protests
The UK Court of Appeal found on Friday that the High Court’s temporary ban on Epping asylum seekers’ hotels runs the risk of encouraging further violent protests, as the lower court judge weighed them as a factor in favor of granting the...

Wales-designed toy could join Artemis Moon mission
Oliver SlowBBC News ShareSave Courtney John's design 'Past, Present, and Future' represents unity A plush toy designed in south-west Wales could be sent to space to help astronauts establish the presence of gravity on the Moon's surface. Courtney...
England squads: 17 Nigerians called up including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Rangers starlets
The English Football Association have announced the Young Lions' squads for the opening internationals of the 2025–26 season, with seventeen Nigeria-eligible players receiving call-ups, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Arsenal midfielder Ethan...
National Sports Jack Grealish shines again as Everton take three points at Wolves The on-loan Manchester City winger created goals for Beto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to make it four assists already this season. 32 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content
By Jonathan Veal, PA Jack Grealish continued his excellent start to life at Everton with two more assists in a 3-2 win over troubled Wolves. The on-loan Manchester City winger created goals for Beto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and was also involved...