Over half of world’s population ‘could be at risk of mosquito-borne diseases’ on April 26, 2024More than half of the world’s population could be at risk of catching diseases transmitted by mosquitoes such as malaria and dengue by the end of the century, scientists have warned. Experts said mosquito-borne outbreaks, driven by global warming, are set to spread to parts of northern Europe and other regions of the world over […]
Barcelona could demand Real Madrid replay if `phantom goal´ deemed legal on April 24, 2024Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side were denied a goal against Real Madrid at the weekend. Lamine Yamal thought he had scored in the 28th minute of Sunday’s 3-2 LaLiga loss at the Bernabeu but, after a lengthy VAR check, it was ruled the ball […]
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler closing in on victory at Hilton Head on April 22, 2024Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Tour dominance looks to be showing no signs of slowing down as the world number one heads into the final day of the RBC Heritage with a one shot lead on 16 under. Fresh off securing his second Masters title in three years, the 27-year-old shot up the leaderboard at Hilton Head […]
Jurgen Klopp: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota give Liverpool ‘a chance’ on April 21, 2024Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota gives their title hopes a much-needed boost. Defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend saw Klopp’s side drop to third as Manchester City moved into a two-point lead at the top of the table. But with results faltering, the performance by Alexander-Arnold in […]
Tamirat Tola aims to follow New York success with victory in London Marathon on April 21, 2024Tamirat Tola feels a carefully planned build-up will give him every chance of adding the London Marathon title to his success in New York. The 32-year-old Ethiopian – world champion from 2022 in Oregon – clocked a new course record of two hours, four minutes and 58 seconds when he won in Manhattan during November […]
Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli air strike near nuclear site on April 20, 2024Israel and Iran have played down an apparent Israeli air strike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signalling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating into a full-blown region-wide war. But the indecisive outcome of weeks of tensions – which included an […]
India votes as Narendra Modi seeks third term on April 20, 2024Voters began queuing at polling stations in parts of the first 21 states to hold ballots hours before they were allowed in at 7am, from the Himalayan mountains to the tropical Andaman Islands. Nearly 970 million voters – more than 10% of the world’s population – will elect 543 members to the lower house of […]
Daniel Ricciardo admits he does not deserve his F1 seat if poor form continues on April 20, 2024Daniel Ricciardo said he has been assured by Red Bull that he is not set to lose his seat – but admitted if he continues to get his “arse whooped” he does not deserve to be in Formula One. Following a troubled start to his first full season back on the grid, Ricciardo, 34, arrives […]
Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires aged 37 due to injury on April 18, 2024Former Wales captain Ken Owens has announced his retirement from the game after failing to recover from a back problem. The 37-year-old hooker, who played five Tests for the British and Irish Lions, has been sidelined for almost a year because of the injury, last playing for the Scarlets in April 2023. Owens won two […]
Mauricio Pochettino ‘so upset’ over Chelsea penalty bust-up despite huge win on April 17, 2024Cole Palmer’s four-goal haul in Chelsea’s thumping 6-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge was overshadowed by what Mauricio Pochettino called “unacceptable” behaviour as two of his players were involved in a physical altercation over who should take a penalty. The home side were four goals up in the second half when Nicolas Jackson and […]