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Over-developed and gauche? Why Kos is actually the most laid-back Greek island of them all
It’s fair to say that in this age of social media one-upmanship, what was once a joyously simple task – that of deciding which Greek island to spend your summer on – has become more like an act of self-flagellation. Andros or Tinos? Folegandros or Ios? Sometimes, all you want to do is fly, feed and flop, yet now every trip carries a weight of expectation as you strive to performatively unearth the undiscovered on your Insta feed. It is, frankly, exhausting. Fortunately, we’ve got some heartening news: sometimes the best options are also those most familiar.Take Kos. The third...
Met Police officer sacked for making 'disgusting' misogynistic and abusive comments about women
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked for making abusive and misogynistic comments to female colleagues. PC Terrence Ellis, who was based on the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Command, was fired after a four day gross misconduct hearing found evidence of “disgusting behaviour and language”. The panel dismissed him without notice at the conclusion of the hearing on Friday, having previously suspended him following a complaint in September 2022. Chief superintendent Andy Burton, in charge of policing the command, said: “PC Ellis’s disgusting behaviour and language has led to his dismissal, a decision I fully support and welcome. “This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable...
Hungarian Grand Prix 2024: F1 race start time today, grid positions and how to watch on TV
Formula One heads to Budapest this weekend for the Hungarian Grand Prix with a fair amount more intrigue about the second half of the 2024 season than the first.Round 13 of 24 comes after Lewis Hamilton romped to victory at Silverstone a fortnight ago to make it consecutive wins for Mercedes, with George Russell victorious in Austria a week earlier.The overwhelming title favourite is still Max Verstappen however, though Lando Norris will be hoping to claw back some points after taking pole.Verstappen has won both of the last two grands prix in Hungary but Hamilton is comfortably the record-holder...
The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam: a shiny new city hangout
A new page has been turned in Amsterdam. In recent years, the city has slowly shed its red light reputation, and in place of the seedy stag dos that used to descend upon its winding canals comes a clutch of exciting new developments. Included in this new chapter is The Hoxton’s second opening in the Dutch capital. Adding to Ennismore’s ever-expanding empire, and building on the success of their original property in the city centre, the hotel brand has stretched further afield to the Eastern Docklands, injecting its relaxed, contemporary style to this lesser-known district. Commissioned by the Royal Holland...
German police foiled IS attack hours before England vs Spain Euro 2024 match
German police foiled a suspected IS terror plot by raiding a series of addresses ahead of England’s Euro 2024 final match against Spain.Officers took action after fears were raised of an attack on the Breitscheidplatz town square where thousands of Three Lions fans were gathered. All the while, fans were unaware of any potential hazard and went on to enjoy the build up to the game, which England ultimately lost 2-1. Three suspects were detained by German special forces who had raided addresses in nearby Potsdam.The Sun reported that police searched three addresses while looking for five men, who were all...
Mike Tyson reacts to Jake Paul knockout win as 'Problem Child' throws down Alex Pereira challenge
Jake Paul insists his rescheduled blockbuster bout against Mike Tyson will go ahead in November as planned as he also called out UFC star Alex Pereira for a crossover boxing fight in future.YouTuber-turned-pugilist Paul was originally supposed to meet heavyweight icon Tyson, 58, in a controversial, Netflix-streamed showdown at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Saturday night, only for a recent ulcer flare-up suffered by ‘Iron Mike’ during a flight resulting in the contest - as well as Amanda Serrano’s huge rematch with Katie Taylor - being rescheduled for November 15 last month.Instead of being simply content to wait for that...
Conor McGregor 'FIRES' Mike Perry from Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship after Jake Paul defeat
Conor McGregor said he “fired” Mike Perry from the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) after his knockout defeat by Jake Paul, who also drew the ire of the UFC legend in an explosive social media rant.Perry delivered a performance full of heart and incredible toughness and durability at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Saturday night, stepping up to face Paul after the latter’s blockbuster showdown with Mike Tyson was postponed until November 15 due to a recent ulcer flare-up suffered by the heavyweight boxing icon during a flight.However, the former UFC fighter turned BKFC star could not seriously threaten Paul despite...
Israeli strikes launched against Houthi-held Yemeni city
Israeli military forces have launched a series of strikes on several Houthi targets in western Yemen.Officials said they hit a number of "military targets" in Hodeidah, a Houthi stronghold, in response to "hundreds of attacks" against Israel in recent months. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said: "The Houthis attacked us over 200 times. The first time that they harmed an Israeli citizen, we struck them. And we will do this in any place where it may be required."The strikes appear to be Israel's first on Yemeni soil since the Israel-Hamas conflict began last October.Houthi officials claim the strikes targeted fuel...
Jake Paul sends Mike Tyson message with brutal Mike Perry knockout win
Jake Paul warmed up for his blockbuster rescheduled showdown against Mike Tyson with a bruising knockout victory over Mike Perry.The so-called ‘Problem Child’ knocked down the extremely durable former UFC favourite turned Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship star three times en route to a thrilling sixth-round stoppage win in a bloody cruiserweight contest in Tampa, Florida on Saturday night.Paul was rewarded for taking what many deemed as a potentially unnecessary risk in fighting the dangerous Perry on the night that he was originally due to meet Tyson, before that bout was pushed back to November 15 last month after the heavyweight...
Jake Paul vs Mike Perry LIVE! Boxing result, fight stream, latest updates and Mike Tyson reaction
Jake Paul vs Mike Perry LIVE!Jake Paul will turn his attentions to Mike Tyson after producing a memorable win over Mike Perry in Tampa on Saturday night. The so-called ‘Problem Child’ delivered a total of three knockdowns in a dominant and entertaining display at Amalie Arena that ended with a brutal barrage in round six that forced the referee to step in.It was just the sort of result and performance that Paul wanted after the postponement of his blockbuster showdown with heavyweight boxing legend Tyson, who was forced to push back their controversial Netflix-screened Texas clash last month to November 15 after suffering an ulcer flare-up. However, Paul insists that fight is now very much on as he also called out reigning UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.On a stacked undercard on Saturday, Amanda Serrano sent an emphatic message to Katie Taylor with an early demolition of Stevie Morgan. Lucas Bahdi brutally knocked out Ashton Sylve in a massive upset after Corey Marksman also beat Tony Aguilar in a rematch, with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr outpointing Uriah Hall following early wins for Shadasia Green, Alexis Chaparro and Angel Barrientes. Follow Jake Paul vs Mike Perry updates and reaction live below!
Ange Postecoglou offers injury update on Lucas Bergvall after Tottenham teenager limps off against QPR
Ange Postecoglou is confident Lucas Bergvall has not suffered a serious injury after he was forced off in Tottenham’s pre-season win over QPR.Spurs have won both of their matches to start the summer, beating Hearts earlier this week and then easing past Championship side QPR on Saturday afternoon at Loftus Road. There was concern, though, as Bergvall, making his first start for Spurs, was forced off midway through the first-half, with Dejan Kulusevski brought on.However, Postecoglou offered a positive update after the match, believing the 18-year-old was still learning to cope with the training methods at his new club.“He's just...
Jamie Lee Curtis ‘having a really good time’ filming Freaky Friday sequel
US actress Jamie Lee Curtis has said she is “having a really good time” filming the Freaky Friday sequel.Her co-star, Lindsay Lohan, confirmed in March that a follow-up to the 2003 comedy about a body-switching mother and daughter was “in the process”, and in June Walt Disney Studios announced production was under way.On Saturday, Curtis, 65, shared a photo of her wearing under-eye skincare masks to Instagram and said she was “so happy” to be filming in Los Angeles.She wrote: “I’ve been having a really good time at work on @disneystudios FREAKY FRIDAY 2 and my exceptional partner in switching...
Israeli jets strike Houthi targets in Yemen after Tel Aviv attack
Israeli fighter jets have struck Houthi military targets in Yemen a day after a drone launched by the Iranian-backed group hit Tel Aviv, the Israeli military said.A number of targets were hit in the western port city of Hodeidah, around 1,100 miles away from Israel’s borders, threatening to open a new front in the region as Israel battles proxies of Iran.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the port was used as an entry point for Houthi militia to receive Iranian weapons, adding that the strike was a reminder to enemies that there was no place that Israel could not reach.In...
Erik ten Hag lays down challenge for Amad Diallo after starring pre-season display in Manchester United win
Erik ten Hag has challenged Amad Diallo to step up for Manchester United, after he starred in a pre-season win over Rangers.Having started their summer with a disappointing defeat to Rosenborg, United were improved at Murrayfield as they eased to a 2-0 win over the Scottish side.Amad started on the right wing and was a constant threat in the 45 minutes he was on the pitch, putting his side in front before the break with a lovely finish after cutting inside onto his left foot.The 22-year-old was hampered by injuries last season, making only nine Premier League appearances, but Ten...
Leny Yoro sends message to Man United fans after 'incredible' debut in win over Rangers
Leny Yoro hailed the Manchester United fans after an “incredible” first appearance for the club. The 18-year-old completed his £52million move from Lille earlier this week and Erik ten Hag wasted little time in bringing the new signing straight into the team.Yoro started at centre-back alongside Jonny Evans as United faced Rangers at Murrayfield in their second pre-season friendly, winning 2-0 through goals from Amad Diallo and Joe Hugill.It was a confident first performance in a United shirt from Yoro, before he was replaced at half-time as Ten Hag made ten changes, and the Frenchman paid tribute to the travelling...
Rangers 0-2 Man United: Amad Diallo impresses as Leny Yoro and Jadon Sancho feature in pre-season friendly
Manchester United picked up their first pre-season win of the summer as they beat Rangers 2-0 at Murrayfield.Leny Yoro and Jadon Sancho both started in a relatively strong lineup for the first-half. Summer signing Yoro was composed on the ball and sharp when called into action at the back, sliding in well with a last-ditch challenge early on as Rangers got in behind.Sancho was fairly quiet on the left wing, with Amad Diallo on the opposite flank stealing the show with a brilliant performance.He was a constant threat on the right wing, setting up an early chance for Ethan Wheatley...
NHS warns of continued disruption to GP services next week from global IT outage
NHS England has warned of “continued disruption” to GP services into next week from the global IT outage.A flawed update rolled out by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike knocked many offline around the world on Friday, causing flight and train cancellations and crippling some healthcare systems.A fix was deployed for a bug in the update, which affected Microsoft Windows PCs, on Friday, as CrowdStrike’s chief executive said it would take “some time” for systems to be fully restored.Across England, GP surgeries reported being unable to book appointments or access patient records on Friday as their EMIS appointment and patient record system went...
Arsenal set to seal Tommy Setford deal before pre-season tour of the USA
Arsenal are finalising a move for Ajax goalkeeper Tommy Setford, with the plan for him to play a part in their tour to the USA.The Gunners have agreed a fee with Ajax in the region of €1million and the 18-year-old is set to bolster Arsenal’s goalkeeping department.Ajax had wanted to keep Setford, but he had one year left on his contract and was unwilling to sign fresh terms.His move to Arsenal is understood to be in the final stages and the hope is its wrapped up so he can be part of the club’s tour to the USA.The Gunners...
How to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Perry: TV channel, live stream and PPV price
Jake Paul is back in the boxing ring tonight as he faces former UFC star and now bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry in Florida.The Youtuber-turned-boxer was set to face heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in Texas on Saturday evening in a huge Netflix event, only for 'Iron Mike' to postpone the bout until November due to a health scare.That means former MMA star Perry was drafted in instead as Paul puts his 9-1 record on the line in an 11th professional boxing contest. Away from the main event, Amanda Serrano will take on Stevie Morgan on the undercard, having seen her...
What time is Jake Paul vs Mike Perry fight? Undercard, prediction, ring walks, odds tonight
Jake Paul fights Mike Perry tonight after his blockbuster bout with Mike Tyson was postponed.The influencer-turned-pugilist had been due to take on heavyweight boxing legend Tyson in a controversial bout, but the 58-year-old suffered a recent health scare on a flight, caused by an ulcer flare-up, and that clash has been pushed back to November 15.Paul has opted against just waiting for that date and will instead make an 11th professional appearance in the ring tonight, with his only defeat to date coming against arch-rival Tommy Fury last year.The 27-year-old was most recently in action when stopping Ryan Bourland...
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