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Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences

Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.

Shell profits hit £34bn as production soars

Energy giant Shell reports staggering profits exceeding $43 billion, driven by unprecedented production highs in Brazil's offshore fields and Gulf of Mexico operations, sparking renewed debate about windfall taxes.

Body image fears sidelining girls from sport

New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.

Rachel Reeves courts Gulf states for UK investment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is actively seeking investment from Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, raising questions about economic pragmatism versus ethical foreign policy in Labour's new government.

Barton: Rooney and pundits would fail in Sunday league

Joey Barton launches another blistering attack on football pundits, claiming Wayne Rooney and other high-profile commentators wouldn't survive in amateur football while defending his controversial opinions.

Trump administration auctions Gulf of Mexico for oil drilling

Former President Donald Trump's administration is pushing forward with controversial plans to auction over 73 million acres for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing immediate backlash from environmental groups and setting up a major politic

Trump orders Qatar to expand US military support

Former President Donald Trump issues controversial executive order compelling Qatar to bolster US military presence in dramatic Middle East policy shift, raising concerns among allies.

Qatar seeks NATO pact as Trump-proof Middle East strategy

Exclusive: Qatar in advanced talks for unprecedented NATO security guarantee, positioning itself as Israel's key Arab partner in Middle East defence strategy. Diplomatic sources reveal nation preparing for potential Trump administration return.

Netanyahu secretly urged Trump to apologise to Qatar

Explosive leaked documents reveal how the Israeli PM secretly pressured Donald Trump to mend fences with Qatar, exposing complex Middle East alliances and backchannel diplomacy that contradicts public positions.

US Braces for Twin Hurricanes and Heavy Snow

Meteorologists warn of a severe and complex weather pattern hitting the US, with hurricanes menacing the Gulf Coast and a potent winter storm set to bring heavy snow to the Rockies.

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warning in Louisiana

Health authorities in Louisiana have confirmed the presence of the deadly Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in local waters, linked to five fatalities. Experts warn of severe risks from consuming raw shellfish and exposing wounds to warm seawater.

UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds

A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.

Houthis Claim Drone Strike on Ship in Aden

Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated their campaign in the Red Sea, claiming a sophisticated drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden they allege is linked to Israel. The strike marks a significant intensification of the conflict's maritime

Trump orders strike on Venezuelan 'narcoship'

In a bold military move, former US President Donald Trump has authorised a strike on a Venezuelan-flagged vessel allegedly linked to a powerful drug cartel, raising serious questions about the legality and geopolitical ramifications of the action.

Tom Brady unretires for Saudi flag football event

In a jaw-dropping move, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is set to unretire, not for the NFL, but to lead a star-studded flag football event in Saudi Arabia this February, marking a major shift for the Gulf nation's sporting ambitions.

Israel Bombs Qatar: Gulf Security in Peril

An unprecedented Israeli airstrike on Doha targeting Hamas officials shatters a decades-long taboo, threatening to unravel the fragile security architecture of the entire Gulf region and drawing fierce international condemnation.

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