69 m. ago They told her women shouldn’t box. Now she’s Ghana’s first female world champion

When Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey decided as a teenager to become a professional boxer, her family begged her to stop training

Sport

2 h. ago Innit innit boys and Super Eagles: how Nigerian Londoners found their identity through football – podcast

For the children of the Nigerian diaspora, displaced by war and split between two worlds, footballers from John Fashanu to Jay-Jay Okocha were a first glimpse of themselves in Britain’s mainstream. Written and read by Aniefiok Ekpoudom Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Trump names conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

Selection of former Secret Service agent and author means two staunch Trump allies lead the principal federal law enforcement agencyDan Bongino, a former US Secret Service agent who has written bestselling books, run unsuccessfully for office and gained fame as a conservative pundit with TV shows and a popular podcast, has been chosen to serve as the FBI’s deputy director.President Donald Trump announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Waspi campaigners threaten legal action over 'gaslighting' by Government

A watchdog recommended that compensation be paid to women born in the 1950s whose state pension age was raised to be equal with men

Politics

4 h. ago The murder and legacy of the world’s first openly gay imam – podcast

How did Imam Muhsin change the lives of queer Muslims? Jamie Fullerton reports“As a Muslim, you always question: ‘Have I pleased God, or have I angered him or her?’”Imam Muhsin Hendricks of Cape Town, South Africa, was the world’s first openly gay imam. In early February, he was shot and killed and the identities and motives of those responsible are still unknown. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago WASPI women threaten legal action against Labour ministers after being denied £10.5bn in compensation because of changes to the state pension age

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has sent a 'letter before action' to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), warning of High Court proceedings if the issue is not resolved.

Economics

7 h. ago WASPI women threaten to drag ministers to court over 'unlawful' compensation snub

Campaigners representing the 1950s-born women said they will not allow the Department for Work and Pensions' 'gaslighting of Waspi women go unchallenged'

Politics

7 h. ago Strictly's Anton Du Beke shares surprising hobby as he announces exciting career move

Anton Du Beke opened up about his major golfing passion away from Strictly Come Dancing - and admitted he 'would have taken it up' in place of dancing

Politics

7 h. ago Waspi campaigners threaten legal action after ‘gaslighting’ over compensation

The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has sent a ‘letter before action’ to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Events

7 h. ago Anton Du Beke wants to get women ‘involved’ in golf with Putt And Strut podcast

Du Beke said ‘that intimidatory factor’ can be a hurdle for some women who want to join in.

Politics

7 h. ago European football: Moise Kean in hospital for head trauma after collapse

Fiorentina striker suffered blow to head on pitchNapoli’s loss at Como lets Atalanta back into title raceThe former Everton striker Moise Kean was taken to hospital after appearing to pass out following an earlier blow to his head during Fiorentina’s defeat by Hellas Verona on Sunday.The Italy international had been involved in an accidental collision with Pawel Dawidowicz and Diego Coppola midway through the second half, taking a knee in the face which left him with a cut above his eye. Although Kean returned to the pitch after treatment with his head bandaged, the 24-year-old soon fell, initially appearing unresponsive, before being taken off on a stretcher in the 67th minute. Fiorentina later confirmed Kean had suffered a head trauma and was in hospital for tests. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago USA v Australia: SheBelieves Cup women’s football international – live

Updates from the game at State Farm StadiumAny thoughts? Get in touch with Joey on emailToday’s game will mark Sermanni’s eighth game as interim boss of the Matildas, with it looking increasingly likely the veteran mentor’s stint will stretch to include April’s friendlies against South Korea.Football Australia’s search for a full-time successor to Tony Gustavsson has now stretched into its seventh month following the Swede’s exit following the Paris Olympics and while the federation has been adamant that they have plenty of time to find a successor – given that the Matildas’ next competitive fixture won’t come until the opening game of a home Asian Cup next March – the sense of urgency surrounding the need to appoint someone is growing by the day. Continue reading...

Society

10 h. ago Liam Payne's Netflix show to undergo major change as streaming giant fears backlash

Liam Payne's Netflix show will reportedly be heavily edited to keep scenes involving the late star in Building The Band limited as to not anger the One Direction singer's fans

Politics

10 h. ago Another celebrity leaves Dancing On Ice to miss out on next week’s semi

Former footballer Anton Ferdinand impressed the judges to score the first perfect score of the series.

Politics

11 h. ago Loose Women's Coleen Nolan marks emotional day with heartfelt message to 'beautiful' sister

'I miss you so much and life won’t be the same without you in it'

Politics

11 h. ago Terrifying footage shows huge fireball explode before major blaze in Wythenshawe

Emergency services were called to reports of a fire involving heavy goods vehicles and a commercial unit

Events

11 h. ago Maria Shriver reacts to her son Patrick Schwarzenegger's nude scene in The White Lotus

The 31-year-old nepo baby stripped down for a slightly incestuous scene involving his younger brother Lochlan (Sam Nivola) during last week's premiere

Events

12 h. ago Loose Women's Gloria Hunniford reveals heartbreaking reason why she still needs to work at 84

Grieving Loose Women star Gloria Hunniford declares she "happy to be alive" as she releases a new pop album at the age 84 - just six months after losing her beloved husband Stephen Way

Politics

13 h. ago Children of UK couple arrested in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for release

The Taliban has severely restricted women’s education and activities

Events

14 h. ago Woody Harrelson tears apart Anthony Fauci in extraordinary Joe Rogan chat

Actor Woody Harrelson accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of doing some 'extraordinarily evil sh**' during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

Politics