55 h. ago South Africa in talks with Russia over men ‘tricked’ into fighting in Ukraine

Government says it received distress calls, as daughter of ex-president Jacob Zuma accused of luring men to frontlineSouth Africa’s government is in talks with Russia to bring home 17 South African men fighting for Russia in Ukraine, after the men were allegedly tricked on to the frontlines of the war by a daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma.Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has been accused in multiple lawsuits of luring the 17 South African and two Botswanan men to Russia in July, by telling them they would be training as bodyguards for her father’s uMkhonto weSizwe political party or attending a personal development course. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Pepoy scores, Spirit fall short against Knights in London Friday

Pepoy scores, Spirit fall short against Knights in London Friday  WNEM

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8 d. ago India's World Cup Winning RCB Star Joins London Spirit: 'What An Exciting Time...'

India's World Cup Winning RCB Star Joins London Spirit: 'What An Exciting Time...'  News18

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8 d. ago Dinesh Karthik appointed London Spirit mentor and batting coach

Dinesh Karthik appointed London Spirit mentor and batting coach  ESPN

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8 d. ago Dinesh Karthik links up with London Spirit as part of support staff

Dinesh Karthik links up with London Spirit as part of support staff  Cricbuzz.com

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9 d. ago Noël, coal and control: Strasbourg’s festive blip strikes again as Rosenior feels heat

English manager says ‘it’s not the time to panic’ but Alsace club want a return on their €100m+ summer investmentBy Get French Football NewsAs one of the few areas of France which celebrate Saint Nicholas Day, Alsace had festive processions and performances taking place across the region last Saturday. The travelling Strasbourg fans, though, were in no mood for a party on their way back from Toulouse after a third consecutive defeat.“It’s not the time to panic,” Liam Rosenior insisted after his Strasbourg team failed to find a response to Emersonn’s early opener for Les Violets. “We have to stay consistent and keep working hard. I won’t change our style of play, because it’s brought us success.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Former England Coach Jon Lewis Takes Over as Head Coach for London Spirit Women

Former England Coach Jon Lewis Takes Over as Head Coach for London Spirit Women  vocal.media

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1 week ago Anna Maxwell Martin looks back: ‘I was bullied a little bit, but it didn’t affect me because I was a happy weirdo’

The actor on being an introverted extrovert, performing as a pearly queen, and becoming a single mother when her husband diedBorn in Beverley, East Yorkshire, in 1977, Anna Maxwell Martin studied at the University of Liverpool and trained at Lamda. She made her name with a Bafta-winning performance in the BBC’s Bleak House and has since starred in Line of Duty, Motherland and Midwinter of the Spirit, as well as numerous stage productions. She lives in London with her two daughters. Their father, the director Roger Michell, died of a heart attack in 2021. Maxwell Martin is an Action for Children ambassador and stars in their Christmas short film, Santaland. To donate, visit iamsanta.org.uk.I am five and having my picture taken at school. On my eye is a medical patch. That’s what they did to you in the 1980s if you had a squint. My dad cut my hair using a bowl, which is why it is such a tragedy. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Get into the Christmas spirit with a shopping and foodie staycation in Marylebone Village, London

As the iconic lyrics from a screaming Noddy Holder boldly suggest, 'It's Christmas!' And it definitely feels like it now after a fun and festive-filled weekend of shopping, eating and making merry in the heart of the Big Smoke.

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2 w. ago The Hundred: Heather Knight named women's general manager of London Spirit

The Hundred: Heather Knight named women's general manager of London Spirit  BBC

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2 w. ago Late breakdown dooms London Knights in 4–2 loss to Saginaw Spirit

Late breakdown dooms London Knights in 4–2 loss to Saginaw Spirit  London Free Press

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2 w. ago Eagles supporters bring South London spirit to festive Strasbourg

Eagles supporters bring South London spirit to festive Strasbourg  Crystal Palace F.C.

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