10 h. ago ‘Sack’ Snicko: England and Australia frustrated by DRS drama again in third Ashes Test

Smith dismissal echoes confusion of opening dayStarc heard through mic calling for Snicko to be ‘sacked’England’s batting coach, Marcus Trescothick, described the use of the decision review system in the third Ashes Test as “not ideal”, at the end of another day of questionable spikes, dubious frame-alignment and a dismissal of Jamie Smith that echoed the confusion of the opening day.The DRS technology in use in Australia was widely criticised on day one after Alex Carey had been wrongly reprieved by the third umpire after feathering a catch to Jamie Smith on 72. The culprit in that case appears to have been operator error involving a mismatch of sound-wave and picture frame selection. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago England and Australia make feelings clear on Snicko as Ashes star calls for 'sacking'

There was more Snicko controversy on the second day of the Third Ashes Test when England batter Jamie Smith was first handed a reprieve before being given out by the controversial technology

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51 h. ago ‘Disorganised’ PR worker who was sacked for ‘missing calls to get a massage and Starbucks’ wins discrimination payout

A PUBLIC relations worker with ADHD has won a disability discrimination case after she resigned for being called "disorganised". Nicole Hogger was put on a Performance Improvement Plan before she left her job after missing important calls because "she had been out for a massage, to Starbucks, or to the supermarket", a tribunal heard. However,...

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65 h. ago University of Sydney sacks academic just hours after Bondi Beach massacre

One of Australia's most prestigious universities has sacked a staff member months after she was filmed calling Jewish students 'parasites' and 'filthy Zionists' on campus.

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3 d. ago Ashes latest: Surprise England call made as Brendon McCullum addresses sack threat

England's Ashes fate looks set to be decided this week as Brendon McCullum's men face a make-or-break third Test at the Adelaide Oval

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3 d. ago Anas Sarwar calls on Green and SNP MSPs to vote to sack Angela Constance as Justice Secretary

The Scottish Labour leader urged the pro-independence parties to support a motion of no confidence in the embattled Justice Secretary.

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6 d. ago Angela Constance 'credible and competent' insists Kate Forbes amid calls for Justice Secretary to be sacked

The Deputy First Minister defended the Justice Secretary, who has overseen the early release of hundreds of criminals from jail.

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7 d. ago John Swinney 'defending the indefensible' as First Minister ignores calls to sack Angela Constance

Angela Constance will face a motion of no confidence after being accused of misleading the Scottish Parliament.

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8 d. ago Man United keeper handed shock call up for AFCON with sacked boss refusing to leave job

Manchester United loanee Andre Onana has received a surprise call-up to the Cameroon squad for AFCON one week after he was seemingly left out, but there is confusion over his place in the team.

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1 week ago NHS nurse at London hospital faces the sack after calling transgender paedophile patient 'Mr'

When discussing the care of her patient, who was a convicted paedophile and an inmate at a high-security prison, Jennifer Melle referred to them using a male pronoun and title

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2 w. ago Black Greggs worker called 'ganja man' by colleagues wins race discrimination case after being sacked for giving away free sausage rolls

Ebeneezer Tagoe was sacked for gross misconduct over allegations he gave away free sausage rolls, pasties, and coffees.

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2 w. ago Steven Gerrard told to expect call if Liverpool sack Arne Slot

Rio Ferdinand told Steven Gerrard to be ready for a potential call from Liverpool about becoming their interim manager

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk's new Liverpool message speaks volumes around Arne Slot sack calls

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has posted an emotional plea for unity on Instagram as the Reds endure nine defeats in 12 matches, with growing pressure on manager Arne Slot

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3 w. ago Trump envoy Witkoff coached Russian official on how to praise US president, leaked call reveals

Steve Witkoff is facing calls to be sacked after a transcript of a call discussing the Ukraine peace plan with Vladimir Putin’s senior aide was released

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last month Judge to explain why he's approving Purdue Pharma settlement plan, which calls for $7B from Sacklers

A judge is set to explain why he's approving a plan for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids

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