10 h. ago MLB commissioner Manfred to rule on Pete Rose ban after Trump meeting

17-time All-Star was given life-ban over betting scandalManfred and Trump also discussed foreign playersMLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and he plans to rule on a request to end the sport’s permanent ban of the career hits leader, who died in September.Speaking Monday at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, Manfred said he and Trump have discussed several issues, including Manfred’s concerns over how Trump’s immigration policies could impact players from Cuba, Venezuela and other foreign countries. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Dog owners face risk of £1,000 court fines for breaking rules from this week

Dog owners who flout the law could be slapped with a £100 fine, which could rise to a maximum of £1,000. The restrictions will run from May to September

Events

45 h. ago HGV drivers could face £550 fine from next week for travelling in London under new safety rules

HGV drivers could face £550 fine from next week for travelling in London under new safety rules  GB News

Economics

9 d. ago Trans rapist Isla Bryson's mum calls on Sturgeon to 'apologise' after gender court ruling

She welcomed the Supreme Court judgement last week which ruled biological sex should define who is viewed as a woman when equalities ­legislation is applied.

Events

1 week ago Hundreds take to Manchester city streets in trans rights march

The protest comes after the UK’s Supreme Court ruled this week that the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex

Politics

1 week ago ICJ hears Sudan case accusing UAE of ‘complicity in genocide’

United Arab Emirates says Sudan ‘misusing’ world court in proceedings relating to African nation’s civil warThe international court of justice will rule in the next few weeks on whether the United Arab Emirates can be plausibly found “complicit in the commission of genocide” by arming the Rapid Support Forces militia in Sudan’s civil war.The case was brought by Sudan, whose acting justice minister, Muawia Osman, told the world court in The Hague last week that the country’s “ongoing genocide would not be possible without the complicity of the UAE, including the shipment of arms to the RSF”. Sudan wants ICJ judges to force the UAE to stop its alleged support for the RSF and make “full reparations”, including compensation to victims of the war. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Schools in Spain required to serve fruit, vegetables and fish in fight against obesity

Rules brought in this week limit amounts of fatty and fried food and levels of sugar and caffeine in drinksAll schools in Spain will be legally obliged to serve fruit and vegetables as part of their lunches and fish at least once a week under new rules aimed at reducing the amount of fried and fatty food served to children.Hailed by the government as a key plank of the fight against childhood obesity, the rules brought in by royal decree this week will also compel schools to offer vegetarian and vegan meals. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago The Breakdown | Rugby World Cups aren’t adding up for major unions and there is no easy fix

South Africa no longer see hosting as viable and World Rugby is under pressure to deliver for its membersThe starting gun has been fired on the race to host the 2035 and 2039 Rugby World Cup tournaments. Expressions of interest have been made: Spain’s proposal has piqued interest, Italy’s too, while the Middle East stalks along as the elephant in the room. The idea of going back to Japan within 20 years of a first World Cup in Asia is a popular proposition.News came over the weekend, however, that South Africa has all but ruled out a bid for either edition of the tournament. South Africa threw its hat into the ring in 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023 but was overlooked on each occasion and the SA Rugby president, Mark Alexander, was brutally honest when asked about the prospect of doing so again. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Changes to driving test rules to be introduced this week after record waiting times

The Department for Transport has previously announced a series of measures aimed at tackling the backlog

Politics

3 w. ago Kris Boyd has Celtic title party plan as Paul Merson and Co clued in on something wrong about Rangers

The Sky Sports man has ruled himself out of the punditry line-up for next week's potential title-clincher at Parkhead

Politics

3 w. ago Woman detained in US for 3 weeks under new travel rules says she was 'naive'

Rebecca Burke, 28, was trying to cross from Canada to the USA but did not have the right visa

Politics

3 w. ago New parental leave rules from Monday mean extra 12 weeks off for some

The rules mean you can get an extra 12 weeks paid leave on top of the current allowance

Politics

3 w. ago Change to DWP earnings rule means 60,000 more Brits are eligible for £333 next week

The DWP has announced a major benefit change coming into force from Monday, April 7

Economics

3 w. ago Major DWP Universal Credit rule change will come into force next week affecting 1.2 million families 

The amount of money taken from Universal Credit payments to repay debts is reducing this month

Politics

3 w. ago Erling Haaland ditches protective boot as he suns himself in Spain with hot WAG

Erling Haaland is currently recovering from an ankle injury and has been ruled out for a number of weeks, with the Manchester City striker spotted using crutches in Spain

Politics

3 w. ago Erling Haaland OUT of protective boot as he relaxes in Spain with girlfriend and new baby

Erling Haaland appears in good spirits as the Manchester City continues to recovery from an ankle injury suffered against Bournemouth that ruled him out for a number of weeks

Politics

3 w. ago Injured Celtic star in race to play again this season after being ruled out for up to six weeks

Timeline set for return of crocked goalkeeper

Events

3 w. ago Pep Guardiola promises to ‘find a solution’ to Erling Haaland injury

Haaland has been ruled out for a period of ‘five to seven weeks’ according to the Spaniard

Events

3 w. ago Erling Haaland ruled out for seven weeks as Pep Guardiola promises to 'find a solution'

Pep Guardiola has promised to find a solution with Erling Haaland ruled out for between five and seven weeks as Manchester City battle for Champions League football

Politics

4 w. ago Road tax: check my car and vehicle tax online as UK motorists face new DVLA charges in 2025

New car tax rules are rolling out this week - and they could hit your wallet 🚗

Transport