9 d. ago Trump’s Gaza plan piles pressure on his ‘favourite dictator’

Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has sought to kill proposal to expel population while preserving good relations with US president

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Dear Coleen: 'He's not bothered about marriage so I'm proposing, but it's a massive risk'

I’m sick of waiting for him to pop the question, so I’ve decided to propose to him. I’ve booked us a weekend away and plan to do it then. I haven’t told anyone else what I’m planning. Is this crazy?

Events

2 w. ago Palau president backs Australia’s bid to host Cop31 climate summit after Dutton labels it ‘madness’

Surangel Whipps Jr says he would be ‘deeply disappointed’ if attempt were abandoned under CoalitionElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe president of Palau has strongly backed an Australian bid to host a UN climate conference on behalf of the Pacific, arguing that it would boost regional solidarity and clean energy investment and he would be “deeply disappointed” if the attempt were abandoned under the Coalition.Speaking in Sydney, Surangel Whipps Jr stressed he did not want to offer a view on the Australian election but said leaders should heed the results of a Lowy Institute survey that suggested 70% of the population supported Labor’s proposal for the country hosting the Cop31 climate summit late next year.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Perfect: Seven get engaged at one Ed Sheeran gig as singer admits becoming a 'trend'

Ed Sheeran has revealed a trend for public proposals taking place during his concerts - with fans tending to pop the question as he plays popular love songs Perfect and Thinking Out Loud.

Politics

4 w. ago Man ignores girlfriend's plea for intimate proposal and pops question on Ryanair flight

Manuel Brines, 33, popped the question to Jacquelin Lopez, 27, on a budget Ryanair flight from Madrid to Ibiza - getting down on one knee in the cabin as passengers and crew looked on

Politics

4 w. ago Love is in the air! Man gets down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend on a packed £40 Ryanair flight despite her asking him to never pop the question in public... so did she say yes?

Manuel Brines enlisted the help of Ryanair's cabin crew for his surprise proposal on the £40 flight to Ibiza.

Economics

last month Jamie O'Hara, 38, is engaged! Former footballer proposes to girlfriend Keziah Grubb, 32, as he pops the question on a romantic getaway

The sporting star, 38, and the director of a UK recruitment group, 32, looked very much in love as he shared an album of snaps to commemorate the moment to Instagram on Saturday.

Politics