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Briton Moses Itauma has been ordered by the IBF to hold talks with Cuba’s Frank Sanchez about fighting for the vacant heavyweight title.Last week Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his IBF, WBA ‘super’ and WBC belts.The IBF said that, “in accordance with IBF championship rules”, it wants Sanchez, who is number one in their heavyweight rankings, to fight number three contender Itauma.It said they have until 29 July to reach an agreement.Itauma, 21, is scheduled to fight Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic at London’s O2 Arena on 29 August in what he has called his “toughest fight”. He could pull out of the Hrgovic…
Warning: This story contains comments of a racist nature and references to sexual violenceA six-month ban for a dentist who told one female colleague “I have my rape eye on you” – and another that he would “pour acid” on his own daughter if she dated a black man – was too lenient, a court has ruled.Dr Yasir Rahman was found to have told junior colleagues he had a ranking system for women on how much he wanted to have sex with them – while on one occasion “inappropriately” stroked one on the arms. The “pattern” of “degrading” behaviour occurred…
A Cardiff woman has opened up on her shock after discovering 38 parasites living inside her brain following a holiday in India. Lowri Denman, 42, found a metre-long tapeworm while using a restaurant toilet, describing it as “absolutely disgusting, like Sellotape with like little ridges in it”.The gruesome find was her first indication of neurocysticercosis, a rare brain infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae that triggers severe headaches, seizures and psychosis.Her consultant, Dr Brendan Healy, a specialist in infectious diseases and microbiology, believes she contracted the infection during a three-month journey through India in 2007.Despite deliberately avoiding meat throughout her…
Migrants who have established families while residing illegally in the UK are set to lose their right to fight deportation on human rights grounds.Illegal arrivals will be banned from arguing against their removal by implementing Article 8 rights, which protects an individual’s right to a private and family life. The clause, outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), will be revised so that migrants “gaming the system” will face greater obstacles to applying to stay in the UK.In the past, the enshrined article has been manipulated as a way for asylum seekers to defy state-ordered deportation and, as…
A social media debate has erupted among royal fans following an announcement by the King’s Trust regarding its upcoming festive plans. The charity revealed that it will host an “evening of carols at Westminster Abbey” on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.The event, organised in partnership with luxury cruise line Cunard and supported by sponsors Elemis, American Airlines, and The White Company, aims to bring the Abbey to life with traditional carols, musical performances, and readings to support young people across the United Kingdom.However, the choice of venue and timing has sparked intense discussion online, with many observers drawing direct comparisons to…
Millions of Britons are being urged to check their smart meter immediately as energy bills for the average household rise by 13 per cent from today.Ofgem has raised the energy price cap, which sets the limit suppliers can charge customers of average usage for their gas and electricity, by £221 to £1,862 a year for July to October to September 2026.Consumer groups are urging the estimated 5.3 million British households on standard tariffs who lack smart meters to take immediate action by recording their current usage.Without submitting readings, these customers risk being charged at the higher rates for energy they…
One of the UK’s biggest supermarkets has been forced to axe thousands of jobs in an effort to pull itself out a multi-million-pound debt hole.Yesterday, Asda revealed it has scrapped approximately 7,500 positions as the supermarket giant grapples with escalating financial burdens.The retailer’s borrowing expenses climbed to £730million during the previous year, marking an increase exceeding 19 per cent.This substantial rise in debt servicing costs has compelled the company to slash its workforce significantly.The supermarket giant is axing thousands of jobs | GETTY The announcement arrives during a challenging period for British retail, with numerous businesses contending with elevated interest…
The pair had to wake Day up in her bed.Smart said: “She looked at me like I was going to rob her or something, but I got her out of bed.”Pav was next to me and we got her down, slowly, but in time.”The group said the fire had brought them closer together.Smart said: “These guys I’ve only seen in the street, I don’t really know them. We will say hello now more than we ever did before.”And I know if it was my grandad or parents, somebody would do it for mine.”Wright said: “Those people saved my mum’s life,…
Welcome to our tennis Who am I? game.The rules are simple – guess the tennis player in as few attempts as possible.After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score more points.Three is a good score, four or five points is exceptional.Good luck!Today’s player and clues are set by BBC Sport’s Huzaifah Khan.After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent straight to your device.
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