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How Nick Isiekwe fought back to the England squad after heart operation

Nick Isiekwe in England training kit

But a groundbreaking operation, which required his breastbone to be split open, saved his career and enabled him to represent England again and win the Premiership with Saracens in 2023. However, despite his remarkably quick return, he says it took time psychologically to recover from the procedure. “[At the time] you just treat it as if it is an injury …

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Former One Direction member Liam Payne dies after falling off hotel 3rd floor

Former One Direction member Liam Payne dies after falling off hotel 3rd floor

The singer tragically died on October 16, 2024, at a hotel on Costa Rica Street in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina, according to a statement from police provided to CNN. The police were dispatched to the hotel after receiving a call about an aggressive man who was possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol; however, the police did not …

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Williams team boss James Vowles on Colapinto, Sargeant and McLaren ‘inspiration’

Williams team principal James Vowles pictured smiling during the 2024 Formula 1 season

A key influence in Williams’ recent turnaround is the decision to sack Sargeant and employ Colapinto, a member of the Williams driver development programme who previously had been having a decent but not outstanding season in Formula 2. Vowles had considered replacing Sargeant after an unconvincing debut season in 2023, but gave him a second chance. But after lagging behind …

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Euro under pressure ahead of European Central Bank rate decision

Euro under pressure ahead of European Central Bank rate decision

The euro began its downtrend against the US dollar at the end of September after reaching a 15-month high. Despite a potential near-term rebound, analysts suggest the euro’s weakness may persist. ADVERTISEMENT The euro continued to weaken against the US dollar ahead of the crucial European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision, set to be announced later today. The EUR/USD …

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Police arraign man for b3ating his wife in Kano

Police arraign man for b3ating his wife in Kano

The police in Kano State have arraigned a man for allegedly beating his wife and inflicting serious injuries on her chest over a minor disagreement.   The suspect, Umar Inusa, had reportedly asked his daughters to go to the house of his other wife to have their lunch, but their mother’s objection to the decision angered him and allegedly pounced …

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Family panics as kidnappers abduct journalist in Ogun state

Family panics as kidnappers abduct journalist in Ogun state

Some yet-to-be-identified persons have reportedly kidnapped a journalist and human rights activist, Oluwatosin Oshibanjo, in Ogun State.    It was gathered that Oshibanjo was abducted in his Ijebu-Ode home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.    The journalist’s mother, Tokunbo Bakre, said that the abduction came after Tosin had intervened in a human rights violation case involving a lady and a …

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Which capital cities are among the costliest places to rent in Europe?

Which capital cities are among the costliest places to rent in Europe?

New research finds that average rents in one capital have reached a record quarterly high while other cities are now among the priciest in Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Average rents in London reached a record quarterly high of £2,694 (€3,220) a month, a 2.5% increase on last year’s figure, a new report has found. The data, from UK property portal Rightmove, is …

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Online Safety Bill: Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Online Safety Bill: Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Getty Images The Online Safety Act, which aims to make the internet safer for children, became law just under a year ago in October 2023 Social media companies will face punishments for failing to keep children safe on their platforms, communications watchdog Ofcom has warned. Services like Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp could face fines from the regulator if they do …

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US ‘click to cancel’ rule to tackle subscription traps

US 'click to cancel' rule to tackle subscription traps

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has adopted a ‘click to cancel’ rule, which aims to make it easier for people to end subscriptions. It will force companies to make subscription sign-ups and cancellations equally straightforward. Businesses, including retailers and gyms, will also have to get consent from customers before renewing subscriptions or converting free trials into paid memberships. The …

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