Waterstones shows there is still life in the British high street
The bookseller’s focus on traditional retailing principles has enabled it to thrive Source link
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Millie Bright: Former England and Chelsea captain on abuse, retirement and the future
When Millie Bright announced her retirement on Wednesday, her mum gave her a letter. But as Bright continues to wrestle with the emotions of her big announcement, she says she has been unable to read it all. The 32-year-old retired from England duty last year and has now left Chelsea after 294 appearances, eight Women’s…
Lionel Messi becomes new owner of Catalan club Cornella
Messi left Argentina for Spain when he was 13 and made his first-team debut for Barcelona aged 17 in October 2004. He went on to score a club record 672 goals in 778 games before he left for Paris St-Germain in 2021, and he then moved to Inter Miami in 2023. Messi’s former Real Madrid…
Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections?
Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential. Source link
U.S. Indictment Accuses Mexican Governor of Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel
Prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, of a yearslong scheme to protect the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel in exchange for bribes and votes. Source link
To hire good scientists, look at their peer-reviewing records
Nature, Published online: 28 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01368-0 To hire good scientists, look at their peer-reviewing records Source link
IMF criticises EU governments for ignoring energy subsidy warnings
Fund urges countries to target support at the most vulnerable rather than using expensive blanket measures Source link
Patel says he'll sue Atlantic for defamation over report on heavy drinking
FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday that he will sue The Atlantic for defamation after the magazine published a Friday story detailing his alleged drinking habits and absences from the bureau. “Absolutely. It’s coming tomorrow,” he told host Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures” about the forthcoming lawsuit. The FBI director later said……
UK biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was “angry” and “upset” about the incident, as both the bank’s boss and a participant. Source link
Teenager charged over Primrose Hill stabbing
An 18-year-old is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, following the death of Finbar Sullivan. Source link