Obituary: first up for Elvira is the chaotic new boss

TV WEEK Published: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 12:30 PM TOP SPECIALS The Crash Detectives (BBC 1, Wednesday 8th, 7pm) When a serious road incident takes place, a forensic examination is required, and dedicated collision investigation officers track down the...

PM Manele highlights peace, security at UNGA

BY NED GAGAHE Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to global peace and security during his official engagements at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking to local media yesterday...

Emirates Growth Fund names senior Mubadala official as new CEO

The Emirates Growth Fund has appointed Khalifa Al Hajeri as its new chief executive, months after the group was launched to support entrepreneurship in the UAE. The fund, which was launched in May, is a Dh1 billion ($272.3 million) growth equity...

‘So much better’: How MotoGP rookie demolished the rest to write his name into the record books

Sometimes, ignorance really is bliss. How else does Fermin Aldeguer’s first MotoGP victory at last Sunday’s Indonesian Grand Prix, a runaway success on a tricky weekend where a slippery Mandalika Circuit layout was being cooked by the sun to the...

From the fearsome Angliru to a Bola del Mundo – 5 stages that will define the brutal 2025 Vuelta a España

As they seem to do every year, the race organisers have put together a highly challenging Vuelta a España route, designed to test the climbing abilities of every rider across some of the most challenging gradients and ascents Spain has to offer....

Global figures behind Love is Resistance, the art book for Palestine

An art book for Palestine, with pages designed to be torn out and used as protest posters, is releasing later this month, featuring contributions by figures ranging from Samia Halaby to Massive Attack. Love is Resistance brings together 77...

Serbia vs England Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying Match

Photo By - Imagn Images. England's Harry Kane gets past Andorra's Christian Garcia (right) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying. On Tuesday, we have World Cup qualifying action with Serbia vs. England at the top of Group K, meeting in...

Namibia’s Airline Ambitions: Strategic Investment or Taxpayer Burden?

The collapse of Air Namibia in 2021 marked the end of a costly chapter in the country’s aviation history, one defined by mounting losses, repeated government bailouts and persistent questions about financial sustainability. Yet, discussions about...

Dubai house rents are expected to cool in 2026, experts say

Rent increases for homes in Dubai are expected to moderate next year, according to property experts. While prime rents continue to move upwards, the broader market has shown clear signs of stabilisation through 2025, particularly in the mid-market...

Saudi Arabia Leads High-Level Panel on Advancing Peace at Munich Leaders Meeting

In a significant step toward fostering dialogue and addressing one of the world’s most protracted conflicts, Saudi Arabia hosted a high-level panel discussion in the historic city of al-Ula on Thursday, focusing on pathways to peace between Israel...

Why England and Forest star Elliot Anderson would be perfect for Man Utd, or any top club

Although Elliot Anderson can't be said to have been an overnight success, it's only recently that his performances seem to have been garnering the attention that they deserved. The brilliant 22-year-old Nottingham Forest midfielder recently won...

Thomas Tuchel challenges England to build on five-star display against Serbia

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England star Elliot Anderson linked with Manchester move

Elliot Anderson was England's bright spark in a subdued victory over Andorra last weekend. The midfielder then backed his performance up with another solid game against Serbia on Tuesday night. It has been a meteoric rise for Anderson, who was...

As Trump said, what is the purpose of the UN?

What are the prospects for UN transformation? The question is in focus as the General Assembly in the past week marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN. At stake is the relevance and functioning of the world’s premier forum for...

Why World Cup qualifier in Serbia could be the making of Thomas Tuchel’s England

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Serbia vs England prediction: Three Lions to continue winning start to qualifying

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Second- and Third-Act Entrepreneurs

Meet the NoMi startup founders who prove it’s never too late to launch a great idea In the last decade, northern Michigan has grown its reputation as an entrepreneurial hub for college grads and their startups, thanks to events like the TCNewTech...

Serbia vs England predictions and betting tips – Three Lions strong favourites

England beat Andorra 2-0 at the weekend to take another step closer to World Cup 2026. Thomas Tuchel’s team are not over the line just yet, however, and this trip to Serbia is probably their toughest game of the qualification campaign. Defeat on...

England finally deliver on Thomas Tuchel’s vision with five-goal rout of Serbia

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Thomas Tuchel promises ‘brave’ England team selections and sends warning to big names

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