Will Ashes be overshadowed by off-field issues?
Tim Paine’s resignation as Australia captain does not detract from England’s problems but raises the prospect of the Ashes being consumed by off-field scandal.
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F1 ‘duty bound’ to raise awareness of Qatar human rights issues – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 is “duty-bound” to raise awareness of human rights issues in Qatar at the country’s maiden grand prix. from: BBC News
English cricket approaching ’emergency’ on racism and diversity issues – ECB chief
English cricket is “approaching” an “emergency” over its failure to address racism and diversity, says England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison. from: BBC News
COP26: The issues that stand in the way of progress
As the serious business of negotiation finally begins in Glasgow, we look at the key barriers to progress. from: BBC News
US issues first gender-neutral ‘X’ passport
The document has an “X” in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female. from: BBC News
Afghan refugees declaring themselves homeless over resettlement issues
from: BBC News Refugees are leaving their hotels as they fear being moved to any part of the UK if they stay there.
U.K. Lab Issues 43,000 False Negatives on Virus Tests
The mistake was described as an “isolated incident attributed to one laboratory,” in a statement released by the U.K. Health Security Agency on Friday. From: New York Times
U.K. Agency Issues Climate Change Warning Before U.N. Summit
With more extreme weather events expected to bring flooding and droughts, the body urged world leaders to focus on mitigating the potentially disastrous effects of global warming. From: New York Times
Potential Peace Prize winners are as varied as the issues facing humanity.
From: New York Times
Nestle admits supply chain issues ahead of Christmas
from: BBC News Simon Jack interview on how the chocolate and ice cream giant is cleaning up its act
Vatican Issues Acquittals in Sexual Abuse Case Involving Ex-Seminarians
One defendant, now a priest, had been accused of sexual abuse when he and his accuser were teenagers at a seminary within the Vatican walls. Another priest was accused of covering it up. From: New York Times
Universal credit: Tory peer issues fresh call for vote on benefit top-up end
from: BBC News The £20-a-week top-up to universal credit was always meant to be temporary, the government says.
Fuel issues persist in south but ‘over’ elsewhere
from: BBC News Petrol problems are “virtually over” in Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands, say retailers.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin: Allegations of safety issues at company
Former employees pen an open letter saying the company is rife with sexism and lax on safety. from: BBC News
Visas won’t solve petrol supply issues – UK retailers
A trade body says filling stations are running out as ministers seek to bring in overseas lorry drivers. from: BBC News
Gabby Petito case: FBI issues arrest warrant for boyfriend Brian Laundrie
The indictment says Brian Laundrie used a debit card that did not belong to him after her death. from: BBC News
Indigenous Issues Sidelined As Canada Election Day Nears
The discovery of over 1,000 remains in unmarked graves at former residential schools started a dialogue that hardly surfaced in the campaign. From: New York Times
Festivals: Drug supply issues and low tolerance add to overdose fears
from: BBC News Disruptions could mean people inadvertently take stronger or more dangerous drugs, campaigners say.
Tokyo Olympics: Team GB miss out on rowing men’s four medal with dramatic steering issues
from: BBC News Team GB miss out on a medal in the men’s four final after some dramatic steering issues almost cause a crash at the Tokyo Olympics.
Chronic health issues for third in late 40s – study
About one in three has problems such as high blood pressure and mental ill health, a study suggests.