More than 100 of Britain’s most famous athletes have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in an open letter urging him to support London’s bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
The athletes, both current and former, include Sir Mo Farah, Keely Hodgkinson, Kelly Holmes, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and Daley Thompson among those who signed the letter.
If successful, the bid proposal would result in the holding of the World Championships at London Stadium and call for a “one-off injection of public funding in 2028” with the promise of “£400 million in national economic impact.”
The letter read, “Hosting in 2029 would bring the world’s best athletes back to British soil, but it would also inspire a new generation to get involved in the most diverse and inclusive sport there is.”
“Some of us had the opportunity to go home in 2012 and 2017 in London.” Some of us gave our time, while others were watching. We were all inspired by this.
Many of us were inspired by that spark, just like countless other young people who have gone on to join clubs, coaches, officiate, or just fall in love with athletics.
This summer, the 2029 bid process will begin, with organizers urging ministers to commit to ensuring the UK’s participation in the World Championships.
According to the state news agency SANA, the ministry of foreign affairs in Syria has condemned an Israeli attack on Deraa, saying it had caused “significant human and material losses.”
The Israeli military reported on Tuesday that two projectiles had crossed from Syria toward Israel and fell in open areas of the Israel-occupied Golan Heights, despite the Syrian Foreign Ministry claiming that these reports were “reports that have not been verified yet.”
Syria, according to the ministry, does not and will not threaten any party there.
Who was in charge of the projectiles was unknown at the time.
The ministry continued, “We think there are many parties who may seek to destabilize the region in order to serve their own goals.”
Israel Katz, the country’s defense minister, claimed that Ahmed al-Sharaa, the president of Syria, was to blame for the projectiles.
A full response will be forthcoming, Katz said, and we hold the president of Syria directly accountable for any threat and fire directed at Israel.
A significant improvement in relations between states that have spent decades on opposing sides of the Middle East have recently begun indirect discussions to lower tensions.
A well-known organization called the Muhammad Deif Brigades, an apparent reference to Hamas’s military leader who was killed in an Israeli attack in 2024, was claimed responsibility by a number of Arab and Palestinian media outlets.
The group’s statement was unable to be independently verified.
After the projectiles were launched at Israel, the Israeli army claimed to have fired artillery at southern Syria.
Residents reported that Israeli mortars were firing toward the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights in the Wadi Yarmouk region west of Deraa province.
In recent weeks, there have been more hostilities in the area, including alleged Israeli military incursions into nearby villages where residents have reportedly been denied the right to plant their crops.
A large portion of Syria’s military infrastructure has been destroyed by Israel’s aerial bombardment campaign. In response to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s removal in December, it has occupied the Syrian Golan Heights, citing lingering concerns about the country’s new government’s history. It has also taken more territory in the wake of the Arab-Israeli conflict in the past.
The Israeli military claimed to have intercepted a missile from Yemen around the same time Israel reported the projectiles from Syria.
The Houthis in Yemen claimed to have fired a ballistic missile at Israel’s Jaffa. The organization claims that its attacks on Israel were in support of Palestinians during the Israeli occupation of Gaza.
Justin Bieber’s most recent social media posts caused a stir among fans, and many users asked the singer to leave Instagram.
Justin Bieber fans beg star to ‘take a social media break’ after another rant(Image: justinbieber/Instagram)
Justin Bieber went on another rant on social media, and fans rushed to beg the singer to take a ‘break from social media’. The 31-year-old Peaches singer has been concerning fans in recent weeks with his erratic online behaviour, which included lengthy rants to shocking admissions about his wife Hailey Bieber’s US Vogue cover.
He said to his followers in his most recent Instagram post, “Telling other people they deserve something is like raising someone else’s kids,” over a pink background. When telling someone what they should or shouldn’t should be, who are you? The obsceneness Not in your right mind. God determines what we merit.
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Justin went on a small rant on social media(Image: justinbieber/Instagram)
As over 21 000 fans liked the comment, one user wrote, “God told me you need a social media break,” and the star immediately expressed their concerns in the comment section.
Why didn’t you tell your wife, “Brother, that she could never be on Vogue’s cover”? One person mentioned his recent admission to having a fight with his wife.
Justin . You said to Hailey that she couldn’t be on Vogue’s cover, but that also meant letting her know she couldn’t have something? “A different person commented.
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It comes after he was slammed for his admission about wife Hailey(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Sorry singer Justin, who was recently centre of rumours surrounding his marriage to Hailey, was recently slammed by fans after he said he told his wife and mum of his son, Jack Blues, that she would never grace the cover of Vogue during a heated argument.
He reacted to Hailey’s Instagram cover photo for the US edition of the magazine, saying, “Yeah, this reminds me of when Hailey and I got into a big fight. I told Hails that she would never appear on the cover of Vogue. I am aware, but yikes, so cruel. I thought I gotta get even because I felt so disrespected.
“Think that as we get older, we realize that we’re actually prolonging what we really want, which is intimacy and connection,”
He ended his post by sending a direct message to Hailey that read, “Baby, you already know, but forgive me for saying you wouldn’t get a Vogue cover because I was regrettably mistaken.”
Many criticized the Canadian singer for his comments, while some claimed he was just making fun of himself. Soon, he switched to a shrugging emoji in place of the caption. One fan wrote, “Not him changing the caption,” while others noted the change.
Not long after, it was revealed Hailey struck a huge deal to sell her beauty and skincare brand Rhode to e.l.f. Beauty in a transaction that could reach a staggering £740 million ($1billion).
Fans joked he was in “caption jail” after he announced the deal with Vogue, but Justin did so without a caption.
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Lady Helen Wogan’s wife left a sizable sum of money in her will that will be divided among her three children and five grandchildren.
Sir Terry Wogan and his wife Helen Wogan(Image: PA)
Sir Terry Wogan’s wife Lady Helen left millions of pounds in her estate. Terry was a British icon and his loyal wife of 51 years stood by his side throughout his entire life.
Terry died in 2016 at the age of 77 whilst Lady Helen passed away last year, leaving a huge sum in her will. She died last year at the age of 88, leaving behind three children, who will now inherit her fortune.
Their son wrote “Lady Helen Wogan – 1936-2024” in a statement at the time of her passing. After a wonderful life, our beautiful mother abruptly left us last night. She was the epitome of elegance and style from a young Irish rose to Lady Wogan.
With a core of “a mother, grandmother, and wife,” love and kindness are at the core. A moral conviction that endured the hardships of life. A humorous and humorous phrase would make you laugh out loud.
Sir Terry Wogan with his wife Helen and their kids(Image: Collect Unknown)
“A true woman in every way,” she said. Hope that our conversation won’t turn into too much of a vodka martini. We will always be in your hearts, Mum.
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Lady Helen left a huge £4,948,334 in her will, with the total being reduced by £31,000 to £4,917,989 following the removal of costs and fees, documents signed off by the High Court reveal.
It has also been reported by The Sun that Lady Helen left two tax free gifts to two of her children – £850,000 to her son Alan Wogan, who is an executor, and also £750,000 to their daughter Katherine.
A $100 000 trust will also be available for each of Terry and Helen’s grandchildren when they turn 25. Their three living children, Mark, Alan, and Katherine, will receive the rest of their belongings and money.
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Sir Terry Wogan died of cancer back in January 2016. A family statement, issued by the BBC, said at the time: “Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by his family. While we understand he will be missed by many, the family ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”
Just a few months after his final radio show, where he revealed he had prostate cancer, Terry passed away. He canceled Children In Need later that month due to health concerns.
Fans were adamant that Barbara Carpenter’s new song, which will be released later this week, was a brutal attack on her ex-boyfriend, Irish actor Barry Keoghan.
At the Met Ball in 2024, Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan are present.
Sabrina Carpenter appeared to take aim at her ex Barry Keoghan as she announced her latest tune. The actress-turned-singer revealed her latest sing on Tuesday, taking to Instagram to make her announcement.
She announced that Manchild, her newest song, will be available on Thursday night. The 26-year-old singer had earlier posted a tease video for the song a week prior to Tuesday’s confirmation.
Her most recent revelation appeared to be an insult to the actor. She remarked, “This one is about you!” Manchild “is out this Thursday, 6/5, 8pm EST. special 7” vinyl is now on sale.
She said, “In your head when you’ve just won an argument with a man,” while also quoting the lyrics from the song.
Fans think Sabrina’s new song is about her ex, Barry Keoghan(Image: Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
In the video, Sabrina is seen sporting platform high heels, cheeky denim shorts, and a white top. In the video, she is seen hitchhiking, but two passing cars ignore her.
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No music can be heard throughout the scene in the 17-second clip. Sabrina says, “Oh, boy,” before going on.
Fans quickly start to talk about the upload, and many people seemed to agree that the message was intended for Irishman. And we are aware of who you are talking to, according to one user.
Another person concurred, saying, “Oh, Barry, you’re so over.” “We CANNOT WAIT,” added a third person, “DRAG HIM BABE.”
Numerous billboards have been spotted in various US cities following her revelation. I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them, and there are signs that read “Amen!” and “Hey men!” and “Manchild”
The singer is currently in the middle of her tour, ‘Short n’ Sweet’.
In 2023, Sabrina and Barry first fell in love romantically. The pair made their first public appearance at the Grammy Awards after party the year before going official.
The Saltburn star even appeared in Sabrina’s song Please, Please, Please in spite of what appeared to be going well. It was believed that he was also the subject of the song.
Their relationship ended in December of that year, and their relationship ended. According to reports, the duo reportedly made the decision to leave their jobs to concentrate on their careers.
The duo almost had an awkward reunion as they both attended this year’s Met Gala in New York. The Espresso hitmaker and the dad-of-one posed together at the event in May last year after being first linked months prior. Three months later it was reported Sabrina and Barry had split up, with the Saltburn actor deactivating his social media accounts and issuing a damning statement as fans speculated he had cheated on his ex.
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Tanya Oxtoby, the manager of Northern Ireland, believes that her side’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Zenica demonstrates her side’s “growth.”
Sofija Krajsumovic’s equalizer for Bosnia ended Captain Simone Magill’s composed effort, but NI won the draw, which resulted in second place in the group and a promotion play-off.
Despite the nerve-wracking nature of the draw, Oxtoby praised the players’ persistence in getting a result, which is an improvement over their third-place finish in the previous edition of the Nations League.
“It’s always a challenging place to travel because we should have scored a few more goals in the first half, and we conceded a sloppy one,” she said. “But to show the character that the game is out is all that matters at this point,” she said.
Every game was going to be competitive in this group, and you have to show the character and resilience, I said. “In international football there are no easy games.
Everyone must be successful, according to NI.
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After finishing third in their respective League A groups, Northern Ireland will now face one of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, or Iceland in the play-offs in October. The draw will take place on Friday.
Oxtoby emphasized that a whole squad effort is required to reach League A for the first time, especially after a challenging trip to Bosnia.
Everyone contributes and adds value to what we’re doing, she said when you discuss the culture of the group.
It takes everyone, I told the players, regardless of whether you played or not you contributed to the group’s success.
