Twitter, now X, will discontinue its blocking tool.
However, the X CEO stated that users will still be able to block someone from directly texting them. However, many individuals on social media have expressed concern that it will make it difficult for people to remove nasty remarks from…
Ukraine war: The United States approves the passage of Danish and Dutch F-16 fighter fighters to Kiev.
The United States has authorized the transfer of American-made F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine once Ukrainian pilots are adequately trained to handle them. “This way, Ukraine can take full advantage of its new capabilities,” a…
Rain dampens demand, causing retail sales to fall in July.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), supermarkets had a particularly terrible month. “The summer washout, combined with the increased cost of living, meant sluggish sales for both clothing and food,” it explained. Household goods demand was also down…
BookTok: Heartstopper and Bolu Babalola win TikTok Book Awards
The winners at the inaugural ceremony were voted for by thousands of TikTok users through the video-sharing app. Book lovers use the platform to discuss books and make recommendations, as part of a community nicknamed #BookTok. Dolly Alderton’s memoir about…
US-Japan-SKorea summit a coup for Biden but will detente last?
The United States and China have achieved what many deemed impossible – a historic meeting between US President Joe Biden, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol. Mr Biden is hosting the first stand-alone meeting among…
Geraint Thomas, a Welshman, will lead the Ineos Grenadiers at the Vuelta a Espana.
Welshman Thomas, 37, came close to victory at the Giro d’Italia earlier this year before finishing second to Primoz Roglic. The 2018 Tour de France winner will compete in the Vuelta for only the second time. “I’m going there to…
‘Sexist’ Amazon Alexa didn’t answer Lionesses question
Amazon has been accused of sexism after its Alexa voice assistant was unable to respond to a question about the Lionesses’ semi-final victory at the Women’s World Cup. When asked on Wednesday “for the result of the England-Australia football match…
Wataru Endo: Liverpool sign Stuttgart and Japan midfielder for £16m
Liverpool have signed midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart for a fee of about £16.2m (19m euros), subject to a work permit and international clearance. The 30-year-old Japan international has agreed a four-year contract. Liverpool have brought in Endo after missing…
Newcastle United agree to loan Lewis Hall from Chelsea before permanent deal next summer
Newcastle have agreed to take Chelsea’s Lewis Hall on a season-long loan and will purchase him out next summer. In November 2022, the 18-year-old made his Premier League debut for the Blues in a 1-0 loss at Newcastle. Hall will…
TV host Rachel Riley claims she’ll stop supporting Manchester United if the forward stays, according to Mason Greenwood.
According to television host Rachel Riley, if forward Mason Greenwood stays at the team, she will stop supporting Manchester United. According to United, his future is still the “subject of intensive internal deliberation” and no decision has been made concerning…
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