Study, work and play: what attracts international students to the UK?
Video of Studying in the UK: An international student's experienceArya Sreeja, a student at London South Bank University, explains that international rankings and future career prospects attracted her to the UKThe international student experience is about more than just academic achievements. From enrolment to studying their chosen course and securing future job opportunities, students from abroad have many factors to consider when picking an institution. “London South Bank University was ranked 601st in the world by Times Higher Education,” she says. “The university is also well regarded for its professionalism, good graduate job opportunities and facilities. There were a multitude of factors that attracted me to the university.”Since arriving in the UK, Sreeja has discovered that much of her optimism surrounding life and study in the country was well-founded.
Source:The Times
July 25, 2024 04:37 UTC
Charlotte Dujardin whips horse more than 20 times in video shared with the Guardian – video
Video has emerged of one of Team GB’s biggest stars, Charlotte Dujardin, whipping a horse more than 20 times in one minute when she was conducting a coaching session to a young rider in a private stable four years ago. The 39-year-old, who won six dressage Olympic medals in London, Rio and Tokyo, has been banned from the Paris Olympics over allegations that she whipped a horse.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 04:14 UTC
Every Championship transfer this summer as Derby County make it nine, Hull City shake-up
Derby County have made Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh their ninth signing of the summer as Paul Warne prepares for life back in the Championship. Liam Delap returned to parent club Man City to join Ipswich too while winger Jason Lokilo is on his way to CSKA Sofia. Bristol City have brought in Sinclair Armstrong from QPR ahead of the expected exit of Tommy Conway, who is training with their under-21s. Chris Wilder has made four signings at Sheffield United and is closing in on Harrison Burrows from Peterborough United too. There is not an abundance of proven Championship players [on our list] because there are big sharks circling in that tank.
Source:Express
July 25, 2024 02:51 UTC
Brad Pitt Distantly Related to Barack Obama?
Claim: Former U.S. President Barack Obama and actor Brad Pitt are ninth cousins. Rating: About this rating TrueSocial media users rediscovered and circulated a claim in 2023 that former U.S. President Barack Obama and A-list actor Brad Pitt are ninth cousins. An Instagram user posted the tidbit in April 2023, stating: "In 2012, genealogists found out that former President Barack Obama and actor Brad Pitt are ninth cousins, related through Edwin Hickman, who died in Virginia in 1769." (fact6t9/Instagram)The claim gained traction on X on Dec. 25, 2023, when the statement, "Brad Pitt is related to Barack Obama. Obama's father, Barack Obama Sr., was born and raised in a small village in Kenya.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 02:50 UTC
Pro-Palestine demonstrators block entrance to UK Foreign Office – video
Pro-Palestine protesters blocked the entrance to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London on Wednesday, calling on the new Labour government to change its Gaza policy. The demonstrators surrounded the entrance to the building during a protest organised by the Workers for a Free Palestine activist group. The activists called on Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories and on the UK to halt arms sales, holding a banner that read: 'Genocide made in Britain.' Protesters said six demonstrators were arrested
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 02:04 UTC
Synthetic Fuels For Sandwiches
Fats are central to cooking, from cordon bleu to the hasty sandwich, and there's nothing that quite matches animal-derived fats in the kitchen. Unfortunately, animal-derived fats have a substantial carbon footprint and other ethical problems, while plant-derived fats, such as palm oil, are not without their own well-known issues. Savor, a California-based startup, have developed a thermochemical process to produce fats from carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and oxygen that are identical to animal-derived fats. Recently, they have developed a pre-commercial butter that is a close match for traditional, animal-derived butter while being more sustainable. The process doesn't release any greenhouse gases, and it uses no farmland and less than a thousandth of the water that traditional agriculture does.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 01:45 UTC
Poor weather poses challenges for UK nightjars
The species is a summer visitor to the UK, arriving in May from wintering grounds 6,500 km away in subtropical Africa. Data gathered from BTO's BirdTrack app clearly show a reduction in nightjars reported on UK breeding grounds following severe weather events on the Continent during this year's migration period. The continuing wetter and cooler summer weather this year is likely to have impacted negatively on their breeding success once again. Cause for optimismWhile the UK breeding population of European Nightjar breeding population still has a long way to go to match its pre-decline levels, there is cause for optimism. However, there are concerns that the accompanying changes in weather could impact on migration patterns and breeding success.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 01:34 UTC
Biden's Gives 1st Address Since Exiting the Presidential Race. Watch It Here
In an Oval Office speech this evening, President Biden will address his decision to abandon his race for a second term and his plans to “finish the job for the American people” during his final months in office. “I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,” Biden is expected to say, per speech excerpts released by the White House. “That is the best way to unite our nation.”Biden is also expected to highlight some of his priorities in the final six months of his term, including lowering costs, defending voting rights and protecting access to abortion. The remarks will be Biden’s first to the public since bowing to pressure from the Democratic Party and withdrawing from the presidential campaign on Sunday.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 00:49 UTC
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Democratic Socialist Dean Preston for San Francisco Supervisor
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi endorsed Dean Preston, the progressive incumbent, for District 5 supervisor on Wednesday, KQED confirmed. The endorsement from one of the country’s most powerful Democrats came as a major boost in an already heated election for Preston, whose jurisdiction includes the Tenderloin, Haight Ashbury, Fillmore, Japantown and Hayes Valley. “This is a powerful endorsement from one of San Francisco’s most important leaders, and I look forward to working with Speaker Emerita Pelosi in our united effort to defeat Donald Trump and address the challenges facing our city,” Preston said in a statement. “In our district, Speaker Emerita Pelosi has championed crucial federal investments in our neighborhoods. I’m very grateful for her support in this race.”
Source:The Guardian
July 24, 2024 23:19 UTC
Man City midfielder's transfer U-turn hands Pep Guardiola 'new signing' boost
More infoPep Guardiola could be about to get his wish in the transfer market, after midfielder James McAtee returned to Manchester City with a different outlook on his future. 12 months ago, McAtee impressed on pre-season in Asia and City wanted him to stay, but he turned around and chose regular minutes over a fringe role under Guardiola. ALSO READ: 'He knows the situation' - Pep Guardiola gives telling Man City transfer update on two playersALSO READ: Man City to hold Kevin De Bruyne talks after Pep Guardiola admission and transfer interest"My mindset is definitely different," he said after starting City's opening friendly of the summer, a defeat to Celtic in North Carolina. And after such high praise in public, what has Guardiola told McAtee in private this summer? City may not be signing many new faces this summer, however, McAtee can have the same impact as a new addition.
Source:Express
July 24, 2024 23:12 UTC
Ryan Reynolds stamps his mark on F1 team as big change made for Belgian GP
Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds has made his mark at Alpine's F1 teamRyan Reynolds is starting to make his presence felt at Alpine after the Hollywood star influenced the design of their car ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix. Actor Ryan Reynolds has investments in football and F1BWT Alpine F1 Team Deadpool & WolverineIntroducing our exclusive livery for the #BelgianGP pic.twitter.com/3GDJvrIPXT — BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) July 24, 2024SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. There is also a subtle three-stroke mark to represent the third Deadpool film on the car's engine cover. A tweet from their official X account read: "BWT Alpine F1 Team [handshake emoji] Deadpool & Wolverine. The Alpine A524 car will have a new limited edition livery for the Belgian GP
Source:Express
July 24, 2024 19:48 UTC
Argentina vs Morocco Olympics match involving Man City's Julian Alvarez descends into chaos
More infoThe Olympic football competition got off to a tumultuous start during the Argentina vs Morocco match involving Manchester City's Julian Alvarez. Play had already been interrupted twice by pitch invaders, adding to Argentina's exasperation as they pursued the game. In reality, despite 15 minutes of added time being scheduled, the players were removed from the pitch with three minutes remaining. The players were called to warm up on the pitch in Saint-Etienne before resuming play at 6pm. Moroccan fans were incensed when officials added on 15 minutes and disrupted play twice before the distasteful scenes at the end.
Source:Express
July 24, 2024 18:36 UTC
Canada, ‘heartfelt apologies’ and a spy story that has lit up Olympic football
So while New Zealand do have legitimate grievances, maybe they should just be grateful that they got an apology at all. LIVE ON BIG WEBSITEJoin Scott Murray at 8pm BST for men’s Big Sports Day updates on France 3-0 USA USA USA in Group A.QUOTE OF THE DAYSheriff were about to play at Braga in the Europa League when my son called and told me what had happened. I saw the name Money on the back of the Sligo player’s shirt and figured football was at last stating the obvious. Did Eddie Howe really say ‘I’d welcome Anthony back with three arms if I had them?’ Why stop at three? This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily.
Source:The Guardian
July 24, 2024 16:01 UTC
'We Are Not Going Back': Harris Girds for Fight at Exuberant Wisconsin Rally
MILWAUKEE – Thousands of people jammed into West Allis Central High School, in a suburb just outside Milwaukee, on Tuesday to hear Vice President Kamala Harris at her first rally since effectively securing the Democratic nomination for president. The diverse crowd included parents who brought their children to witness history and sorority sisters from Alpha Kappa Alpha — the same African American sorority Harris belonged to as an undergraduate at Howard University — dressed in pink and green, the sorority’s colors. The Harris campaign said they were so “inundated” with requests to RSVP for the event, they moved it to a larger venue. The vice president was introduced by Leia Esser, a Wisconsin teacher who said her student debt had been forgiven by the Biden administration. After taking the stage to thunderous applause, Harris promised that her campaign will be looking forward, not back.
Source:The Guardian
July 24, 2024 15:47 UTC
UK fines TikTok over child safety data reporting
Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill Courses Offering College Course Website Indian School of Business Professional Certificate in Product Management Visit IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Data Science & Machine Learning Visit MIT xPRO MIT Technology Leadership and Innovation VisitBritish telecommunications regulator Ofcom said Wednesday it had handed video sharing platform TikTok a 1.9 million pound ($2.4 million) fine for failing to timely make available safety data Ofcom criticised the platform, which is owned by Chinese group ByteDance , saying it communicated inaccurate information last year and failed swiftly to address that. "Ofcom has today fined TikTok £1.875 million for failing to accurately respond to a formal request for information about its parental controls safety feature," the regulator said in a statement.In a statement to AFP, TikTok recognised it had furnished Ofcom with inaccurate data on the use of a parental controls tool that underestimated "considerably" the number of people using the tool. "While we subsequently provided the correct information, we fell short of our obligations by not reporting the error sooner, and apologise for any disruption this caused. "We are committed to fully cooperating with all of Ofcom's requests and have implemented improvements to our internal processes," a TikTok spokesperson said, adding that Ofcom had recognised the oversight was not deliberate.Noting the breach was a first for the platform, bringing a fine 25 percent below its maximum, Ofcom said "significant weight was also given to the fact that, notwithstanding its failings, TikTok proactively self-reported the error to us and has since taken steps to improve its internal processes. "But the regulator said the failing had forced it to remove details on the effectiveness of TikTok's parental controls in an upcoming transparency report.Ofcom said it received only partial, if accurate, information data seven months after a deadline last year.It added it believed that the penalty was appropriate for a company of TikTok's size, given its resources and awareness of regulatory obligations.The move comes a week after TikTok lost an appeal to escape new EU digital rules that seek to rein in the power of big tech after a court rejected its challenge.
Source:The Times
July 24, 2024 15:34 UTC