Posts by Susan Darwin
John Cena takes his final bow, after last ever WWE fight
US actor and wrestler John Cena fought the final fight of his 16 match retirement tournament in Washington on Saturday night, bringing to a close an illustrious 24-year career that saw him become one of wrestling’s biggest and most recognisable stars. The 48-year-old announced his retirement back in July 2024, telling fans at the time…
Read More‘Never give up’: Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions
Sarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent, Vilnius, Lithuania Watch: BBC captures celebrations as Belarus frees political prisoners Rumours of a major prisoner release from Belarus had been swirling for a couple of days. But no one would reveal the names on the list, or the exact number, until everyone was safely out, finally free. In…
Read MoreSunderland v Newcastle: Why the Tyne-Wear derby means so much
Hughton need not have worried. His side ended up hammering Sunderland 5-1 at St James’ Park in 2010, but Newcastle have only won a single derby in the Premier League since then. In fact, Sunderland have triumphed in six of the last seven meetings in the top flight. Former Black Cats manager Gus Poyet oversaw…
Read MoreThe December effect: How constraints create better leadership decisions
Every December, something strange happens inside companies. Decisions that were stuck for months suddenly fly through. Projects get approved. Budgets get finalized. People stop debating and finally choose. Leaders usually chalk this up to “year-end energy” or “the holiday push.” That is an easy story, but it hides what is actually going on. December forces…
Read MoreHow to make the most out of your company holiday party
Any office party can be challenging, but holiday office parties are particularly stressful. After all, the season brings a set of demands—including the need to be “merry and bright” when you may not feel that way. To survive this end-of-year event (and to use it to advance your career), here are three strategies that will work wonders.…
Read MoreManhunt continues after two killed in Brown University shooting
Jessica Murphyand Ottilie Mitchell Watch: Police issue video of suspect in Brown University shooting A manhunt is under way after two students were killed and nine other people were injured in a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The gunman opened fire in a classroom at around 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT)…
Read MoreWhat Mormons really think of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Catherine WyattBBC religious affairs Hulu/Disney+ Host Stassi Schroeder reunites the cast to explore scandals in the Season 3 Reunion Infidelity, divorce, even “soft-swinging” – not words traditionally associated with Christianity, but just some of the themes in the hit US reality show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The TV series follows a group of…
Read MoreNewspaper headlines: ‘Burnham coup plot’ and UK faces ‘tsunami of flu’
“Starmer rocked by new Andy Burnham coup plot” is the Mail on Sunday’s top story, detailing the Manchester Labour mayor’s apparent “deal” to become an MP. Citing unnamed sources, the paper claims Burnham is close to striking “a deal to fight a by-election to return to the Commons and mount a leadership challenge” against Prime…
Read MoreDopamine decor: Why people are getting a happiness hit from homes
Alice CullinaneWest Midlands Rachel Verney Rachel Verney started renovating her home with colour during the pandemic in 2020 While some get a boost of happiness by exercising and getting enough sleep, others are turning to interior design with bold paint and eye-catching patterns. It is a craze known as “dopamine decor”, which has more than…
Read MoreUS-Somalia deportations: He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he’s scared of jihadists in Somalia
Bushra MohamedBBC World Service Mahad Mohamud Mahad Mohamud was deported from the US five weeks ago Mahad Mohamud is slowly readjusting to the heat, chaos and tension of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, after being deported from the US city of Minneapolis last month just as winter was closing in there. Somalis know the 36-year-old as Garyaqaan…
Read MoreHow do skincare dupes compare to luxury brands?
Rachael Parnell Rachael says with some of the dupes she “can’t tell the difference” When Rachael Parnell heard Aldi was selling a new skincare range that looked similar to products from luxury brand Augustinus Bader, she was “super excited”. She rushed to her nearest store to pick up the Lacura face cream for £8.49 for…
Read MoreWorld Darts Championship: Paul Lim, 71, becomes oldest player to win match with victory over Jeffrey de Graaf
Paul Lim became the oldest player to win a match at the PDC World Championship as the 71-year-old claimed a stunning victory over Jeffrey de Graaf. Backed by a partisan crowd at the Alexandra Palace, the Singapore veteran claimed a 3-1 success over the Dutch-born Swede. He beat a record held by Northern Irishman John…
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