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Four tankers, carrying 27,000 litres of water each, pumped standing water from the stadium on Tuesday. With a running tap estimated to use nine litres a minute, 100,000 litres is the equivalent of a tap being left on continuously for around a week. Woodroof is hoping to have repairs completed in time to stage the Dons’ next scheduled home game against Carlisle United on Saturday, 12 October. Stacey, meanwhile, said he did not know what the club would choose to spend the crowdfunding money on, whether it was the cost of repairs to the stadium or ground-sharing while they take…

Latest Middle East news – Genocide in Gaza – UNRWA banned, international community react with horror A roundup of the latest news from the crisis in the Middle East as Israel continues its horrific genocide in Gaza – with aid being seriously impacted by Israel’s latest move.  The Israeli war on Lebanon continues with overnight strikes killing at least 60. Quick facts World condemns Israel’s ban on UNRWA France reacts to UNRWA ban by Israel “Implementation of these laws would have very serious consequences for the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which is already catastrophic, but also all of the Palestinian territories,”…

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Budget to fix a broken but not beaten NHS  Most of Tuesday’s front pages speculate on tomorrow’s budget with a particular focus on how the budget will improve the national health service and the potential for further tax rises.  Basic Facts The reaction Many of the papers lead on the NHS and the budget. For the left-leaning press news of money going into the national health service is to be celebrated – with several publications noting the investment is the ‘first in 14 years’ claiming the previous Conservative governments have neglected the NHS. The…

UN experts call France’s hijab ban in sports ‘discriminatory’ UN human rights experts have criticised France’s decisions to ban women and girls wearing the hijab from participating in sports competitions, labelling these moves “discriminatory” and calling for their reversal. In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics, France is enforcing strict secularism laws that prevent athletes from displaying religious symbols, including the hijab. This restriction extends to football and basketball federations, affecting players who wear the hijab even at the amateur level. The UN experts, a group of eight independent specialists, expressed concern that these measures disproportionately impact Muslim women and…

England manager Sarina Wiegman plans to adjust her squad for Tuesday’s friendly match against South Africa. Following a narrow 4-3 defeat to Germany at Wembley on Friday, the Lionesses are eager to regain momentum as they prepare to defend their European title in next summer’s tournament. Wiegman hinted at the inclusion of “different faces” in the lineup for the 19:45 GMT kickoff in Coventry, aiming to test various player combinations and manage playtime effectively. “I won’t reveal specifics, but you’ll see some changes,” Wiegman shared. “We want to try out different connections and see players in various roles.” Her lineup…

Women’s International friendlies Kick-off Where to watch China vs Vietnam11:35Denmark vs Netherlands17:00Italy vs Spain17:15DAZNEngland vs South Africa19:45ITV4 ITVXSwitzerland vs France20:00Brazil vs Colombia22:00

Football regulator boss should come from the Square Mile, says Crouch Former sports minister Tracey Crouch says the incoming football regulator should be run by someone with a background in the City. Crouch has done more than anyone to give rise to the regulator by making it a key recommendation in her fan-led review of football governance. A revised bill laying out the watchdog’s proposed powers was published last week and former Conservative MP Crouch believes it should be helmed by someone whose expertise lies primarily in finance, not football. “Personally, I would love someone with a financial background with…

Labour’s national insurance hike could cost workers hundreds Hiking employers’ national insurance will likely end up making employees worse off despite the government’s attempts to ensure new taxes do not fall on working people, new research suggests. Reports indicate that Rachel Reeves is planning to hike employer national insurance by one or two percentage points while also lowering the threshold at which businesses start paying the levy. HMRC’s projections suggest that a two percentage point hike to employers’ national insurance would raise £18bn. Source link Reeves to pledge millions for NHS appointments in autumn statement Rachel Reeves will announce Labour’s…

HSBC shares pop as bank beats profit estimates and launches $3bn share buyback HSBC has unveiled its latest multibillion-pound share buyback after beating profit estimates in the third quarter as the Asia-focused bank gears up for a major restructuring. The announcement drove HSBC’s share price 4.7 per cent higher in London and up 3.7 per cent in Hong Kong during earlier trading – with both at their highest level in around six years. The London-based lender reported a pretax profit of $8.5bn (£6.6bn) between July and September, up from $7.7bn (£5.9bn) a year earlier. Analysts had expected a profit of…

Emiliano Martinez became the first person to win the Yashin Trophy for the world’s best goalkeeper two years on the spin, but only after he was loudly booed on his way into the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Aston Villa and Argentina stopper was credited as the world’s finest in his position once again after winning the Copa America over the summer. Last year he got the nod over Manchester City’s Ederson, while this time around it was Athletic Bilbao’s Unai Simon who finished second. ‘It’s huge for me,’ he said. ‘I always dreamed of playing one game for the national…