Tennis hero Arthur Ashe’s South African legacy: ‘The first free black man I’d ever seen’
The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
Day: July 5, 2025
Texas flash floods kill at least 13 people, 23 girl campers missing
Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people in US.
‘Do they have gold in them?’: The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada’s sandals – BBC
‘Do they have gold in them?’: The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada’s sandals BBCThe Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India The New York TimesPrada dragged to court, compensation sought over ‘Kolhapuri chapp…
‘Do they have gold in them?’: The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada’s sandals
Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.
Hamas gives ‘positive’ response to ceasefire proposal but asks for amendments
Hamas has said it has “submitted its positive response” to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza to mediators.
Crying at work – career damaging or just human? – BBC
Crying at work – career damaging or just human? BBCRachel Reeves hints at tax rises in autumn budget after welfare bill U-turn Sky NewsCrying in the Commons: why are women’s workplace tears a source of shame? The Guardi…
Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming
Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.
Oasis Make a Mighty Return After 16 Years With Blowout U.K. Gig – Rolling Stone
Oasis Make a Mighty Return After 16 Years With Blowout U.K. Gig Rolling StoneOasis review – a shameless trip back to the 90s for Britpop’s loudest, greatest songs The GuardianOasis comeback gig in Cardiff was dream come true for f…
At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp
Desperate pleas peppered social media as loved ones sought any information available about people caught in the flood zone.
Home Office announces ‘nationwide blitz’ on asylum seekers taking jobs
Government under pressure on issue after stories of asylum seekers working illegally as takeaway delivery ridersThe Home Office has announced what it is calling a “nationwide blitz” on asylum seekers who take jobs, after recent political controversy ab…