Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Saudi charity with links to Prince Charles in funding probe

Saudi charity with links to Prince Charles in funding probe

LONDON: A regulator on Thursday said it had opened a formal probe into donations received by a Saudi tycoon’s charitable trust which were intended for Prince Charles’ foundation. The Charities Commission, which registers and oversees charities in England and Wales, said it had been in contact with the Mahfouz Foundation since media reports in September. Saudi … Read more

Adams, Wainwright back for Wales against Australia

Adams, Wainwright back for Wales against Australia

Josh Adams and Aaron Wainwright have been named in the Wales side that takes on Australia on Saturday in a boost for coach Wayne Pivac, who has had to juggle an injury-hit squad. Dan Biggar links up with Tomos Williams at half-back. Adams is selected on the wing after pulling out with a calf injury … Read more

England captain Root demands change after cricket racism scandal

Root

LONDON: England captain Joe Root on Thursday demanded change after a racism row engulfed Yorkshire County Cricket Club, saying the events had “fractured our game and torn lives apart”. Root, who is currently in Australia leading England’s Ashes preparations, issued his statement following weeks of escalating pressure at the club he has represented since childhood. Former Yorkshire … Read more

UK: 20,000 people died of coronavirus in care homes

UK care homes

The coronavirus outbreak has killed at least 20,000 people in care homes in England and Wales. According to the official data published on Reuters, at least 20,000 people lost their lives due to the COVID-19 in England and Wales. The data of the Office of National Statistics (ONS) said that 37,627 people died in care … Read more