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Only in America could Serena Williams happen. Only in the US could this particular amalgam of style, determination and edge take form: a black female Jehovah’s Witness from Compton, who persevered in the face of racism, sexism, illness and family Read more
Following this, people were advised to ensure their children were up to date with their polio vaccinations. On August 10, the UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended that a further booster dose of polio vaccine be offered Read more
Chinese developers in “survival mode” sharply cut property investment in July while new construction starts suffered their biggest fall in nearly a decade, suggesting the liquidity-challenged sector is not about to turn the corner anytime soon. China’s property market, accounting Read more
Flutter Entertainment Plc said as many as 200 jobs are at risk after a review of its operations in the UK and Ireland. Some staff could be moved to more profitable and emerging parts of the business, Chief Executive Officer Read more
A woman who squandered her grandmother’s life savings on a betting binge has walked free, despite her own family calling for her to be punished by a court. Mother of two Carrie Chadwick, 41, plundered almost £46,000 over a two-and-a-half-year Read more
Manchester City are closing in on a deal to sign the Spanish left-back Sergio Gómez from Anderlecht. City will pay a fee in excess of €10m (£8.5m) for the 21-year-old, who will provide cover and competition for João Cancelo after Read more
A team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that treatment with an extract from the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant might be effective for helping manage type 2 diabetes, showing promise as a safe Read more
China’s top internet watchdog said on Friday tech giants such as Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group have submitted details of algorithms used in some of their products, complying with a drive by authorities to tighten oversight of platform algorithms. The Read more
The South African government received an unsolicited bid for its 40.5% stake in Telkom SA SOC Ltd., following an announcement that MTN Group Ltd. is planning to acquire part of the carrier. Investment firm Toto Consortium made an offer valued Read more
A small rescue centre is appealing for urgent help to replace its veterinary clinic, which offers lifesaving care to thousands of animals on the brink of death each year. Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) is the largest and longest-standing shelter Read more