Blow for Alison Hammond as BBC scrap plans for major new Saturday night show
THERE’S a moment in most TV stars’ careers when everything they touch turns to gold . . . then they hit a patch where everything they touch turns to…
ACT Bar Association rejects proposal to scrap good-character references in sentencing convicted child sexual abusers
In short: The ACT Bar Association says it will not support a proposed reform to stop people convicted of child sexual abuse using good-character references in their court…
Mali’s military rulers scrap peace deal with separatist rebels | News
Military leaders say Algiers Accord cancelled with ‘immediate effect’ due to signatories not upholding commitments. Mali’s military rulers have announced the cancellation of a 2015…
Ukraine wants Australia’s decommissioned Taipan fleet, but helicopters appear destined for scrap yard
Protesters from the Ukrainian community are stepping up pressure on the Albanese government over its decision to dismantle and bury Australia's retired fleet of Taipan…
Louisiana’s new governor wants to scrap the state’s unique open primaries
The system has been in place for decades in the state for both state and congressional offices, save for a brief interruption in 2008. It…
Joey Barton slammed for calling vile racist murder of innocent 18-year-old by his brother and cousin a ‘scrap’
EX-footballer Joey Barton has been slammed for reducing the racist murder of an innocent 18-year-old by his brother and cousin to a "scrap". Michael Barton…
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham urges Premier League to scrap Everton points deduction and highlights ‘abuse of process’
MAYOR of Manchester Andy Burnham has written to the Premier League requesting they "null and void" Everton's points deduction. The Toffees have been slapped with…
New Home Sec urged to scrap Suella Braverman’s “cruel” asylum plans
James Cleverly, the UK’s newly appointed Home Secretary, has been urged to “focus on protecting” LGBTQIA+ people fleeing persecution abroad. Taking on the role from…
Unleash bowlers, scrap umpire’s call: Rules cricket needs to change | Cricket News
Free hits, umpire’s calls and over limits are among five rules Al Jazeera thinks should be done away with in cricket. Twelve months ago, the…
Elon Musk looks to scrap blocking feature from X, formerly Twitter
Billionaire owner Elon Musk has signalled his intention to scrap the blocking feature from X, formerly known as Twitter. Key points:Elon Musk posted blocking would be…
NHS set to scrap most cancer waiting time targets ‘to speed up diagnosis’
CANCER treatment targets will be scrapped in the NHS to try and 'speed up diagnosis'. It comes after years of failures to meet targets, and…
Western Australia to scrap new law protecting Aboriginal heritage sites | Indigenous Rights News
The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act came into force on July 1 and is now being dropped after protests by landowners. Western Australia will overturn recently…
Cook government to scrap Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act after months of controversy
The West Australian government will scrap its controversial Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Laws within days, the ABC understands.Key points:The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act had been a…
Turkey slams reports Disney+ will scrap ‘Ataturk’ series | News
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) called on Disney+ in June to cancel the show, which focused on the founder of the modern Turkish…
Orient Express set to scrap plans for UK line because of Brexit delays
The Orient Express has dropped the London-to-Folkestone leg of the route because it has become too difficult to cross the Channel after the UK's departure…
FIFA scrap Visit Saudi sponsorship of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after public backlash
FIFA has backflipped on plans for Visit Saudi — the tourism arm of the Saudi Arabian government — to become a major sponsor of this year's Women's…
Latest cruise lines to scrap Covid rules including P&O Cruises and TUI’s Marella
Marella Cruises, P&O Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean have all ditched their Covid testing and vaccination requirements on most cruises Source…
London airport becomes first in UK to scrap 100ml liquids rule for hand luggage
London City Airport in East London will let passengers bring two litres of liquid with them in their hand luggage once three CT scanners are…
Scrap LAPD’s dysfunctional discipline system
Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore and Mayor Karen Bass want to make it easier to fire or otherwise punish officers who have committed serious…
South Korea to scrap some COVID tests for travellers from China | Business and Economy
South Korean authorities will no longer require arrivals from China to do a COVID test from next month. South Korea will not require travellers from…