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RFU’s handling of the Six Nations review ignores that England fans aren’t stupid

RFU’s handling of the Six Nations review ignores that England fans aren’t stupid

There has been considerable criticism in recent days that French television directors are not giving rugby supporters a complete view. In that regard, one outlet remains the clear market leader. Claiming that the Rugby Football Union’s public reply to England’s poor Six Nations performance omitted all relevant angles

UAE royal family receives over €71 million in EU agricultural subsidies

UAE royal family receives over €71 million in EU agricultural subsidies

The United Arab Emirates’ ruling royal family is receiving tens of millions in EU subsidies to cultivate crops for the Gulf market, a cross‑border investigation by DeSmog shared with CuriosityNews has revealed. Subsidiaries controlled by the Al Nahyan family collected more than €71 million (£61 million) over six years

French Professor Faces Allegations of Massive Fraud After Creating Fake Nobel-Style Award

French Professor Faces Allegations of Massive Fraud After Creating Fake Nobel-Style Award

At a ceremony in the French National Assembly attended by Nobel laureates, former ministers, MPs, decorated scientists and academics, all eyes fell on a previously obscure literature professor. Florent Montaclair, then 46, a balding, bespectacled man in an ill‑fitting suit and a rose‑coloured shirt, was receiving the 2016

Viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas celebrates like NFL players, just in a more feminine style

Viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas celebrates like NFL players, just in a more feminine style

Jordan Lucas, the outside hitter for Cal State Northridge’s men’s volleyball team, says, “People seem really drawn to me because you rarely see someone who is animated and flamboyant yet still delivers on the court.” College volleyball enjoys a loyal following and can fill arenas – 92,000 spectators

Poll shows voters of Hungary's new PM demand climate action and LGBTQ+ rights

Poll shows voters of Hungary's new PM demand climate action and LGBTQ+ rights

More than three‑quarters of Hungarians who backed Péter Magyar in last month’s election say his government should do more to tackle the climate crisis, and over 70 % want him to protect LGBTQ+ rights, according to a recent poll. Magyar’s opposition Tisza party secured a supermajority, ending Viktor

Emma Raducanu exits Italian Open abruptly following press conference

Emma Raducanu exits Italian Open abruptly following press conference

Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Italian Open owing to ongoing post‑viral problems, the news coming less than half an hour after she gave upbeat media interviews. Raducanu had been at the Foro Italico for several days, hitting practice balls with other competitors and, having received a bye

Britain’s Multiparty Politics Calls for a Modernized Westminster Voting System – Editorial

Britain’s Multiparty Politics Calls for a Modernized Westminster Voting System – Editorial

Some outcomes in this week’s local council and devolved elections can be anticipated with confidence, though none can be predicted exactly. Labour faces a difficult contest across the country. Reform UK is expected to perform strongly, extending its recent upward trajectory. The Greens are likely to make gains in