A former youth player at Celtic has been awarded “significant” compensation from the club after being sexually abused by a coach. The Parkhead club has admitted liability for historic abuse carried out by convicted paedophile Jim McCafferty. The award was…
Light of the World: Mexican church holds gathering amid sex crimes scandal (BBC)
Hundreds of thousands of members of the Light of the World church have travelled to Mexico to take part in their traditional mass baptisms. The organisation is embroiled in a sex crimes scandal, with its leader Naasón Joaquín García absent…
Moise Kean: Everton sign Italy striker from Juventus (BBC)
Everton have signed Juventus’ 19-year-old Italy international forward Moise Kean on a five-year deal. Kean has scored eight times in 21 games for Juve, who he joined aged 10, and has struck two goals in three Italy matches. He becomes…
Coco Gauff wins first WTA title with Washington Open doubles victory (BBC)
American teenager Coco Gauff has won her first WTA title with victory in the Washington Open women’s doubles. The 15-year-old, whose stunning form at Wimbledon saw her reach the fourth round, won with compatriot Catherine McNally, 17. The pair beat…
Lil Nas X addresses gay revelation backlash (BBC)
US rapper Lil Nas X has revealed he has experienced a backlash on social media since posting cryptic hints on Twitter that he is gay. “I’m not angry… because I understand how they want that reaction,” said the 20-year-old performer.…
Nike ‘pulls Betsy Ross flag trainer after Kaepernick complaint’ (BBC)
US sportswear giant Nike has pulled trainers emblazoned with an early version of the US flag after a complaint from former NFL star Colin Kaepernick, according to reports. The Betsy Ross flag was used by the American Nazi Party as…
Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens in Benue (BBC)
Dozens of people are feared dead after a fuel tanker flipped and exploded in Benue State in northern Nigeria on Monday. The driver of the tanker lost control of the vehicle after trying to dodge a pothole, eyewitnesses said. An…
This is how to get Tyler Perry’s attention (BBC)
When actress Racquel Bailey thought of a creative way to get the attention of filmmaker Tyler Perry, she probably wasn’t expecting the reaction she received. Bailey from New Jersey took out two billboards close to director and actor Tyler Perry’s…
Women’s World Cup 2019: Nearly one million tickets sold as France set to open tournament (BBC)
The eighth Women’s World Cup begins in France on Friday with nearly a million tickets sold for the tournament. England and Scotland are among the 24 teams taking part and will face each other in their first match in Group…
Huawei signs deal with Russian telecoms firm to develop 5G (BBC)
Huawei has signed a deal with Russian telecoms firm MTS to develop 5G technology in Russia. The companies will develop next-generation 5G networks in Russia over the next year, reports said. The deal was agreed as China’s President Xi Jinping…
