2016
Tour de France 2016: Chris Froome set to win third title
Chris Froome is set to become the first Briton to win three Tour de France titles after safely negotiating a rain-soaked penultimate stage in the Alps. The stormy weather made for treacherous racing on slippery roads but Team Sky's Froome survived the final descent into Morzine to maintain his overall lead. Froome's...
US Election 2016: Trump seals Republican nomination
Donald Trump has officially clinched the Republican nomination for US president as speakers hammered Democrat Hillary Clinton on day two of the Republican National Convention. Mr Trump is expected to accept the nomination on Thursday after state delegates formally selected him. The theme of Tuesday in Cleveland was "Make...
US Open 2016: Dustin Johnson wins first major amid farcical finish at Oakmont
Dustin Johnson has claimed his first major — but only after a farcical end to the US Open that drew criticism from Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth. Johnson played his last seven holes knowing he had to review a possible rules infringement after the round. He shot 68 to finish five under but was then penalised a shot for...
Donald Trump does not have a campaign
Donald Trump is a candidate without a campaign – and it’s becoming a serious problem. Republicans working to elect Trump describe a bare-bones effort debilitated by infighting, a lack of staff to carry out basic functions, minimal coordination with allies and a message that’s prisoner to Trump’s...
French Open 2016: Garbine Muguruza upsets Serena Williams to win title
Spain's Garbine Muguruza beat world number one Serena Williams in straight sets to win her first Grand Slam title at the French Open. Fourth seed Muguruza won 7-5 6-4 to make amends for losing last year's Wimbledon final against Williams. The 22-year-old is Spain's first female champion at Roland Garros since...
How Game of Thrones became a hit
The fantasy epic slowly became a cultural phenomenon over two decades. Why did it face such a long road to success? Even as far back as 1996, Game of Thrones was fighting its own hype. Yes, George RR Martin’s A Game of Thrones, the book that formed the basis of the blockbuster HBO television series, came out 20...
Glastonbury Festival 2016 weather — mud bath off the cards as sunshine fills the forecast
Glastonbury festival kicks off in just over a month. But should those lucky enough to be going to see Adele, Coldplay and Muse playing on the Pyramid Stage be starting to prepare for a heatwave or the dreaded mud bath? Despite rain and wind rounding off a warmer May, hopes have been raised for a heatwave for the Somerset music...
Welcome to Versailles, the BBC’s steamy new period drama set in the court of Louis XIV
With scenes of sex, murder and conspiracy within the opening minutes of episode one, Versailles, a new 10-part television series that delves into the private lives of Louis XIV and his court, could never be described as "demure". Add to the aforementioned raunchiness an unprecedented £24 million budget (twice as...
ISIS have Euro 2016 ‘in their sights’ and could turn event into BLOODBATH, experts warn
TERRORISTS are planning to turn the EURO 2016 football championships into a bloodbath, German intelligence has warned. Islamic State militants have the upcoming sporting event in France "in their sights" and could wage a large-scale bombing campaign, according to security experts. The head of Germany's Federal...
SNIPERS and MISSILES: Arsenal of weapons protecting Brits from ISIS terror at Euro 2016
A LETHAL arsenal of weapons is being deployed to combat the high-level terrorist threat at the European Championships in France. A warship, heavy-duty ground-to-air missiles and rooftop snipers will greet England fans as they arrive in Marseille for the match against Russia on June 11. Islamic State militants are known to be...
Rio 2016: Up to 31 athletes could be banned after Beijing retests
Up to 31 athletes from six sports could be banned from competing at the Rio Games, Olympic chiefs have said. The announcement comes after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) retested 454 selected doping samples from the 2008 Games in Beijing. The IOC said the retests were conducted using the very latest scientific...
US election 2016: Six reasons it will make history
Donald Trump is now close to being assured the Republican nomination in the US presidential race, something few would have predicted 12 months ago. The Democratic race is still going, but it looks increasingly likely that Hillary Clinton will be the nominee, despite Vermont senator Bernie Sanders' win in Indiana on Tuesday....
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