Victoria shortlisted for European Culture Capital 2031

An independent European Capital of Culture selection panel has announced that Gozo's Victoria has been shortlisted for the designation of the European Capital of Culture in 2031, the Ministry for Gozo stated on Tuesday. It added that Birgu's bid...

An Invitation to Pause: Inside Iceland’s Sequences Festival of Real-Time Art

The twelfth edition of the Sequences Biennial, Sequences XII: Pause, took place in Reykjavík. Vikram Pradhan Until the very last minute, I wrestled with my sometimes reckless habit of “embracing the flow.” Why take another flight? Why add more...

Malta Guinness Lights Up Iriji Festival Abuja with Culture, Colour & Celebration

On October 18th, the heart of Abuja pulsed with the rhythm of tradition, joy, and cultural pride as the Iriji Festival, the Igbo New Yam Festival, came alive in grand style at the Old Parade Ground in Garki.Traditionally, this celebration is held...

Was ban on online gaming a masterstroke? What really happened next?

The over jealous quest to cleanse the system has pushed players into the waiting arms of shady operators abroad. The online gaming industry is at a critical juncture following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act,...

Warren County temporarily expands senior meal program

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Offices for the Aging in Warren and Hamilton Counties are expanding their senior meal programs to help elderly residents with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) delays or cuts, according to Warren County....

How to enroll for Windows 10 ESU — Get a year of free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates

Microsoft has offered a reprieve for those who don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11. The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) provides Windows 10 users with an additional year of updates to keep their Windows 10 PC safe from malware and...

Women's World Cup 2027 European qualifying fixtures, results, groups, full match schedule and kick-off times

4 November 2025, 08:20 | Updated: 4 November 2025, 12:53 England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have learned who they will face in qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Qualifying for the tournament, which will...

England to face world champions Spain in 2027 World Cup qualifying

England will take on world champions Spain in qualifying for the 2027 World Cup. The league stage draw paired the World Cup winners against the European champions, with Spain getting the better of England in the global final two years ago only for...

Women's World Cup draw: Ireland drawn with France, Netherlands and Poland 

1pm: Fixtures will be finalised later. Four teams in each pool will face each other on a home and away basis, encompassing three double-headers from February 26-March 7, April 9-18 and June 3-9. 12.57pm: The Dutch, ranked 11 in the world, are...

Barcelona assistant Navarro replaces Sundhage as Switzerland’s women’s coach

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Long-time Barcelona assistant coach Rafel Navarro was hired to coach the Switzerland women’s team on Tuesday and replace Pia Sundhage. Navarro signed a contract into the summer of 2029, the Swiss Football Association said,...

Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley says 'old school Corrie' is back as new family shake things up

The actress reprised her role as Eva Price after seven years away from the soap(Image: ITV) Catherine Tyldesley thinks Coronation Street bosses are trying to bring back "old school Corrie". Earlier this year, it was confirmed the actress would be...

Ireland's World Cup qualification opponents revealed as draw is made

Carla Ward's side won promotion back to League A with a Nations League play-off win against Belgium Ireland’s Katie McCabe celebrates(Image: INPHO/Ryan Byrne) Ireland will meet France once again in a qualification campaign after Tuesday's World...

“Creator of the Year” recognizes Bulgaria’s most talented artisans

On November 8 in Hall 11 of the National Palace of Culture, Bulgaria’s best masters and artisans will be awarded for the third time. The founder and driving force behind the “Creator of the Year” initiative is Nikolay Traykov, who visited “Radio...

European qualifying groups for the 2027 Women’s World Cup

League A Group A1: Sweden, Italy, Denmark, Serbia. Group A2: France, Netherlands, Poland, Ireland. Group A3: Spain, England, Iceland, Ukraine. Group A4: Germany, Norway, Austria, Slovenia. League B Group B1: Wales, Czech Republic, Albania,...

MP calls for legal right to paid time off for fertility treatment

The Government has been urged to introduce a legal right to paid time off for those undergoing fertility treatment and their partners to attend appointments. Labour MP Alice Macdonald (Norwich North) said this is about “fairness” and that MPs...

England get Spain in World Cup qualifying — with only one automatic spot

England will play familiar foes Spain in 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying, meaning their path to the tournament in Brazil is about as difficult as possible. Only the winners of England’s four-team group, which also includes Iceland and Ukraine,...

England and Spain drawn together in 2027 World Cup qualifiers

World Cup holders Spain and beaten finalists England will meet in the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers following the draw held in Nyon, Switzerland on Tuesday. Spain won their first major title when they beat England 1-0 in the 2023 final in...

Reporting from Rome: EU Open Borders Policies Fueling Violent Crime in Italy

Lorenzo Caccialupi, a conservative influencer and supporter of Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, regularly posts about street crime and the dangers of open borders. Photo courtesy of Lorenzo Caccialupi,...

England land World Cup 2027 group of death with old rivalry to be renewed in ‘sequel nobody healed from’

ENGLAND will take on Spain once again as they look to secure qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The two sides met in the final of the 2023 tournament, where the Lionesses fell to a 1-0 loss and La Roja claimed their maiden...

Wales face Czechs, Albania & Montenegro in World Cup qualifying

England have been drawn with Spain in their qualifying group for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Spain beat the Lionesses in the 2023 World Cup final, but England gained revenge when they beat the world champions in the Euro 2025 final in July to...