Jordan Henderson has defended teammate Jude Bellingham against media criticism, calling him the team's "X-factor" and a "big game player" ahead of England's World Cup opener. Henderson highlighted Bellingham's growth and positive influence within the squad.
Jordan Henderson has defended Jude Bellingham against media criticism, calling him the team's "X-factor" and a "big game player" with significant tournament experience. Henderson highlighted Bellingham's growth and positive influence within the England squad, emphasizing his role as a supportive teammate.
France coach Didier Deschamps wants his World Cup squad to focus on football, not politics, but acknowledges players like Kylian Mbappé have freedom of expression. Mbappé has spoken out against the far right, drawing mixed reactions and concerns about team distractions.
South London singer-songwriter Lola Young, 25, made a triumphant return to live performance in Manchester, showcasing her vulnerability and Y2K style. Despite past struggles with addiction and a stage collapse, her "Manchester mantra" and relatable lyrics resonated with a devoted Gen Z audience, culminating in a standing ovation for her hit "Messy."
Lululemon slashed its full-year sales and earnings forecasts, citing negative media commentary and underperforming product launches. Shares dropped as the company faces ongoing challenges in the Americas.
Punjab Kings, despite facing social media criticism over players' off-field conduct, remain focused on their IPL 2026 campaign, with assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves emphasizing the team's maturity in handling external noise.
Green party leader also accuses rightwing media of politically motivated attacks as popularity growsZack Polanski has said he was wrong to describe himself as a British Red Cross spokesperson, and that intensified media scrutiny of the Green party reflected fears of its rising popularity and support for wealth taxes.Polanski described himself as a British Red Cross spokesperson while campaigning for the party leadership, the Times revealed. The claim was also mentioned on his personal website in 2020 when he said he was “really proud of the work we do”. Continue reading...
The Green Party of England and Wales is experiencing intense media scrutiny as it rises to second place in UK opinion polls behind Reform UK. Leader Zack Polanski, who is Jewish, has adopted a combative approach to coverage, including disputes with The Times over an allegedly antisemitic cartoon and the Daily Mail over coverage of his family. The party has faced allegations of antisemitism against several candidates, including two arrested in Lambeth and one who referred to 'Jewish cockroaches' on social media. Senior Green figures see the media attention as a sign of their growing importance, with polling showing the party in second place behind Reform.
