European nations back system to calculate damage Russia caused in Ukraine
More than 40 countries at a summit of European leaders have backed a system to estimate the damage Russia is causing during the war in Ukraine, in the hopes it can be forced to compensate victims and help rebuild the nation once the conflict is over
1970-01-01 08:00
How to follow Russ Cook's Strava as he runs the entire length of Africa
You may have heard of Russ Cook, aka the "Hardest Geezer”. The 26-year-old is known for participating in some amazing physical challenges, like running from Asia to London in 2022, as you do. Now, he has embarked on a mission to run the entire length of the continent of Africa for charity. Project Africa began on 22 April and, if completed, will be the equivalent of Cook running 360 marathons in the space of 240 days. His route began in South Africa and will see him travel north up the west coast of Africa through Namibia, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Algeria before finally ending his mammoth run in Tunisia. He is documenting his journey on social media, regularly updating his Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channels on his progress. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Fancy following his route? Well, you can do, on Strava. The link is below and we think he deserves some serious kudos. And you thought your weekly parkrun was impressive. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
Automaker warns over UK operations and calls for Brexit trade deal renegotiation
The world’s fourth-biggest carmaker by sales has warned of a potential existential threat to large parts of the British car industry unless the government moves to alter the terms of its Brexit trade deal with the European Union
1970-01-01 08:00
Kevin Sinfield exemplifies true friendship as he carries former teammate Rob Burrow across marathon finish line
Kevin Sinfield, 42, has notably spent the last couple of years taking on various sporting challenges to raise money for Rob Burrow, 40
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden to continue debt limit talks amid G7 travel, White House spokeswoman says
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden will continue to hold telephone talks with congressional leaders on the nation's debt
1970-01-01 08:00
Pope pauses St Peter's Square audience to take phone call
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis on Wednesday interrupted his weekly audience with the faithful to take a phone call,
1970-01-01 08:00
Grayson Chrisley: 5 unknown facts about actor rumored to be dating Travis Barker's daughter
Is Grayson Chrisley dating Travis Barker's daughter? Some unknown facts about the young reality star
1970-01-01 08:00
'Red flags everywhere': Shanquella Robinson family 'deeply disappointed' as FBI witholds autopsy results
One of Robinson's pals was the subject of a Mexican arrest warrant, but no one has been taken into custody
1970-01-01 08:00
Pierce Brosnan turns 70: Actor treats wife and mom to lunch at Nobu on his birthday outing in Malibu
The actor was reportedly seen rocking a checkered jacket along with a zip-up jacket for the outing
1970-01-01 08:00
German Shepherd rescued after moving photos showed pooch roaming Detroit streets with a stuffed toy
Nikki's rescuers found that she had a number of medical problems, including heartworm disease
1970-01-01 08:00
Barcelona agree terms with club legend as new sporting director
Barcelona have identified a new sporting director to take over at Camp Nou following the departures of Jordi Cruyff and Mateu Alemany.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kim Min-jae's agent responds to Man Utd transfer rumours
Kim Min-jae's agent has rubbished rumours that the Napoli defender is set to join Man Utd.
1970-01-01 08:00