The second day at Wimbledon opened with the sad news Andy Murray would not be able to play his singles, which prompted emotional reactions around the ground but also evoked memories of one of the great press conferences in recent history in tennis. Did someone say the name Bond? James Bond? Not Nick Kyrgios, who...
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The great classroom brain drain: Poorly-paid British teachers are quitting their jobs in their droves to double their money, live the high life abroad – and get their children taught in private schools
British teachers are quitting their jobs in droves in search of the good life abroad, enjoying less stress, more money and a better lifestyle – as a classroom crisis looms back home. Teaching vacancies are at a record high and recruitment firms are cashing in on the shortage, making millions by placing ‘unqualified’ supply teachers...
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Hockeyroos, Kookaburras warm up for Paris Olympics by beating Great Britain
In short: The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras beat Great Britain in their respective FIH Pro League matches. The Hockeyroos won 3-2, while the Kookaburras triumphed 5-1. What’s next? Both teams will name their Olympic squads on July 1. The Australian women’s and men’s hockey teams have had ideal warm-ups for the Paris Olympics, with the Hockeyroos...
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Australia earmarks billions for naval infrastructure as BAE wins AUKUS submarine work
Australia said Thursday it would spend billions on docks, shipyards and factories at home and in Britain for nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS security pact, and named Britain’s BAE Systems to help build the boats. The AUKUS agreement among Australia, Britain and the United States will see Australia buy up to five nuclear submarines from...
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