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Barnama
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Bale Says 100 Pct Sure Cannot Make It As Pro Golfer
LONDON, July 28 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Gareth Bale admitted he was '100 per cent sure' that he could not become a professional golfer, PA Media/dpa reported. The former Real Madrid and Wales star is well known for his love of golf, and has cut his handicap from 'three or four' to just 0.1 since retiring from football in January 2023. That has led to suggestions that Bale — who has played on the PGA Tour at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where footage of him making a brilliant chip from a cart path went viral — could try and make it as a professional golfer, despite having turned 36 earlier this month.


The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Trump urges Europe to act on immigration during Scotland visit
ABERDEEN: US President Donald Trump delivered a sharp message to Europe on immigration as he arrived in Scotland for a four-day visit to his golf courses. Landing late Friday, he warned that unchecked migration is 'killing Europe' and urged leaders to act swiftly. 'On immigration, you better get your act together,' Trump told reporters. 'You're not going to have Europe anymore if you don't. Last month, we had nobody entering our country—nobody. You've got to stop this horrible invasion.' The president, who is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney, praised Starmer as a 'good man' for securing a long-awaited trade deal. 'He got it done in 12 years—that's a good deal for the UK,' Trump said. Trade discussions are high on the agenda, with Trump hinting at a potential US-Europe deal, calling it the 'biggest deal of them all.' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will also visit Scotland to negotiate terms. Despite the diplomatic focus, Trump's trip has drawn criticism, with protests expected. Police Scotland has reinforced security with officers from other UK forces to manage demonstrations. - Bernama-PA Media/dpa

Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Starmer And Modi Set To Sign Off On UK-India Trade Deal
Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attends a bilateral meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Picture date: Monday November 18, 2024. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo LONDON, July 24 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, are set to sign off on a trade deal worth £6 billion (US$8.15 billion) in investment for the British economy, reported PA Media/dpa news. Starmer and Modi also agreed ahead of their meeting on Thursday to ramp up joint efforts to tackle illegal migration and organised crime. The UK-India trade deal is understood to be the largest of its kind for its economic impact on Britain. bootstrap slideshow It will see tariffs on an array of British goods reduced from an average of 15 per cent to 3 per cent, with the aim of boosting the £11 billion of imports into the south Asian nation. Whisky tariffs will be slashed in half, according to the UK government, and will fall further over successive years, while other industries, including soft drinks, cars and cosmetics, are also expected to see cheaper duties. Before his meeting with Modi to confirm the deal, Starmer said: 'Our landmark trade deal with India is a major win for Britain. It will create thousands of British jobs across the UK, unlock new opportunities for businesses and drive growth in every corner of the country, delivering on our Plan for Change. 'We're putting more money in the pockets of hardworking Brits and helping families with the cost of living, and we're determined to go further and faster to grow the economy and raise living standards across the UK.' The deal is expected to result in 2,200 jobs across the country and £6 billion investment by British and Indian businesses. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the investment will 'reach all regions and nations of the UK so working people in every community can feel the benefits.'

Barnama
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Snoop Dogg Officially Becomes Co-owner Of Swansea
LONDON, July 18 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- American rapper Snoop Dogg has officially become co-owner of Championship club Swansea, reported PA Media/dpa. The 53-year-old, who hinted at investing in the club by helping promote the club's shirt launch earlier this week, has joined Croatian midfielder Luka Modric in linking up with the Swans. 'My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City,' Snoop Dogg said.

Barnama
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Spies Among More Than 100 Britons Included In Leaked Afghan Dataset
LONDON, July 18 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- The details of more than 100 Britons, comprising spies and special forces, were found in data that was leaked mistakenly and resulted in thousands of Afghans being secretly relocated to the United Kingdom, reported PA Media/dpa. Defence sources said details of MI6 spies, Special Air Service forces and special forces personnel were included in the spreadsheet, following the endorsement of the list of Afghans that were to be brought to the UK. The dataset, containing the personal information of nearly 19,000 people who applied for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), was released "in error" in February 2022 by a defence official. bootstrap slideshow The Ministry of Defence became aware of the breach more than a year later, when excerpts of the spreadsheet were anonymously posted in a Facebook group in August 2023. Other details leaked included the names and contact details of the Arap applicants and the names of their family members. In a statement on Tuesday, after an unprecedented superinjunction was lifted by a High Court judge, Defence Secretary John Healey offered a "sincere apology" on behalf of the British government for the data breach. He later told the House of Commons the spreadsheet contained "names and contact details of applicants and, in some instances, information relating to applicants' family members, and in a small number of cases, the names of members of parliament, senior military officers and government officials were noted as supporting the application." "This was a serious departmental error," he added. Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge also apologised on behalf of the former Conservative government, which was in power when the leak happened and when it was discovered more than a year later.