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Tech trouble leaves Chelsea game ref without comms

When referee Michael Oliver emerged for the second half at Stamford Bridge on Sunday something important was missing - his communications pack.

2026-08-30 · 17:41 UTC
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World

Why it matters that President Trump just dialed into a NASA news conference

2026-08-30 · 17:40

With just one more major mission upcoming, NASA's science programs need a boost.

Sports

Why Man Utd goal was allowed to stand - despite Maguire 'handball'

2026-08-30 · 17:38

The handball law often serves to confuse supporters - and it reared its head again as Harry Maguire celebrated putting…

Crypto

Russia’s Largest Bank Sber Eyes BTC, ETH, USDT for Crypto-Backed Loans

2026-08-30 · 17:33

Russia’s largest bank plans to expand crypto-backed lending by accepting bitcoin, ether, and tether as collateral after…

Sports

How did Rashford do on return to Man Utd XI? Player ratings

2026-08-30 · 17:32

How Manchester United and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.

Crypto

Stellar Tokenization Gains Ground as XLM Expands

2026-08-30 · 17:30

Stellar tokenization nears $4B as institutional blockchain tests continue across major financial firms and regulated…

Crypto

Crypto: ZEC Euphoria Fades Just Ahead of the ETF Launch

2026-08-30 · 17:15

Zcash has just experienced a strange week. ZEC climbed about 72% between August 18 and 23, reaching 878 dollars.

Sports

Why Chelsea need more than a new goalkeeper to be title challengers

2026-08-30 · 17:12

Chelsea's new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made his debut in a thrilling 4-3 win over Brighton - but is unable to solve…

Sports

Clinical England power to series win over Pakistan

2026-08-30 · 17:11

England once again steamroller Pakistan to power to a series win on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord’s.

Tech

Cheap GPS jammers are filling the world with navigation dead zones

2026-08-30 · 17:05

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Tech

SHAKA Festival 2026: In Biarritz, French Tech Trades the Conference Room for the Beach

2026-08-30 · 17:05

A tech conference where as many deals are signed on the surfboard as in the networking space.

Sports

'His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings

2026-08-30 · 17:04

Who produced their best Test performance in 12 months? Which batter is building a case to test the selectors?

Tech

Artie (YC S23) Is Hiring Technical AES

2026-08-30 · 17:01

Artie, a Y Combinator S23 company, is actively hiring for four open positions focused on building real-time data…

Sports

Watkins completes £51m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal

2026-08-30 · 16:55

Ollie Watkins completes his £51m move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal from Aston Villa.

Tech

Musk’s faster path to more gas turbines comes with pollution problem

2026-08-30 · 16:54

Elon Musk says a secretive new SpaceX foundry will let him cast his own turbine blades and get gas power online 18…

Sports

'Would you believe it?' - Shakeel falls just short of century

2026-08-30 · 16:49

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel hits a brilliant 97 against England, but falls just short of his century as he's caught by Harry…

World

Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school

2026-08-30 · 16:48

Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.

Sports

Rodon worry for Wales as Farke confirms injury

2026-08-30 · 16:46

Wales boss Craig Bellamy faces an injury blow ahead of his side's Nations League openers after Joe Rodon limped off with…

Sports

Maguire falls short as Alexander wins Irish Open

2026-08-30 · 16:43

Leona Maguire's fightback at her home event fell short as South Africa's Casandra Alexander won the Irish Open at the K…

Sports

Is 'bitty' Pittodrie win turning point for McInnes and Rangers?

2026-08-30 · 16:38

Until Sunday's trip north to Aberdeen, Derek McInnes had not really enjoyed watching his Rangers team.

Sports

Alonso praises Joao Pedro's 'desire' after seven-goal Brighton thriller

2026-08-30 · 16:37

Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League season as they held on to defeat Brighton in an…

World

Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup

2026-08-30 · 16:33

Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.

Sports

Chelsea had the 'quality to punish us' - Hurzeler

2026-08-30 · 16:29

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler admits Chelsea had the "quality to punish us" but praised his side's attitude to "go…

World

Fedwatch Turns Hawkish With 57% Odds of September Rate Increase

2026-08-30 · 16:22

September suddenly looks far less comfortable for rate-cut bulls, with the CME Fedwatch tool now pricing a quarter-point…