Me
A previously energetic outgoing dad…
Work
I’m an Electrical engineer by trade, now leading HVDC projects specializing in offshore wind.
Life
Writing: my journey through life, including recovery (on-going) of chikungunya fever
Around the world today…
- Petrol prices jumped 3.9 percent month-to-month, accounting for one-third of the overall inflation increase in August.
- A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
- Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country's football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.
- Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said maritime navigation in the Red Sea is safe, except for Saudi ships.
- The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow was immediately followed by Russian attacks on Kyiv.
- A passenger aboard a Ryanair Boeing 737 recorded the moment the aircraft’s wingtip struck the runway at Dublin airport.
- An interview with Turkish President Erdogan on foreign policy, regional conflicts and 25 years of AK Party rule.
- US President Donald Trump remembered the victims of the September 11 attacks at a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary.
- Coast Guard says 30 more bodies recovered after five people were initially confirmed dead in Wednesday's disaster.
F1
Top Sporties
- FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says it would be "not acceptable" for Fernando Alonso to leave F1 while he is in an uncompetitive position.
- Kylian Mbappe criticises a viral meme which superimposes his face on the body of a dictator, saying it shows "a lack of political and human awareness".
- Ireland's Eddie Dunbar wins the 19th stage of the Vuelta a Espana as Spain's Enric Mas maintains his overall lead with two stages remaining.
- Arvid Lindblad crashes his Racing Bulls in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli sets the fastest time.
- Shane Lowry cards a course-record 62 to take control of the Irish Open as putting woes prevent defending champion Rory McIlroy from making a second-round charge in Doonbeg.
- Shane Lowry cards a course-record 62 to take control of the Irish Open as putting woes prevent defending champion Rory McIlroy from making a second-round charge in Doonbeg.
- Lucas Bergvall signs a new contract at Tottenham after telling the club he wanted to leave, but there is no update on Richarlison's future
Rugby
- There are "currently no plans or discussions" relating to Ireland playing a Six Nations match in the United States, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) says.
- Former England prop Mako Vunipola was planning to retire as a player before a phone call from from Leicester Tigers head coach Geoff Parling changed his mind.
- Ireland scrum-half Aoibheann Reilly says she is "grateful" to be back among the squad after recovering from her latest injury setback.
- With the first British and Irish Lions women's Test 12 months away, BBC Sport looks at how preparations are going and whether the tour will be a success.
- England captain Meg Jones wants the Red Roses to have access to fertility support and egg freezing.
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