WALKING down the pavement, my heart pounding, I tried to keep my eyes on the floor. A group of men on the opposite side of the street were leering and shouting at me, making hand gestures, exchanging loud comments about my developing breasts. I was 14, and it was one of my earliest experiences of street harassment. It was the first time I’d felt really unsafe because I was a girl, but it wouldn’t be the last. I’d go on to be followed home, chased and spat at. A man would later masturbate near me on the bus while he stared intensely into my horrified eyes, grinning. A senior colleague at my first ever holiday temp job would send me inappropriate emails. Eventually, I’d be sexually assaulted a number of times in my twenties. I’d go on to start a campaign against sexism , only to be deluged with hundreds of rape and death threats. Men would compete to come up with the most disgusting ideas, sending me messages about using pieces of furniture to give me internal … [Read more...] about Everyday sexism is real: I’ve been spat at, followed and assaulted since I was 14 – things need to change
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Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle
Prince Harry and Meghan have given an explosive tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, opening up about racism concerns, suicidal thoughts and Royal Family rifts. The two-hour prime-time interview with the US chat host - where "no subject is off limits" - has given the couple their chance to tell their story and left many reeling from the unexpected revelations . As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex admit they walked away from life as senior royals because they felt "trapped", we look at the network of famous and influential figures they've got on speed dial now they've built a new life in the US. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris While the Royal Family remain staunchly apolitical, Prince Harry and Meghan's departure from "The Firm" has allowed them freedom to have a more friendly relationship with political movers and shakers. Advertisement Harry's past work on military issues bought him into close contact with the Bidens, … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle
Goldman-backed broadband giant CityFibre to sell stake to new investor
The owners of CityFibre Holdings, the telecoms infrastructure company, are to raise hundreds of millions of pounds from the sale of a stake to a new shareholder to aid their delivery of a £4bn investment programme. Sky News has learnt that CityFibre has appointed the investment banks UBS and Rothschild to identify a third investor to join Goldman Sachs-backed West Street Infrastructure Fund, and Antin Infrastructure Fund. The process, which is expected to take several months, will formally get under way this week, according to industry sources. Insiders said CityFibre was likely to sell a substantial minority stake, which would enable it to receive a capital injection potentially worth many hundreds of millions of pounds. In a statement on Monday, a CityFibre spokesman said: "We can confirm that we're exploring a possible expansion of our shareholder base to support the acceleration of our build and possible participation in the BDUK [Building Digital UK] rural … [Read more...] about Goldman-backed broadband giant CityFibre to sell stake to new investor
Ainsley Maitland-Niles reveals he quit Arsenal in January loan transfer to stop ‘rotting away’ on bench under Arteta
AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES has revealed that he joined West Bromwich Albion in January to avoid 'rotting away' on Arsenal's bench. The versatile star featured prominently in the Gunners' run to FA Cup success last season, while also earning his first England caps in the autumn. But he subsequently struggled for game time in the Premier League this term, being handed only five starts by Mikel Arteta prior to his January move. Since joining West Brom, Maitland-Niles has embraced the challenge of trying to stay in the Premier League. The 23-year-old told talkSPORT : "It's another loan deal, you are going to end up going back to the club eventually. "It was just more of a chance for me to show what I'm capable of other than sitting on the bench for the rest of the season and rotting away. "The main reason was being able to play as there's nothing better than playing. "I felt it would be great to experience the work of people trying to save their careers and stay … [Read more...] about Ainsley Maitland-Niles reveals he quit Arsenal in January loan transfer to stop ‘rotting away’ on bench under Arteta
Women’s Bundesliga roundup: Bayer Leverkusen on the march
Bayer Leverkusen finally on the right path The women's Bundesliga table isn't always the most surprising; most of the time, it's the same teams in the title race. But this week, it's a little different, with Bayer Leverkusen sitting fourth with 23 points after 14 games. This weekend, the team secured a dominant and impressive 4-2 victory over Turbine Potsdam, thanks in part to a hat trick from top scorer Milena Nikolic, who now has 10 goals in 13 games. Bayer Leverkusen may be a big name in men's football, but the women's team has often failed to unleash its full potential in the past. Introduced back in 2008 after taking over nearby sports club TuS Köln, Leverkusen's women have only been established in the Bundesliga since 2018, albeit usually in a relegation battle rather than challenging at the top. But they are aiming higher now, with coach Achim Feifel stating recently that their goal is sixth place. So, what's changed? First, most of their key players have remained at … [Read more...] about Women’s Bundesliga roundup: Bayer Leverkusen on the march