Football hooligans Mackenzie Graham and John Smith were caught on camera during the shameful scenes which erupted after Celtic’s Scottish Cup win in March.

Two Rangers thugs have been banned from every football stadium in the UK for their part in the shameful disorder which marred the Scottish Cup Old Firm clash at Ibrox.

Mackenzie Graham and John Smith were separately caught on camera during the chaotic scenes which erupted after Celtic knocked Rangers out of the competition on penalties in March.

Graham, 21, from Glasgow, was filmed jumping over a fence and leading a group of supporters onto the pitch, repeatedly encouraging others to join him.

He can seen in footage wearing all black and leading other Ultras on to the grass, while stewards chase them.

Smith, 19, from Peterhead, was captured throwing a bottle into the Celtic support before he was apprehended by police officers in the stands.

The disorder came as both sets of supporters stormed onto the pitch at the end of the quarter-final, with police, stewards and players assaulted and flares thrown.

Other fans, including children and disabled supporters, had to be ushered to safety during the violence as officers battled to regain control.

The scenes were later described in an independent review as involving a period of “life-threatening violence”, with concerns raised that somebody could have been killed.

Police Scotland has so far made more than 37 arrests in connection with the disorder under Operation Moonglint.

Both men admitted the charges against them previously at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Graham and Smith have now both been handed five-year Football Banning Orders, preventing them from entering any football ground in the UK or travelling to matches to support a team.

Graham was also given a two-year Community Payback Order along with an Electronic Monitoring Order, while Smith was sentenced to a 12-month Community Payback Order and a four-month Restriction of Liberty Order.

Fraser Gibson, Procurator Fiscal for Glasgow and Strathkelvin, said: “The behaviour of these two men contributed to mayhem at a major sporting event.

“It caused fear and distress amongst football fans and members of the public.

“Peaceful supporters, children and disabled people were caught up in the chaos and had to be shepherded to safety.

“Football-related crime is a blight on Scotland’s communities. It will not be tolerated.

“It should be understood that anyone who chooses to contribute to football-related disorder can expect to be held accountable by COPFS, Police Scotland and the courts.”

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A new study challenges the conception that “every move counts” for brain health after researchers found that the context of physical activity makes a difference in lowering the risk of dementia.

The new USC research suggests that it’s not just the amount of physical activity but also whether it’s for work or leisure.

A meta-analysis of more than 4.2 million people revealed that recreational exercise—such as walking, cycling, running, swimming, or playing sports—is linked to a substantially lower risk of dementia. Physical activity performed as part of employment appears to be associated with a higher risk of developing the condition.

Published in The Lancet Public Health, the findings are the first to systematically investigate whether the so-called “physical activity paradox” applies to dementia. The paradox, previously documented in cardiovascular research, describes the unexpected observation that physically demanding jobs fail to deliver the same health benefits as voluntary exercise and may even heighten disease risk.

“The findings challenge the long-held assumption that ‘every move counts’ for brain health,” said Natan Feter, the study’s first author, postdoctoral fellow in Raichlen’s Evolutionary Biology of Physical Activity Lab at USC and researcher in the Graduate Program of Epidemiology at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.

The research team was led by David Raichlen, professor of biological sciences and anthropology at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Investigators analyzed data from 74 cohort and case-control studies involving more than 4.2 million participants aged 45 to 93 years across 30 countries. Participants were monitored for a median of 10 years, during which researchers tracked diagnoses of all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

Overall, individuals engaging in higher levels of leisure-time physical activity had a 24% lower risk of dementia compared with the least active participants. Household physical activity also showed potential benefits, though evidence was limited to a single study. In contrast, occupational physical activity was linked to a 20% higher dementia risk, while active commuting was associated with a modest increase in risk based on two studies.

Researchers explained that leisure exercise is typically self-directed, set at an enjoyable intensity, and often paired with social interaction or stress reduction. In contrast, physically demanding jobs frequently involve repetitive tasks, prolonged standing, heavy lifting, restricted recovery time, and exposure to workplace hazards.

The authors suggest that the negative health impacts tied to occupational activity are unlikely to stem from physical movement itself. Instead, they may stem from the broader social and environmental conditions that often accompany manual labor.

“Improving access to safe parks, walking trails and recreational facilities, ensuring people have adequate leisure time for exercise, and reducing harmful workplace exposures may ultimately prove as important as promoting physical activity itself,” Raichlen said.

With reporting by City News Service

IGA-BARRIÈRE, Congo (AP) — Dieudonne Dirole is based in eastern Congo, where he started working for The Associated Press this year as the region recorded an Ebola outbreak that is spreading at unprecedented speed with no sign of slowing. He made this photo while on assignment with colleagues reporting on mobile gold miners whose movements and remote locations complicate efforts to track and slow the virus.

Here’s what he had to say about this extraordinary photo.

Why this photo?

In this photo of the mine, I wanted to show the true scale of artisanal mining and the impressive number of people who depend on this activity. I didn’t just want to photograph an individual scene, but instead I wanted to give the viewer a broader view of what is really happening on the ground. The presence of child miners, women, and men in the mud, the polluted water used for washing, and the transformed hillside all demonstrate the human, economic, and environmental dimensions of mining.

How I made this photo

They absolutely refused to accept because they know they are exploiting children and women in the mine, even though it is prohibited by the law protecting children. Ultimately, he said he’s going to have one of his agents accompany us everywhere I want to film, but under his supervision.

Why this photo works

I think this photo is successful because it tells a story without needing a long explanation. At first glance, you immediately understand that it is an extremely active mining site; then your gaze discovers the different individual stories: the people who dig, those who transport, those who wash the ore, the women and men who work in the water and mud. And what makes this image powerful is the contrast between the very intense human activity in the foreground and the natural landscape in the background. The photo simultaneously shows the people, the work, and the impact of this activity on the environment.

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The school saw a significant improvement in GCSE results compared with last year, something staff and pupils are extremely proud of.

Among those to secure exceptional results was Francis Cheung, who got a clean sweep of Grade 8s and Grade 9s.

Francis Cheung achieved a clean sweep of Grade 8s and Grade 9s. (Image: Tottington High School)

Meanwhile, Lucy Morris gained six Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and an L2 Distinction*.

Interim Tottington High Headteacher Louise Jaunbocus-Cooper said: “These results are a clear reflection of the progress our school is making and the positive impact of the hard work, commitment and high expectations shared across our whole school community.

“We are particularly proud of the substantial improvement in outcomes for our SEND and Pupil Premium students compared with last year.

“This is a significant achievement and one that reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring every student can succeed.

“We could not be prouder of all our students.

“Your hard work and commitment have truly paid off.

“We know you will go out into the world and make a difference!”

Thames Water has said its hosepipe ban is likely to be enforced until the end of the year.

More than 27m people across England have now had hosepipe use restricted in their area, including Thames Water’s 10.1m customers after a ban was put in place last month.

After several heatwaves over a record-breaking summer and historic lows of rainfall, hosepipe restrictions in England’s capital and surrounding areas could last for several months, the water firm said.

Nevil Muncaster, strategic water resources director at Thames Water, told Times Radio: “I think realistically, it’s going to be towards the end of the year before that comes off.

“That’s something that we need to make sure we do just to protect the environment.”

Earlier this week, it urged customers to continue efforts to reduce water use as it revealed household demand has fallen by 3 per cent across London and more than 6 per cent across the Thames Valley and Home Counties since a hosepipe ban began on 23 July.

In an update on Tuesday, the utility said London reservoir storage was at 74 per cent, which is lower than what the firm would expect for this time of year but the Farmoor Reservoir in Oxfordshire is 92 per cent full.

It also said rainfall in the Thames catchment area during July was less than 1mm, which is just 2 per cent of the long-term average, while customers used around 100 million litres more water every day than normal, adding further pressure to rivers, reservoirs and the water network.

Mr Muncaster said that dry conditions were still expected, even though some rain is forecast to fall.

“The Environment Agency forecast is that it will be drier than normal for the next few months, but we’ll wait and see,” he added.

The beleaguered water firm, which is the country’s largest, is struggling under almost £20bn in debt, with cash running out to see the firm through beyond the end of this year and widespread concern about which direction is best for the future of the business.

Mr Muncaster told Times Radio that a new reservoir at Abingdon in Oxfordshire is unlikely to be ready until 2040.

He also defended the fact the company’s £250m Beckton desalination plant, which opened in 2010 to provide water during droughts, had been offline this summer.

He said: “It was something we planned. We had a very wet winter, so we took the opportunity to do that maintenance, expecting us to be able to work through the summer.”

Pocklington-based Jason and Belle Richardson, who created SealStop in 2024, will be pitching for investment for their pioneering SealStop, the ground-breaking automatic shut-off valve designed to eliminate water waste and save gardeners’ time.

Together, they say, they have found an innovative solution to an everyday problem.

SealStop, which is now sold across six countries across the world, has won 12 major awards during the past two years, including recognition for sustainability and innovation.

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The episode will air on Thursday August 27 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

During the episode, Jason and Belle will pitch to Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman and Steven Bartlett, as well as footballing legend Gary Neville.

Belle Richardson said: “We are so thrilled to have been featured in this series. It’s such an honour and a privilege and we cannot wait for the episode to air. What started as one of those everyday frustrations on our smallholding has completely changed our lives.

Jason and Belle Richardson on Dragon’s Den (Image: Pic supplied)

“We never imagined it would lead us to building an award-winning business together and standing in front of the Dragons. We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come in such a short space of time, and we hope our journey inspires others to back their ideas and just give it a go.

“Our appearance on national television comes after an exceptional period of growth.

“Apart from the awards we have won, we have expanded into international markets; we are recognised as one of Yorkshire’s fastest-rising startups; we are proud to be standard bearers for British manufacturing; and our mission to help people waste less water through simple innovation is gaining real traction.”

Belle added: “Saving water has never been so important. It has been predicted that, by 2050, there will be a five billion litre water shortfall daily in the UK. Meanwhile the Government, realising this potential water crisis, has set a 20 per cent reduction target for household water use,” added Belle.

Tune in on August 27 to see how Jason and Belle fare and discover if they impress enough to gain investment.

For further information about SealStop, please visit www.Sealstop.co.uk

By GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT

Published: 11:20 BST, 21 August 2026 | Updated: 12:30 BST, 21 August 2026

Teofimo Lopez takes on Rolando Romero in Las Vegas this weekend, with the winner likely to face whoever comes out on top between Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia

The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is the place to be over the next couple of weeks, starting this weekend when Teofimo Lopez takes on Rolando Romero for the super version of WBA welterweight title.

Lopez moves up to 147 pounds as he bids to recharge his career after the defeat to Shakur Stevenson last time out. Stevenson was all wrong for Lopez, who loves opponents to come on to him.

He won’t have far to look for Romero, who knows only one way to fight. Romero has been quiet since his surprise win over Ryan Garcia 15 months ago.

Victory will likely open the door to a moneyed showdown with the winner of Garcia and Conor Benn, who meet in the same Vegas ring next month.

Romero’s two defeats have come against compact aggressors with big punches. Lopez does not offer the same heavy-handed threat as Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz, but he can still punch and has more strings to his bow. Lopez is the better technician. He can box, counter and wallop.

What he can’t do is back up opponents, which is precisely the game of Romero, who is tough, takes a shot and fights at pace.

Romero reminds me a little bit of the great Mexican Carlos Palomino, who knocked out John H Stracey and Dave Boy Green a year apart at Wembley half a century ago for the WBC welterweight crown.

Romero doesn’t have Palomino’s finesse but he fights in the same mauling style. He wants that slugging match, but Lopez is too smart for that.

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It’s all happening at 147 with Garcia and Benn setting the economic agenda with their big- money match. The fight generated $6.3m in ticket sales in the first 24 hours. Benn was demanding $15m to take the fight. The details of the deal have not been disclosed but it’s fair to say the numbers for both boxers will be big.

Lopez and Romero are doubtless fighting for less in the hope of hitting the jackpot against next month’s winner. For Lopez it is a real chance to get everyone talking about him again after the Stevenson setback.

The defeat to Stevenson was predictable. Lopez doesn’t like guys who run or stand off him. He can’t chase them down.

That is why this has the makings of a classic. Lopez wins by controlling the centre of the ring with his jab and whipping in the right at every opportunity. Expect Lopez to start getting through in the later rounds and possibly winning by stoppage.

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Trumpington residents said the developer, who remains responsible for the roads, has been ‘very very slow’ to fix broken lights

Cambridge residents fear their safety may be at risk after delays in fixing broken streetlights in a new development has left streets “completely dark at night”. Clay Farm and Glebe Farm saw their first homes occupied more than a decade ago, but residents report ongoing issues with road management.

Central to their concerns is that responsibility for the roads still lies with developer Vistry, not Cambridgeshire County Council, as they remain unadopted. Residents on the Trumpington estates have reported issues with parking enforcement and long delays for repairing street lights.

Dr Kevin O’Brien has lived on Clay Farm since 2016, but said that since then they’ve got no closer to road adoption. The 56-year-old said the developer, who sub-contracts much of the road management, has not taken responsibility for the roads.

He said: “In the summer of 2023, a whole series of lights went out – both street and pathway lights – and it has been an ongoing battle to get these things fixed.”

He said three years on, some lights have finally been fixed – only for new ones to go out. Dr O’Brien even tried to get the police involved due to safety concerns, but was told they couldn’t do anything as the roads are privately owned.

He said: “There are complete blackspots where you can’t see anything. The police have had a major push to combat violence against women and girls – and one of the concerns around violence against women and girls is poor lighting and dangerous streets. There’s an enormous amount of frustration as a home-buyer – you buy into a new development, get all these promises of how it’s going to be brilliant, and then left in these rabbit holes from all of these issues.”

David Plank, a Glebe Farm resident and member of the Trumpington Residents’ Association, said the developer had been “very very slow to attend” to the lighting issues.

The 82-year-old said: “There are significant street lighting problems in the new developments with lights not working. A very significant number of street lights on Glebe Farm are not working and the developer is being very very slow to attend to it. There are safety issues apart from anything else.

“It really is a scandal that more than ten years on none of the roads in those two developments have been adopted. It leads to difficulties for residents actually getting problems sorted out and it can be an obstacle to selling your house if people see the roads aren’t adopted.”

Cllr Olaf Hauk, of Trumpington, raised a motion at last month’s Cambridge City Council meeting to highlight the issues residents face on estates with unadopted roads.

The Liberal Democrat councillor said: “As a resident of a new development, you encounter broken street lights and street furniture, missing or confusing signage, uncertainty over parking rules. If there is something weird and it don’t look good, who are you going to call? Well you don’t know because you don’t know who owns the place.

“And sometimes it really feels like we are hunting ghosts. Some streets are completely dark at night because streetlights have not been fixed. The fundamental problem is that public services are expected to be publicly accountable.

“Residents on these estates pay exactly the same council tax as everyone else in Cambridge. Yet often they receive fewer public services because essential infrastructure remains in private hands.”

A spokesperson for Vistry said they have done a survey of the lighting infrastructure across the development and started work to fix them.

They said: “The works are now underway and will be carried out over the coming weeks. We recognise the frustration experienced by some residents and are committed to improving the reliability of the lighting network across the site. We will continue to work with relevant stakeholders as the programme progresses.”

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire County Council said developers can offer roads up for public adoption but they do not have powers to mandate this.

They said: “As such, it is not possible at this time to suggest when these roads may be adopted. However, the council has been in dialogue with the developers throughout the design and construction phases of these developments.

“We approved the design of the streets and we have inspected the works throughout the entire construction period. The Council therefore remains content, in principle, to adopt the internal roads within Clay Farm and Glebe Farm once all technical and legal requirements have been fulfilled by the developer.”