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Rory McIlroy backs claim that LIV tried to 'destroy' DP World Tour
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Rory McIlroy backs claim that LIV tried to 'destroy' DP World Tour

McIlroy: ‘LIV turned pro golf into an arms race’ DP chief executive: ‘We pay everyone on time’ Rory McIlroy voiced his support on Wednesday for the DP World Tour chief executive’s claim that LIV Golf’s goal was to “destroy” the European golf circuit. The six-time major winner and former world No 1 spoke ⁠with the media on Wednesday before the Abu Dhabi Championship and was asked about Guy Kinnings’ recent interview with the Scotsman.

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Billy ‘The Kid’ Loughnane can be new ‘face of racing’ and next Dettori after Godolphin deal
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Billy ‘The Kid’ Loughnane can be new ‘face of racing’ and next Dettori after Godolphin deal

The combination of prodigious talent in the saddle and an easy likeability out of it is a perfect fit for Dubai operation “I want to ride more Group One winners,” Billy Loughnane said last month when asked to name his main ambition for 2027, and Britain’s new 20-year-old champion jockey seems all but certain to achieve his aim, following Wednesday’s news that he has signed a retainer to ride in the royal blue colours of Sheikh Mohammed’s global Godolphin operation next year. Loughnane will be contracted alongside William Buick as one of two retained Godolphin jockeys next year, and not as an o

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BBC attempts to reassure Jewish staff after ex-producer says she faced antisemitism
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BBC attempts to reassure Jewish staff after ex-producer says she faced antisemitism

Deputy director general Rhodri Talfan Davies meets staff group after case of Lucie Kon prompted calls for inquiry The BBC has attempted to reassure Jewish staff that discrimination against them will not be tolerated, after a former producer said she had faced antisemitism while employed at the corporation. Rhodri Talfan Davies, the BBC’s deputy director general, met representatives from the broadcaster’s Jewish staff network on Tuesday after coverage of the case of Lucie Kon.

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Kanyonyo Weighbridge boosts compliance on Garissa Road network
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Kanyonyo Weighbridge boosts compliance on Garissa Road network

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 — Compliance among freight transporters using the Garissa road network has improved since the establishment of the Kanyonyo Weighbridge, with mandatory weight checks helping curb overloading and protect road infrastructure. Faith Wanjugu Njani, Assistant Manager and Kanyonyo Weighbridge Cluster Manager, said the facility had recorded significant improvements in transporter compliance since operations began.

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