QUESTION: Was the East German sports doping program mandated by the government? The German Democratic Republic’s (GDR, or East Germany) doping program was a systematic, state-run effort to enhance the performance of the country’s athletes during the Cold War. The GDR sought to project international dominance, particularly over the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG or … Read more
The topper was created to raise funds for the upkeep of Island Pond Wood in Launton near Bicester by one of the village’s newest members who wished to remain anonymous. Rob Dowman, chairman of community group Friends of Island Pond Wood, said: “We’re delighted as volunteers, it’s something anyone would want to do to give … Read more
The company will start notifying Instagram and Facebook users about the process from next week after receiving the all-clear from the UK data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) . Although AI tools are not yet available in the UK due to previous regulatory concerns, Meta plans to collect data from user locations to … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK energy myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Oil and gas companies face the threat of being named and shamed in the UK for failing to meet deadlines for decommissioning empty wells, Britain’s North Sea regulator has warned. The North Sea Transitional Authority … Read more
SNS The 2014 Games featured a lavish opening ceremony at Celtic Park Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a deal was backed by the Scottish Government. A scaled-down version of the event, with fewer sports and athletes, will return to the city 12 years after it last hosted the Games. The … Read more