Portugal: From Global Competitiveness to Rugby Success, Exploring the Nation's Diverse Strengths

The 2025/26 EFL fixture release date will be announced by the BBC. All times are in UK time and subject to change.

The Wirtz deal highlights Liverpool's strategic advantage in their current strong market position. Liverpool secured a standout transfer by signing talented midfielder, Florian Wirtz, showcasing their power in the transfer market. This deal emphasizes the club's ability to attract top players due to their recent successes and reputation as a top European team. The start of the season has been remarkable for Liverpool with impressive performances across various competitions.

Conor McGregor signed with the UFC in 2013 and has remained with the organization for most of his career, though he has announced retirement multiple times. In addition to fighting, McGregor has ventured into fashion with a partnership with David August and is now part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

Anne Sacoolas pleaded guilty in a British court to causing the death of Harry Dunn by careless driving. She admitted to driving on the wrong side of the road, stating she "drove like an American." Sacoolas declined to give live evidence at the inquest but provided written statements where she said she flagged down a motorist after the crash and begged her to get help. The US government employee previously worked as an analyst for the US state department. The Dunn family met with the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, and their MP, Andrea Leadsom.

The 4K remaster of James Cameron's "The Abyss" on Disney+ UK was removed due to an unedited scene containing content deemed unacceptable by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The scene, involving rats, has long been a concern for the RSPCA. Although the unedited version remains available on the US Disney+, which isn't bound by BBFC guidelines, Disney+ UK pulled "The Abyss" pending an edited version's return.

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many state legislatures have implemented new abortion restrictions and bans, while enforcing existing ones. These restrictions disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Many state laws include limited exceptions to total bans based on gestational duration. Globally, 662 million (34%) women of reproductive age live in countries that allow abortion on request, while 457 million (23%) live in countries allowing abortion on broad social or economic grounds. Conversely, 111 million (6%) women of reproductive age reside in countries where abortion is completely prohibited. In the US, post-Roe, each state now determines its own abortion policies. Various types of restrictions exist: * **Method bans:** Laws prohibiting specific abortion methods, like dilation and extraction (D&X) or dilation and evacuation (D&E). * **Telehealth Shield laws:** Protect abortion providers offering telemedicine abortion care to out-of-state residents unable to travel for the procedure.

On April 28, a widespread power outage impacted Spain, Portugal, and southern France. The outage lasted nearly 24 hours, leaving millions without electricity. The blackout caused disruptions to transportation, hospitals, and daily life. Spain's government launched investigations into the cause, including the possibility of a cyberattack. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that record levels of renewable energy were not responsible for the blackout. Experts suggest that the increasing integration of renewables may have impacted grid stability due to reduced inertia.

The 2024/25 Newcastle fixtures have been released. Dates and times are subject to change. A 50-goal highlights video from the 2024/25 season is available. The 2025/26 Mags Membership is now available.

Claire Elizabeth Foy was born on April 16, 1984, in Stockport, England. She is the youngest of three children. Foy studied at the Oxford School of Drama and began her career with stage productions like "Top Girls," "Watership Down," "Easy Virtue," and "Touched." She gained recognition for her role as Amy Dorrit in the BBC series "Little Dorrit." In 2015, she received critical acclaim for portraying Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series "The Crown." Foy later starred as Margaret Campbell, Duchess of Argyll, in the BBC production "A Very British Scandal" in 2021. She married actor Stephen Campbell Moore in 2014.

R. Kelly is a musician who achieved significant success with hits like "You Remind Me of Something". He won numerous awards including Grammys, BET Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. However, starting in 2017, he faced serious allegations of sexual abuse. Journalist Jim DeRogatis brought attention to the accusations initially published in 2000 by The Chicago Sun-Times. Reports from BuzzFeed News, BBC, and The Washington Post followed, culminating in the Lifetime documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly" which aired in January 2019. This led to ten counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges against Kelly. Andrea Kelly (his ex-wife) and Carey Killa Kelly (his brother) have publicly responded to allegations against R. Kelly with songs containing further accusations.

The Premier League is a professional association football league in England and the highest level of the English football league system. Champions are listed with italics indicating former champions now outside the Premier League. The fifth-placed team and FA Cup winner qualify for the Europa League. If the FA Cup winner also finishes top five or wins a major UEFA tournament, the sixth-place team takes their spot.

Jason Isaacs starred in the miniseries "The Last Don II" alongside Kirstie Alley as a priest. He returned to theatre in 2007 in Harold Pinter's "The Dumb Waiter". Isaacs led the USA Network series "Dig" in 2015. In 2020, he played Dr. in an unnamed film alongside Gillian Anderson, based on a book by Raynor Winn.

Tom Rhys Harries was born in Cardiff, Wales, to a teacher mother and a head teacher father. He trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and was made an Honorary Associate in 2020. Harries gained recognition as one of Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow in 2012 for his theater work. In 2020, he starred as DJ Axel Collins in Netflix's "White Lines," set in 1990s Ibiza. He also appeared as Walker in the Apple TV+ series "Suspicion" in 2022 alongside Uma Thurman and Kunal Nayyar.

Conor McGregor signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2013, going on to achieve significant success within the organization. He has announced his retirement from fighting multiple times, most recently in June 2020. Beyond fighting, McGregor has ventured into fashion with a partnership with David August, creating "August McGregor" suits. In April 2024, McGregor and his company became part-owners of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful. Israel and Iran have exchanged direct fire multiple times since the 2023 Hamas attack on southern Israel ignited the current Gaza war. To significantly weaken Iran's nuclear program, Israel would likely require U.S. assistance. The U.S. was engaged in talks with Iran about its nuclear program when Israel conducted a surprise attack last week. Israel's actions may depend on its assessment of the US-Iran negotiations. While the chance of an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities has increased, such strikes would only minimally delay Iran's program and wouldn't be a complete solution. US intelligence agencies warned in February that Israel might target key Iranian nuclear facilities this year. Israel consistently maintains that military action is the only way to halt Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons. Most of Iran's enrichment activities are conducted underground for protection from airstrikes.

- Ariana Grande collaborated with Who Is Fancy on the single "Boys Like You," featuring Meghan Trainor. - She played Penny Pingleton in the NBC television broadcast Hairspray Live! - Grande released a remix of "34+35" featuring Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion. - She holds the record for most No. 1 singles by a female artist. - Ariana Grande's grandmother, Marjorie "Nonna" Grande, passed away at the age of 99.

Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse and mother, was declared brain dead after a medical emergency in February while nine weeks pregnant. She is now approximately 22 weeks into the pregnancy and has been on life support for over 90 days. The case raises legal questions about Georgia's abortion law. Democratic State Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes requested clarification from Attorney General Chris Carr regarding its application. Republican State Sen. Ed Setzler, who sponsored the 2019 abortion law, stated he believes Emory University Hospital is interpreting the law correctly. Setzler argues that refusing life support after death doesn't intend to terminate a pregnancy. He cites a lack of legal precedent for cases involving prolonged life support for deceased pregnant women. Smith's family is hoping her unborn child will survive. They were initially told by doctors that Georgia law required keeping Smith on life support to preserve the pregnancy. Students for Life of America, an anti-abortion group, supports the decision to continue life support.

On April 28, Spain experienced a widespread power outage lasting nearly 24 hours, affecting millions. Spanish authorities are investigating the cause, including the possibility of a cyberattack. While Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and grid operator Red Electrica de Espana (REE) stated that record renewable energy levels weren't responsible for the blackout, experts suggest the increasing use of renewables could impact power grid inertia. The outage halted planes and public transportation, forced hospitals to rely on backup generators, and disrupted routine operations. The blackout affected Spain, Portugal, and briefly southern France.