Watch: Arsene Wenger says teams not distracted by politics performed better in FIFA World Cup
FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger attends a press conference by FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino (not in frame). AFP Doha: Arsene Wenger said on Sunday that teams who focused on football rather than “political demonstrations” fared better in the opening round at the World Cup. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | Results | Points […]
Tim Cahill savaged over Qatar interview walk-off
Tim Cahill walked away from an SBS interview after being asked whether he supported the Socceroos’ protest against Qatar. Pic: SBS Tim Cahill has come under fire from football fans after dodging a question about Qatar’s human rights record and his view on the Socceroos’ protest against the host nation before the World Cup got […]
A4, quiet quitting, wet lettuce: The phrases that define 2022
PARIS – A year of extraordinary upheaval, from the war in Ukraine to catastrophic natural disasters. Here’s a look at some of the words and phrases that have defined 2022. A4 Protests erupted in China, initially over Covid-19 restrictions but later widening to broader political grievances, posing the greatest threat to the Beijing authorities since […]
Spraying Ronaldo, Ange links and the seven second viral vid: Meet the World Cup’s breakout star Cho Gue-sung
There are always a handful of players who take full advantage of the World Cup, turning a few brilliant games into a big-money transfer that catapults them up the football food chain. Perhaps Cho Gue-sung will be that player. But, at the very least, he has been catapulted into stardom. To an extent it’s because […]
Rappler columnist Joselito De Los Reyes wins at Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler columnist and author Joselito De Los Reyes – also known as Professor Jowie – won Best Non-Fiction for batch two at the Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 for his book, #Pasahero: Mga Nakikisakay na Sanaysay. The win was announced during the virtual awards ceremony on Friday, December 2. The awards recognize […]
Twitter suspends rapper Ye over swastika post
TWITTER has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. It is the second time this year that the former Kanye West has been suspended from the platform over antisemitic posts. Twitter Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk confirmed the suspension by replying to Ye’s post of […]
Fans Recall Frank Lampard’s Disallowed Goal From 2010 FIFA World Cup After Germany’s Exit
Japan’s remarkable 2-1 triumph over Spain on Friday was enough to oust four-time winners Germany from the FIFA World Cup 2022. However, Japan’s 51st-minute winner was mired in controversy. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ultimately ruled the goal in favour of the Asian side despite camera angles suggesting that the ball may have gone over […]
FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan’s Controversial Goal Against Spain Sparks A Debate On Twitter
Japan entered the top 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after defeating Spain in the Group E match; however, this loss didn’t harm the 2010 champions as they also sneaked into the table. In the 51st minute, Japan’s Ao Tanaka smashed a goal; however, it led to a controversy due to the way it […]
Tv programs Tonight Friday 2 December 2022: Live film not to be missed
Tonight on Rai 1 at 10.05 pm Dancing with the stars From the Rai Auditorium of the Foro Italico in Rome, Milly Carlucci (68) kicks off the ninth of the 11 scheduled episodes. At her side, as always, Paolo Belli with his big band. This week the program is brought forward to Friday to make […]
China fines former NBA star Lin over quarantine comments
BEIJING (AP) — Former NBA star Jeremy Lin, who plays for a Chinese team, was fined 10,000 yuan ($1,400) for “inappropriate remarks” on social media about quarantine facilities ahead of a game, China’s professional league announced Friday, as the government tries to stop protests against anti-virus controls that are among the world’s most stringent. Also […]
Leong Mun Wai hopes that Temasek will publicly release internal review report on its FTX investment
SINGAPORE — Non-constituency Member of Parliament, Mr Leong Mun Wai hopes that Temasek Holdings will publicly release its internal review report once it is completed, especially the recommendations and specific lessons learnt from its failed FTX investment. On Wednesday (30 Nov), Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong responded to questions filed by Members […]
Why did Japan’s second goal against Spain stand? The controversy and decision, explained
Japan came back to win 2-1 against favourites Spain at the FIFA World Cup on Thursday (December 1). In doing so, the Japanese not only made a place for themselves in the final 16, but also topped the group, setting up a date with Croatia in the next round. As Spain fell to second place […]
Cherry blossoms are going to bloom on Tokyo’s new license plates
Can you spot the Tokyo cultural salute in the sakura’s pattern? It’s no secret that Japan’s favorite flower is the sakura, and because of that city planners will often incorporate cherry blossoms into their town layouts. A street lined with sakura trees, or a park filled with groves of them, can really add a sense […]
5 lifestyle tips to take note of if you are at risk for diabetes
Diabetes is a lifestyle disease charactised by high blood sugar levels that was once common among the elderly. “However, the incidence of diabetes is increasing in the younger age groups too, making it a public health concern. According to estimates, India has about 77 million people — which boils down to about 1 in 11 […]
Tyson Fury sees Derek Chisora trilogy as catalyst for Muhammad Ali-style world tour
Tyson Fury will fight against Derek Chisora on 3 December at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to defend his WBC heavyweight championship. AP London: Tyson Fury wants to emulate Muhammad Ali by embarking on a world tour following his all-British world heavyweight title fight with Derek Chisora in London on Saturday. For Fury, it is a matter […]
China eases some virus controls, searches pedestrians
BEIJING (AP) — More Chinese cities eased some anti-virus restrictions as police patrolled their streets to head off protests Thursday while the ruling Communist Party prepared for the high-profile funeral of late leader Jiang Zemin. Guangzhou in the south, Shijiazhuang in the north, Chengdu in the southwest and other major cities announced they were easing […]
EXCLUSIVE-China to allow home quarantine for some infected with COVID -sources
China will allow some people who test positive for COVID-19 to quarantine at home, among supplementary measures to be announced in coming days, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Home isolation for the infected would be a significant change in China’s quarantine protocols. Earlier this year, entire communities were locked down, sometimes […]
Jiang Zemin’s death comes at a delicate time for Xi Jinping who faces challenges to his power and negative comparisons
“We had a very intensive relationship and, despite our stark ideological differences, it was a very productive relationship from Australia’s point of view. I felt like you could make headway talking to him, He was a much easier person to deal with as China’s leader than obviously Xi has been.” Mr Jiang, famed for his […]
LIV Golf announces Spain, Singapore, Mexico events for 2023 calendar
Signage for LIV Golf is displayed during the pro-am round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster. AP Miami: The Saudi-backed LIV Golf series has announced three new venues for their 14 event tour for 2023 with tournaments in Mexico, Singapore and Spain. The circuit, which completed its first season last month, will […]
China’s former president Jiang Zemin, who trampled the Falun Gong movement, is no more
Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin, who led his country out of isolation after the crushing of pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth, passed away at the age of 96, state media reported. Jiang died in Shanghai. A surprise choice to lead a divided Communist […]
Filling in the blank: Why protesters in China are holding up white sheets of paper
Wanting to send a message to China’s government, protesters in cities across the country held up blank sheets of paper. There was no text or symbols, no pictures on the pages — just empty white rectangles, meant as a metaphor for China’s censorship of dissent. For Teng Biao, the meaning was clear. “People can read […]
Former China leader Jiang Zemin dead: state media
In this file photo taken on October 19, 1992, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Jiang Zemin applauds in Beijing during a press unveiling to introduce new members to the standing committee of the poliburo. China’s former leader Jiang Zemin, who steered the country through a transformational era from the late 1980s and into […]
China stocks end higher on Guangzhou COVID easing, auto gains
China and Hong Kong shares extended gains on Wednesday as market participants cheered an easing of COVID-19 measures in Guangzhou city and auto stocks surged on potential favourable policies. Southern Guangzhou city relaxed COVID prevention rules in multiple districts including Fanyu, Tianhe, Conghua, Huadu and Liwan, boosting investor sentiment dampened by worse-than-expected China factory and […]
Covid Protests Escalate in Guangzhou as China Lockdown Anger Boils
People in China’s southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou clashed with white hazmat-suited riot police on Tuesday night, videos on social media showed, as frustration with stringent COVID-19 rules three years into the pandemic boiled over. The clashes marked an escalation from protests in the commercial hub of Shanghai, capital Beijing and other cities over the […]
Mum saves £2,500 as she has only ever bought her baby two new things
A mum has saved £2,500 by only buying two new things for her baby since he was born 17 months ago – getting everything else second hand, including nappies. Minke Van Til, 31, managed to save thousands by getting toys, clothes, a cot and a mattress for free for her 17-month-old baby, Louis Beviss. Minke […]
Mum saves £2,500 as she has only ever bought her baby two new things
A mum has saved £2,500 by only buying two new things for her baby since he was born 17 months ago – getting everything else second hand, including nappies. Minke Van Til, 31, managed to save thousands by getting toys, clothes, a cot and a mattress for free for her 17-month-old baby, Louis Beviss. Minke […]
Listen to the plight of Chinese internet influencer as she is barred from visiting Qatar for FIFA World Cup
New Delhi: A Chinese internet influencer’s excitement of visiting Qatar for the FIFA World Cup turned out to be short-lived as she was blocked at the airport border control on 28 November and her passport trimmed before she was to fly out of zero-Covid China for the mega event. The 2 minute 12 seconds video […]
South Dakota bans TikTok on state devices over Chinese ‘security threat’
The state’s governor said China gathers data from devices that access TikTok and uses this information to ‘manipulate the American people’. The US state of South Dakota has banned the use of TikTok among government staff due to alleged data gathering by the Chinese Communist Party. The ban applies to any South Dakota government agency, […]