Aussie breakdancer ‘Raygun’ to stop competing
MELBOURNE, Australia — Breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s signature kangaroo bounce will not be seen on a competitive stage again after the Australian declared she could not bring herself to battle following the backlash over her Paris Olympic performance. Gunn, a university lecturer, became an overnight sensation after losing all three of her round-robin battles by […]
Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say
Donald Trump’s return to the White House will have a hugely negative effect on climate change action in the short-term but the longer term impact is less certain, experts say. With world leaders meeting next week for the latest UN climate talks, COP29, the Trump victory will be seen as a huge roadblock to progress […]
China congratulates Trump, says it respects choices of Americans
The People’s Republic of China flag and the US Stars and Stripes fly on a lamp post along Pennsylvania Avenue near the US Capitol in Washington during Chinese President Hu Jintao’s state visit, on January 18, 2011. — Reuters BEIJING/HONG KONG: China expressed respect for the US election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his […]
Lions safety Brian Branch regrets flipping middle fingers to Packers fan after ejection
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected from Sunday’s rivalry matchup against the Green Bay Packers, and he decided to flip the double-bird to the Lambeau Field crowd on his way out. Having time to reflect on the situation, Branch regrets doing so. “That’s not something I want to show or want people to notice […]
Firm dollar keeps peers on back foot ahead of BOE, Fed decisions
A representational image showing a person counting US dollar notes. — AFP/File TOKYO: The dollar hovered off a four-month high on Thursday as the market continued to digest Republican Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election, while investors eyed several central bank decisions that will be topped off by the Federal Reserve. The Fed […]
Barca speaking ‘own language’ amid goal flurry
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Nov 6, 2024, 07:08 PM ET Barcelona coach Hansi Flick wants his team to keep their rampant scoring streak going after beating Red Star Belgrade 5-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday to extend their winning run to seven games in all competitions. Barça have netted at least three times in […]
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Australia’s government says it will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the “harm” social media was inflicting on Australian children. “This one is for the mums and dads… They, like me, […]
Kate Middleton’s pal shares unseen photo from her university days
Kate Middleton’s pal shares an unseen photo from her university days Kate Middleton’s former friend Laura Warshaur posted a never-seen-before picture of the royal from her university days at St Andrews. Warshaur shared the photo of the Princes of Wales earlier this year on her Instagram account to send her love and support amid her […]