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Scotland back row Rory Darge and flyhalf Finn Russell will co-captain the team in the Six Nations, while wing Darcy Graham is out of the first two games and replaced in the squad by uncapped Sevens international Ross McCann, officials said on Sunday.
Darge and Russell each captained Scotland last year in the absence of... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/darge-russell-to-skipper-scotland-in-six-nations-but-graham-sidelined | 2024-01-21T13:48:58Z | blocked_url |
MELBOURNE – A lonesome racket lies on the surface of Margaret Court arena. Gently thrown. Forgotten by the defeated Amanda Anisimova who has left the court and soon the Open. The racket lies there like a stringed symbol of despair and frustration. This game hurts all the time.
A day at these courts is never about justi... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/players-produce-works-of-art-on-a-rainy-sunday | 2024-01-21T13:49:08Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – A quantum leap at the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) has boosted the self-belief of short track speed skater Ryo Ong.
At these quadrennial Games in Gangwon, South Korea, the Singaporean not only has to grapple with rivals from across the globe but also learn to be self-reliant.
Unlike his other competitio... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/short-track-speed-skater-finds-self-belief-in-an-unfamiliar-environment-at-the-winter-youth-olympics | 2024-01-21T13:49:19Z | blocked_url |
MELBOURNE - Frenchman Arthur Cazaux and Czech teenager Linda Noskova will look to continue their giant-killing exploits in the Australian open fourth round on Monday after announcing themselves on the big stage with two of the biggest upsets in Melbourne so far.
The 21-year-old Cazaux, who toppled eighth seed Holger Ru... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/cazaux-and-noskova-aim-to-resume-giant-slaying-runs-in-melbourne | 2024-01-21T13:49:29Z | blocked_url |
JERUSALEM - Air travel to and from Israel plunged in the last three months of 2023 amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, but the number of passengers travelling through Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv still rose 10% in 2023.
The number of international travellers reached 21.1 million in 2023, up from 19.2 mill... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/air-traffic-climbs-at-israels-tel-aviv-airport-in-2023-but-war-weighs | 2024-01-21T13:49:39Z | blocked_url |
DOHA/GAZA - The toll of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7 has passed 25,000, health officials in the enclave said on Sunday, amid heavy Israeli strikes and street battles raging across the Hamas-run Strip.
Israeli forces and Hamas fighters clashed in several locations, from Jabalia in the nort... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/death-toll-from-israeli-strikes-in-gaza-passes-25000-gaza-health-officials-say | 2024-01-21T13:49:50Z | blocked_url |
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Jan 21 called for the release of a group of people, including six nuns kidnapped in Haiti, the Caribbean nation plagued by gang violence.
“I learnt with pain of the news of the kidnapping in Haiti of a group of people, among them six religious sisters,” the pontiff said at the end of his ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/pope-urges-release-of-nuns-kidnapped-in-haiti | 2024-01-21T13:50:00Z | blocked_url |
British & Irish Lions lock carted off with gruesome injury
Former England and British and Irish Lions second row Jonny Hill suffered a gruesome injury during Sale Sharks’ Champions Cup match with La Rochelle, leading to him being stretchered off the field at the AJ Bell Stadium.
The Sale Sharks forward is believed to h... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/british-irish-lions-lock-jonny-hill-carted-off-with-gruesome-injury/ | 2024-01-21T14:18:58Z | blocked_url |
Jake White: 'If you see La Rochelle play Leinster... It’s club rugby on steroids'
Jake White, the Bull’s Director of Rugby, says the Champions Cup is club rugby on steroids but navigating the challenges to compete against the best teams out there takes its toll.
White tried to explain the calibre of the competition wit... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/jake-white-if-you-see-la-rochelle-play-leinster-its-club-rugby-on-steroids/ | 2024-01-21T14:19:05Z | blocked_url |
You'd think that since he's the busiest he's ever been, King Charles would have little time for his family. How packed is his schedule? Well, in 2023 he had 425 royal engagements (making him the second most hard-working member of the royal family behind Princess Anne) and the new reign has meant more outings, appointme... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511594/king-charles-loves-seeing-his-grandchildren-prince-george-princess-charlotte-and-prince-louis/ | 2024-01-21T15:15:55Z | blocked_url |
NEW DELHI – Shi Yuqi overcame a stiff challenge from Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong to clinch his second India Open badminton title on Jan 21 and then warned top-ranked Viktor Axelsen that he is coming for the Dane’s throne.
The 27-year-old Chinese player, ranked second in the world, battled for 54 minutes to win the final... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/china-s-shi-yuqi-downs-lee-cheuk-yiu-to-win-india-open-badminton-title | 2024-01-21T15:20:48Z | blocked_url |
Chelsea's England forward Lauren James scored a superb hat-trick to secure a 3-1 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and keep her side clear at the top of the Women's Super League but it was far from plain sailing for the hosts.
James got her first goal in the fifth minute with a close-range finish ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/james-hat-trick-gives-chelsea-3-1-wsl-win-over-man-united | 2024-01-21T15:20:59Z | blocked_url |
Rory McIlroy retained the Dubai Desert Classic title on Sunday with a final round of 70 to finish on 14-under-par overall, one stroke ahead of Poland's Adrian Meronk, for a record fourth win in the tournament.
McIlroy won his first professional career title in the competition in 2009 and his two-under-par final round w... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/mcilroy-completes-comeback-to-win-dubai-desert-classic-for-record-fourth-time | 2024-01-21T15:21:09Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – At the Webex Players Series’ Murray River event last week, Shannon Tan got a taste of what life as a professional golfer would be like, with crowds and camera crew following the action at the Cobram Barooga Golf Club in Australia.
While she is still getting used to being in the limelight, Tan impressed on t... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singaporean-golfer-shannon-tan-gets-professional-career-off-to-bright-start-with-runner-up-finish | 2024-01-21T15:21:20Z | blocked_url |
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday called for the release of hostages, including six nuns, who were kidnapped on a bus in Haiti on Friday, and said he was praying for social harmony in the country.
Armed gunmen hijacked a bus in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince with at least six nuns on board and drove off to an unkno... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-francis-calls-for-release-of-nuns-other-hostages-kidnapped-in-haiti | 2024-01-21T15:21:30Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Britain is taking threats of foreign interference in the elections expected later this year “very seriously”, the defence minister said on Jan 21, after a warning from a counter-terrorism official.
“Obviously, that’s something that we take very seriously,” Mr Grant Shapps told the Sky News channel.
Counter-ter... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-is-taking-election-interference-threats-very-seriously | 2024-01-21T15:21:40Z | blocked_url |
GAZA STRIP - The Hamas armed group said on Jan 21 the Oct 7 attack that led to war with Israel was a “necessary step” against Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories.
But the group admitted in a 16-page report on the attacks that “some faults happened... due to the rapid collapse of the Israeli security and m... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/hamas-says-oct-7-attacks-a-necessary-step-but-admits-faults | 2024-01-21T15:21:51Z | blocked_url |
KAMPALA, Uganda - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Jan 21 urged Ethiopia and Somalia to open talks to settle their dispute over the former’s maritime deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Tensions in the Horn of Africa have escalated since landlocked Ethiopia struck a deal with Somaliland on... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/un-urges-ethiopia-and-somalia-to-hold-talks-to-solve-dispute | 2024-01-21T15:22:01Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – The Shymbulak Mountain Resort’s tourist potential gained recognition in Condé Nast Italia, the Italian edition of the renowned magazine. It was ranked among the top five places in the world that winter sports enthusiasts should visit, reported the Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ press service on Jan. 16.
The l... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/almatys-shymbulak-ski-resort-secures-top-five-winter-destinations-in-conde-nast-italia/ | 2024-01-21T15:27:57Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – Richard Martin, a French engineer, shifted from a full-time job in the United States during the pandemic in 2020 to become a traveler. He has recently arrived in Kazakhstan, where his vlog documenting Astana has been gaining popularity. In an interview with the Astana Times, Martin shared insights into the cou... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/french-traveler-explores-kazakhstans-rich-and-diverse-culture/ | 2024-01-21T15:28:04Z | blocked_url |
AKMOLA REGION – A beguiling new museum in the Kosshy village, a 20-minute drive from Astana, is showcasing an excellent collection of over 1,600 Kazakh and Turkic instruments in an effort to preserve and revive the rarest pieces.
A love letter to rich Kazakh musical heritage, the small museum is much more than a series... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/interactive-museum-celebrates-rich-history-of-kazakh-musical-instruments/ | 2024-01-21T15:28:11Z | blocked_url |
Rebel Wilson has been quite open about her journey with her health, having documented her year of health during the pandemic and sharing her struggles with body image.
The 43-year-old Australian actress and singer took to her social media recently to open up about gaining 30 pounds over the past few months due to stres... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/511746/rebel-wilson-response-fan-comment-following-weight-gain-confession/ | 2024-01-21T15:50:59Z | blocked_url |
Kourtney Kardashian has been on cloud nine since welcoming her baby son Rocky Thirteen, with her husband Travis Barker.
On of The Kardashians star's latest Instagram post featured a selection of behind-the-scenes photos of herself and Travis walking hand-in-hand at the recent Emmys last Sunday.
She simply captioned the... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511748/kourtney-kardashian-stepdaughter-responds-to-comment-on-being-rockys-parents/ | 2024-01-21T15:51:05Z | blocked_url |
It’s late July 2023 at Ireland’s high performance centre on the northside of Dublin. Ryan Baird and Jimmy O’Brien, up for their media penance, are quizzed about how Leinster will approach the new season. This is the first opportunity to speak with the lads after Leinster’s second successive Champions Cup final heartbre... | https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/caelan-doris-targets-french-tonic-for-rugby-world-cup-wounds/ | 2024-01-21T15:54:03Z | blocked_url |
Russian forces have increased offensive activity along the entire front line in Ukraine, which is why its losses also increased, the UK Defense Ministry reported on 21 January.
On 19 January, Ukrainian General Staff reported that there was a 27% increase in Russian assaults on the frontline over the previous day. Russi... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/21/british-intel-russia-intensifies-its-assault-along-the-frontline-suffers-more-losses/ | 2024-01-21T16:05:17Z | blocked_url |
ISW also reported that Russian forces recently advanced along the Kupiansk-Svatove-Kreminna line on 20 January, ISW said in its daily report on 21 January.
According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russian forces captured Krokhmalne, 20 km northwest of Svatove, Kharkiv Oblast.
Volodymyr Fitio, the Land Forces Co... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/21/isw-russian-forces-captured-khrokmalne-in-kharkiv-oblast/ | 2024-01-21T16:05:58Z | blocked_url |
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview for the British TV program Channel 4 News that he does not need the General Staff to mobilise 500,000 Ukrainians.
“I don’t see the point in mobilizing half a million people right now,” Zelenskyy said. “I’m not saying this just to get people to like me.”
The president o... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/21/zelenskyy-no-need-to-mobilize-half-a-million/ | 2024-01-21T16:06:38Z | blocked_url |
MUNICH, Germany - Bayern Munich slumped to a 1-0 home loss to Werder Bremen on Sunday courtesy of a Mitchell Weiser goal to stay seven points adrift of leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga title race.
It was Werder's first victory in Munich since 2008 and Bayern's second league loss of the campaign.
The result le... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/bayern-suffer-shock-home-loss-to-werder-to-drop-seven-points-behind | 2024-01-21T16:53:19Z | blocked_url |
ABIDJAN - Egypt's Mohamed Salah said a statement on his injury at the Africa Cup of Nations will be made by his country and Premier League club Liverpool, leaving up in air whether he will be able to compete further at the tournament in the Ivory Coast.
The Liverpool forward and Egypt captain limped out of his country'... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/salahs-fitness-at-cup-of-nations-unclear-as-statement-expected | 2024-01-21T16:53:29Z | blocked_url |
Mirra Andreeva saw her Australian Open run end in the fourth round on Sunday and the 16-year-old admitted that facing an opponent she had already beaten only added to the pressure.
The Russian teenager made headlines with her win over sixth seed Ons Jabeur in the second round and her comeback against Diane Parry, after... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/andreeva-says-previous-wins-over-krejcikova-only-added-to-pressure | 2024-01-21T16:53:40Z | blocked_url |
AL-ARISH, Egypt - About 1,000 people from Gaza have been treated in a French field hospital aboard a ship off the coast of Egypt, its captain said, providing care for some as health infrastructure in the war-devastated enclave collapses.
The Dixmude, a French helicopter carrier, has been docked in the Egyptian port of ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-warship-treats-around-1000-injured-gazans-off-egyptian-shore | 2024-01-21T16:53:50Z | blocked_url |
FRANKFURT/BERLIN - Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across towns and cities in Germany this weekend as the country enters a second week of nationwide protests against the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Demonstrations have gained momentum after reports emerged from investigative... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/hundreds-of-thousands-demonstrate-against-right-wing-extremism-in-germany | 2024-01-21T16:54:01Z | blocked_url |
MUNICH, Germany - Tens of thousands gathered across Germany again on Jan 21 to protest against the far-right AfD, after it emerged that party members discussed mass deportation plans at a meeting of extremists.
The influx of demonstrators was so large in Munich that organisers were forced to cancel a planned march and ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/tens-of-thousands-flood-protests-against-far-right-in-germany | 2024-01-21T16:54:11Z | blocked_url |
JERUSALEM - Some of the bereaved families whose loved ones were killed in a Hamas rampage at the Nova music festival joined an Israeli Jewish nature project group on Sunday for a special tree-planting event at the site.
Around 1,000 people planted about 200 seedlings in the scorched earth of the Re'im parking lot where... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/bereaved-family-members-plant-trees-in-israeli-memorial-for-festival-dead | 2024-01-21T16:54:21Z | blocked_url |
Alex Sanderson says La Rochelle beat Sale Sharks at their own game
Sale boss Alex Sanderson was left to rue missed opportunities and called for more ruthlessness after seeing his side knocked out of the Investec Champions Cup following an impressive display by holders La Rochelle.
The two-time reigning champions secure... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/alex-sanderson-says-la-rochelle-beat-sale-sharks-at-their-own-game/ | 2024-01-21T17:23:48Z | blocked_url |
Glasgow to sign one cap England prop Patrick Schickerling
Scottish URC outfit Glasgow Warriors are set to sign 120kg prop Patrick Schickerling from Exeter Chiefs.
The Namibian-born forward first played rugby in Walvis Bay, Namibia and has been a part of Exeter Chiefs since November 2018 and has made a name for himself ... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/glasgow-to-sign-one-cap-england-prop-patrick-schickerling/ | 2024-01-21T17:23:56Z | blocked_url |
Why Gregor Townsend parted ways with Jamie Ritchie as skipper
Gregor Townsend has opted for a twin track on his Six Nations captaincy after announcing Rory Darge and Finn Russell as his chosen leaders for the 2024 campaign.
The Scotland head coach created some intrigue at last week’s squad announcement when he left the... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/gregor-townsend-on-why-hes-dumped-jamie-ritchie-as-captain/ | 2024-01-21T17:24:03Z | blocked_url |
George North injury mars Ospreys win in SA as Newcastle snatch first win
Ospreys produced a stirring late comeback to beat Lions 38-28 and wrap up their Challenge Cup group stage campaign in style in South Africa.
The Welsh side trailed 28-17 but stormed back with late tries from Keelan Giles, Cameron Jones and Morgan ... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ospreys-and-newcastle-wrap-up-challenge-cup-group-stage-with-wins/ | 2024-01-21T17:24:11Z | blocked_url |
Sale drop into Challenge Cup as O'Gara's La Rochelle keep title defence alive
Sale dropped into the Challenge Cup after being brushed aside by La Rochelle as the French giants kept alive their bid for hat-trick of Investec Champions Cup titles.
La Rochelle fly-half Antoine Hastoy scored 20 points as the reigning champi... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/sale-drop-into-challenge-cup-as-la-rochelle-keep-title-hopes-alive-in-style/ | 2024-01-21T17:24:18Z | blocked_url |
It may have been over a week since Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan's appearance together at the National Board of Review's Annual Awards Gala in New York City, but it seems like the memories of a fun night still remain.
The 62-year-old actor took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday morning to share a sweet behind-the-sc... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/511752/michael-j-fox-cozies-up-wife-tracy-pollan-rare-date-night-photo/ | 2024-01-21T18:02:36Z | blocked_url |
Ice baths and plunges are all the rage in the wellness space, and it seems they’ve infiltrated the Strictly Come Dancing Live! 2024 tour, with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova revealing it’s one of her post-show rituals.
In a daring snap shared by Strictly’s Angela Scanlon, who is also on tour with the SCD crew, Nad... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/511751/strictly-nadiya-bychkoba-daring-backstage-selfcare-snap/ | 2024-01-21T18:02:42Z | blocked_url |
Mariah Carey is the Queen of sparkle! After showing off her sequinned workout gear, the singer, 54, gave fans a glimpse of her glistening 'swimwear'. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the famed chanteuse posted a video of her latest look – a sparkling mini-dress, which she donned for a dip in the pool.
Sending her follo... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/511754/mariah-carey-poses-in-sparkling-dress-by-the-pool/ | 2024-01-21T18:02:48Z | blocked_url |
Malia Obama is not just incredibly talented, but she has a great sense of humor too!
The oldest daughter of Michelle and Barack Obama gave her parents something to be proud about last week as she showcased her short film, The Heart, at the Utah-based Sundance Film Festival on Thursday 18 January.
What's more, Malia - w... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/511750/michelle-obama-daughter-malia-makes-joke-in-rare-video/ | 2024-01-21T18:02:54Z | blocked_url |
Even celebrities have bad hair days! In a recent appearance on LIVE, Kelly Ripa recalled one of her worst experiences at the salon which, in the words of her husband Mark Consuelos, left the blonde beauty looking like 'Carol Brady.'
Explaining that she's never too adventurous when it comes to her tresses, Kelly, 53, co... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/hair/511749/kelly-ripa-reveals-fears-over-changing-her-hair-on-live-with-kelly-and-mark/ | 2024-01-21T18:03:00Z | blocked_url |
When Jess Wright was thinking about moving house, she would regularly drive by a property near where she lived with her husband William Lee-Kemp and their toddler son Presley and dream of moving in there.
The detached, three-storey home in a country village in Essex was very close to family and friends while also offer... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/511652/jessica-wright-invites-us-inside-new-essex-home-exclusive-photos/ | 2024-01-21T18:03:06Z | blocked_url |
The Princess of Wales is still in hospital following the news earlier this week that she'd been admitted for abdominal surgery, although she is reportedly working as she recuperates.
While royal watchers instantly suspected that Kate's surgery meant she and her husband's upcoming trip to Italy would likely be postponed... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511747/prince-william-princess-kate-secret-trip-revealed-amid-hospital-stay/ | 2024-01-21T18:03:12Z | blocked_url |
Queen Mary wowed in a purple dress and matching hat on Sunday for her first appearance at church since her husband, King Frederik X, acceded to the throne last week.
Seated in the front pew between her husband and eldest son, Crown Prince Christian, she matched her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, who also wore a purple... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511753/queen-mary-denmark-vision-purple-church-service-after-accession-king-frederik/ | 2024-01-21T18:03:18Z | blocked_url |
Kelly Clarkson is feeling more confident than ever following a new health kick, that has resulted in her wearing items of clothing she never thought she would!
Over the weekend, The Kelly Clarkson Show star took to Instagram to post a backstage video of herself from her dressing room wearing a pair of skinny jeans whil... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/511756/kelly-clarkson-wears-something-she-never-thought-she-would-amid-weight-loss-new-video/ | 2024-01-21T18:06:59Z | blocked_url |
Emerald Fennell has firmly established herself as one of Hollywood's most exciting filmmakers, with her latest film, Saltburn, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about films of awards season. The Oscar-winning filmmaker is known for her writing and directing work, particularly her critically-acclaimed 2020 thrille... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/511642/why-emerald-fennell-left-call-the-midwife-and-will-she-return/ | 2024-01-21T18:07:05Z | blocked_url |
MADRID - A Dani Carvajal strike in the ninth-minute of stoppage time rescued Real Madrid, earning them a 3-2 comeback win at home against bottom side Almeria on Sunday in a frantic LaLiga tussle that was marked by VAR controversy.
Lowly Almeria, who remained winless after 21 LaLiga matches this season, grabbed a two-go... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/real-madrid-recover-to-beat-almeria-3-2-after-var-controversy | 2024-01-21T18:25:41Z | blocked_url |
Alex de Minaur's belief that he could beat Andrey Rublev and finally reach the Australian Open quarter-finals made Sunday's defeat all the more devastating for the local favourite.
On a day when Australia Open defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were both in action, all eyes in Melbourne were on 10th... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/de-minaur-left-devastated-after-believing-he-could-progress-in-open | 2024-01-21T18:25:51Z | blocked_url |
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected conditions presented by Hamas to end the war and release hostages that would include Israel's complete withdrawal and leaving Hamas in power in Gaza.
"In exchange for the release of our hostages, Hamas demands the end of the war, the withdrawal of... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israels-netanyahu-rejects-hamas-conditions-for-hostage-deal-which-include-outright-surrender | 2024-01-21T18:26:01Z | blocked_url |
Aaron Reed in line for Scotland cap as star winger's injury opens door
Scotland have suffered a blow with wing Darcy Graham being ruled out of the opening two matches of the Six Nations Championship, with uncapped Arron Reed now in line for a place in Scotland’s squad against Wales.
Graham and Duhan van der Merwe are s... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/aaron-reed-in-line-for-scotland-cap-as-star-wingers-injury-opens-door/ | 2024-01-21T18:55:15Z | blocked_url |
Battling Bath beaten by Toulouse in Champions Cup
Bath were beaten 31-19 by Toulouse in their Investec Champions Cup clash at Stade Ernest-Wallon as the hosts finished top of Group B.
Both sides had already qualified for the last 16 but were aiming to keep their respective unbeaten runs going in the competition.
Toulou... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/battling-bath-beaten-by-toulouse-in-champions-cup/ | 2024-01-21T18:55:22Z | blocked_url |
Witch Rise (NS) - Review
by Evan Norris , posted 5 hours ago / 460 ViewsThere's something very comfortable about old-school first-person shooters, especially for a particular subset of gamers. If you belong to Generation X or fall on the older end of the Millennial set, and grew up with shareware shooters like Wolfenst... | https://www.vgchartz.com/article/459660/witch-rise-ns/ | 2024-01-21T19:32:45Z | blocked_url |
Palworld Sells Over 4 Million Units in 3 Days - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 3 hours ago / 580 ViewsDeveloper Pocket Pair announced Palworld has sold over four million units in about three days since it released in Early Access.
This figure is up from two million units sold in in the first 24 hours and one millio... | https://www.vgchartz.com/article/459697/palworld-sells-over-4-million-units-in-3-days/ | 2024-01-21T19:32:51Z | blocked_url |
At least 25 people were killed and 20 more injured in a shelling attack on a market in the Kirovskyi district of Russian-occupied Donetsk, according to Moscow-installed local authorities. This happened around 10 AM.
Self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) leader Denis Pushilin blamed Ukrainian forces. He said t... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/21/25-dead-in-occupied-donetsk-shelling-russia-blames-ukraine-but-is-it-true/ | 2024-01-21T19:53:23Z | blocked_url |
Russian forces shelled the town of Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast, killing a 31-year-old man on the spot and injuring another person, reported the head of the Donetsk Military Administration Vadym Filashkin.
“The Russians shelled the town with Grad rockets, hitting residential buildings. A 31-year-old man was killed at th... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/21/russians-shelled-kurakhove-in-donetsk-oblast-killing-young-man/ | 2024-01-21T19:54:03Z | blocked_url |
Ukraine has created over 600 miles (965 kilometers) of new fortifications along the front line, reports the British newspaper The Telegraph. These include trenches, concrete “dragon’s teeth” tank traps, and underground command centers.
The large-scale construction of new defensive lines marks a shift from promises of a... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/21/ukraine-builds-its-own-surovikin-line-telegraph/ | 2024-01-21T19:54:43Z | blocked_url |
A drone attack, allegedly by Ukraine, has forced Russian natural gas company Novatek to halt operations at its gas condensate plant in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Bloomberg reports. Citing sources in Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), Ukrainska Pravda says the attack was a special operation by Ukrainian forces.
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BOURNEMOUTH, United Kingdom - Liverpool shrugged off the absence of Mohamed Salah to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez struck twice in a 4-0 win at Bournemouth on Jan 21.
The Reds’ title credentials will be tested while their star man is away with Egypt at the Africa... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/liverpool-breeze-past-bournemouth-to-go-five-points-clear | 2024-01-21T19:58:17Z | blocked_url |
AL RAYYAN, Qatar - Saudi Arabia qualified for the Asian Cup knockout stage after they beat Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in a one-sided Asian Cup group game on Sunday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium where two Kyrgyz players were sent off for reckless fouls.
The result moved Saudi Arabia to six points at the top of Group F while Thailand... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/saudi-arabia-beat-nine-man-kyrgyzstan-to-move-into-asian-cup-knockouts | 2024-01-21T19:58:27Z | blocked_url |
DOHA - Thailand coach Masatada Ishii was “really happy” with a point after his side held a blunt Oman 0-0 on Jan 21 to inch closer to the Asian Cup knockout rounds.
Following a lively first half in Doha, Oman sought to apply pressure after the break, the midfielder Salaah Al-Yahyaei prodding away at the Thai defence bu... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/thailand-frustrate-oman-to-inch-towards-asian-cup-last-16 | 2024-01-21T19:58:38Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer, British media reported on Sunday, in another health problem for a member of Britain's royal family.
Ferguson, 64, who was married to Prince Andrew, was treated for breast cancer last year and has now been diagnosed with maligna... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/britains-duchess-of-york-diagnosed-with-skin-cancer | 2024-01-21T19:58:48Z | blocked_url |
DUBLIN - Airlines cancelled 102 flights in and out of Dublin airport on Sunday due to a storm that was forecast to rage for the rest of the day, the airport operator said.
Storm Isha had also forced 24 aborted landings by 1700 GMT, while 27 flights opted to divert to other airports, Dublin Airport said in a post on soc... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/over-100-flights-cancelled-at-dublin-airport-due-to-storm | 2024-01-21T19:58:58Z | blocked_url |
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire - Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley makes her closing argument in New Hampshire on Jan 21 even as the latest polling shows former President Donald Trump widening his lead in the state ahead of Jan 23’s Republican presidential primary.
Trump is the first choice for 50 per cent of likel... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/haley-makes-late-push-in-new-hampshire-as-poll-shows-trumps-lead-growing | 2024-01-21T19:59:09Z | blocked_url |
Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, it was revealed on Sunday. In a statement, a spokesman for Sarah, Duchess of York said: "Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.
"Her dermatologist asked tha... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/511758/sarah-ferguson-diagnosed-malignant-melanoma-after-breast-cancer-battle/ | 2024-01-21T20:14:19Z | blocked_url |
After looking sensational in silver for last week's kick-off episode of Dancing on Ice, Holly Willoughby delivered a fabulous follow-up look for week two of the ITV skating competition.
Rocking the most incredible off-the-shoulder long pink dress, Holly, 42, was spellbinding as she joined her brand new co-host Stephen ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/511669/holly-willoughby-dancing-on-ice-week-two-dress-off-shoulder/ | 2024-01-21T20:14:25Z | blocked_url |
Savannah Guthrie has had a fulfilling few months in the leadup to the release of her latest book, and she's showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon!
The Today Show star has enlisted the help of her good friend and co-star, Jenna Bush Hager, to help promote her upcoming book, What God Does, when she goes on the ro... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/511759/today-savannah-guthrie-joined-by-co-star-venture-away-from-show-close-to-heart/ | 2024-01-21T20:14:31Z | blocked_url |
Will Smith knows how to keep it real for his fans, although will also not shy away from lightly shading members of his own family for a fun moment.
The actor, 55, took to his Instagram to shoot another one of his vlogs from his family home, but ended up facing an obstacle from none other than his son Jaden Smith.
Watch... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511757/will-smith-calls-out-son-jaden-smith-working-against-me-family-home-video-watch/ | 2024-01-21T20:14:37Z | blocked_url |
Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned 20 on Sunday but it will be a very different birthday from her usual celebrations. While she may still mark the day, she won't spend it enjoying a party or with her parents and grandparents as she typically does.
Instead, the young royal will be in a very different environment ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511755/princess-ingrid-alexandra-norway-marks-birthday-unusual-celebration/ | 2024-01-21T20:14:43Z | blocked_url |
Rob Kardashian is notoriously private when it comes to his family life, but his young daughter Dream, seven, often makes appearances on social media.
The little girl is growing up fast, and a recent picture featuring her and her younger cousin Chicago West, six, had fans seeing double, as they looked so alike!
The pair... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511760/rob-kardashian-daughter-dream-twins-family-member-unseen-photo/ | 2024-01-21T20:36:15Z | blocked_url |
Kaley Cuoco is quickly coming up on one year of motherhood, welcoming baby Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey with boyfriend Tom Pelphrey on March 30, 2023.
The actress, 38, has been opening up more and more about the ups and downs of parenting while making the promotional rounds for her film Role Play.
However, in an int... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511761/kaley-cuoco-defends-parenting-style-home-life-baby-matilda/ | 2024-01-21T20:36:21Z | blocked_url |
SYDNEY – In a leafy waterside suburb of Sydney, a barren patch lies where, until recently, a thick cluster of native trees stood in the forest along the foreshore.
Now, the spot is peppered with rotting stumps – the remnants of an estimated 285 trees on public land that were deliberately killed, presumably as part of a... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/clandestine-tree-killers-a-dark-side-to-sydney-s-million-dollar-waterfront-views | 2024-01-21T21:30:51Z | blocked_url |
BEIJING – Mr Lai Ching-te, President-elect of diplomatically isolated Taiwan, would have been cheered by congratulatory messages from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and several other international partners after his Jan 13 election... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/diplomatic-isolation-military-pressure-taiwan-s-lai-ching-te-faces-early-test-from-china | 2024-01-21T21:31:02Z | blocked_url |
KUALA LUMPUR – Rising costs of living are expected to hit Malaysia’s middle- and high-income households the hardest in 2024, as the government shifts to targeted subsidies for fuel and electricity, and imposes tax hikes as part of its economic reforms.
Household budgets for these two groups will be significantly squeez... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-s-economic-reforms-set-to-eat-into-budgets-of-middle-high-income-households | 2024-01-21T21:31:12Z | blocked_url |
NEW DELHI - India has decided to fence its border with Myanmar and is considering terminating a bilateral agreement with its eastern neighbour that allows people living on either side of the frontier to move freely across it.
The decision has prompted vocal opposition from many communities in north-east India that have... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-s-move-to-fence-indo-myanmar-border-draws-opposition | 2024-01-21T21:31:22Z | blocked_url |
The year 2023 was a rough one for Chinese stocks.
The CSI 300 Index, a benchmark for Shanghai- and Shenzhen-listed stocks, was down by over 11 per cent in 2023. That puts it squarely in the ranks of the worst global benchmark indexes, especially considering that equity benchmarks in other major Asian economies have exp... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/china-stocks-to-dodge-or-dive-into | 2024-01-21T21:31:33Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE - Global markets powered higher through a rocky week, even amid signals that central banks’ pivots to easier monetary policy might take longer than expected.
Wall Street stocks hit bull market territory despite signs that the United States economy is defying projections of a soft landing – seen as necessary t... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/markets-scale-new-heights-despite-potential-rate-cut-delays | 2024-01-21T21:31:43Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Japanese firms went on a buying spree in Singapore and the rest of South-east Asia in 2023, with spending hitting levels not seen since 2020.
Market watchers say the deals struck are a direct result of Japanese companies looking overseas for growth as opportunities dwindle in their domestic market.
Already ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/s-pore-benefits-from-rise-in-ma-deals-as-japanese-firms-look-for-investments-in-south-east-asia | 2024-01-21T21:31:54Z | blocked_url |
TAIPEI – The finger-pointing began as soon as the elections were over.
Days after Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), lost its presidential bid for the third time running on Jan 13, party members called for the immediate resignation of their chairman Eric Chu.
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The report “Mum witnessed sexual assault of daughter, but did not report son” (Jan 17), which involved a single parent failing to guide a child negatively impacted by early exposure to pornography, is not the first time young sexual offenders have been featured in the news.
It was previously reported that there had bee... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-conversations-on-sexual-issues-needed-to-rein-in-youth-offences | 2024-01-21T21:32:36Z | blocked_url |
My cousin, who is five, was in Japan with his parents in a cafe when the Jan 1 earthquake happened.
He hid under the table with his mum and dad. He was scared but stayed calm. The tremors from the earthquake were strong and lasted for some time.
In such situations, it is important for everyone, including children, to s... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-important-that-children-know-what-to-do-in-an-emergency | 2024-01-21T21:32:47Z | blocked_url |
While I agree with Mr Jeffrey Law (Don’t ask supermarket staff to do everything at self-checkout counters, Jan 19), the question is whether supermarket self-checkout is as efficient as it is made out to be.
Often, you still have to wait in line. The checkout kiosks bleat and flash when you fail to set a purchase down i... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-self-checkout-comes-with-its-own-host-of-problems | 2024-01-21T21:32:57Z | blocked_url |
Foreign editor Li Xueying’s commentary, “What are you proudest of about your country?” (Jan 21), resonated deeply with me, particularly the question: “What use is economic growth if people don’t feel its benefits?”
This question applies not only to nations as a whole, but also to individuals and families, where “econom... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-truly-great-nation-should-strive-for-more-factors-besides-economic-growth | 2024-01-21T21:33:07Z | blocked_url |
Melania Trump appears to be sitting out Donald Trump’s bid for presidential re-election in 2024. In fact, since leaving the White House, the former first lady has largely retreated from public view. It feels, writes The Washington Post, as if she is hiding.
Who would not want to hide?
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The Great Budget Meal Hunt in Singapore is well under way.
Launched officially on Jan 16, the initiative encourages people to crowdsource for hawker meals that cost $3.50 or less, with their recommendations listed on the BudgetMealGoWhere website.
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Read the full story and more at $9.90/month... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/hawkers-should-not-have-to-charge-rock-bottom-prices-all-the-time | 2024-01-21T21:33:28Z | blocked_url |
A slush fund scandal is causing more ructions in Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offering to dissolve his faction within the party and suggesting that other factions disband.
The move, aimed at restoring public trust, came amid a widening probe into funding irregularitie... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/kishida-faces-new-fight-over-widening-ldp-corruption-scandal | 2024-01-21T21:33:38Z | blocked_url |
Viral videos don’t usually last nearly 10 minutes. They don’t usually spawn a week-long conversation. But a video an employee at Cloudflare recorded of being fired from her sales job clocks in at 9min 15sec. It has been viewed more than a million times on her TikTok account – and has been shared, remixed and endlessly ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/sorry-you-were-fired-but-putting-it-on-tiktok-won-t-change-anything | 2024-01-21T21:33:49Z | blocked_url |
Since the 1990s, at least 37 countries have either introduced or expanded their screening of investments on national security grounds. With the passage of the Significant Investments Review Bill (SIB) in Parliament on Jan 9, Singapore will join the list. National security concerns have intensified, especially since the... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/st-editorial/use-investment-screening-law-sparingly | 2024-01-21T21:33:59Z | blocked_url |
Build a better mousetrap and the world apparently will beat a path to your door. Alternatively, if you don’t actually have any new ideas, perhaps you can just rebrand the existing device as AI-powered.
Proclaiming the benefits of the latest technology is a well-tried staple of the retail business. So it should not have... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/when-ai-powered-means-rebranded-rip-off | 2024-01-21T21:34:10Z | blocked_url |
Understanding its potential to influence and empower the communities in which it operates has driven this Singapore apparel manufacturer to teach farmers’ wives to sew.
Home-grown firm Ghim Li Group, which produces clothing for major USA retailers and department stores, has a presence in several countries, including Fi... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/how-singapore-firms-get-future-ready-corporate-purpose-nvpc-company-of-good | 2024-01-21T21:34:20Z | blocked_url |
In yet another monument to humanity’s devastating impact on the environment, naturally formed rocks fused with plastic debris and other pollutants have been found all over the world.
The peculiar-looking, blue-green “plastistones” are composites formed when materials such as heavy metals, organic solvents and microplas... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/plastistones-rocks-formed-from-plastic-pollution-a-terrifying-find | 2024-01-21T21:34:30Z | blocked_url |
In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times’ HeadSTart newsletter.
Q: Does it reflect well on me if I resign from my current employer soon after a promotio... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/will-quitting-right-after-a-promotion-hurt-chances-for-your-next-job | 2024-01-21T21:34:51Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE - Madam Sharmila T. shuns a coffee shop at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 whenever she is out for food with her young children.
Despite clear signs prohibiting smokers from lighting up on its premises, the unwelcome smell of cigarette smoke drifts through the open-air dining area whenever she is there.
“It’s really unpl... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/makeshift-smoking-corners-in-heartland-not-illegal-but-smokers-should-be-considerate-nea | 2024-01-21T21:35:02Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – An organ donor, a record-breaking athlete and community champions who made an impact are among the seven nominees for The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2023 award.
Public voting begins on Jan 22 and will close on Feb 4. Votes can be cast at str.sg/soty23vote
The winner will be announced at a ceremon... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/public-voting-for-st-s-singaporean-of-the-year-award-now-open-till-feb-4 | 2024-01-21T21:35:22Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE - Twice a week, a crew of 60 people and 20 vehicles rumble onto Changi Airport’s Runway 1 in the dead of the night. The mission: to comb 4km of runway to make sure it is fit for aircraft take-offs and landings.
The frequency of maintenance depends on how heavily a runway is used. Only one runway is closed for... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/how-changi-airport-keeps-its-runways-safe-for-airplanes | 2024-01-21T21:35:43Z | blocked_url |
LIVERPOOL, England - Jurgen Klopp said it “makes sense” for Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool from representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for treatment on a hamstring injury.
Salah will miss the Pharaohs’ crucial Group B clash against Cape Verde on Jan 22 and Egypt’s last 16 match in the Ivory Coast... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/klopp-expects-salah-to-return-to-liverpool-for-injury-rehab | 2024-01-21T21:35:54Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Sheffield United substitute Ollie McBurnie scored a penalty deep in stoppage time to give the bottom side a deserved 2-2 Premier League home draw with sixth-placed West Ham United on Jan 21 in a game that saw both sides have a man sent off late on.
McBurnies’ strike in the 103rd minute is the latest on record ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ollie-mcburnie-spot-kick-gives-sheffield-united-late-2-2-draw-with-west-ham | 2024-01-21T21:36:04Z | blocked_url |
Barcelona secured a last-gasp 4-2 win at Real Betis on Sunday, as stoppage-time goals from substitute Joao Felix and striker Ferran Torres, who completed his hat-trick, helped to ease the pressure on manager Xavi Hernandez in a stuttering season.
Barcelona are third in the LaLiga standings on 44 points, seven behind le... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/torres-hat-trick-helps-barcelona-snatch-4-2-win-at-betis | 2024-01-21T21:36:14Z | blocked_url |
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