Apple has announced a target of becoming carbon neutral across its entire business and manufacturing supply chain by 2030. The company says the commitment means its devices will have had “zero climate impact” at point of sale. It told BBC News any company hoping to become a supplier would have […]
Month: July 2020
Tottenham Hotspur’s versatile England international Eric Dier has signed a new deal that will keep him at the north London side until 2024, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. REUTERS: Tottenham Hotspur’s versatile England international Eric Dier has signed a new deal that will keep him at the north […]
REUTERS: Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is mentally strong enough to overcome his errors in their FA Cup semi-final defeat by Chelsea and the club will not put additional pressure on the Spaniard, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Tuesday. De Gea, 29, was at fault for Olivier Giroud’s […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) will seek government permission to stage this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) in the United Arab Emirates, league chief Brijesh Patel told Reuters on Tuesday (Jul 21). Monday’s postponement of this year’s Twenty20 World Cup, which had been scheduled to take place in […]
British pop star Dua Lipa has sparked a huge reaction online with a tweet often associated with supporters of extreme Albanian nationalism. Lipa posted a map that includes Albania, Kosovo and parts of neighbouring Balkan countries and a definition of the word “autochthonous” to suggest Albanians belonged there. The tweet […]
England vice-captain Ben Stokes’ match-winning performance in the second test against West Indies hoisted him above Windies skipper Jason Holder to become the top-ranked all-rounder in the game’s longest format, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday. REUTERS: England vice-captain Ben Stokes’ match-winning performance in the second test against West […]
A place in the Premier League is up for grabs on Wednesday, with three teams in the chase for the second automatic promotion spot from the Championship on the final day of the second-tier season. MANCHESTER, England: A place in the Premier League is up for grabs on Wednesday, with […]
Australia’s cricket board said on Tuesday it has given up trying to use a “crystal ball” to predict the impact of COVID-19 on revenues and is drawing up a new model after a backlash from state associations over proposed funding cuts. MELBOURNE: Australia’s cricket board said on Tuesday it has […]
U.S. firm eBay Inc has agreed to sell its classified ads business to Norway’s Adevinta in a deal worth US$9.2 billion, creating the world’s largest classifieds group, the companies said on Tuesday. OSLO/LONDON: U.S. firm eBay Inc has agreed to sell its classified ads business to Norway’s Adevinta in a […]
Harlequins’ Head of Rugby Paul Gustard says he has sought advice from Chelsea manager Frank Lampard about how to deal with playing in empty stadiums when the season resumes following the COVID-19 shutdown. REUTERS: Harlequins’ Head of Rugby Paul Gustard says he has sought advice from Chelsea manager Frank Lampard […]