LONDON: British Business Secretary Alok Sharma said that it was going to be difficult for lots of people when asked about future potential job losses in the country. “I completely accept that it is going to be very, very difficult for lots of people,” he told BBC Radio on Thursday […]
Month: July 2020
BERN: The perception that footballers do not live up to their social responsibilities has been debunked by their “incredible initiatives” during the COVID-19 pandemic, the global players’ union FIFPRO said in a report published on Thursday (Jul 16). The report, which highlights contributions made by professional footballers in fighting the […]
LONDON: Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is not doing well after a number of error-strewn displays but backed the England international to rediscover his best form. The 26-year-old Pickford, who has made seven errors directly leading to goals in the Premier League since the start of last […]
LAUSANNE: Banning fans from the Tokyo Olympics is “clearly something we don’t want”, International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said, adding that “multiple scenarios” were under consideration for the rescheduled Games. Bach said safety was the top concern for organisers of the Tokyo Olympics, which were due to start next […]
LONDON: Manager Mikel Arteta says the task of rebuilding Arsenal is a “massive job” and that there is an “enormous” difference between his side and Premier League champions Liverpool. Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 on Wednesday (Jul 15) but the London side are still ninth and trail the champions by 40 […]
England quick Jofra Archer will miss the second test against West Indies following a breach of the team’s bio-secure protocols, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said just hours before the start of the match on Thursday. MANCHESTER, England: England quick Jofra Archer will miss the second test against […]
WASHINGTON: Despite some signs of recovery, the global economy faces continued challenges, including the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, and governments should keep their support programs in place, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday (Jul 16). Activity “has started to gradually strengthen … […]
ANKARA: Seven Turkish security personnel have died after their plane crashed into a mountain in the east of the country, state media reported on Thursday (Jul 16). The reconnaissance plane crashed into Mount Artos, a dormant volcano in the province of Van, Anadolu news agency reported interior minister Suleyman Soylu […]
Tesla Inc’s vehicle registrations nearly halved in the U.S. state of California during the second quarter, according to data from Cross-Sell, a marketing research firm that collates title and registration data. REUTERS: Tesla Inc’s vehicle registrations nearly halved in the U.S. state of California during the second quarter, according to […]
SAN FRANCISCO: The extraordinary hacking spree that hit Twitter on Wednesday (Jul 15), leading it to briefly muzzle some of its most widely followed accounts, is drawing questions about the platform’s security and resilience in the run-up to the US presidential election. Twitter said late on Wednesday hackers obtained control […]