SAO PAULO: The US ambassador in Brasilia warned of “consequences” if Brazil chooses Chinese telecoms company Huawei to develop its 5G network, in an interview published Wednesday (Jul 29). “I wouldn’t say there would be retaliation, but there would be consequences” if Brazil goes against US advice and picks the […]
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PARIS: The number of new coronavirus infections in France rose by 1,392 on Wednesday (Jul 29), the highest daily tally in a month and a figure likely to fuel fears of a second wave of the disease despite officials downplaying such a scenario. The increase took France’s total number of […]
Coronaviruses capable of infecting humans may have been circulating undetected in bats for decades. Research suggests one of the closest known ancestors of the virus that causes Covid-19 emerged in bats between 40 and 70 years ago. It has been poised for human crossover for some time, the scientists said. […]
PARIS: UAE Team Emirates withdrew three of their cyclists from the Tour of Burgos on Wednesday (Jul 29) as a precautionary measure after the trio had been in contact with someone outside the race who tested positive for coronavirus. The team were previously in the spotlight in late February when […]
Lewis Hamilton can celebrate a record-stretching seventh British Grand Prix win on Sunday but the Formula One leader will be doing none of the usual crowd-surfing after what may be the weirdest home race of his life. SILVERSTONE, England: Lewis Hamilton can celebrate a record-stretching seventh British Grand Prix win […]
Some statistics for Sunday’s British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone, the fourth race of the 2020 season: REUTERS: Some statistics for Sunday’s British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone, the fourth race of the 2020 season: Lap distance: 5.891km. Total distance: 306.198km (52 laps) 2019 pole: Valtteri Bottas (Finland) […]
Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal’s three-year ban for an anti-corruption breach has been halved by an independent adjudicator, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday. LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal’s three-year ban for an anti-corruption breach has been halved by an independent adjudicator, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said […]
A £500 million scheme aimed at kick-starting UK film and TV production has been announced. Culture secretary Oliver Dowden said on Wednesday the fund will help companies unable to get coronavirus insurance. The scheme will be used to cover the costs of projects being delayed or abandoned due to issues […]
Patrick Mouratoglou, the long-time coach of Serena Williams, feels the U.S. Open must not turn into a national championships for the United States and says organisers need to address players’ health concerns by next week. REUTERS: Patrick Mouratoglou, the long-time coach of Serena Williams, feels the U.S. Open must not […]
The Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season, will take place at Wembley on Aug. 29, England’s Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday. REUTERS: The Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season, will take place at Wembley on Aug. 29, England’s Football Association (FA) […]