SOFIA: Manchester United need to bring back in-form keeper Dean Henderson from his loan spell at Sheffield United to help regular starter David de Gea rediscover his talent, according to their former striker Dimitar Berbatov. The Spaniard has come under scrutiny this season, particularly after his performance during United’s 3-1 […]
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Actor Orlando Bloom has had a tattoo etched over his heart in honour of his labradoodle Mighty, who went missing a week ago and is now believed dead. Writing on Instagram, the Lord of the Rings star revealed his beloved pet’s collar had been found after seven days of searching […]
SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter Inc , bruised by a hack last week that compromised the accounts of high-profile users, may have to account for a different embarrassment when it reports earnings to investors on Thursday: paltry ad revenue. The social media company said in April that it had sped up work […]
COPENHAGEN: The US State Department said on Wednesday (Jul 22) that the closing of China’s consulate in Houston was to protect Americans’ intellectual property and private information, a move that has further strained the already tense relations between the world powers. Spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said that under the Vienna Convention, […]
BERLIN: Germany is introducing a new law compelling meatpackers to employ staff directly in industrial abattoirs rather than sub-contracting to avert further coronavirus outbreaks exacerbated by poor working conditions, a draft law showed on Wednesday (Jul 22). German slaughterhouses have faced criticism for the widespread use of sub-contracted migrant workers […]
SINGAPORE: Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums closed mostly lower in the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday (Jul 22). For Category A cars, or those 1,600cc and below with horsepower not exceeding 130bhp, premiums closed at S$32,699, down from S$33,520 in the last exercise. Premiums for larger and more powerful cars […]
Spain’s Industry minister Reyes Maroto said on Wednesday that the government was making progress in convincing Nissan to reconsider closing its Barcelona plant while looking for another investor. MADRID: Spain’s Industry minister Reyes Maroto said on Wednesday that the government was making progress in convincing Nissan to reconsider closing its […]
Renewable power has taken up a record share of global electricity production since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Reuters review of data, suggesting a transition away from polluting fossil fuels could be accelerated in the coming years. LONDON: Renewable power has taken up a record share […]
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s parliament passed a proposal Wednesday (Jul 22) to rebrand the island’s largest airline to avoid confusion with carriers on the Chinese mainland. China Airlines (CAL) is frequently mistaken for Air China – the mainland’s national carrier – and there have long been calls to rename it or make […]
Peter Handscomb says he is upset not to be included among Australia’s top 26 limited-overs cricketers, but believes his proficiency against spin bowling will secure him a place in the 2023 World Cup in India. MELBOURNE: Peter Handscomb says he is upset not to be included among Australia’s top 26 […]