Новости за 23.09.2020

steve1g wrote:

I think this is a bit of a short-sighted view.

There's an excellent letter (1st one on the Letter's Page) in this week's LE staying how a North American company, Comcast, own Sky Sports and it's no coincidence that over the last year or so Sky's coverage of American football & basketball has increased significantly. The letter makes the point how a SL comp with 1, 2 or eventually 3 North American teams in would attract greater publicity and screen time than... Читать дальше...

Nigerian singer Peter Okoye and his wife, Lola Okoye, have cause to celebrate as their son Cameron turned 12 years. They both took to social media to celebrate.

French rugby federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte was questioned for a second day in police custody Wednesday as part of an investigation into suspicions he favoured Top 14 club Montpellier, a source close to the case said. Montpellier's billionaire owner Mohed Altrad and the chief organiser of the 2023 Rugby World Cup to be held in France, Claude Atcher, are also in custody, along with two senior FFR officials. Laporte, 56, a former coach of the France national team who is also vice-chairman of the game's global body World Rugby... Читать дальше...

Kathmandu valley logged 637 additional cases of coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours.

Library image.The incident was one of a number recently that prompted police in Epsom to urge drivers to slow down, take more care and leave extra time if crossing the Downs

West Ham United and Newcastle United reportedly want to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani this summer with the Italian some way down the pecking order under Andrea Pirlo – and Juve supporters have responded on Twitter. Rugani, 26, has falle...

MAJOR London employers today ripped up plans to encourage more commuters back to offices after Boris Johnson's appeal to work from home for up to six months.

Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has bemoaned South Africa's treatment of undocumented immigrants, saying the country largely excludes migrants from society.

Running a business and maintaining the status of self-employment was never an easy task, and it just got a lot harder.

I predict the best-in-breed firm of the future will have an even stronger mix of local, near-shore and offshore talent where blended pricing will be ever-more important during these times of cash flow and budget challenges.

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway shared a gushing post on Instagram as she revealed her boyfriend shaman Durek Vurrett, 45, surprised her on her 49th birthday after six months apart.

A MISSILE launcher appears to have been spotted at a North Korean military camp – days after it was revealed Kim Jong-un is planning to showcase his deadliest ever nuke. Satellite images show a “probable missile-related vehicle” at the Mirim Parade Training Ground in the capital Pyongyang, say experts at the 38 North monitoring group. […]

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

President of Belarus inaugurated despite disputed election

​Retailers in England are facing new restrictions and rules as the government attempts to reverse a spike in Covid-19 cases.

Johnson & Johnson is trying to prove a single-shot vaccine can protect against Covid-19.

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<p>When enough people are immune to a disease, this can reduce the likelihood of it spreading, resulting in herd immunity</p>

Peters Omoragbon urged Governor Obaseki to honourably resign with his dignity and honour still intact instead of being sacked by the court and face jail terms.

New EastEnders star Simone Lahbib is set to shake up the square as she arrives with secret links to Mick Carter in a dramatic new storyline that promises to have an 'everlasting impact' on the family

In his daily recap,Rob Pizzorecaps Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, and the NHL's final five individual awards.

Sharks general manager Doug Wilson formally retained Bob Boughner as San Jose's coach Tuesday, removing the interim tag to make him the ninth full-time bench boss in franchise history.

It was an MVP sweep for Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl at the NHL awards. The 24-year-old became the 19th player to win the Ted Lindsay Award and the Hart Memorial Trophy in the same season.

China relocates over 6,000 of Yi ethnic minority as part of anti-poverty push