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Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 20 (ANI): The opening day of the World Tennis League Season 3 concluded in spectacular fashion as the Kites secured a convincing 25-20 victory over the HonorFX Eagles in the second match held at the iconic Etihad Arena on Thursday, said a release from the league. In the mixed doubles, Alexander Shevchenko and Paula Badosa secured an early break in the fourth game to take a 3-1 lead for the HonorF

BCCI to hold Special General Meeting in January to elect Jay Shah's replacement

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had recently made headlines for suggesting Russians to have sex during work breaks amid country's declining birth rate, has made remarks on pornographic content. The President said porn is a global problem and also called for developing its alternatives that can offer interesting and passionate experience.

As the banking and payments sector stands on the cusp of 2025 on a new regulation-averse government worldview, one of the issues that bears watching is the partnerships between banks and FinTechs. As a group, they have created new ways of moving money, across apps, platforms and mobile devices. FinTechs have largely been untested in […]

Avanti West Coast services are set to be hit by strike action on new year’s eve and January 2.

The circle of trust and the issues around risk management explored in PYMNTS’ recent “What’s Next in Payments” articles are often heavy on future technology. They may bring to mind a consumer logging into a bank app, sending a P2P payment or transacting with a retailer online, where the customer experience demands interaction and risk […]

Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 mysteriously vanished ten years ago, and now there's fresh hope of finding the lost aircraft.

Not only was Lennox Lewis’ last ever fight a victory, it was one against Vilatli Klitshcko, a formidable opponent who went on to become a dominant champion in his own right. That contest in 2003 was a bloody battle in which Lewis inflicted serious damage on Klitschko, cutting his eye badly and forcing a technical […]

Reported burglaries in homes over the Christmas period (from December 23 through December 31) was at a record low last year, Danmarks Statistik reported. In 2023, 362 burglaries were committed in Denmark during the Christmas period, compared to 1,776 ten years ago. Three out of ten of the burglaries during the Christmas period took place on […]

MH370 went missing under unexplained circumstances nearly a decade ago and aside from a few pieces of debris, the aircraft’s remains are yet to be found.

Saint Levant has been selling out U.S. and European venues with his album "Deira," an ode to his heritage and the Gaza hotel his father built, which was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike in the war.

Being a logging worker, truck driver, or agricultural worker can be deadly, based on the latest fatal work injury rates for these jobs.

1. Met Office issues two weather warnings as 85mph winds set to hit UK as Christmas holidays begin  The Independent
2. Yellow wind warning issued for Devon and Cornwall on Sunday  BBC
3. Weather warnings issued as Christmas getaway begins  The Independent
4. Yellow weather warnings issued as 85mph winds set to batter parts of UK this weekend  Sky News
5. Wind warning for pre-Christmas travel, but will it snow on Christmas Day? – Liam Dutton  Channel 4 News

The process of eliminating diversity programs may not be as easy as the stroke of President Trump’s executive order pen, but multiple suggestions are on the table.

A MAN has revealed that he had sex with his girlfriend’s grandmother the first time they met.

Older Americans told BI they regretted not preparing well for retirement. We talked to financial planners about how young people can avoid mistakes.

(Telecompaper) New research from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data privacy regulator, shows that 3 in 10 UK adults (29%) do not know how to...

This is so sad. You hate to see this kind of thing, especially around the holidays.

South African singer Bassie, known for her double platinum hit "Kwelanga," shares insights on her journey, debut album "Umculo," and the timeless legacy she aims to build in the music industry.

Also, she rarely bathes.

The holiday shopping season is a pivotal time for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). According to a recent survey, consumer holiday spending accounts for more than 25% of annual sales for almost half of small businesses globally. At the same time, more than half of global consumers say they have had to reduce their spending […]

Exploring the layers of language, identity and spirituality in Siphokazi Jonas’s Weeping Becomes a River.

When the puck drops on Boxing Day in Ottawa, it will mark the 30th anniversary of Miller behind the microphone introducing Canadians to the next generation of stars.

It was a tough week for the FinTech IPO index, with last week’s rally fading in the face of some year-end trades and news events. Every company, except OppFi, was down, leading the index to drop a shade over 6% for the week. Among the biggest movers for the week: Sezzle: The buy now, pat […]