Hollywood superstars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally reached a divorce settlement after battling it out more than eight years in the courts, People magazine reported on Tuesday. “Brangelina” first got together after starring in the 2005 film “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and have six children.
The world number one from Belarus appeared bothered by the high humidity on Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, particularly in an error-strewn first set. But after breaking Mexico's Renata Zarazua at 5-4, the 26-year-old surged through the second set to wrap up the match 6-4, 6-0 in 65 minutes. "The first match is always a tricky one," Sabalenka said. "It was a tricky start for me but I'm glad that I closed it out in the first set, and in the second set I felt like whatever I tried to do it would work for me. Читать дальше...
South Korean authorities have identified 28 of the 179 victims that died in the Jeju Air crash on December 29, and have begun releasing their bodies to their families. Anger has been growing over the delays in identifying the passengers. The process was rendered particularly difficult after the wreckage caught fire.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized China’s commitment to "world peace and development" in a New Year’s message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, while reaffirming the strength of their partnership, Chinese state media reported Tuesday.
World number three Gauff swept past Croatia's Donna Vekic 6-4, 6-2 to avenge a loss at the Paris Olympics, while Fritz took care of Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2 in searing Perth heat. That was enough to put the Americans -- the 2023 winners -- into a last-eight clash with China. Elena Rybakina's Kazakhstan meet defending champions Germany, led by Alexander Zverev, in the other Perth quarter-final. In Sydney, the in-form fourth-ranked Paolini demolished France's Chloe Paquet 6-0, 6-2 to help steer an Italian... Читать дальше...
Hart had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his ninth triple-double with the Knicks while Karl-Anthony Towns had a game-high 32 points and 13 rebounds. Jalen Brunson and O.G. Anunoby each scored 18 points for New York, which improved to 23-10. The Knicks led 59-57 at half time over the Eastern Conference doormats and pulled away in the third quarter before dominating the fourth to win. "We executed, we got stops, we played fast," Hart said. "We played to our strengths. Sometimes it takes us a little while to wake up. Читать дальше...
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law, investigators said Tuesday. Yoon, who faces potential life imprisonment or the death penalty for insurrection, remains under constitutional court review following his impeachment.
Flags flew at half-staff across the United States on Monday as tributes poured in globally for Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived US president, who died at 100. The Georgia native, known for his dedication to human rights and humanitarian causes, will be honored with public observances in Georgia and Washington ahead of his 9 January state funeral.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined UK television icon and writer Fry, 67, and former England football manager Gareth Southgate in being knighted in the latest list. Fry, best known for playing his idol Oscar Wilde in the 1997 movie "Wilde" and hit British television comedy "Blackadder" was recognised for services to mental health awareness, the environment and to charity. Fry, who has a form of bipolar disorder, has spoken openly about his struggles with manic depression. He told the PA news agency... Читать дальше...
Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on Monday, granting police the power to conduct warrantless searches and arrests for two days, following a surge in violent crime that has left 623 people dead this year.
Chinese state-sponsored hackers accessed several US Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after exploiting a third-party software provider, the agency revealed Monday. The breach, classified as a "major cybersecurity incident," is under investigation, though officials say there is no evidence the hackers maintain ongoing access.
United are seven points above the relegation zone, but are on the slide since Amorim took charge last month. Alexander Isak and Joelinton struck inside the first 19 minutes as United lost a third consecutive home league game since 1979. "That is really clear so we have to fight," said Amorim on United being dragged into a relegation battle. "It is a really difficult moment, one of the more difficult moments in the history of Manchester United and we have to address it with honesty. "We have to... Читать дальше...
Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrated his birthday with a goal and an assist for Morgan Rogers, putting his side ahead after Simon Adingra's early opener for Brighton. But Emery's men allowed Lamptey to level with just nine minutes left at Villa Park. Villa's hopes of finishing in the top four for a second consecutive season are in danger of being extinguished well before the spring after the latest erratic display in an inconsistent season. Ninth-placed Villa are six points adrift of the top four... Читать дальше...
Maresca's side were rocked by Liam Delap's early penalty and a second-half goal from former Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson. Chelsea's second successive defeat after their Boxing Day loss against Fulham left them without a win in their last three matches. The west Londoners had emerged as surprise title contenders after an eight-match winning run in all competitions. But Maresca had insisted throughout that spell that Chelsea's inexperienced squad do not have what it takes to win the title in his first season after arriving from Leicester. Читать дальше...
Just two months into his tenure, Amorim conceded this week that his job is on the line unless results begin to improve. The Portuguese has won just two of his first eight league games to leave United languishing down in 14th, just seven points above the relegation zone. "That is really clear, so we have to fight," said Amorim on United being dragged into a relegation battle. "It is a really difficult moment, one of the more difficult moments in the history of Manchester United and we have to address... Читать дальше...
In the latest crackdown on women’s rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban have announced they will no longer allow any national or foreign NGOs that employ women to operate in the country. In a letter published on social platform X on Sunday night, the Economy Ministry said NGOs that do not comply with the new rule will lose their licenses to operate.
In tonight's edition, police in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, fired teargas to disperse protesters and detained dozens, who were demonstrating on Monday against what they say is a wave of unexplained abductions of government critics. Also, election officials in Chad have put the low turnout to the weekend's general election down to cold weather. And we take a look back at some of the stops of the continent's 2024 journey.