‘We will try to persuade them not to observe Ramadan’ – head of Egyptian Football Association

The president of the Egyptian Football Association, Hany Abo Rida, said that Ramadan, which is observed by Muslims as a month of fasting, could hamper the national team’s preparation for the 2018 World Cup. Read more “This is our main problem,” Abo Rida told in exclusive interview with TASS. “Koran grants exemptions from the fast […]

Patreon senior engineer: “We don’t need” misbehaving CEOs

Enlarge / Erica Joy Baker (center), a top engineer at Patreon, said of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick: “I don’t need to see Travis back.” (credit: Cyrus Farivar) SAN FRANCISCO—On the same day that the City by the Bay mourned the sudden passing of its tech-friendly mayor, Ed Lee, various tech leaders came together to […]

I’m A Celebrity 2017: Amir Khan hits back as he faces Iain Lee: ‘We are NOT bullies’

The professional boxer, Dennis Wise and Jamie Lomas were branded as “bullies” by fans of the ITV show after comments made towards Iain during his time in the jungle. And the 31-year-old was quick to address those claims as he came in contact with the finalist on spin-off show Extra Camp.  Presenter Scarlett Moffatt was […]

“We Avoid Opening The Trauma“

CHIOS, Greece — Refugees with mental health illnesses are being overprescribed psychotropic drugs with little or no oversight, leading to widespread abuse and the growth of a black market, according to NGO workers and volunteers at a camp in Greece. Refugees and doctors at the Vial refugee camp on the Greek island of Chios told […]

‘We have other priorities’: German FM urges US to end sanctions policy toward Russia

The US should not seek further confrontation with Russia, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said. He added that his country is, on the contrary, interested in developing cooperation with Moscow. “A discussion… in the US [about the policy toward Russia and particularly about the anti-Russian sanctions] should not be held in such a way that […]

‘We use computer games’

Video ‘We use computer games’1:08 Motorsport: Scott Mclaughlin looks set to secure the Supercars Championship this weekend. November 24th 2017 a minute ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/Motorsport/ MotorSport ‘We need to raise the game’1:16 November 24th 2017 an hour ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/Motorsport/ V8’s set to take on Newcastle5:04 November 23rd 2017 10 hours […]

‘We intend to demand extradition of Rodchenkov from US’ – Investigative Committee of Russia

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation intends to demand the extradition from the US of the former head of the Moscow Anti-Doping Laboratory, Grigory Rodchenkov, who fled Russia at the end of 2015 and now faces criminal charges in his homeland. The latest development follows the news in September, when the Basmanny District Court […]

‘We were just mucking around’

Video ‘We were just mucking around’0:58 NRL: James Tedesco has spoken about being punched by Shannon Wakeman. November 2nd 2017 a minute ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/NRL News/ NRL News ‘Wakeman should be sent home’0:48 November 2nd 2017 44 minutes ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/NRL News/ Greg Inglis on target for return0:37 November 2nd 2017 […]

‘We gave you uranium, you repaid us by bombing Belgrade’: Putin slams US over nuclear treaties

Vladimir Putin has criticized the US for failing to keep their end of the bargain in a host of international disarmament agreements. He says Moscow will not exit any existing treaties, but promised an “instant, symmetrical response” if Washington decides to first. ‘US decided to do away with international law’ Speaking during a Q & […]

Holly Willoughby left unbearably flustered by underwear flash: ‘We have to censor it’

Finlay Wilson has been stirring up a storm with his unique Yoga sessions, sparking a new craze called kilted yoga.  His videos have racked up over 56 million views and judging by Holly Willoughby’s face, it was easy to see why.  While the mother-of-three flicked through Finlay’s new book, aptly titled Kilted Yoga, the author […]