Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 09:43:49 GMT
Croatia OKs switch to Euro in bid to increase tourism
ZAGREB, Croatia: Croatian lawmakers have voted to allow the introduction of the euro currency in 2023. Lawmakers voted 117-13 to replace the Croatian kuna with the euro on Jan. 1, 2023. Croatia became part of the European Union in 2013, but continues to have among the weakest economies in the bloc. Right-wing parties in the Croatian parliament opposed the introduction of the euro. Meanwhile, it was...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 13:18:37 GMT
Archery WC Gwangju: Indian men's compound team shocks South Korea to enter final; women claim bronze
Gwangju [South Korea], May 18 (ANI): The Indian men's compound team stunned the team from South Korea to reach the final at the Archery World Cup 2022 stage 2 in Gwangju on Wednesday.
The South Korean team looked on track for the top spot during early matchplay but their hopes were denied by the Indian trio of Abhishek Verma, Aman Saini and Rajat Chauhan in a tight semifinal decided by a tiebreak.
They had already let Ind...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 13:18:36 GMT
IndiGo appoints Pieter Elbers Chief Executive Officer, Rono Dutta to retire
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): The Board of Directors of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) appointed Pieter Elbers as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals, on Wednesday.
A statement released by IndiGo read that he will join IndiGo on or before October 1, 2022. He succeeds Ronojoy Dutta (71) who decided to retire on September 30, 2022, after guiding IndiGo through the turbulent COVID period.
Commen...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:55:19 GMT
Anurag Thakur meets Shivani Pandya, Red International Film Festival MD, at Cannes 2022
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, who is leading the Indian delegation at Cannes Film Festival, on Wednesday met Shivani Pandya, Managing Director at the Red Sea International Film Festival, Saudi Arabia.
The Information and Broadcasting Minister has a packed schedule on the second day of Cannes Film Festival. The minister is also scheduled to meet Jerome Paillard and Guil...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:37:37 GMT
UN Floats Plan to Boost Renewables as Climate Worries Mount
The United Nations chief on Wednesday launched a five-point plan to jump-start broader use of renewable energies, hoping to revive world attention on climate change as the U.N.'s weather agency reported that greenhouse gas concentrations, ocean heat, sea-level rise, and ocean acidification reached record highs last year.'We must end fossil fuel pollution and accelerate the renewable energy transition before we i...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:18:22 GMT
Russia expels 34 French diplomats in response to Paris
Moscow [Russia], May 18 (ANI): Russia has decided to expel 34 employees of the French diplomatic missions in Moscow in retaliation to a similar move by Paris, according to the country's foreign ministry on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, the ministry summoned French Ambassador to Russia Pierre Levy to express protest in connection with the decision of Paris to declare 41 employees of Russian diplomatic missions in France p...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:18:20 GMT
One day India won't be at Cannes, Cannes would be at India: Deepika
By Payal MehtaCannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Actor Deepika Padukone expressed immense pride in representing India at the 75th edition of the Cannes Film festival as one of the jury members.
During the inauguration of the India pavilion at Cannes 2022 on Wednesday, Deepika spoke about how Indian cinema has come a long way.
"I feel we have a long way to go as a country, I feel really proud to be here as an Indian and to be ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 11:37:06 GMT
Money laundering case: Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea seeking permission to travel abroad
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez who is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case, on Wednesday withdrew her petition filed before a Delhi court seeking permission to travel abroad, including Abu Dhabi to attend the IIFA Awards.
Fernandez withdrew her petition as the dates of the event were shifted in June and hence the court questioned her regar...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 09:55:16 GMT
Thailand Open 2022: Saina Nehwal loses to South Korea's Kim Ga Eun, duo Sumeeth-Ponnappa loses in mixed doubles
Bangkok [Thailand], May 18 (ANI): Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Thailand Open 2022 after losing to South Korea's Kim Ga Eun in the women's singles first-round match here in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Playing in the court 3, Nehwal lost the match by 21-11, 15-21, 17-21.
The two-time Olympic medalist for India dominated the first game, winning it by 21-11. But her South Korean counterpart had the last laugh as ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 09:13:30 GMT
Baltic states demand massive NATO buildup media
Some 20,000 troops are to be deployed to any of the three nations in case of a threat, a proposal seen by the Washington Post saysLatvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are actively seeking an enhanced NATO presence in Eastern Europe amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing a joint proposal by the three nations obtained by the media outlet. A division-sized f...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 09:13:27 GMT
Medvedev hoping to be dangerous in Paris
The Russian lost his first match in more than six weeks at the Geneva Open on Tuesday but is aiming to find formRussian world number two Daniil Medvedev has admitted he is not among the top contenders at the French Open, but is still hoping to pose a threat to his rivals at the clay court showpiece.Medvedev went down in straight sets to French veteran Richard Gasquet at the Geneva Open on...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 08:18:25 GMT
Urvashi Rautela: Makes red carpet debut at Cannes
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Actor and model Urvashi Rautela made her 2022 Cannes red carpet debut and is attending the prestigious Film Festival.
Taking to her Instagram handle, Urvashi dropped a series of pictures where she looked like a fairy walking on the clouds.
She captioned her post, "Cannes Film Festival 2022, Dream Debut, Thank you Universe."The 'Hate Story 4' actor opted for a Tony Ward Couture ensemble for t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 08:18:24 GMT
Cannes 2022: Zelenskyy urges filmmakers to confront dictators, as war rages on in Ukraine
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an emotional address at the opening ceremony of the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival through a live satellite video address and called on the filmmakers to confront dictators.
Zelenskyy, dressed in his signature olive green shirt, was streamed live for the formally attired audience who had gathered for the premiere of Michel Hazanavicius' ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 06:27:08 GMT
Deepika Padukone calls 'Huge honour' to be part of Cannes jury board
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone made heads turn with her glamorous entry at the red carpet ceremony for the 75th annual Cannes film festival, wearing a saree designed by none other than Sabyasachi.
Deepika interacted with the media and expressed her 'gratitude' for this opportunity to represent her country at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Although she has been a regular at Canne...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 06:05:38 GMT
Colonel Close to Mali Junta Linked to Coup Attempt, Sources Say
Bamako, Mali - A colonel reputed to be close to Mali's ruling junta has been arrested following what the authorities describe as an attempted coup, two sources said Tuesday.The junta late Monday announced that last week it had thwarted a would-be putsch led by army officers and 'supported by a Western state.'The mysterious episode marks the latest bout of turbulence in the West African country, which has ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 04:55:18 GMT
Thailand Open: Srikanth defeats Leverdez in first round, Chaliha loses to Ratchanok
Bangkok [Thailand], May 18 (ANI): Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth opened his Thailand Open 2022 men's singles draw with a victory over France's Brice Leverdez, here in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Playing on Court 2, Srikanth defeated Leverdez 18-21, 21-10, 21-16, in a match that lasted 49 minutes.
Srikanth made a spectacular comeback after losing the first game and clinched victory in the next two games.
On the other hand, shu...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 03:55:14 GMT
Huge honour, not something our country has seen often, says Deepika Padukone at Cannes 2022
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone made heads turn with her glamorous entry at the red carpet ceremony for the 75th annual Cannes film festival, wearing a saree designed by none other than Sabyasachi.
Deepika interacted with the media and expressed her 'gratitude' for this opportunity to represent her country at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Although she has been a regular at Canne...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 03:27:13 GMT
Anurag Thakur's packed schedule at Cannes to fulfil PM Modi's dream of projecting India as 'global content hub'
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): India's Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, who is currently at the Cannes Film Festival and walked the red carpet leading the Indian delegation on day one of the festival, has his hands full as he proceeds to fulfil the dreams of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of projecting India as the "global content hub".
India is this year's country of honour at Cannes and the lone theme ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 01:55:19 GMT
Richard Gasquet upsets top-seeded Daniil Medvedev in Geneva
Frenchman Richard Gasquet upset top-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia in straight sets, surviving a second-set tiebreaker in the process, in a round of 16 match at the Geneva Open in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday.
Gasquet, who is ranked 75th in the world, knocked off the second-ranked Medvedev, who is in the tourney as a wild card, 6-2, 7-6 (5).
He next will face Poland's Kamil Majchrzak, who defeated Italian qualifier ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 01:55:13 GMT
Jose Berrios, Blue Jays shut out Mariners
Jose Berrios pitched seven-plus scoreless innings, George Springer hit a three-run bloop triple and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 3-0 Tuesday night.
The Blue Jays have taken the first two games of the three-game series to end a streak of four straight losing series.
The Mariners are 2-3 halfway through a 10-game road trip. They were shut out for the sixth time this season.
Berrios (3-2) a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 01:55:11 GMT
AR Rahman shares happy snap featuring Kamal Haasan from Cannes 2022
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): As the annual 75th Cannes Film Festival commenced on Tuesday, composer and singer AR Rahman shared a happy picture featuring him and South star Kamal Haasan.
Rahman took to his Instagram handle and posted the picture in which he and Kamal could be seen standing beside each other. While the musical maestro wore a black bandhgala suit with sunglasses, Kamal too wore a similar suit but with whi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 01:27:10 GMT
AR Rahman shares happy snap featuring Kamal Khan from Cannes 2022
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): As the annual 75th Cannes Film Festival commenced on Tuesday, composer and singer AR Rahman shared a happy picture featuring him and South star Kamal Haasan.
Rahman took to his Instagram handle and posted the picture in which he and Kamal could be seen standing beside each other. While the musical maestro wore a black bandhgala suit with sunglasses, Kamal too wore a similar suit but with whi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 01:27:09 GMT
Cannes 2022: India's food diversity on full display at IB Minister Anurag Thakur's formal dinner for Indian contingent
By Payal MehtaCannes [France], May 18 (ANI): A formal dinner was hosted by India's Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur for the Indian contingent and celebrity guests who walked the red carpet along with him, on Tuesday evening, the opening day of Cannes Film Festival 2022.
While the menu, the details for which have been accessed exclusively by ANI, was Indian fare, it had representation from various ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:27:09 GMT
Rajasthani singer Mame Khan scripts history, becomes first folk artist to open Cannes Red Carpet for India
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Led by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur as part of the official Indian delegation, Rajasthani singer Mame Khan on Tuesday made history by becoming the first folk artist to open Red Carpet for India at the Cannes Film Festival.
Khan, who has been a playback singer for several Bollywood films such as 'Luck By Chance', 'No One Killed Jessica', and 'Sonchiriya' among others an...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 23:55:08 GMT
CBFC board member Vani Tripathi feels 'it's an absolutely ecstatic year to be at Cannes'
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): At the 75th Cannes Film Festival, which commenced today, Central Board of Film Certification's board member Vani Tripathi said that "it's an absolutely ecstatic year to be at Cannes".
Talking to ANI about India's 75th year of Independence Vani said, "Well it's an absolutely ecstatic year to be at Cannes, it's the 75th year of Cannes and what could be a better celebration for India's 75th yea...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 23:18:07 GMT
Cannes 2022: Prasoon Joshi considers India as 'storyteller's country'
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification and lyricist-poet Prasoon Joshi, who is part of the Indian delegation at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, considers "India as a storyteller's country".
Speaking to ANI about the festival where India has been named the 'Country of Honour', he said, "India has always come to Cannes and we have all learned a lot here. There are two parts to C...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 22:55:07 GMT
WTA roundup: Ekaterina Makarova notches upset in Strasbourg
Ekaterina Makarova of Russia recovered from a tough opening set to produce a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Romania's Sorana Cirstea on Tuesday in the first round of the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France.
The third-seeded Cirstea saved five of 10 break points but was outplayed over the last two sets. Makarova won despite five double faults.
Eighth-seeded Pole Magda Linette rolled to a 6-1, 6-1 second-round victory over...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 22:27:06 GMT
Tamannaah Bhatia feels honoured to be part of 2022 Cannes Film Festival
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Bollywood actor Tamannaah Bhatia is attending the 2022 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur led star-studded Indian delegation.
While speaking to ANI about being part of the Festival, the 'Baahubali' actor shared that she's very excited. "I am so excited about this, it's such an honour and I am really looking forward," she said.
For her Red ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 22:05:21 GMT
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (knee) will miss rest of season
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, a 2021 French Open finalist, said Tuesday that she will miss this year's tournament at Roland Garros and the rest of the 2022 season due to a knee injury.
Pavlyuchenkova, who turns 31 in July, said she has been bothered by knee pain all season. She missed more than two months after the Australian Open but the rest didn't cure the knee.
The pain was constant last week while she was partnering wi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 21:55:05 GMT
Cannes 2022: Indian pavilion to be inaugurated on Wednesday
By Payal MehtaCannes [France], May 18 (ANI): The Indian pavilion at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival will be inaugurated on Wednesday with a video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
At the launch, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur along with a host of dignitaries will be present.
The Indian contingent of delegates who walked the red carpet on Tuesday with Thakur is also expected to be present at...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 21:37:04 GMT
'Dictators will die': Zelenskyy opens Cannes 2022 with message to future filmmakers
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy kicked off the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival with his virtual address and launched a veiled attack on his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as the war between both countries entered day 83.
Opening Cannes Film Festival, Zelenskyy urged future filmmakers to celebrate the satire on fascism and not remain silent and hailed Charlie Chaplin's sati...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 20:37:04 GMT
Cannes 2022: Shekhar Kapur confident of India becoming biggest media entertainment platform in world
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur who is attending the 75th Cannes Film Festival where India has been named the 'Country of Honour' at the Marche du Film, has stated that in the next few years, the country will "become the biggest and the largest media entertainment platform in the world."Shekhar, who on Tuesday walked the Cannes 2022 Red Carpet as part of the Indian delegation led by Information and ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 20:27:03 GMT
Indian delegation including R Madhavan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui led by IB Minister Anurag Thakur attend Cannes 2022 Red Carpet
Cannes [France], May 18 (ANI): The opening ceremony of the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival commenced on Tuesday as Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur led the star-studded Indian delegation on the Red Carpet at Palais des Festivals.
The glamorous red carpet contingent along with the Union Minister included R Madhavan, Ricky Kej, Vani Tripathi, Prasoon Joshi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Shekhar Kapur.
...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:55:28 GMT
FATF applauds France for acting against JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar in its mutual evaluation report
Paris [France], May 17 (ANI): Financial Action Task Force (FATF) applauded France in its mutual evaluation report released on Tuesday for acting against Maulana Masood Azhar and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) after the Pulwama attacks in 2019.
The report summarises the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in place in France as on the date of the on-site visit from June 28 to July 258 ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:55:27 GMT
Cannes 2022: Deepika Padukone opts for shimmery golden-black saree at red carpet opening ceremony
Cannes [France], May 17 (ANI): They say that 'You can take an Indian out of India but you can't take India out of an Indian.' That's exactly the case with our Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone, who is currently creating waves at Cannes Film Festival as a jury member.
She just attend the red carpet ceremony for the 75th annual Cannes film festival, wearing a saree designed by none other than Sabyasachi.
Taking to Instagram, ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:55:26 GMT
AR Rahman's first directorial film premiering at Cannes, says great honour to be at festival
By Payal MehtaCannes [France], May 17 (ANI): Cannes Film Festival 2022 holds a special place in Music maestro AR Rahman's heart as his directorial debut 'Le Musk' will have a world premiere in Cannes XR, Marche Du Films.
Rahman also walked the red carpet on Tuesday, representing the Indian delegation led by IB Minister Anurag Thakur.
Excited to be at Cannes Film Festival, Rahman told ANI," It's is a great honour to be her...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:36:51 GMT
First Task for France's New Head of Government: Win the Legislatives
Paris - France's newly appointed prime minister Elisabeth Borne begins work this week with major challenges on her plate, tasked to rebrand President Emmanuel Macron's second term with greener, more socially friendly policies - and to ensure his party wins next month's legislative vote.Borne is expected to name her new Cabinet this week. Then comes putting her boss's goals for a new and different second term int...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:18:27 GMT
India deeply committed to safeguarding interests, rights of tribal people
New York [US], May 17 (ANI): India on Tuesday said that it is deeply committed to safeguarding the interest and rights of tribal people dependent on the forest and nearly 300 million people in the country are dependent on forests for subsistence, livelihoods, and income generation.
Speaking at the 17th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests, Chandra Prakash Goyal, Director-General of Forests and Special Secretary ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:18:27 GMT
Feels great to be at Cannes representing India, says Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej
By Payal MehtaCannes [France], May 17 (ANI): Indian musician Ricky Kej, who made whole country proud with his second win at Grammy Award earlier this year, feels special to be a part of the Indian delegation at Cannes Film Festival 2022.
Ricky also expressed his happiness on being at Cannes during the 75th edition of the festival.
"I have attended Cannes Film Festival twice in the past and I absolutely love being here, Th...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 17:40:07 GMT
Report: Lionel Messi to Miami as co-owner, player in 2023
Lionel Messi will come to play for Inter Miami CF with a 35 percent ownership stake when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June 2023, Alex Candal of DIRECTV Sports reported.
That would be roughly $225 million based on current valuation of the team. Per the report, Messi would sign the deal in August.
Messi's camp denied the claims, per French outlet Le Parisien.
"It is completely false. Leo has not yet d...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 17:27:09 GMT
Cannes: IB Minister Anurag Thakur meets MPA chairman, pitches for 75 Indian creative minds enhancing skills with American studios
By Payal MehtaCannes [France], May 17 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, who is leading the Indian delegation to Cannes Film Festival 2022, on Tuesday met Charles H Rivkin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Motion Picture Association of America (MPA).
The meeting, which happened on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival, lasted for nearly an hour. The minister pitched for 75 Indian creative...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:18:24 GMT
Deepika Padukone slays in Sabyasachi's outfit at Cannes 2022
Cannes [France], May 17 (ANI): Actor Deepika Padukone is giving major fashion goals at Cannes Film Festival 2022.
After slaying in Louis Vuitton mini dress and boots, Deepika, on Tuesday, turned heads in a Sabyasachi outfit.
Taking to Instagram Story, the 'Piku' star dropped a string of images in which she is sporting a shirt with tropical prints, which she paired with emerald green pants, a printed scarf on her head and ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 14:39:47 GMT
A central bank digital euro could save the eurozone - here's how
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 13:18:19 GMT
Angel Di Maria set to leave PSG for Juventus
Paris [France], May 17 (ANI): Angel Di Maria is set to leave Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this summer.
The star Argentine winger will join Juventus after the end of the season, as per goal.com. He has agreed to a one-year contract at the Allianz Stadium.
The 34-year-old will play his final game for the Ligue 1 champions against Metz on May 21 and is set to become a free agent the following month. ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 12:37:09 GMT
R. Madhavan gives glimpse of his grand hotel room ahead of Cannes 2022 red carpet appearance
Cannes [France], May 17 (ANI): Actor R. Madhavan has arrived in France and he is super-duper excited to attend the Cannes Film Festival 2022.
Ahead of marking his appearance on the red carpet of the prestigious film festival, Madhavan took to Instagram and shared a video from his hotel room in French Reviere and showed off the scenic view from his window.
Madhavan's room had several windows near which a windchime was seen...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 11:55:24 GMT
Sodexo India flags 25th anniversary celebrations with ambitious growth target
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): World leader in Quality of Life services, Sodexo, kicked off its silver jubilee celebrations in India with a host of business announcements. The company, in 2025 is poised to double its revenue from the post-COVID levels with a comprehensive range of employee experience and workplace solutions. Currently, the company caters to consumers in the corporate, healthcare, edu...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 11:18:24 GMT
India possesses potential to become content hub of world: PM Modi on India's participation as a Country of Honour at Cannes
By Payal MehtaCannes [France], May 17 (ANI): Ahead of the presence of Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur-led Indian delegation at Cannes 2022 Red Carpet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a mesasage expressing his immense pride.
PM Modi's message stated, "I am delighted to learn about India's participation as a Country of Honour at the Marche du Film - festival de Cannes. As India celebrates its 75th ye...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 11:14:59 GMT
Messi set for major move reports
The future of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has become clear, according to reportsParis Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi is set to become an MLS franchise owner through buying a 35% stake in Inter Miami and joining them as a player in 2023, reports claim.The Argentine left boyhood club FC Barcelona as a free agent last summer when the Catalans failed to navigate a strict La Liga sal...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 10:39:56 GMT
Senegal is decolonising its heritage and re-imagining an African future
On the morning of 5 September 2017, the inhabitants of Saint-Louis, a regional capital on Senegal's northwest coast, woke to a strange scene. The statue of Louis Faidherbe that had formed the focal point of the Square Faidherbe since 1887 had fallen.The effigy of the 1...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 10:18:23 GMT
UV Films Guthlee Ladoo received Best Director award at 27th Kolkata International Film Festival
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17 (ANI/NewsVoir): Debutante filmmaker Ishrat R Khan's feature film Guthlee Ladoo has received Best Director Award at prestigious 27th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) which was held in Kolkata. The first ever Bundeli language film to go to any film festival, Ishrat Khan is elated over his film's entry into KIFF and feels proud that his debut directorial venture has gone onto wi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 09:55:38 GMT
History of Russia in 10 paintings
These Russian artists have depicted the most life-changing and dramatic events of Russia's ten centuries of existence. 1. Vasily Perov. The First Christians in Kiev (1880)The State Russian MuseumComing from the Byzantine Empire, Christianity began to spread across Russia long before the o...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 06:38:17 GMT
Elections used to be about costings. Here's what's changed
The last week of campaigns used to be frantic, behind the scenes. In public, right up until the final week, the leaders would make all sorts of promises, many of them expensive, with nary a mention of the spending cuts or tax increases that would be needed to pay for them.Then, in a ritual as Australian as the stump jump plough, days before the vote the leaders' treasury spokesman would quietly release ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 06:18:21 GMT
Deepika Padukone attends jury dinner at Cannes 2022 in France
Cannes [France], May 17 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone along with other eminent celebrities attended the jury dinner last night at Hotel Martinez in France, ahead of the Cannes Film Festival 2022, one of the prestigious film festivals.
Deepika Padukone is one of the eight jury members at the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which will be held in Cannes, France, from May 17 to May 28.
On Monday, the p...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 06:06:55 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 17
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT:1:50 a.m.: Retired Russian Col. Mikhail Khodaryonok said on state television Monday thatthe Ukrainian armed forces 'is able to arm a million people,' and that Ukra...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 06:05:44 GMT
Mali Junta Says It Thwarted Coup Attempt
Bamako, Mali - Mali's military junta on Monday said it thwarted an attempted coup last week led by army officers and supported by an unnamed Western state.The statement read on state television said a 'small group of anti-progressive Malian officers and non-commissioned officers attempted a coup in the night of May 11 to 12, 2022.''These soldiers were supported by a Western state. The attempt was thwarted...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 03:05:07 GMT
Yusei Kikuchi delivers as Blue Jays beat Mariners
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings, Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman hit solo home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 6-2 Monday night.
Kikuchi (2-1), making his first start against his former team, allowed one hit and three walks while striking out six in the opener of a three-game series.
Eugenio Suarez hit a solo homer for Seattle.
Seattle right-hander Chris Flexen...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 22:25:07 GMT
ATP Roundup: Federico Delbonis wins first-round match
Seventh-seeded Federico Delbonis of Argentina advanced to the Round of 16 in the Geneva Open on Monday, defeating Lithuanian wild-card Ricardas Berankis, 6-4, 6-4 on a light day in Geneva, Switzerland.
Italian qualifier Marco Cecchinato advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 decision over Dominic Thiem of Austria, and American Marcos Giron came up short in three sets, falling to Ilya Ivashka of Belarus, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Two Frenchmen a...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 20:38:50 GMT
Youth-oriented comics with LGBTQ+ positive characters are busting binaries
In a polarized cultural milieu, the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in popular media for youth and children is sometimes contentious.In March, for example, the Disney corporation was criticized for covertly supporting Florida legislation that bars instruction about "sexual orientation or gender...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 20:05:13 GMT
WTA roundup: Sloane Stephens bounced in France
Sixth-seeded Sloane Stephens was upset Monday in the first round of the Internationaux de Strasbourg by the 306th-ranked player in the world.
Nefisa Berberovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina lost the first set but rallied to defeat Stephens 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in one hour, 54 minutes in Strasbourg, France. Stephens is ranked No. 53 in the world.
Top-seeded Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic, No. 2 seed Angelique Kerber of Germany and...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 19:27:12 GMT
Deepika Padukone shares a glimpse of her journey to Cannes
Cannes [France], May 16 (ANI): Bollywood Superstar Deepika Padukone has reached Cannes to be part of the prestigious film festival this year as one of jury members.
On Monday, Deepika took to her Instagram handle and shared a video clip treating her fans about her arrival at the Cannes.
In the video clip, Deepika can be spotted sporting a denim cropped jacket giving a very casual vibe to the viewers. The video shows a gli...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 19:13:36 GMT
Financial woes rising in EU following sanctions on Russia polls
More than half of Germans say their finances are in declineNew polling suggests an increasingly bleak state of personal finance for Germans in the face of sanctions against Russia. The trend is echoed, albeit less severely, in France and Spain as the EU struggles to rearrange its economy in order to punish Moscow.More than half of Germans say they are poorer than they were a year ago, a p...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 19:05:06 GMT
Gael Monfils (foot) withdraws from Lyon, French Open
Gael Monfils needs surgery for a right foot injury and will miss the upcoming French Open.
The 35-year-old Frenchman withdrew Monday from the ongoing tournament in Lyon and from the grand-slam event at Roland Garros, which starts Sunday in Paris.
"Hi all, I regret to inform you that I am forced to withdraw from Open Parc de Lyon and the French Open next week. I have been bothered by a calcaneal spur since Monte Carlo at...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:55:28 GMT
French President Macron appoints Elisabeth Borne as new PM
Paris [France], May 16 (ANI/Xinhua): French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday named Elisabeth Borne as the country's new Prime Minister.
Borne, 61, is a former Minister of transport, ecology and labour. She is the second woman to hold the position after Edith Cresson (1991-1992) under President Francois Mitterrand.
Borne succeeds Jean Castex, who had led the French cabinet since July 2020 and resigned earlier on Monday....[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:55:25 GMT
Anurag Thakur to lead Indian delegation at star-studded Cannes Red Carpet
By Payal MehtaCannes [France], May 16 (ANI): With only a few hours left for Cannes Film Festival to begin, Indian delegation led by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur is all set to grace the red carpet at the prestigious event.
On the opening day of Cannes Film Festival 2022 on Tuesday, a slew of Indian stars including AR Rahman, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pooja Hegde, and R Madhavan will walk the red carpet as...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:40:14 GMT
NYCFC D Maxime Chanot signs new 3-year contract
New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot signed a new three-year contract through the 2024 season on Monday.
Chanot, 32, has been with NYCFC since 2016 and is the longest-tenured member of the defending MLS Cup champions' roster.
The Luxembourg international has appeared in three MLS matches this season and has seven goals in 152 career games across all competitions.
"It has been an honor to play for this Club and repre...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:36:25 GMT
Harris, Blinken Pay US Condolences in Abu Dhabi, Seek to Boost Ties
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Abu Dhabi, joining a high-ranking U.S. delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris, to pay his condolence to the family of the late President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who died last Friday.Harris and Blinken are expected to meet with late president's brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, who is the country's new presiden...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:03:18 GMT
Karnataka CM announces Rs 5 lakh reward for Thomas Cup winner Lakshya Sen
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 16 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has announced Rs 5 lakh reward from the State government for Thomas Cup winner Lakshya Sen.
The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the 'Mini-Olympic Sports Meet-2022' organised by the Youth Empowerment and Sports department.
"One should play to win. Playing not to lose will not fetch success. So we should always play with a ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 17:18:23 GMT
NATO expansion root cause of Ukraine crisis: former senior French official
© Provided by Xinhua Conesa said that a diplomatic modus vivendi could still be found to achieve peace in Ukraine, but for this to happen, Russia's security concerns must be heeded.By Xu Chi and Xu JiatongGENEVA, May 16 (Xinhua...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 16:27:18 GMT
Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku beats Robert Lewandowski to Bundesliga Player of the Season award
Berlin [Germany], May 16 (ANI): Christopher Nkunku has been voted as 2021/22 Bundesliga Player of the Season, the RB Leipzig talisman overcame the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Erling Haaland and Patrik Schick to the prize.
Nkunku was one of six different 'Player of the Month' winners over the course of the campaign. The only difference is he won the award for a single-season record four times - in October 2021, February, ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 14:15:03 GMT
PSG star refuses to wear rainbow-themed jersey report
The player's stance led him to miss a match at the weekend, according to the French mediaParis Saint-Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye is under scrutiny from LGBTQ groups after reports in France claimed the footballer refused to wear a rainbow-themed shirt, causing him to miss a match at the weekend.Gueye was a surprise omission from the PSG team for their Ligue 1 meeting with Montpellier ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 13:38:53 GMT
Some chocolate has a dark side to it - child labor
Chocolate makes for a perfect gift, a comforting snack and even a health food, thanks to its plentiful antioxidants. Rumor has it that it might even work as an aphrodisiac. It is no surprise, then, that the chocolate industry garners billions of dollars each yea...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 11:12:08 GMT
Mbappe deal agreed amid Real Madrid rumors report
The French superstar is set to announce his plans imminentlyKylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid in a blockbuster five-year deal despite desperate efforts from Paris Saint-Germain to keep the French superstar, according to reports in Spain.Mbappe appeared at the French Professional Football Union's (UNFP) annual gala on Sunday night, where he signaled an announcement on his future was immi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 11:12:05 GMT
Djokovic heats up for French Open with Italian title
The Serb is set to make his Grand Slam comeback at Roland-GarrosWorld number one Novak Djokovic picked up yet another career win on Sunday - number 1,001, for the record - in the final of the Italian Open in Rome where he triumphed over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets (6-0 7-6(5)) at the Stadio del tennis di Roma.It was the Serb's first tournament win in six months in a year ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 10:06:42 GMT
US, EU to boost coordination on semiconductor supply, Russia
saclay, france - The United States and the European Union plan to announce on Monday a joint effort aimed at identifying semiconductor supply disruptions as well as countering Russian disinformation, officials said.The U.S. officials are visiting the French scientific hub of Saclay for a meet up of the Trade and Technology Council, created last year as China increasingly exerts its technology clout.U.S. o...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:38:23 GMT
I want my vote to count for nature: how do the major parties stack up?
The animals and plants at risk of extinction finally made it onto the political agenda last week, as Labor and the Greens launched biodiversity policies ahead of the federal election.Labor's policies included new funding for the Great Barrier Reef and long-term commitments for threatened species. The Greens announced A$24.4 billion of environmental funding over the next decade. Meanwhile, the Coalition has no ne...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:37:23 GMT
US, EU to jointly develop response to food challenges amid conflict in Ukraine: Official
Washington [US], May 16 (ANI/Sputnik):The United States and the European Union will establish a policy dialogue within the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) to develop responses to potential global food challenges amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a senior US administration official told reporters.
The US-EU TTC, established last summer by the United States, European Commission, and European Council to promote transa...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:06:47 GMT
Pope Declares 10 New Saints, Including Dutch Priest Killed By Nazis
Vatican City - Pope Francis on Sunday declared 10 people saints of the Roman Catholic Church, including an anti-Nazi Dutch priest murdered in the Dachau concentration camp and a French hermit monk assassinated in Algeria.The 85-year-old pope, who has been using a wheelchair due to knee and leg pain, was driven to the altar at the start of the ceremony, which was attended by more than 50,000 people in St Peter's ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:06:46 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 16
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:45 a.m.: CNN reports that, in areas of Ukraine that Russia has occupied, e...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 05:18:17 GMT
Flawless Enea Bastianini of Gresini Racing pounces to take French glory
Le Mans [France], May 16 (ANI): For the third time this season, Enea Bastianini is a Moto GP race winner. The Gresini Racing star put in a flawless performance in front of over 110,000 spectators to come out on top of a pulsating Grand Prix de France.
The Beast capitalized on a mistake from long-time race leader Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Team) to take the maximum 25 points, while Jack Miller (Ducati Team) celebrated his s...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 03:27:13 GMT
Honda Team salvage points from trying French GP
Le Mans [France], May 16 (ANI): The French GP was ultimately a weekend of ups and downs as Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro worked to deliver the maximum potential result in Le Mans.
A morning spit of rain would ultimately amount to nothing as the Le Mans circuit hosted one of the hottest French Grands Prix in recent years. Over 100,000 passionate French fans made for an electric atmosphere as the MotoGP World Championship ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 01:55:10 GMT
Will Sunday's elections weaken Hezbollah's grip on Lebanon?
By John SolomouNicosia [Cyprus] May 16 (ANI): Lebanon, a country plagued by state mismanagement and rampant corruption, the currency of which lost 90 per cent of its value and 80 per cent of its population live below the poverty line, on Sunday had its first elections since 2018.
The outcome of the elections could determine if the international community will give Lebanon the funds it desperately needs for its survival, w...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 01:40:07 GMT
WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek claims title in Rome, extends streak to 28
World No. 1 and top-seeded Iga Swiatek continued her winning ways on Sunday, defeating No. 9 seed Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The 20-year-old from Poland captured her fifth straight WTA Tour final in winning her 28th consecutive match overall. Swiatek joined Serena Williams in becoming the second player to win four or more WTA 1000 titles in a single season after dispatchi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 01:05:19 GMT
First-place Shock move to 4-0 at Kickoff Clash qualifiers
The San Francisco Shock continued their torrid play Sunday by upping their record to 4-0 as Week 2 completed at Overwatch League Kickoff Clash qualifiers.
The Shock defeated the New York Excelsior 3-1 in one of three matches on the final day of Week 2. The Toronto Defiant swept the Paris Eternal 3-0 and the Houston Outlaws outlasted the Florida Mayhem 3-2.
San Francisco jumped on top early by taking the first two maps, ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 01:05:13 GMT
Rokkr move to 2-0 in CDL Major 3 qualifying
The Minnesota Rokkr moved into a tie for first place Sunday with a sweep of the Los Angeles Thieves as Week 1 of qualifying for the Call of Duty League Major 3 came to a close.
The Rokkr (2-0) joined OpTic Texas (2-0), which did not play on Sunday, and both teams have recorded sweeps in each of their matches.
The day's other winners were the Seattle Surge (1-1) and the New York Subliners (1-1), who won their matches in ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 22:03:05 GMT
Blinken discusses global food insecurity stemming from Ukraine war with French counterpart
Paris [France], May 16 (ANI): Ahead of the US-EU Trade and Technology Council ministerial meeting (TTC), US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Sunday met with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Paris-Saclay, France where both the leaders highlighted the need to 'confront' global food insecurity stemming from the war in Ukraine.
They also discussed efforts for mutual return to full implementation of the Iran nucle...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 20:55:05 GMT
Blinken discusses Ukraine, Iran nuclear deal with German, French, UK counterparts
Berlin [Germany], May 16 (ANI): On the sidelines of the NATO Foreign Ministerial meet, US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Sunday (local time) met with his counterparts from Germany, UK and France in Berlin where they discussed the Ukraine situation and the ongoing negotiation with Iran over the nuclear deal revival.
Blinken met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss, and Fre...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 18:55:38 GMT
Study suggests some strategies to cut methane emissions might not be effective
Nairobi [Kenya], May 15 (ANI): Environmental methane emissions are fuelled by the natural burps and belches from livestock ruminants like cows, buffaloes and other animals.
Methane has been found to be the primary contributor to the formation of ground-level ozone, a hazardous air pollutant and greenhouse gas, exposure to which causes 1 million premature deaths every year. Over a 20-year period, methane gas has been predi...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 18:18:23 GMT
NATO Madrid Summit in June to assess future NATO-Russia ties: Blinken
Berlin [Germany], May 15 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday the summit between NATO leaders in June will assess the military alliance's future relationship with Russia, which has soured since the start of "military operation" in Ukraine.
He made these remarks after an informal meeting with NATO allies in Berlin.
Blinken is on a visit to Germany and France from May 14-16 to attend the informal meeti...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 18:06:19 GMT
World Leaders Pay Respects in UAE after Death of Pro-West President
DUBAI - World leaders descended on the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to offer condolences to new leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan on the death of his half-brother President Khalifa bin Zayed in a show of support to a key regional player.Sheik Mohammed, now ruler of wealthy Abu Dhabi emirate, steered the Western-allied Gulf state, an OPEC oil producer and regional business hub, for years before being n...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 16:55:24 GMT
Cannes XR to premiere AR Rahman's directorial debut film 'Le Musk'
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Celebrated music composer-singer AR Rahman's directorial debut venture 'Le Musk' is all set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Market's Cannes XR program, which is a dedicated program for immersive technologies and cinematographic content.
According to Variety, the 36-minute film has been billed as a cinematic sensory experience incorporating virtual reality, with motion, music ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 15:40:07 GMT
Iga Swiatek claims title in Rome, extends win streak to 28
World No. 1 and top-seeded Iga Swiatek continued her winning ways on Sunday, defeating No. 9 seed Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The 20-year-old from Poland captured her fifth straight WTA Tour final in winning her 28th consecutive match overall. Swiatek joined Serena Williams in becoming the second player to win four or more WTA 1000 titles in a single season after dispatchi...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 13:55:27 GMT
Pakistan continues to pursue policy of denial on harbouring terrorists: Report
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): The Pakistani authorities continue to pursue a policy of denial when it comes to accepting the presence of terrorists operating on their soil, even as the world community is forcing the country to act on some key terrorists, a media reports said.
When it comes to terrorism, Pakistan's playbook is not very difficult to decode. The default setting is to deny everything and cover up the tr...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 12:37:07 GMT
Neutral Switzerland Leans closer to NATO in Response to Russia
Bern, Switzerland - Switzerland's fabled neutral status is about to face its biggest test in decades, with the defense ministry tilting closer to Western military powers in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The defense ministry is drawing up a report on security options that include joint military exercises with NATO countries and 'backfilling' munitions, Paelvi Pulli, head of security policy at the Swiss...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:55:38 GMT
Fantasy in Stone: The remarkable limestone cathedral at Yuryev-Polsky
Architectural historian and photographer William Brumfield explains why this early 13th-century cathedral covered with fantastic carvings is the final monument of a rich Vladimir-Suzdal culture before the Mongol invasion. Yuryev-Polsky....[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 04:19:07 GMT
Mets blow lead, hang on to down Mariners
Patrick Mazeika, making his season debut, hit the tie-breaking homer in the seventh inning Saturday night as the New York Mets edged the visiting Seattle Mariners 5-4 in the middle game of a three-game series.
The win gives the Mets a chance to extend their franchise-record, season-opening unbeaten series streak to 11. New York has won nine series and split one.
The Mariners fell to 4-9 this month.
The Mets carried a 4...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 03:40:13 GMT
OpTic Texas pulls off second sweep in CDL Major 3 qualifiers
OpTic Texas recorded its second win in as many days on Saturday during the first weekend of qualifying for the Call of Duty League Major 3.
OpTic (2-0) and the Minnesota Rokkr both won their matches in sweeps on Saturday. The London Royals Ravens and Toronto Ultra also recorded wins.
The results of each team's five qualifying matches will determine the seeding for the Major 3 event, which begins June 2.
OpTic began its...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 01:05:08 GMT
Excelsior earn first win at Kickoff Clash qualifiers
The New York Excelsior earned their first victory Saturday during Week 2 of the Overwatch League Kickoff Clash qualifiers.
The Dallas Fuel and London Spitfire also recorded victories.
The Excelsior lost the opening map to the Vancouver Titans on New Queen Street, 1-0. But the Excelsior took the next three, winning Watchpoint: Gibraltor and Eichenwalde 1-0 before clinching 2-1 on Lijiang Tower. The Excelsior improved to ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 21:05:07 GMT
Matteo Berrettini (hand) withdraws from French Open
World No. 8 Matteo Berrettini announced Saturday that he withdrew from the upcoming French Open as he continues his recovery from right hand surgery.
Berrettini underwent the procedure in March. Play at Roland Garros begins May 22.
"Following a very positive update from my medical team, I am now back on-court training at a high level," the Italian said on Instagram. "My hand is feeling great and I am working hard to bui...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 19:05:06 GMT
Paris Eternal part ways with Naga after 0-2 start
Paris Eternal parted ways with Nikolai "Naga" Dereli on Saturday after an 0-2 start to the 2022 Overwatch League Season.
The 21-year-old Danish DPS player joined Paris Eternal in December 2020 after competing on the Overwatch Contenders circuit.
"Just to clarify, it was their decision, and they should do what they think is best for the team," Naga posted on Twitter following his release. "Meanwhile I'll be looking for a...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:37:14 GMT
Honda's Marquez and Espargaro to start side by side at French Moto GP
Le Mans [France], May 14 (ANI): Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro are confident they can improve on their grid positions as the Honda Team aims to show their true pace in Sunday's race.
The Moto GP World Championship produced another exciting day of on-track action for the French fans who continued to flock to Le Mans. With the top 12 riders all going under the lap record at the end of Free Practice 3, it was a fierce battle...[read more]