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December 24, 2023 No Responses

Anthony Joshua Beats Otto Wallin

Anthony Joshua put in a terrific performance to beat Otto Wallin inside the distance but Deontay Wilder’s shock points loss to Joseph Parker on the same bill scuppered plans for the long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Briton Joshua boxed magnificently in ...

November 13, 2023 No Responses

Cyber-Attack Disrupts Port Operations

Australia’s largest ports operator is set to keep its sites closed for days as it recovers from a cyber-attack, according to government officials. Operations at its container terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Fr...

September 10, 2023 No Responses

Coco Gauff Wins US Open

American teenager Coco Gauff fulfilled the potential she has long promised by landing her first Grand Slam title with a fightback win over Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final. BBC report that Gauff, seeded sixth, started slowly in front...

August 13, 2023 No Responses

Anthony Joshua Knockouts Helenius

Heavyweight Anthony Joshua spectacularly knocked out Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven, after boxing tentatively in the first half of the fight at London’s O2 Arena. BBC report that the 33-year-old Briton – who was jeered by fans...

July 21, 2023 No Responses

India Bans Rice Exports

India has outlawed the export of non-basmati white rice in an attempt to ward off looming domestic price spikes. BBC report that heavy rains have hurt crops in the country and rice prices have risen by more than 11% over...

May 27, 2023 No Responses

British Airways Cancels More Flights

British Airways on Friday cancelled more than 175 flights as the fallout from an IT failure entered its second day. BBC reports that most of the cancellations are for European and domestic flights, but there have also been delays to...

May 25, 2023 No Responses

Biden, Obama, Beyonce, Others Pay Tribute To Tina Turner

Celebrities and fans have paid tribute to Tina Turner after her death at 83. The late soul star was behind hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It. BBC report that Beyoncé called her the “epitome...

October 19, 2022 No Responses

Lafarge Pleads Guilty To Supporting Terror Groups

French cement maker Lafarge has pleaded guilty in the US to supporting the Islamic State and other terror groups. According to BBC report, the firm agreed to a $777.8m (£687.2m) penalty for payments it made to keep a factory running...

May 3, 2022 No Responses

EU Divided Over Russian Energy Supplies

European Union countries are split on how soon they wind down dependence on Russian energy supplies. BBC reports that while sanctions have been applied to other areas of business, the EU remains heavily reliant on Russian oil and gas. Germany’s...

March 26, 2022 No Responses

EU, US Seal Gas Deal

The United States (US) and the European Union (EU) have announced a major deal on liquified natural gas, in an attempt to reduce Europe’s reliance on Russian energy. BBC reports that the agreement will see the US provide the EU with...

February 26, 2020 No Responses

More Flights Suspended Over Coronavirus

Gulf states have imposed more flight restrictions in an effort to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended all flights to and from Iran apart from Tehran. Bahrain has also suspended...

February 18, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus Triggers Boom In Private Jet

Private jet operators have seen a big spike in requests from passengers wanting to charter their own planes during the coronavirus outbreak. With airlines scaling back flights in and out of China, some travellers are stuck inside or outside the...

January 26, 2020 No Responses

World’s Largest Twin-Engine Jet Completes First Flight

Boeing has successfully completed the first test flight of the world’s largest twin-engined jet, the 777X. It comes as the firm attempts to boost its image after its 737 Max plane was grounded last year following two fatal crashes that...