Some Australians were in no mood to celebrate the country’s national day on Sunday because they had long seen it as a reminder of colonial oppression. A few protesters took that antipathy a step further — by vandalizing statues to British settlers and an English king. The damage done in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra was…
Rob Cross won the Dutch Masters with a battling victory over Stephen Bunting in the final. Early on in the match Cross was in control, racing to a 5-2 lead, but Bunting worked his way back to 5-5 with some much-improved darts. Cross, who was never behind in the final, then moved ahead – winning…
Billionaire Bill Gates admitted that he’s “cheerful now” but revealed that his divorce from Melinda French Gates after 27 years of marriage is “the mistake I regret the most.” “The divorce thing was miserable for me and Melinda for at least two years,” Bill told The Times of London on Saturday. The Microsoft co-founder had…
The coffee chain Starbucks’ latest policy to bar non-paying visitors at its North American outlets has prompted a heated discussion on social media in China. On January 13, the US chain announced the end of its “open-door” policy that allowed people to enter for shelter or toilet access. The policy was applied in 2018 after…
Luigi Mangione’s brief stint at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, has left some impact on both the guards and inmates at the facility. Mangione, who is charged with the December 4 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was held at the prison before his extradition to New York. During his short stay,…
WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump said Saturday he wants Egypt and Jordan to accept additional Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip while floating a plan to “just clean out” the war-torn area to bring peace to the Middle East. He suggested the relocations of Palestinians from their homes in Gaza could be either temporary or…
Wake up to a delicious meal by trying out these healthy overnight oat recipes. Each of these creamy breakfast dishes is lower in calories to help support healthy weight loss. They’re also high in protein and/or fiber, which will give you a boost of energy and help keep you feeling fuller longer. Whether you’re dreaming…
In this series to mark five years since Hong Kong recorded its first Covid-19 case on January 22, 2020, the Post looks at how some residents’ lives changed and examines the city’s readiness for the next global pandemic. Hong Kong’s progress in producing vaccines to tackle infectious diseases has been stalled by a lack of…
When Israel and Hezbollah signed a temporary truce in November, the agreement was hailed as a first step toward ending Lebanon’s deadliest war in decades. Both Hezbollah and Israel agreed to withdraw their forces from southern Lebanon within 60 days. The Lebanese Army and U.N. peacekeepers would secure the area. And if the truce held,…
Now we can add imitating a seagull to the list of things you can be booked for in the Premier League. Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal in Everton’s 1-0 win at Brighton and celebrated by flapping his arms like a gull in front of the home fans – whose team are nicknamed the Seagulls….