‘Interesting cities can’t be quiet”, runs one of grime DJ and music industry thinker Elijah’s epigrams – and in its essential spirit, he is right. Silent, tidy, prim cities should be treated with suspicion. Any such atmosphere denotes that something has gone wrong at a macro level: either you’ve wound up in an authoritarian regime…
When that question was put to McManaman, the former City star – who was speaking to GOAL courtesy of ESPN on Disney+, who will be showing Atletico’s trip to Sevilla this Saturday – said: “Maybe. Everybody’s got this mythical thing that Erling wants to play in in Spain don’t they. “I mean whether Barcelona could…
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong poses for a photo during an interview with China Daily in Hong Kong on Aug 17, 2026. (ADAM LAM/CHINA DAILY) Doubling research and development expenditure to align with the average national level is likely to be an integral part of Hong Kong’s upcoming first five-year plan, according…
Several former child actors are speaking out following the death of Hayden Penettiere, saying there’s a lesson Hollywood needs to take from it: young actors need better protections. Over the past week, former child actors including Anna Paquin and Melissa Gilbert, have been sharing their own challenges with balancing fame and mental health, describing how…
Aston Villa have made an approach for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, according to Sky in Italy. The English club are serious about the Portugal winger, who has expressed an openness to the move. Villa and Milan are in contact and will now negotiate in a bid to reach an agreement before Deadline Day on September…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) has clocked respectable gains of 35% on the stock market in 2026 so far. However, the foundry giant’s returns pale in comparison to the 61% spike in the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index this year. Popularly known as TSMC, the Taiwan-based foundry and semiconductor packaging specialist is one of the world’s most…
Ryan O’HanlonAug 25, 2026, 03:19 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” Multiple Authors You can learn a lot from Matchweek 1 in the Premier League. Last season, Arsenal ground out a 1-0 victory against Manchester United at…
Three domestic helpers in Hong Kong have been sacked and issued warning letters after providing their employers’ personal data without consent to secure loans, resulting in the households being harassed by debt collectors. Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ada Chung Lai-ling said on Tuesday that, in each of the three cases, the names, phone numbers…
Jelly Roll has stepped in as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live this week and used the opportunity to take aim at Donald Trump for making fun of fat people while also being overweight. The country singer, who is filling in for Jimmy Kimmel for four nights, noted that his appearance on the show marks…
China and Sweden set new quantum tech agendas, citing industry needs and security. China included quantum technologies in its 2026–2030 development plan for digital and cyber-sector companies. At the same time, Sweden presented its first national quantum strategy with goals through 2036. In both cases, authorities view the field not only as research, but also…