MADRID – Real Madrid on Dec 31 said that Kylian Mbappe had suffered a knee sprain, delivering a blow to their bid to reel in La Liga leaders Barcelona. “Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid medical services on our player Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left knee,”…
Some smokers are still lighting up at bus stops in Hong Kong despite new rules banning them from doing so while queuing, the Post has observed, with authorities saying they have stepped up inspections at tourist spots and ramped up promotion efforts. The new rules that took effect on Thursday included a ban on anyone…
Donald Trump’s new national security strategy offers a misguided assessment of Europe, long regarded as the US’s most reliable ally. Unrestrained immigration and other policies derided by administration officials as “woke”, it warns, could lead to “civilisational erasure” within a few decades. That argument rests on a fundamental misreading of Europe’s current predicament. While the…
Some of the biggest deals completed this month could be contract renewals for a number of big-name players. England’s Georgia Stanway, 26, has attracted lots of attention, with Arsenal among those to have held talks with the midfielder. Her deal at Bayern Munich ends in the summer, and while she has an offer to extend,…
New York — The S&P 500 just completed a three-peat of double-digit gains. Will 2026 be a four-peat? After three years of stellar gains, Wall Street widely expects the good times to keep rolling in 2026 — but with varied views on how much stocks will rally. Wall Street forecasts reviewed by CNN show a…
How to watch the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Fulham, as well as kick-off time and team news The year 2026 kicks off with a London derby in the English Premier League. Here is where to find live streams with English commentary as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to…
Hong Kong, SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – January 1, 2026) – As Hong Kong welcomed the New Year in style on January 1, the city can look back on a pivotal past 12 months during which visitor numbers rebound sharply, driven, in large part, by the dawn of a new era for sports and entertainment events following…
Valentyn Volkov/Shutterstock If a Keurig is on your coffee wish list but the price tag is holding you back, Costco’s deal on a similar machine might save you money while serving exactly the same purpose. The Keurig K-Duo Hot & Iced Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker,…
Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs said on New Year’s Day that the city’s administration had lived up to expectations, stressing its effective response to the deadly Tai Po fire demonstrated unity and resilience. Acknowledging President Xi Jinping’s New Year wishes for the city, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also pledged in a social…
Social media Latif Ayodele (left) and Sina Ghami (right) were close friends and team members of Anthony Joshua British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends. The former world champion was deemed fit to recuperate at home, the…