Open this photo in gallery: China’s President Xi Jinping and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro take part in a welcoming ceremony in Beijing in 2023. China has denounced the U.S. capture of Mr. Maduro as a violation of international law.MIRAFLORES PALACE/Reuters China denounced the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a violation of international…
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong’s Mega Events in Kowloon and Greater Bay Area Drive Tourism, Economic Growth, and Urban Transformation in 2025 and Beyond – Here’s What You Need to Know Published on January 4, 2026 Hong Kong’s tourism sector is witnessing a powerful resurgence, driven by the city’s ambitious plan to…
New month, new year, new head coach … new Chelsea? Enzo Maresca’s out, Liam Rosenior’s (soon) in. For now, U21s boss Calum McFarlane and his staff are in temporary charge, but that’s just for this weekend. It looks like Rosenior will be making the move from RC Strasbourg soon after. But changing managers is always…
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President Trump at April’s “liberation day” tariff announcement at the White House, which plunged markets into turmoil. – AFP via Getty Images Beware our “Marie Antoinette” market. Poor Marie Antoinette. The late French queen is best known for her supposedly callous, clueless, privileged suggestion that if the peasants couldn’t get enough bread, they should eat…
The administration of US President Donald Trump reportedly suspended technology-related negotiations with the UK government after expressing frustration over a perceived lack of progress. Financial Times (FT) reported the talks were halted last week by the US over the two countries’ “technology prosperity deal” announced in September when Trump made a state visit to the UK. The news…
Late goals from substitutes Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski give Barcelona a 2-0 win at Espanyol, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points LATE goals from substitutes Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski earned Barcelona a smash-and-grab 2-0 victory at city rivals Espanyol on Saturday. The win extends Barcelona’s lead at…
The mood in Havana is defiant following the U.S. military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president. Early this morning, the Cuban government organized an emergency rally outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana to condemn the U.S. capture of Maduro. Around 30,000 people attended. President Miguel Díaz Canel characterized the Trump administration’s military…
Watch: How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded For months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President’s Nicolas Maduro’s every move. A small team, including one source within the Venezuelan government, had been observing where the 63-year-old slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, “his pets”. Then, in…
Manchester United (8-5-6) and Leeds United (5-8-6) will face off today at 7:30 a.m. EST at Elland Road in Leeds, England. Manchester United is priced at a +170 and Leeds at +160, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-125o/+100u) goals. Let’s get into my Man United vs. Leeds prediction. Manchester United vs. Leeds Prediction Pick:…