China’s Xi vows support for North Korea’s Kim in rare Pyongyang visit

    June 8, 2026, 8:47 a.m. ET China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping told Pyongyang’s leader on Monday, June 8 during a rare summit. The neighbours should strengthen strategic ties and firmly protect their sovereignty, security, and development interests, Xi told Kim, an official Chinese summary of the meeting showed,…

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    Meet Colchester football’s German exchange student

    COLCHESTER ― Late in the Colchester football team’s Week 1 victory over Milton, the Lakers’ sideline erupted with the defense on the field after No. 81 sacked the quarterback. No. 81 is Sebastian Viertlboeck, who was making his debut for the Lakers. No, Viertlboeck isn’t a freshman getting his first varsity reps. He’s a foreign…

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    Premier League betting odds, prediction, pick

    The Premier League returns from the international break when Burnley hosts Chelsea in Saturday’s early kickoff. The two teams come into the game on opposite sides of the table. Chelsea is in third place and Burnley is in 17th, only out of the relegation zone on goal difference. The home side is looking to end…

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