In the case of infection with the Omikron variant, the risk of developing long-term complications, i.e. long Covid - preliminary UK research suggests.more
After victories in the Australian Open and French Open, Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal announced that, despite his health problems, he wants to play in the third Grand Slam tournament this year in Wimbledon, which will start on June 27.more
Hong Kong has once again maintained its position as the world's most expensive city in terms of the cost of living. The result was influenced by rising prices and a strengthening currency. Among the 10 most expensive cities in the world, 5 are in Asia, according to a report by ECA International.more
Pressure is growing on Boris Johnson to release a resignation letter penned by his ethics adviser, to reveal why he has quit suddenly – plunging the government into a fresh crisis.
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Cosmetics maker Revlon has filed for bankruptcy in the US, as it says supply chain disruptions have driven up the cost of raw materials for its products. The 90-year-old firm says it has also been struggling with supplier payments, inflation and labour shortages.more
Hubert Hurkacz advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP tennis tournament on grass courts in Halle (prize pool of EUR 2,135 million). Yesterday he defeated Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 7: 6 (7-2), 7: 6 (7-4).more
Fabio Vieira becomes Arsenal's third signing of the summer as Portuguese midfielder arrives in £34m deal from Porto; 22-year-old scored six league goals in 15 starts last seasonmore
The arrested attacker, who shot three people with small arms in a church outside Birmingham, Alabama, on Thursday turned out to be a 71-year-old man who is to be charged with the murders today. Older people were his victims.more
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said during his unannounced visit to Kiev yesterday that he understood why Ukraine cannot compromise with Russia. He estimated that the Russian troops were under enormous pressure and that they were suffering heavy losses.more
The jubilee, 60th season of the German football league will begin on August 5 with the match of the Eintracht Europa League winner with the defending title, Bayern Munich in Frankfurt, announced the organizer of the Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL).more
People struggling with the soaring cost of living are cutting back on food and car journeys to save money, according to a BBC-commissioned survey.
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Spain's Health Minister Carolina Darias announced yesterday that the fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will target the entire population, and that vaccination will begin in the fall with the oldest age groups.more
Due to the staff shortage, London Gatwick airport reduced the number of available flights during the peak summer period. The reason is the staff shortage that the entire aviation industry is currently struggling with.more
Magdalena Fręch lost to the Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia 1: 6. 7: 5, 6: 7 (3-7) in the second round of the WTA tennis tournament at grass courts in Birmingham, which started on Thursday.more
Each year, Tripadvisor publishes the Travelers' Choice Awards. At the beginning of the year, globetrotters from around the world got to know places that will enjoy growing popularity, places that offer the most beautiful beaches.more
According to a study commissioned by the Polish Tourist Organization, 65 percent. of Polish residents are planning a summer tourist and leisure trip. This is an increase of 18 percent compared to last year's results.more
Royal Ascot will allow male attendees to remove their ties today as Britain braces itself for the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 34C (93.2F) in some parts of the country.more
A Cabinet minister suggested on Thursday that it will be weeks before the Government tries again to send migrants to Rwanda and refused to say that a single person will be deported there by the end of the year.
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The organizers of the 2026 World Cup have selected 16 cities for the matches to be held. The tournament will be played in three countries: USA (11 cities), Mexico (three) and Canada (two).more
