Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed a report that was taken to hospital with a heart condition, scolding Western journalists for what he cast as false reporting. The Associated Press (AP) news agency, citing Indonesian officials, said on Monday that Lavrov had been taken to hospital after arriving on the island of Bali for a Group of 20 summit. AP said Lavrov, 72, had been treated for a heart condition. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova posted a video to her Telegram
The UK will pay France £8m more a year under a revised deal to try to stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats. The money will pay for increased surveillance of French beaches, while UK police officers will also be able to observe patrols within France. French officers patrolling the coast to try to stop people setting off will rise from 200 to 300 over five months. PM Rishi Sunak said he was “confident” the crossings could be brought down. However, he warned there
A court in Iran has issued the first death sentence to a person arrested for taking part in the protests that have engulfed the country, state media say. A Revolutionary Court in Tehran found the defendant, who was not named, had set fire to a government facility and was guilty of “enmity against God”. Another court jailed five people for between five to 10 years on national security and public order charges. A human rights group warned authorities might be planning “hasty executions”.
Joe Biden has objected to China’s “coercive and increasingly aggressive actions” toward Taiwan and raised human rights concerns during his first in-person meeting with Xi Jinping since the US president took office, the White House said. Biden and Xi met on Monday at a luxury resort hotel in Bali, Indonesia, where they are attending the G20 summit. The meeting, which lasted more than three hours, was seen as an attempt to reduce tensions over Taiwan and trade that have sent US-China ties
Apple cider vinegar is a kitchen staple that has several impressive health benefits. It also has a ton of different beauty, household, and cooking uses. These include cleaning, washing hair, preserving food, and improving skin function. You can also use apple cider vinegar in all sorts of recipes, including salad dressings, soups, sauces, hot drinks, and more. Here are ways to use apple cider vinegar. To lower blood sugar Apple cider vinegar is claimed to help people with diabetes manage their
Along with the Arab world, Africa will celebrate, too — no matter the racism and bigotry that the West throws at Qatar. I know what it’s like to dream for one’s region at the FIFA World Cup from a distance. I know what it’s like to see those hopes come true in front of one’s eyes. So I know why the 2022 edition will be special for Qatar — and why millions of others from across Africa and the Middle East will savour it, too. When it comes to the most memorable football tournaments in
The feeling when the ball hits the back of the net… there’s nothing like it. And to do it for your country at a World Cup is arguably the ultimate football thrill. A great World Cup goal can bring sporting immortality – so who scored the greatest? Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the top goals; Saeed Al-Owairan: Saudi Arabia v Belgium Saudi Arabia had qualified for the World Cup for the first time – and Saeed Al-Owairan wrote his name in World Cup
The United States’ men’s national team have made a huge statement at the World Cup in Qatar by redesigning their crest to incorporate the rainbow flag, in a bid to show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. The tournament, which starts on Sunday and sees the US play their opener against Wales on Monday, has been hugely controversial in its build-up, given Qatar’s human rights record and attitude to homosexuality. As recently as this month, a Qatar World Cup ambassador told a
As far as World Cup squad announcement’s go, Holland certainly have the most unique, and eerie one so far. The Oranje took to Twitter on Friday morning to share a video announcing which players would be heading to Qatar this Winter in which manager Louis van Gaal revealed his selections. But he did not do so in a normal fashion, instead reading them out on a chair in a dark room with dramatic music playing in the background. The way in which the Dutchman delivered each name had fans
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