The Club World Cup will be staged with strict measures to combat the spread of Covid-19, the Qatari organisers said on Saturday less than two weeks before the tournament which will be closed to overseas fans. It is due to get underway on February 4 with spectator numbers capped atContinue Reading
Paul Pogba is back in form for Manchester United at just the right time as the Premier League leaders prepare for Sunday’s FA Cup showdown with bitter rivals Liverpool. Pogba has been a constant source of friction during his second spell with United and recent suggestions that he was keenContinue Reading
Long-time Major League Baseball home run king Hank Aaron was remembered for his character and dignity as well as his sporting achievements following his death on Friday at age 86. Aaron shrugged off racism and death threats to pass the record 714 homers hit by Babe Ruth in 1974, finishingContinue Reading
Mumbai City FC overcame a tough challenge from SC East Bengal to sneak in a 1-0 win, in the ongoing seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, on Friday. With this win, the Islanders stretch their incredible unbeaten run to 11 games. It wasContinue Reading
Then and now: how the outside world has watched American politics over the past four years. Der Spiegel The election of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States was received across much of the world with a mixture of relief and exuberance, though often laced with apprehension.Continue Reading
Whale sharks are the ocean's biggest fish. jjsupasit srisawthsak/shutterstock.com The biggest fish in the ocean, whale sharks, are incredible animals. They can reach lengths of over 18 metres and weigh more than 19,000kg. Each shark has a unique pattern of spots on its body, like a fingerprint. The number ofContinue Reading
Dinosaur fossils have always amazed with their horns and spikes, enchanting us with elongated necks and foot-long teeth. But less attention has been paid to the dinosaur derriere – for reasons of taste, maybe, but also because it’s difficult to find a well-preserved bottom in the fossil record of ourContinue Reading
The coronavirus pandemic has been extremely distressing for those who are bereaved and grieving, regardless of whether COVID-19 was the actual cause of death of their loved one. We know anecdotally and from emerging research that people who have lost someone during the pandemic were less likely to have visitedContinue Reading
Lee Bryant Photography/Shutterstock Charity shops are part of the rhythm of everyday life: vibrant social hubs where people can work, volunteer, donate and spend. Older people make up the fabric of charity retailing. Their experiences, skills and knowledge are built into the foundations of these shops. The sector has anContinue Reading
Cheese and witches: a potent combination. apolonia via Shutterstock As I was scrolling through Twitter recently, a viral tweet caught my attention. It was an image from a book of spells claiming that: “You may fascinate a woman by giving her a piece of cheese.” The spell comes from KathrynContinue Reading
