Manchester United players’ initial impressions of the appointment of Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy has been explained. As part of Erik ten Hag signing a new deal at Manchester United, the Dutchman was tasked with bringing in different members to his bac…
Ukraine's Naftogaz puts new high-rate gas well into operation
Ukrgasvydobuvannya, Ukraine’s largest gas producer and part of the state Naftogaz Group, put into operation a high-rate well that produces 274,000 cubic meters of gas per day, Naftogaz Group reported on July 30. Once heavily dependent on Russian gas, U…
Ukraine's Naftogaz puts new high-rate gas well into operation
Ukrgasvydobuvannya, Ukraine’s largest gas producer and part of the state Naftogaz Group, put into operation a high-rate well that produces 274,000 cubic meters of gas per day, Naftogaz Group reported on July 30. Once heavily dependent on Russian gas, U…
Statue to commemorate hero police dog to be erected in Hertfordshire
A statue in memory of a police dog who saved the life of his handler is to be erected in Hertfordshire. Finn – also known as Fabulous Finn – died peacefully in his sleep on July 27 last year aged 14. He became famous after he was stabbed and suffered l…
Ada Blakewell: Russia’s Only Transgender Politician Reversed Her Decision to Detransition. I Understand Why
The situation for queer people in Russia has grown increasingly dire as the Kremlin has enacted a series of oppressive laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community, including the decision to outlaw gender-changing surgeries and processes and declaring the “inte…
FG declares 256 custodial centres ‘Red Zones’ ahead of August 1 protests.
NCoS official stated that any person or group of persons who have no business whatsoever should steer clear of the custodial centres. The Federal Government has declared all its 256 custodial centres across the country as “red zones” ahead of the Augus…
‘Too slow:’ Trump’s own followers troll campaign over new Harris attack ad
Donald Trump’s new attack ad against Vice President Kamala Harris was trolled Tuesday by his own followers. Campaign spokesperson Chris La Civita shared on Twitter the 30-second video targeting Harris’ work on immigration within President Joe Biden’s a…
ISTANBUL BLOG: Kicking and punching, spurned ex-minister lays into Kurdish MP in parliament
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Adil Karaismailoglu, a lawmaker who served as transport minister between 2020 and 2023, last week kicked and punched Ali Bozan, an MP of the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, during a session in the Turkish parliament. The attack was des…
Russia still brings Raiffeisen half its profit as it drags feet on exit
By Vadim Dumesh Raiffeisen Bank International’s (RBI) net profit in Russia in 1H24 rose 2.8% year on year to €705mn, with the Russian business accounting for half of Raiffeisen group’s profit, the bank said on June 30. RBI is under heavy regulatory pre…
Arsenal interested in £43m attacker who labelled Bukayo Saka ‘one of the best in the world’ – journalist
Arsenal are now said to be considering a move for a midfielder who could perhaps act as an alternative to Mikel Merino this summer. After completing a deal for Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal are thought to want three more signings next month. On that list…