Real Madrid forward, Rodrygo, has claimed he is a victim of his own versatility, after he was excluded from the final 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist. Rodrygo, however, admitted he was “upset” after being left out of the nominations. The 23-year-old score…
Russian forces make marginal advances in Donetsk Oblast, stall near Pokrovsk
Geolocated footage indicates that Russian forces continued their offensive south of Toretsk near the settlement of Nelipivka, and southwest of the town near Sukha Balka on Sept. 7 and 8. Russian military bloggers acknowledged Ukrainian counterattacks i…
Another Retailer Takes Chapter 11 Route: Big Lots Files For Bankruptcy And Agrees To Sell Assets To Nexus Capital As Economic Pressures Mount
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE:BIG) confirmed early Monday that it, along with its subsidiaries, has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and has also agreed to see all of its assets and ongoing business operations to an affiliate of investment firm …
Italy’s Draghi to present long-awaited report on EU competitiveness
Former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi is to present his long-awaited report for the revival of the European Union’s economic competitiveness on Monday. The Draghi report covers multiple sectors from capital markets to the defence industry as well …
Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday said it has struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck “Hezbollah military structures and a launcher” overnight in the areas of Kfarkela, Taybeh, Hanine and Yarine near Leb…
Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday said it has struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck “Hezbollah military structures and a launcher” overnight in the areas of Kfarkela, Taybeh, Hanine and Yarine near Leb…
Italy’s Draghi to present long-awaited report on EU competitiveness
Former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi is to present his long-awaited report for the revival of the European Union’s economic competitiveness on Monday. The Draghi report covers multiple sectors from capital markets to the defence industry as well …
Traffic alert: A34 one lane blocked northbound between the M4 at Chieveley and the A4185 at Chilton due to broken down vehicle
A broken down vehicle is blocking one lane of the A34 this morning (Monday). The lane is closed on the northbound carriageway, just north of the M4 at Chieveley. National Highways said it expects to have the road fully open again by around 7.45am. Traf…
Efforts to change Milan airport’s name hit hard landing in Italy
The airport in Italy’s capital Rome bears the name of the Renaissance genius: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1619). The airport of the lagoon city of Venice is named after its most famous son, world traveller Marco Polo (1254-1324). And now the Milan Airport,…
‘Barely any room for a lifeguard chair’: Spain’s disappearing beaches
Looking out onto the beach of Platja d’Aro, Josep has tears in his eyes. “I used to play and swim here as a kid, when the beach was twice as big,” the 48-year-old teacher says. Today the main beach in the popular Catalonian holiday resort on Spain’s Co…