At the same time, it has been working towards increasing its defence budget to 2 per cent of its gross domestic product by 2027, which will potentially make it the third biggest defence spender in the world after the United States and China. In addition, back in 2015, when Shinzo Abe was Japanese prime minister, … Read more
World Pool Masters will maintain last year’s challenging format, with 16 players competing to take home a $40,000 share from a $125,000 prize pool; the 2023 World Cup of Pool is being played at Halle39, in Hildesheim, Germany from April 25-28 – live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 22/04/24 11:39pm Ko Pin Yi will defend … Read more
Four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby beaten 10-6 by debutant Joe O’Connor at the Crucible Theatre; “Away from snooker I’m happy, then when I come to snooker it’s the opposite. It was pathetic from start to finish” Last Updated: 22/04/24 10:56pm Mark Selby was knocked out of this year’s World Snooker Championship by Joe O’Connor … Read more
Wet wipes containing plastic will be banned from being sold in the UK following legislation to be tabled in Parliament soon, the British government announced on Monday, as the world marked as Earth Day. UK Environment Secretary Steve Barclay said the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will table the legislation for England … Read more
Cases of whooping cough have continued to rise in England and Wales (Image: Getty Images) Health experts have issued an urgent warning after cases of the potentially deadly “100-day cough” soared by nearly 40 percent in just one week. According to the latest figures, a total of 824 Britons fell ill with whooping cough in … Read more
Nottingham Forest’s appeal against their four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) is set to begin on Monday 22 April. The club are reportedly still hopeful for a reduction in their punishment, which would have a massive impact on their hopes of Premier League survival. Everton appealed against their 10-point … Read more
By Sylvia Hui | Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government’s plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking was expected to clear its first hurdle Tuesday despite vocal opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party. The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last … Read more
The British government’s plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking cleared its first hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday despite vocal opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party. The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last year, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products … Read more
The consequences of the Israel-Iran showdown will be global, representing one of the most significant geopolitical moments in the 21st century. It adds another dimension to the geopolitical landscape at a time when the world is already facing a myriad of crises. One of the biggest consequences is for the United States. Iran’s actions show … Read more
Jimmy White has not made it through qualifying for the 2024 World Championships; White has been a runner up at the Crucible six times; He lost 10-3 to 19-year-old Liu Hongyu Last Updated: 11/04/24 8:33pm Jimmy White will not be a part of the 2024 World Championships after losing out in qualifying Jimmy White’s hopes … Read more
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