GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday (Jul 7) acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body to update its guidance on how the respiratory disease passes between people. “We have been talking about the possibility of airborne […]
Year: 2020
Temperatures in the Siberian Arctic reached record averages in June, with some areas seeing rises of as much as 10C (18F), according to EU data. Scientists say the heat has helped fan wildfires in the region, resulting in the unprecedented estimated release of 59m tonnes of carbon dioxide. Hot summer […]
Young Gaza amputees play soccer again after coronavirus curbs eased GAZA: Young Palestinian soccer players, all amputees and many on crutches, were back on the field in Gaza on Tuesday for the first time since coronavirus restrictions were eased in the territory. Their coach said some of the 26 […]
LONDON: The women’s British Open will go ahead without fans in August at Royal Troon, the R&A said on Tuesday (Jul 7). The tournament from Aug 20-23 will be the first women’s major to take place this year. “The AIG Women’s British Open is important to the success of women’s […]
REUTERS: England’s 18 counties have agreed to play red-ball and white-ball cricket during this summer’s shortened domestic season, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday. A majority vote was reached at a meeting of the First Class County (FCC) chairs after the ECB Board last month gave […]
REUTERS: Reduction in stadium capacities, improved ventilation systems and mobile payment for tickets and drinks are some of the measures football clubs may have to implement while designing stadiums in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A study conducted by architecture studio Fenwick Iribarren says the design of stadiums in […]
REUTERS: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says he was encouraged by the development of the club’s academy graduates and hopes to have an entire squad of homegrown talent at his disposal in the future. Liverpool secured the top-flight title for the first time in 30 years last month, leading to suggestions […]
BEIJING: Hong Kong’s new National Security Law will shake up digital surveillance in the city, with strict new company compliance measures that echo the mainland’s years-long crackdown on anti-government content. Foreign tech companies have balked at the laws, with Facebook, Twitter and Google among those saying they would suspend requests […]
NEW YORK/HONG KONG: Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok announced on Tuesday (Jul 7) it would pull out of Hong Kong within days, as global tech giants struggle to figure out how to operate in the city under sweeping new security rules imposed by Beijing. Major US internet companies including Facebook, […]
SHANGHAI: Football clubs and players have voiced concern about their mental well-being when the Chinese Super League (CSL) starts because they will spend at least two months cut off from their families to stop the spread of coronavirus. The CSL will kick off on Jul 25 – five months later […]