A Briton will run Eumetsat, the intergovernmental organisation that operates the spacecraft used by Europe’s weather forecasters. Phil Evans, currently with the Institute of Physics, takes over the role of director general from Alain Ratier, who’s held the post since 2011. Mr Evans has spent most of his career in […]
Year: 2020
LONDON: Brendan Rodgers says Leicester need to “reset mentally” to stay in charge of their Champions League destiny after their slump continued with a 2-1 loss at Everton. The Foxes remain third in the Premier League but are fading, claiming just two points from their three games since the Premier […]
ALMATY: Kazakhstan’s former president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, has recovered from COVID-19 which he contracted in mid-June, his spokesman said on Thursday (Jul 2). Mr Nazarbayev, who will turn 80 next week, retains sweeping powers as Yelbasy, or national leader, and chair of the Central Asian nation’s security council, and is seen […]
MANCHESTER, England: Cricket West Indies (CWI) have said head coach Phil Simmons’ job is safe despite the Barbados association’s chief demanding his “immediate removal” after attending a funeral in England. Simmons is self-isolating in his on-site hotel room at Old Trafford after attending his father-in-law’s funeral on Friday. The CWI […]
OnePlus TV Series 2020 Launch India Date, Live Stream: OnePlus is all set to launch its affordable OnePlus TV in India today. Here’s how you can watch the event online. OnePlus is getting ready to launch three new variants of its TV lineup on July 2. The company has revealed […]
Under the series, Samsung is expected to launch three models including Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Plus. We have been hearing about Samsung Galaxy S20 series for quite some time now. A new leak now reveals that the South Korean smartphone manufacturer has accidentally […]
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s government said on Thursday it would halt public funding for the body organising next year’s America’s Cup pending the outcome of an investigation into “financial and structural matters”. The government and the Auckland Council this week launched a probe into allegations about financial mismanagement at America’s Cup […]
FILE PHOTO: Premiership – Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs – Welford Road Stadium, Leicester, Britain – December 21, 2019 Leicester Tigers’ Manu Tuilagi after the match Action Images/Molly Darlington REUTERS: Leicester Tigers have confirmed England centre Manu Tuilagi has left the Premiership club after opting not to sign a […]
REUTERS: Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says he does not need any assurances about his future despite the deepening threat of relegation after Wednesday’s 4-1 defeat by Newcastle United. Bournemouth slipped to 19th in the 20-team Premier League and while they are just a point from safety they face a daunting […]
MUMBAI: India’s COVID-19 infections surpassed 600,000 on Thursday (Jul 2), with 17,834 deaths, as authorities battled to contain the pandemic while easing lockdown rules, officials and the health ministry said. Fresh challenges to protect people from the virus emerged for disaster management officials in the northeast state of Assam amid […]