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The full fixture list for the 2026 Betfred Super League regular season has been confirmed, with every match shown live on Sky Sports as the league celebrates its 30th and most action-packed year yet as it returns to a 14-team competition.The 2026 season kicks off with newly-promoted York Knights hosting treble-winning champions Hull KR on Thursday, February 12, while Sky Sports’ second pick from Round One sees Warrington Wolves host St Helens as Paul Rowley looks to hit the ground running as he takes the reigns at the Saints. Super League will make a long-awaited return to two of the…
For two years, the world watched the destruction of Gaza unfold in real time and chose not to stop it. More than 70,000 Palestinians were killed and much of the Strip reduced to rubble, while the same government rushed to contain other regional wars with empty warnings, sham ceasefires, and aid deals that brought death rather than relief.Only now, after reaffirming a so-called “ceasefire” that brought little relief on the ground, are they saying they are intervening to help create long-term peace and stability. But their focus is already misplaced. They act as if Gaza is the side in need…
The PUMA SE logo is displayed in the window of its flagship store in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Puma expected profit growth to slow as new CEO Arne Freund faces excess inventory and rising marketing costs for sneakers and apparel. Photographer: Cristian Bosi/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Imagespuma Shares rose as much as 16% early Thursday after reports that China’s Anda Sports was one of a number of companies looking to acquire German sports brands.Puma could also attract interest from Chinese apparel company Li Ning and Japan’s Asics, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources.Puma declined…
When President Donald Trump on Nov. 15 withdrew his support for far-right Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had distinguished himself as one of his most loyal allies, many dismissed it as just another episode of political theater. But this moment marks something far more important than a personal rift. This reveals a deepening civil war within the Republican Party over who will lead the post-Trump conservative movement and the true meaning of “America First.”The issue of division is no longer just an immigration or economic issue. It is foreign policy, and Israel is at the center of it. For…
Global demand for rare earth minerals is causing toxic pollution in some of Asia’s most important rivers, threatening the health and livelihoods of tens of millions of people. Rare earths are at the center of intense geopolitical competition, particularly between the United States and China, with the latter establishing near-total control over the minerals as part of a broader industrial policy. A global scramble for new resources is now underway, but the costs of unchecked mining are already evident in many mineral-rich regions. The mighty Mekong River is the heart and lifeline of Southeast Asia. This rich ecosystem meanders through…
England have booked an extra training session in Brisbane ahead of the second Ashes Test as they look to bounce back from a two-day slump in the series opener in Perth.The tourists announced on Monday that no first-choice players will travel to Canberra this weekend for the pink-ball tour game against the Prime Minister’s Eleven, with only batsman Jacob Bethell and seamers Josh Tan and Matthew Potts joining the Lions group. The England squad will spend five days together in Brisbane ahead of the day-night Test at The Gabba from December 4, with an optional training slot on Saturday and…
Firefighters walk near a burning house at Wang Fu Court in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, China, on November 27, 2025.Isaac Lawrence Getty Images News | Getty ImagesPrivate Chinese companies have pledged tens of millions of dollars to support rescue and relief efforts after a house fire in Hong Kong left at least 55 people dead and hundreds missing.alibaba group and its affiliate Ant Group have jointly pledged HK$30 million to support fire relief efforts. Alibaba founder Jack Ma, one of the most famous Chinese entrepreneurs, also pledged $30 million through a charitable foundation to provide emergency aid…
Alibaba has announced plans to launch smart glasses equipped with its AI model. Quark AI Glasses are Alibaba’s first foray into the smart glasses product category.alibabaalibabaThe Chinese tech giant’s artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses went on sale Thursday as the Chinese tech giant looks to ramp up its focus on consumer AI in an increasingly competitive market. First announced in July, the Quark AI Glasses come in two variants, with the S1 starting at CNY 3,799 ($536) and the G1 starting at CNY 1,899.The tech giant has integrated the Qwen AI model (Alibaba’s version of ChatGPT) with the device, which also…
There has been an outpouring of sympathy for the Hong Kong fires in mainland China, and people are closely following news of the tragedy. The fire in China’s semi-autonomous city is the deadliest to hit the country in a decade. Incidents like this are not uncommon in China, but they also occur in Hong Kong, which is known for its safe environment. The Chinese government immediately expressed concern, with leader Xi Jinping urging “all-out efforts” to minimize casualties and earmarking 2 million yuan ($282,470) in emergency aid for the Red Cross. Chinese tech giants and entrepreneurs are also pouring donations…
Former world champion Sebastian Vettel says Max Verstappen has the advantage of being under less pressure than Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the F1 title race. He also described the Dutchman’s continued rate of improvement as “frightening”.Verstappen heads into the final two races of the season with an unexpected late chance to clinch a record-equalling fifth straight championship, having won four of the past seven races. The outside bid for the Red Bull driver was further strengthened by the disqualification of the McLaren driver in Las Vegas last weekend due to excessive plank wear. This means Verstappen, who won…