US Pledges $3 Billion for Climate Aid to Poor Countries at COP28
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2023-12-02 14:53
The Rolling Stones have nearly finished a follow-up album to Hackney Diamonds
'Hackney Diamonds' is not the last Rolling Stones record, insists Sir Mick Jagger.
2023-09-19 18:45
Aston Villa move into the top four as Tottenham’s slump continues
Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa into the Premier League’s top four with the winner at Tottenham to inflict a third consecutive defeat on the hosts. Unai Emery’s side came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory and leapfrog Spurs after a thrilling end-to-end contest, with Pau Torres scoring a first-half header and Watkins scoring a second after 61 minutes. Giovani Lo Celso had drilled Tottenham in front after 22 minutes with Ange Postecoglou’s selection gamble paying dividends at this point, but the hosts’ profligacy in front of goal cost them and Villa secured an eighth win from their last 10 matches. Hours before the match it was revealed former Spurs player and manager Terry Venables had died and a minute’s applause occurred before kick-off in his memory. Postecoglou’s team selection could have been out of Venables’ playbook, with the Australian going even more attacking than usual despite 11 first-team players being out, with Eric Dier and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg dropped. Rodrigo Bentancur, Lo Celso and Bryan Gil all earned first league starts of the season and it could have been 2-2 after five minutes. First, Villa captain John McGinn’s cutback was too powerful for the unmarked Matty Cash during the opening 60 seconds, then, down the other end, Destiny Udogie was sent clear but he sliced over with his weaker right foot. Dejan Kulusevski struck a post immediately after from Son Heung-min’s clever through ball and Brennan Johnson’s follow-up was blocked by Torres. Torres then should have broken the deadlock but he directed his free header wide from McGinn’s free-kick. The breathless start showed no sign of slowing with a Gil effort saved by Emi Martinez before Son hooked over, although the offside flag was subsequently raised. Another chance went begging when Pedro Porro’s cutback for Son was intercepted, but Tottenham did finally open the scoring in the 22nd minute. A Porro corner was cleared out to Lo Celso and his sweet half-volley from the edge of the area took a deflection to leave compatriot Martinez with no chance. It was Lo Celso’s first Spurs goal in more than two years, but Villa initially produced the perfect response. Straight from kick-off, Lucas Digne got away down the left and crossed for Watkins to head home. Villa’s joy was cut short when a three-minute VAR check eventually ruled the England forward had been offside. The end-to-end nature was abandoned not long after when Bentancur injured his ankle after a poor challenge by Cash. While Son found the net before half-time it was disallowed for offside and Villa’s growing dominance turned into an equaliser in the 52nd minute of the half. Douglas Luiz’s free-kick from the touchline picked out Torres and he made no mistake with his header this time to make it 1-1 at the break. Emery celebrated enthusiastically with his backroom staff but also made a double substitution, with Youri Tielemans and Leon Bailey introduced for the second period. Bailey almost made an instant impact when his curled effort slipped through Guglielmo Vicario’s grasp but hit a post. The frantic nature of the contest had returned now, with Johnson inches away from Kulusevski’s cross before Son had another effort ruled out for offside. Villa remained a threat and not long after McGinn’s long-range lob sailed harmlessly over, they made it 2-1. Substitute Tielemans was at the heart of it with a quick one-two giving Watkins a sight at goal and the England forward arrowed the ball into the bottom corner with 61 minutes played. Postecoglou’s side responded strongly, with Porro testing Martinez and Ben Davies heading over from the resulting corner. Vicario did keep Tottenham in the game with a finger-tip stop to thwart Digne’s free-kick before Martinez was required again, but produced superb saves to deny Johnson and Hojbjerg’s long-range curler. There was still time for Son to have another goal disallowed after Porro’s initial effort hit a post, but Postecoglou’s side failed to find a late leveller and suffered a third straight loss. Read More Top two maintain momentum with convincing victories Sheffield United probe alleged racist incident during home loss to Bournemouth Gareth Southgate pays tribute to ‘outstanding coach’ Terry Venables How Terry Venables brought football home in England’s greatest summer since 1966 Jurgen Klopp hails ‘super influential’ Trent Alexander-Arnold after Man City draw On This Day in 2020: Gunners have a good night against Rapid Vienna
2023-11-27 00:50
2 school districts closed as hunt for escaped murderer expands after he was spotted outside the previous search area, authorities say
The manhunt for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante has expanded after he was sighted outside the area authorities have been combing since he escaped Thursday, Pennsylvania authorities said.
2023-09-05 21:26
Oil Edges Lower After Four-Day Climb With Fed Decision in Focus
Oil edged lower after a four-day rally of almost 6% as traders took stock of the advance and
2023-07-26 09:58
Idris Elba lost interest in playing James Bond as it 'became about race'
'It became about nonsense, and I got the brunt of it,' Idris Elba said
2023-06-29 17:49
How Chelsea could line up with Cole Palmer
With Chelsea completing the signing of talented England U21 international Cole Palmer from Manchester City on deadline day, 90min looks at where the attacker could fit in Mauricio Pochettino's side.
2023-09-02 22:19
Dutch Supreme Court confirms immunity of former Israeli officers over a deadly 2014 Gaza airstrike
The Dutch Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that a Palestinian man cannot sue Israel’s former defense minister and another former senior military officer over their roles in a deadly Gaza 2014 airstrike
2023-08-25 19:23
'Southern Charm' star Kathryn Dennis accused of fleeing scene after officer injured in hit-and-run
On October 20 reality TV star Kathryn Dennis was reportedly involved in a collision with a police officer's car in Moncks Corner, South Carolina
2023-10-22 15:53
British man arrested in Portugal after party stabbing death
Police said a 27-year-old was detained after killing another man in the central town of Soalheira.
2023-09-28 12:24
MLS transfer roundup: Houston exercise Quinones buy option; Revs & Toronto FC swap midfielders
The latest transfer news around MLS as the window begins to heat up.
2023-07-15 01:29
Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCS
Max Scherzer is getting back on the mound for the Texas Rangers with a chance to put them up 3-0 in the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros
2023-10-18 08:16
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