Yellen says China, U.S. have significant disagreements that must be communicated clearly, directly
BEIJING U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said 10 hours of bilateral meetings with senior Chinese officials in recent
2023-07-09 09:17
Everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament
The NBA In-Season Tournament was confirmed for the 2023-24 season. Here is everything you need to know about it, including the format and dates for the tournament.The 2022-23 NBA season concluded, with the Denver Nuggets standing as the reigning champions. Free agency began on June 30, and plent...
2023-07-09 09:15
BBC looking into allegations of presenter's sexual misconduct
The BBC has confirmed it is looking into allegations of sexual misconduct by one of its presenters.
2023-07-09 08:58
Gavin Williams gets first career victory in the Guardians' 10-6 win over the Royals
Top prospect Gavin Williams struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings for his first victory in the majors, brothers Bo and Josh Naylor drove in two runs apiece and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 10-6 on Saturday
2023-07-09 08:58
Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters
Up to 2,000 protesters stormed a gay pride festival, in a country where anti-LGBT prejudice is common.
2023-07-09 08:28
UFC 290 fight card: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez and all bouts tonight
The UFC featherweight titles will be unified this weekend, as Alexander Volkanovski takes on interim champion Yair Rodriguez in a main-event clash. The pair headline UFC 290 in Las Vegas, where Volkanovski will try to maintain his dominance at 145lbs, following a brave but unsuccessful bid to win the lightweight title in February. FOLLOW LIVE: UFC 290 - Latest Volkanovski vs Rodriguez updates The Australian lost a narrow decision to 155lbs champion Islam Makhachev in Perth, at the same event where Rodriguez submitted Josh Emmett to win the interim featherweight belt. In the co-main event on Saturday, Brandon Moreno defends his flyweight title against a foe who has beaten him twice: Alexandre Pantoja. Moreno has improved significantly since those losses in 2016 and 2018, but this bout marks a difficult defence to kickstart the Mexican’s second reign as champion. Here’s all you need to know. When is it? UFC 290 will take place on Saturday 8 July, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The early prelims are set to begin at 11pm BST (3pm PT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET), with the regular prelims following at 1am BST on Sunday 9 July (5pm PT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET on Saturday). The main card is then due to begin at 3am BST on Sunday (7pm PT, 9pm CT, 10pm ET on Saturday). How can I watch it? The card will air live on BT Sport in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also streaming the fights. In the US, ESPN+ will stream the action live, as will the UFC’s Fight Pass. Odds Volkanovski – 2/9; Rodriguez – 100/30 Moreno – 1/2; Pantoja – 13/8 Whittaker – 1/4; Du Plessis – 3/1 Full odds via Betway. Full card (subject to change) Main card Alexander Volkanovski (C) vs Yair Rodriguez (IC) (featherweight title) Brandon Moreno (C) vs Alexandre Pantoja (flyweight title) Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis (middleweight) Jalin Turner vs Dan Hooker (lightweight) Bo Nickal vs Val Woodburn (middleweight) Prelims Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price (welterweight) Tatsuro Taira vs Edgar Chairez (catchweight) Yazmin Jauregui vs Denise Gomes (women’s strawweight) Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield (light-heavyweight) Early prelims Vitor Petrino vs Marcin Prachnio (light-heavyweight) Cameron Saaiman vs Terrence Mitchell (bantamweight) Shannon Ross vs Jesus Aguilar (flyweight) Kamuela Kirk vs Esteban Ribovics (lightweight) Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list UFC schedule 2023: Every major fight happening this year Sean Strickland makes passionate plea for Israel Adesanya fight after dominant win What time does UFC 290 start in UK and US tonight? How to watch UFC 290 online and on TV tonight Brandon Moreno, piñatas and the promise that inspired UFC supremacy
2023-07-09 08:28
Delhi's earliest crimes revealed by 1800s police records
The year is 1861. Mughal rule has just ended, Delhi is in ferment and decline - then a bed gets stolen.
2023-07-09 08:27
Braves rumors: 3 local products Atlanta could take in the MLB Draft
The upcoming MLB Draft could give the Braves plenty of opportunities to repeat success with the pool of local prospects from within Georgia.The MLB Draft is coming up on July 9 with three days of selections that will help shape future seasons of baseball action.The Braves are one of the best...
2023-07-09 08:26
Candelario and Meneses HRs help Nats snap 5-game skid with a win over AL West-leading Rangers
Jeimer Candelario and Joey Meneses hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, Alex Call also went deep, and the Washington Nationals snapped a five-game skid with an 8-3 win over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers
2023-07-09 08:23
NFL rumors: Dolphins may have fumbled massive lead in Dalvin Cook free agency
Dalvin Cook seemed like a shoo-in to sign with the Miami Dolphins. But, the AFC East team may have cost themselves the chance of signing the Pro Bowl running back.Even nearly four months since the start of the 2023 league year, there are still plenty of players available in free agency for NFL t...
2023-07-09 08:23
A Glut of Made-in-China Plastic Will Dent Oil’s Growth Machine
Once touted as a key driver of global oil profits, the plastics industry is staring down years of
2023-07-09 08:22
How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut
Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.
2023-07-09 08:21