Schoolgirl Andreeva living the dream after thrashing Jabeur at Australian Open

[ad_1] Melbourne – Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva put her school work to one side Wednesday and instead underlined her huge potential by crushing sixth seed Ons Jabeur in under an hour at the Australian Open.Playing her first main draw at Melbourne Park, Andreeva was electric in downing the three-time Grand Slam runner-up 6-0, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in just 54 minutes.Ranked No. 47, it was her first win over […]

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Africa

Afcon 2023: DR Congo 1-1 Zambia – Wissa nets as Leopards draw

[ad_1] DR Congo and Zambia are both former Africa Cup of Nations championsZambia and DR Congo drew 1-1 as the opening round of group games at the Africa Cup of Nations came to a close.Against the run of play, Kings Kangwa made the most of a defensive mix-up to put Zambia ahead in the 23rd minute.Just four minutes later, the Leopards were level in the Group F match thanks to […]

January 18, 2024

Japan

K-pop without the ‘K’ just won’t pop

[ad_1] K-pop is betting that it can reverse its slowing global growth by becoming less Korean. This is a mistake: Without the "K,” the music is plain pop, undistinguishable from — and unable to compete with — the dominant American kind.There is no question the K-pop wave is waning. Bang Si-hyuk, whose Hybe Co. is behind such acts as BTS and NewJeans, believes the industry is in crisis. South Korean […]

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Africa

Nigeria: Ibadan explosion leaves scenes of devastation

[ad_1] A blast in the city of Ibadan has killed two people and injured 77 others, while buildings have been reduced to rubble. Aerials of the scene reveal the scale of the devastation. Images show collapsed structures and burnt out cars scattered across the impact zone.Authorities have said the blast was caused by explosives stored by illegal miners. Read the full story hereVideo edited by Gift Ufuoma [ad_2] Source link

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Japan

Japanese flying bike startup A.L.I. Technologies files for bankruptcy

[ad_1] A Japanese startup known for developing hover bikes inspired by "Star Wars" has filed for bankruptcy with ¥1.17 billion of debt, according to a report by credit research firm Tokyo Shoko Research.Tokyo-based A.L.I. Technologies had aimed to play a key role in an expected “air mobility society” and raised its profile with its drones, artificial intelligence and flying bikes, but apparently struggled to secure the necessary cash to maintain […]

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Japan

China helps Pacific Islands with policing, not defense: ambassador

[ad_1] SYDNEY – China has a strategy to help Pacific Island nations with policing, not defense, and its growing presence in the region should not alarm Australia, China's ambassador to Australia said on Wednesday.Ambassador Xiao Qian also told reporters that Nauru's decision this week to form diplomatic relations with China at the expense of Taiwan was "their own choice" and would not impact Australia's ties with Nauru, a tiny nation […]

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Africa

Afcon 2023: Morocco 3-0 Tanzania – Atlas Lions beat 10-man Taifa Stars

[ad_1] Morocco are Africa's top-ranked side but their sole Africa Cup of Nations title came on home soil back in 1976Pre-tournament favourites Morocco began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing win over 10-man Tanzania in Group F.The Atlas Lions took the lead on the half hour when Romain Saiss pounced after Hakim Ziyech's swerving free-kick was palmed back into danger.Tanzania had Novatus Miroshi sent off with […]

January 18, 2024

Japan

Johnny’s abuse victims seek transparency on compensation criteria

[ad_1] The extensive scope of Johnny Kitagawa's decadeslong sexual abuse has made it difficult to identify what has been done to whom, with almost 1,000 individuals claiming to be victims.As a result, Smile-Up, formerly known as Johnny & Associates, is struggling to compensate victims of the late founder's sexual abuse.During a news conference Monday, a victims' group demanded more transparency on the criteria for compensation. They also asked that the […]

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