Messi Denies Hong Kong No-Show Was Political in Appeal to Chinese Fans
This is at least the third time Messi has explained why he didn’t play in the Feb. 4 exhibition match.
Day: February 20, 2024
Israel’s economy shrinks by a fifth: Report
Israel’s economy has faced one of the biggest contractions in the its history in the fourth quarter of last year due to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, a report from the Central Bureau of Statistics has revealed.
Nationals deputy leader Perin Davey reveals health issue behind apparent slurring in Senate estimates
Senator says two emergency operations in 2019 after abscess erupted behind her tonsils have left her with speech challengesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTh…
Who is Yulia Navalnaya, Putin’s new target?
Yulia Navalnaya vows to continue Alexei Navalny’s mission for a free Russia, blaming Putin for her husband’s death. She accuses the Kremlin of hiding Navalny’s body and urges supporters to oppose Putin’s regime. “I am committed to continuing Alexei Na…
Building collapse in Beirut suburb kills 4 and rescuers are searching for others
A building collapsed in a southern suburb of Beirut, killing four people, as rescuers searched for more people under the rubble.
‘How many chances do they get?’: second review into Star’s Sydney casino may lead to its licence being revoked
While analysts are asking why the licence was not cancelled after the first inquiry in 2022, thousands of jobs are at stakeThe Star Entertainment Group may be about to find out how low it can go before its casino licence is cancelled.Almost 18 months s…
“Zombie Deer Disease” Spreading Fast, May Evolve To Infect Humans: Expert
The Chronic Wasting Disease, as it is known, is caused by misfolded proteins known as prions. After infection, prions travel throughout the central nervous system, leaving prion deposits in brain tissues and organs.
“Be Rational”: Taiwan To China After 2 Crew Killed In Boat Incident
Taiwan called on Beijing to “be rational” on Tuesday following a deadly incident involving a Chinese boat and the Taiwanese coast guard, with the island’s premier insisting it would protect its waters.