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Year: 2023

Ben Roberts-Smith: No apologies for alleged war crimes from a top soldier

Ben Roberts-Smith is proud of his activities in Afghanistan, he said in his first comments since a judge found that allegations of war crimes against him were genuine. In a landmark defamation case last month, the Victoria Cross recipient was…

Manchester City: Why the treble-winners’ dominance raises both questions and praise

Manchester City’s Champions League victory in Istanbul was one of the most significant outcomes in football in recent years. It marked the end of City’s long quest for the most cherished trophy. And by achieving only the second Treble in…

When his contract with Liverpool expires, midfielder James Milner will join Brighton.

When James Milner’s contract with Liverpool expires at the end of June, he will sign a one-year deal with Brighton. During his eight years at Anfield, the 37-year-old won six significant awards, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions…

US Open 2023 players include Matt Fitzpatrick, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Jon Rahm.

The 123rd US Open, the third men’s major of the season, begins on Thursday on the north course of the prestigious Los Angeles Country Club in California. The event returns to Hollywood for the first time in 75 years, with…

Real Madrid has completed the acquisition of England midfielder Jude Bellingham on a six-year contract.

Real Madrid has finalised the six-year contract signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. The Spanish giants will pay 103 million euros (£88.5 million) for the 19-year-old, with several potential add-ons. If such add-ons are met, the acquisition…

Brighton will sign midfielder James Milner when his contract with Liverpool expires.

When James Milner’s contract with Liverpool expires on 30 June, he will join Brighton on a one-year agreement. During his eight years at Anfield, the 37-year-old won six major titles, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. Earlier…

Pyrex and Instant Pot manufacturer declares bankruptcy

The creator of Pyrex glassware and Instant Pot multicookers has declared bankruptcy, citing close to $1 billion (£790 million) in liabilities. Instant Brands attributes its issues to high interest rates and little demand. The company, which employs over 2,400 people,…

At least 32 people are killed when a migrant boat capsizes off the coast of Greece.

After their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of southern Greece, at least 32 migrants dead and more than 100 were rescued. The boat was supposedly on its way from Libya to Italy. Strong winds hampered an extended search operation,…

Kwara boat catastrophe kills 100 people and leaves many more missing in Nigeria

Authorities say more than 100 people killed and more are missing after a boat carrying them down the River Niger in south-western Nigeria crashed. The barge was transporting around 300 passengers from Kwara state to Niger state following a wedding…

Lionel Messi: Will the Argentine’s transfer to Inter Miami revolutionize American football?

“I think Miami needs a star,” David Beckham remarked when his new Major League Soccer franchise was announced in 2018. “Miami would anticipate us bringing in a celebrity. That is exactly what we intend to do.” Five years later, with…