Australia’s long battle with racism not acceptable
The alleged racist abuse of Indian players by fans at the third Test in Sydney is just the latest in a litany of similar incidents to mar sport in Australia, with authorities struggling to stamp out the problem.
Trump faces Senate trial after historic second charge
Donald Trump faces trial in the Senate after becoming the first US president to be charged with misconduct in office for a second time. Mr Trump is accused of inciting…
Soccer-star Ryan Giggs selling custom Manchester mansion
Former soccer-star Ryan Giggs is selling his custom-built mansion in England’s greater Manchester area for £3,5 million (US$4,579 million).
Light at the end of the tunnel
While we are experiencing what is before us, one day at a time, the pandemic has presented an opportunity to participate in a forced-perspective taking exercise for all of us.
Beyond import substitution
In his memoirs, “A Promised Land”, former US President Barack Obama describes Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, as “a gentle, soft-spoken economist”.
Are Mourinho’s tactics failing?
“To Dare is Do” goes the famous Tottenham slogan. Except there isn’t too much daring at all around north London these days. Their dismal 1-1 draw at home to Fulham…
Olympic 100m hurdles champion provisionally suspended
Olympic 100m hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been provisionally suspended from athletics after being charged with breaching anti-doping rules. The American is accused of “tampering within the results management process”,…
Briefly . . .AU ‘secures 300 million Covid vaccines’
The Associated Press news agency is quoting an adviser for the Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) as saying that the African Union has secured close to 300 million Covid-19…
Survival of the fittest as Australia look to seal series at Gabba fortress
MELBOURNE — A punishing test series that has exacted a heavy toll on both sides draws to a fitting climax in Brisbane where a humbled Australia will aim to crush…
Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses
A provisional 270 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been secured by the African Union (AU) for distribution across the continent.











