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“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a job where I could get paid to do stupid things?” thought Cypriot Phidias Panayiotou five years ago. And so his YouTube channel was born. A week ago, the channel helped him win a seat in the European Parliament, unexpectedly coming in third with 20% of the vote, just behind Cyprus’ two traditional ruling parties – not bad for someone who decided to vote for the first time in his life. One month was enough for the 24-year-old, who admits to being politically illiterate, to run as an independent and upset the decades-old…
After a video of him having a heated argument with a fan went viral on social media, Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf issued a statement regarding the incident. “I chose not to speak about this on social media, but now that the video has been made public I feel the need to address the situation,” Rauf wrote. “As public figures, we are open to any kind of feedback from the public. They have the right to support or criticise us. But when it comes to my parents and family, I will not hesitate to respond accordingly. It is important to…
Manchester United target Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly keen to stay in Italy.Juventus and AC Milan have both shown strong interest in signing the Dutch striker in recent weeks, but Manchester United’s name has emerged in recent days.There have been numerous reports recently that Milan are unwilling to pay the huge €15 million fee owed to Zirkcee’s agent, Kia Joorabchian.This paved the way for him to join Manchester United, with the English club reportedly asking Zirkzee to wait to decide his future until July, when his €40 million release clause comes into effect.Further news broke yesterday that United are preparing a…
What’s going on?Chinese shares fell slightly on Wednesday, mainly due to a drop in the tech-heavy STAR 50 index, but rose in Hong Kong and other Asian markets as a stronger US dollar lost momentum.What does this mean?Chinese markets were mixed as the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced new plans to promote hardcore technology on the STAR Market. Despite these measures, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.34% to 3,020.03 points and the blue-chip CSI300 Index fell 0.42%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 1.95% to 18,264.51 points, with Hong Kong-listed H-shares up 2.27%, showing resilience despite the tech…
South Africa vs USA T20 World Cup 2024 Today’s Matches: Aiden Markram’s South Africa will take on Monankh Patel’s USA at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua’s North Sound in the first Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024. While the former is unbeaten in the group stage, the latter’s win against Pakistan is undoubtedly their achievement in the tournament.South Africa’s batting has looked weak so far in the tournament, mainly due to playing on tough pitches in New York, while the US look a more well-rounded team but it will be seen on Wednesday whether they…
Some of the best players of their era and some of the greatest players in baseball history.Willie Mays did both at the highest level.Mays, who died Tuesday at age 93, was everything you could want not just as a superstar but as a person, and he endeared himself to people in New York, San Francisco and across the country with the swagger, talent and grace he displayed during more than four decades on the baseball field.Mays was the greatest baseball player the world has ever seen, and maybe always will be, and when you look at the “Say Hey Kid”‘s…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf was embroiled in controversy on Tuesday after a video emerged of him having a heated argument with a fan. The incident came after Pakistan’s initial dominance in the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies led to disappointing exits with surprise losses to tournament debutants USA and traditional rivals India.In a viral video, Rauf is seen walking with his wife when they come across a group of people. Though the exact details of the conversation are unclear, the group was reportedly taunting Rauf over Pakistan’s poor performance in the tournament.Responding to…
Vladimir Smirnov/Sputnik/Pool/Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend an official welcoming ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea on June 19, 2024. CNN — Thousands of North Koreans lined Pyongyang’s wide boulevards on Wednesday, waving Russian and North Korean flags and bouquets of flowers and chanting “Welcome Putin!” as Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years. Putin was greeted with wild fanfare along with Kim Jong Un at a welcoming ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square in the heart of the North Korean capital,…
Organizers said Tuesday night’s celebration celebrated freedom, equality and opportunity. PHOENIX — Tuesday night was a celebration of Black-owned businesses and their success in the Valley. The Arizona Black Chamber hosted dozens of area entrepreneurs for its Juneteenth Vision Forward celebration. The event was a tribute to Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, but also a message about how Black-owned businesses can move forward and become even more successful in the future. The celebration commemorated freedom, equality and opportunity. “We’re celebrating this monumental occasion,” said Celeste Talley, owner of Simply Celeste Catering in Phoenix, “and…
India is desperate to secure exploration rights for a cobalt-rich underwater mountain in the middle of the Indian Ocean, but its bid faces competing claims with Sri Lanka also seeking to mine the precious mineral in the region. The urgency of India’s application stems from concerns about China’s presence in the Indian Ocean, with the world’s second-largest economy already dominating the global cobalt supply chain, Indian officials and analysts told Al Jazeera. Cobalt is a critical mineral used widely in electric vehicles and batteries and is seen as a key element in the transition to green energy. India approached the…