The luxurious home made of bamboo
Bamboo was once considered a humble material, but increasingly it is being treated and used in high-end, smart and sustainable architectural projects. A stunning home designed by architectural firm Ibuku is made almost entirely with the timber, and is largely open-plan so that a cooling breeze can blow through it. The residence is located among […]
Ghana qualify for AFCON 2019 after CAF disqualified Sierra Leone
The Black Stars of Ghana have qualified for next year’s Total Africa Cup of Nations after CAF decided to disqualify Sierra Leone following FIFA’s suspension of the West African nation. With just one game left to be played in March next year for the continental showpiece both Kenya and Ghana have qualified from Group F. […]
Paris St-Germain dropped points for the first time in Ligue 1 this season
Paris St-Germain dropped points for the first time in Ligue 1 this season and lost Neymar to injury as they drew with Bordeaux. Neymar volleyed in Dani Alves’ cross but later came off with an apparent groin injury. Jimmy Briand equalised but Kylian Mbappe ran onto Julian Draxler’s pass to put PSG ahead again. Former […]
Today marks International day of persons with Disabilities
Today is World Disabilities Day. The day was proclaimed in 1992, by the UN General Assembly. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities. Building on many decades of UN’s work in the field of […]
Mark Hughes: Southampton sack manager after eight months in charge
Mark Hughes has been sacked as Southampton manager after eight months in charge. The Saints, who drew with Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday, are 18th in the table. Southampton confirmed the move in a statement, adding: “The search for a new manager to take the club forward is already under way.” First-team […]
Wilder v Fury: Tyson Fury says 'world knows who real champion is' after draw
yson Fury says “the world knows who the real WBC champion is” and believes his draw with Deontay Wilder was “a gift decision” for the American. Fury, 30, shared a thrilling battle in Los Angeles, with many former professionals saying he won the bout. Promoter Frank Warren said he and the British Boxing Board of […]
Space Odyssey helps launch first 8K TV channel
Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey helped launch the world’s first super-high definition 8K television channel on Saturday. Japanese broadcaster NHK said it had asked Warner Bros to scan the original film negatives in 8K for its new channel. Super-high definition 8K pictures offer 16 times the resolution of HD TV. However, few people currently […]
China cracks down on wedding extravaganza and extreme pranks
China is trying to put the brakes on a trend towards increasingly lavish weddings and pre-wedding pranks which can often become violent or sexualised. Authorities have said modern weddings are both too extravagant and against Chinese and socialist values. The traditional “hazing” rituals couples are put through have also often been getting out of control. […]
Trump says China agreed to reduce tariffs on US car imports
Beijing will “reduce and remove” the 40% tariffs it places on US cars imported into China, US President Donald Trump has said. China has not commented on President Trump’s announcement, which he made on Twitter without providing details. The move, if confirmed, would be welcomed by a car industry unsettled by the escalating US-China trade […]
Spain far-right Vox party gains foothold in Andalusia election
A far-right party has won seats in a Spanish regional election for the first time in decades. The Vox party took 12 parliamentary seats in Andalusia on Sunday, beating expectations that it would win five. Tough on immigration, Vox could be a kingmaker in a coalition in Andalusia. Its breakthrough is the latest in a […]