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UN-mandated investigation into atrocities in Ethiopia to end
UN-mandated investigation into atrocities in Ethiopia to end
A UN-mandated investigation into human rights abuses in Ethiopia will come to an end next week despite ongoing atrocities in the region.
2023-10-05 22:48
Luis Diaz reunited with kidnapped parents after returning to Colombia
Luis Diaz reunited with kidnapped parents after returning to Colombia
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz enjoyed an emotional reunion with his parents after flying home to Colombia for the first time since their kidnapping earlier this month. Diaz arrived in Bogota before flying to Barranquilla – the national team base for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Brazil – on Tuesday where he was greeted by his father Luis Manuel and mother Cilenis Marulanda. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Colombia Football Federation published pictures of the family’s reunion alongside a short statement which read: “This was Lucho’s exciting meeting with his father Mane Diaz and his family. “We love you and we are more united than ever! @LuisFDiaz19. We are all Colombians.” Diaz’s parents were snatched off the street just over a fortnight ago and, while his mum was freed almost immediately, his dad was held for 12 days before being released on Thursday. The 58-year-old said of his experience: “It was a lot of horseback riding, really hard, a lot of mountains, a lot of rain, too many insects.” A weak Díaz, who was helped to and from a chair by his family, told journalists in his home town of Barrancas in Colombia: “I couldn’t sleep peacefully, it was very difficult, almost 12 days without sleep.” Read More LaLiga president says Jude Bellingham ‘like he’s from a different planet’ Rory McIlroy aware ‘loose lips sink ships’ as progress made towards golf future ‘Drained and stressed’ Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from Champion of Champions
2023-11-14 22:40
'The interest hasn't gone away': Todd Haynes still hopes to make Peggy Lee biopic Fever
'The interest hasn't gone away': Todd Haynes still hopes to make Peggy Lee biopic Fever
Todd Haynes has not given up on making his Peggy Lee biopic 'Fever', despite star Michelle Williams confirming that the project had been scrapped last year.
2023-10-03 17:00
US bank profits to drop but industry stable after March crisis -analysts
US bank profits to drop but industry stable after March crisis -analysts
By Lananh Nguyen, Nupur Anand and Pete Schroeder NEW YORK U.S. bank profits are expected to shrink in
2023-11-17 04:05
On This Day in 2012 – Roberto Mancini agrees a new five-year deal with Man City
On This Day in 2012 – Roberto Mancini agrees a new five-year deal with Man City
Roberto Mancini agreed a new five-year contract with Manchester City on this day in 2012. However, just 10 months later the City dream had soured and the title-winning manager wound up being sacked. The Italian manager took charge at the Etihad Stadium in 2009 and helped accelerate the club’s revolution under owner Sheikh Mansour. Mancini was rewarded with a long-term new deal after steering City to their first top-flight title in 68 years, when the Manchester side won the 2011-12 Premier League. Sergio Aguero’s last-ditch winner toppled QPR and saw City edge out rivals and neighbours Manchester United to claim the league crown. Mancini replaced Mark Hughes in December 2009, leading his side to the 2011 FA Cup before swiping the English championship a year later. “I am delighted to be able to give all of my efforts to Manchester City for a further five years,” said Mancini on completing his new extended deal. “The opportunity which exists to build on our recent success is enormous.” Sadly for Mancini, that enormous opportunity for City did not extend to him for much longer. City lost the 2013 FA Cup final 1-0 to Wigan, with the Latics suffering Premier League relegation to sit alongside their cup glory. That proved the final straw for City’s owners, after United had already sewn up the Premier League title with two games to play. Mancini was unseated by City on May 13, 2013 – just two days after that FA Cup final defeat. Assistant Brian Kidd took charge for the final two league games, with United eventually ending with an 11-point margin on second-placed City. Mancini would move on to further club management roles with Galatasaray, Inter Milan and Zenit St Petersburg before claiming Euro 2020 glory as Italy coach. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Day four of third Ashes Test: England chasing 251 for victory at Headingley Wimbledon set for first Ukraine-Belarus clash of this year’s tournament Nasa Hataoka defies Pebble Beach conditions to seize US Women’s Open lead
2023-07-09 13:00
Greek PM to 'persist' with UK over Parthenon Marbles
Greek PM to 'persist' with UK over Parthenon Marbles
Greece's prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday he would push for the return of the Parthenon Marbles when he meets UK leader Rishi...
2023-11-26 19:19
Civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber II retires from church service
Civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber II retires from church service
Prominent North Carolina civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber II delivered his final sermon as the pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church as he retired after 30 years.
2023-06-19 03:35
Internet erupts as Adele asks audience about boarding Titanic submersible during Las Vegas show: 'She thinks it's a joke?'
Internet erupts as Adele asks audience about boarding Titanic submersible during Las Vegas show: 'She thinks it's a joke?'
Adele once had a Titanic-themed birthday party to ring in her 30th birthday in May, 2018
2023-06-25 17:54
Internet coos over Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song's son Dakota as they call him a spitting image of dad: 'Not Home Alone anymore'
Internet coos over Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song's son Dakota as they call him a spitting image of dad: 'Not Home Alone anymore'
'Home Alone' star Macaulay Culkin stepped out with partner Brenda Song and their two sons for his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
2023-12-02 19:30
Here's how a crocodile made herself pregnant
Here's how a crocodile made herself pregnant
A crocodile has made herself pregnant in what is believed by scientists to be a world first. The crocodile at the Costa Rica zoo created a foetus that was 99.9 per cent genetically identical to itself, often known as a "virgin birth." This process typically does not occur with crocodiles but with other species such as birds, lizards, snakes, fish and sharks. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Scientists believe this kind of solo reproduction could be traced back to the dinosaurs, as they suggest the species may have also been capable of this rare method. The latest study was published on Wednesday (June 7) in the Royal Society journal, Biology Letters. Back in January 2018, an egg was laid by an 18-year-old female American crocodile in Parque Reptilania, the BBC reported. The fully formed foetus did not hatch however and was stillborn. Researchers from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, say this is the "first documentation" of this kind of reproduction in this species. Dr Warren Booth who has studied virgin births (parthenogenesis) for 11 years theorised that this reproduction method has not been seen in crocodiles because weren't looking out for this happening. ''There was a big increase in reports of parthenogenesis when people started keeping pet snakes. But your average reptile keeper doesn't keep a crocodile," he noted to the BBC. "This new evidence offers tantalizing insights into the possible reproductive capabilities of extinct archosaurian relatives of crocodilians, notably the Pterosauria and Dinosauria," experts said in the study. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-08 23:34
In South Africa some hearts still beat for the All Blacks
In South Africa some hearts still beat for the All Blacks
When New Zealand play Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals on Saturday, Dylan Moodaley, a 32-year-old South African from Cape Town will don his favourite All Blacks t-shirt and...
2023-10-12 10:07
Olympic gymnast icon Retton 'fighting for life': daughter
Olympic gymnast icon Retton 'fighting for life': daughter
Olympic gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton is "fighting for her life" in intensive care after being diagnosed with a rare form of...
2023-10-11 06:45