‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’: Optimus Prime is not as friendly as he once was
Fans who remember Optimus Prime as a complete altruist will be in for a surpise over Optimus Prime's slight misdemeanours in the film
1970-01-01 08:00
West Ham fans line streets to give players heroes’ welcome after Europa Conference League win
West Ham enjoyed a heroes’ welcome as fans lined the streets of east London to celebrate their Europa Conference League glory. The Hammers won their first major trophy since the 1980 FA Cup, and a first European title since 1965, when they beat Italian side Fiorentina 2-1 in Prague on Wednesday night. And their jubilant supporters, decked out in the famous claret and blue on a warm and sunny evening in the capital, packed the pavements as the players paraded the silverware on an open-top bus.
1970-01-01 08:00
Right-wing media wages war on U.S. justice system after Trump's historic federal indictment
The attacks on the rule of law have begun.
1970-01-01 08:00
China mutual fund sales dry up amid market gloom
By Summer Zhen and Samuel Shen HONG KONG Money managers in China are struggling to lure retail investors,
1970-01-01 08:00
Trump indictment – latest: Reactions as Donald Trump faces seven charges in classified documents case
Former president Donald Trump has been indicted on seven charges related to his alleged unlawful retention of national defence information at his Palm Beach, Florida home. He is set to appear in federal court in Miami at 3pm ET on Tuesday. Writing on his Truth Social platform, the ex-president wrote: “The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted, seemingly over the Boxes Hoax”. The Department of Justice has been investigating Mr Trump for violating the Espionage Act and for obstruction of justice over the discovery of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, the latest setback to hit his 2024 presidential campaign. The DoJ has not made any comment on Mr Trump’s claims but reports are that the former president is facing seven charges in the case. The dramatic development comes as Mark Meadows, Mr Trump’s former White House chief of staff, has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to several federal charges. Meanwhile, Republicans, including Mr Trump’s rivals from the party rallied behind the former president while criticising the “weaponisation of federal law enforcement”. Read More What is an indictment? Here’s what Donald Trump is facing Will Donald Trump be arrested and jailed after classified documents indictment? Trump indicted in classified documents case in a historic first for a former president Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case and what's next
1970-01-01 08:00
Inter Milan's path to the Champions League final against Manchester City
Inter Milan will play in its fifth Champions League final when it faces Manchester City in Istanbul on Saturday
1970-01-01 08:00
Norway’s Core Inflation Unexpectedly Accelerates to Record Pace
Norway’s underlying inflation unexpectedly accelerated to a record-high pace last month, suggesting the central bank is more likely
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukrainian schoolboy to buy home for his mother after selling Minecraft server
For most teenagers Minecraft remains just a hobby, but one Ukrainian schoolboy’s love for the game has meant he can now afford to buy his homeless mother a house. Lomond School pupil Maksym Gavrylenko has made a “substantial” sum after selling the server he ran from his bedroom, which allows gamers from all over the world to connect to and play together on, with friends. The 17-year-old boarding school pupil said: “I am very proud that I was able to turn my passion into a profitable business and I plan on treating my mother. “As a result of the war, she was forced to flee her home, leaving her homeless, so to buy her a property will make all the hours spent on this project worthwhile.” She is currently staying with friends in Portugal, but intends to settle close to her son. Other family members of Maksym’s remain in his war-torn homeland. His grandparents would not leave Kyiv, having lived there their whole lives, and his sister stayed in the country as her partner had to sign up to defend Ukraine. Making enough money from selling the gaming company he set up to buy his mother a house was something he never expected, the teenager said, with he and his friends embarking upon the project for fun. “We never imagined it would develop into a viable business opportunity, but with guidance from my brother who works in tech, and the school, I was encouraged to explore the possibilities to turn it into something bigger,” Maksym said. His success comes after he moved from Ukraine to Scotland in 2021 and bought a little-used Minecraft server for £1,000, and in the years that followed he and two friends made changes which resulted in a huge rise in players. Along with this, advertisers were attracted to the server, and its value increased. And because of the influx, Lomond School said a lucrative offer was made by a tech firm, which was accepted in May this year. I have no doubt that this won’t be the last we hear about one of Maksym’s business ventures Johanna Urquhart, Lomond School principal Now with one business success under his belt, Maksym wants to expand on his knowledge by going to university and has applied to a mixture of UK and overseas universities. “I don’t know what the future holds, but I’ve always had an interest in business having worked as a part-time translator and a writer in Ukraine,” said the student, who studies at the school in Helensburgh, in Argyll and Bute. “As well as having a passion for gaming, I really enjoyed the entrepreneurial side of our project, and I have applied to universities around the world to study business management.” His preferred choice for university is south of the border in England. Johanna Urquhart, Lomond School principal, said what Maksym had achieved was “absolutely incredible”. “I have no doubt that this won’t be the last we hear about one of Maksym’s business ventures,” she said. Read More Ukraine-Russia war news – latest: Putin’s troops ‘swept away’ in flooding from dam collapse, says Kyiv Watch live view of flooding in Kherson after destruction of Dnipro river dam Massive destruction after Ukraine dam collapse revealed in new satellite images
1970-01-01 08:00
FBI arrests Nate Paul, close associate of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on undisclosed charge
Nate Paul, a real estate investor and close associate of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, was arrested by the FBI Thursday afternoon, jail records show.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ex-minister urges Beijing to lead in setting global EV battery standards
BEIJING/SHANGHAI China should standardise requirements for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in order to keep its edge over other
1970-01-01 08:00
China Will Feed More Wheat to Animals After Rain Damages Crop
China will feed a lot more of its domestic wheat crop to hogs and poultry this year after
1970-01-01 08:00
Man City's path to the Champions League final against Inter Milan
Manchester City will be playing in a second Champions League final in three years when the English team meets Inter Milan in Istanbul on Saturday
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