No one should mourn Novak Djokovic’s absence from Australian Open January 16, 2022 In an alternate reality, Novak Djokovic would be beginning his bid to win a 10th Australian Open and a men’s all-time record 21st Grand Slam tournament on Sunday night in Melbourne. Instead, after the tennis world No1 lost his final appeal against deportation, he was kicked out of the country on the eve of his [...]
Ashes: Reaction as England’s humiliating collapse finalises 4-0 result January 16, 2022 England’s Ashes finished this morning as Joe Root’s men completed a humiliating batting collapse to concede the fifth and final Test and lose the series 4-0. On only the third day in Hobart, England’s 10-58 was the worst Ashes collapse for the country since 1948. The overall result has been known since the final days [...]
Rafa Benitez sacked as Everton manager January 16, 2022 Rafa Benitez has been sacked as Everton manager after less than seven months in charge. In a statement, Everton said: “Everton Football Club can confirm the departure of Rafael Benitez as first team manager. “Benitez, who joined Everton in June 2021, has left the Club with immediate effect. “An update on a permanent replacement will [...]
Chinese government extremely nervous as Omicron lands in Beijing with Winter Olympic Games only weeks away January 16, 2022 The Chinese government confirmed this morning its first local Omicron infection in the country’s capital Beijing, according to state media, weeks before the Winter Olympic Games are due to start. The infected person lives and works in the city’s north-western district of Haidian and had no travel history outside of Beijing for the past two [...]
Your money in 2022: Personal finance trends to keep an eye on this year January 16, 2022 What personal finance trends are likely to shape 2022? New research shared with City A.M. looks at the sentiment and behaviours for this year. The pandemic, mixed with wider economic issues and the rising cost of living, appears to have had an effect on Brits’ relationship with money, because the findings from consumer research platform [...]
Hotel Transylvania 4: Let this tired franchise finally rest in peace. January 15, 2022 Sony Animation’s Hotel Transylvania franchise comes to a conclusion after 10 years, three films, and just under $1.4billion in box office. That last number is unlikely to change, given the film will roll out on Amazon Prime Video following a $100million purchase by the streamer. It’s a curious move for the franchise, but these are [...]
Cruises aren’t just for the elderly – here’s how to cruise in the 21st century January 15, 2022 The ship has sailed for the bygone era of cruising as Norwegian Cruise Line unveils its plans for its newest launch, Norwegian Viva, swapping misconceptions of shuffleboard, bingo and false teeth for high-tech spas, 10-story plunge slides and go-karting racetracks, all set and ready for the influencer generation of travel. Scheduled for June 2023, Norwegian [...]
Novak Djokovic back in detention while Emma Raducanu jokes about Australian Open hype January 15, 2022 The pre-Australian Open-drama down under continues as Novak Djokovic is back in detention at the Park hotel this morning, ahead of his appeal against the re-cancellation of his visa on Sunday morning at the Federal Court of Australia. After meeting with his lawyers for several hours, Djokovic was driven to the same immigration hotel where [...]
Memoria – Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s weird and wonderful journey January 15, 2022 It’s always exciting when a celebrated director tries something new. Apichatpong Weerasethakul is the director of Palm d’Or winner Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, as well as the adored drama Cemetery of Splendour. Memoria marks his first foray outside of his native country, but his filmmaking language appears intact. Tilda Swinton stars [...]
How the wine-in-a-can revolution is hotting up thanks to The Uncommon January 14, 2022 Canned wine has had a refresh. The UK market alone is now already worth over £3.5m and has grown 125 per cent over the last two summers. Now the sector has produced the first UK winemaker to achieve B Corp status. The Uncommon has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp [...]