Abramovich bought Chelsea on Putin’s orders, former FT correspondent in Moscow claims July 28, 2021 Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was accused of buying Chelsea FC as “part of a scheme to corrupt the West” on Vladimir Putin’s orders in a “seriously defamatory” book about the Russian president’s regime, his lawyers told the High Court today. The 54-year-old billionaire is suing journalist Catherine Belton over her best-selling book Putin’s People: How [...]
Barack Obama joins NBA’s African arm as strategic partner and minority shareholder July 28, 2021 The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that former US president Barack Obama has joined its new African arm as a strategic partner. The 44th President of the United States will also own a minority stake in NBA Africa, which officials say he intends to use for Obama Foundation projects across the continent. Obama will [...]
Franciacorta: The hidden gem of Italian sparkling wine July 28, 2021 When you think of Italian sparkling wine what springs to mind? Prosecco? Maybe an Asti? Probably not your new Italian favourite, Franciacorta. Franciacorta is named for the region it comes from, nestled in the heart of Lombardy, in a beautiful natural amphitheatre of green rolling hills bordering Lago d’Iseo and just an hour from fashionable [...]
Ineos strikes deal with New Zealand Rugby to add All Blacks to sporting stable that includes Formula 1, cycling and football teams July 28, 2021 New Zealand Rugby has announced Ineos is to become its official performance partner in a six-year deal beginning in 2022. The deal sees New Zealand Rugby’s national teams, including the All Blacks and the Black Ferns, join the growing Ineos sporting stable, which is owned by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe. They will join Mercedes-AMG [...]
Jungle Cruise is a silly but entertaining Disney adventure July 28, 2021 Musclebound A-lister Dwayne Johnson has made his name in the movie business by making hits from unlikely source material. Reviving the Fast and Furious, GI Joe, and Jumanji franchises, his face alone is enough to make hits out of dodgy propositions. Skyscraper, San Andreas, arcade game adaptation Rampage: the list goes on. Can he work [...]
The Two Character Play at Hampstead Theatre reinvigorates Tennessee Williams’ late work July 28, 2021 There’s something comforting about the way Hampstead Theatre, always a bastion for experimental works that tease at the boundaries of mainstream theatre, has emerged from the pandemic. At a time when the pressure to stick on something that’s guaranteed to fill seats must be overwhelming, it instead decided to revive a tricky series of plays [...]
Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final at Tokyo 2020 Olympics ‘to focus on her mental health’, USA Gymnastics confirms July 28, 2021 Simone Biles has pulled out of tomorrow’s women’s individual all-around gymnastics final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, following her withdrawal during the team final yesterday. USA Gymnastics said the move would allow Biles “to focus on her mental health” and that it had not been decided yet whether Biles would compete in further events next [...]
Olympics: Pool gold rush continues but disappointment in the rowing July 28, 2021 Olympic gold and silver medallists Tom Dean and Duncan Scott continued their imperious form in the pool as they combined to help Team GB win the 4x200m freestyle relay and the team’s fifth gold overall in Tokyo. The quartet came within 0.03 seconds of breaking the world record after a stunning performance that blew away [...]
`Your network is your net worth´: seven tips to propel your career July 27, 2021 | City Talk My thought leadership speaking tours to the Middle East and Europe were postponed. To convince the organizers to host their events online, I went on a shopping spree and bought all kinds of audio and video equipment just before the first lockdown in Singapore. It wasn’t just me. Everyone, from students to senior professionals, needed [...]
Warren Gatland makes three changes as Lions go on the hunt for series win July 27, 2021 Head coach Warren Gatland has made three changes for the second Lions Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday. Prop Mako Vunipola replaces Rory Sutherland, with scrum-half Conor Murray in for Ali Price and centre Chris Harris starting in place of Elliot Daly. Number eight Taulupe Faletau is on the bench after missing [...]