David Warner struck a 56-ball 89 after fast bowler Josh Hazlewood’s four-wicket blitz to help Australia beat the West Indies by eight wickets in Abu Dhabi and put themselves in a commanding position to make the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals, which they duly accomplished on net run rate, ahead of South Africa. The Proteas beat…
The International Monetary Fund expects the foreign reserves of the six oil-rich Arab countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to increase by $300-$350 billion in the next three years, a senior official said on Tuesday. The GCC – which comprises Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman – “will benefit from…
Amazon up to this point has kept its checkout process pretty straightforward, only accepting credit / debit cards, linked bank accounts and gift cards as forms of payments. Oddly enough, you can’t even use PayPal to pay for purchases on Amazon, although I suspect that might change, especially if the Venmo partnership is a success….
The DVLA have recently introduced new rules and laws for drivers and failing to be in the know could land you with hefty fines or even points on your licence. One of the major changes to the law will see drivers be able to tow trailers up to 3,500kg. without taking a prior test. The…
Norwich have sacked Daniel Farke just hours after he led the side to their first Premier League victory of the season, 2-1 at Brentford. Farke, who joined the club in 2017 and won two Championship titles in 2019 and 2021, had been under increasing pressure after his side failed to win any of their opening…
New bank lending in China is expected to have plunged in October from the prior month, but the yuan loans are likely to be higher than a year earlier, as the central bank treads warily on policy easing amid stagflation concerns. Chinese banks are estimated to have issued 800 billion yuan ($125.04 billion) in net…
It’s a question many gamers are asked, and most have a different answer: what is the greatest game of all time? It’s a conundrum that this year’s Golden Joystick Awards will answer, as decided by the voting public, and you can also vote for the greatest piece of hardware ever made. Voting for the various…
Bonfire Night is just a few days away – but there are rules you’ll need to be aware of if you’re planning a firework display from home. Brits risk an “unlimited” fine and six months in prison, as well as an on-the-spot penalty of £90, if they use fireworks illegally. Several councils including in Brent…
Howe do you like that? Before kick‑off Newcastle sank to the bottom of the league because of Norwich’s victory at Brentford; then they fell behind to a penalty by Leandro Trossard. Then came the reaction that must have encouraged their prospective new manager, who, from his seat in the stands, saw Newcastle fight back to…
Successful storytelling can synchronize brain activity between the speaker and listener, but not all stories are created equal. Sharing happy stories increases feelings of closeness and brain synchrony more than sad stories, according to new research published in eNeuro. Researchers from East China Normal University compared how emotional stories impact interpersonal connection and communication. In…