BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese military and state-run media on Sunday accused the United States of threatening global security, days after a Reuters report which found Elon Musk’s SpaceX was building hundreds of spy satellites for a U.S. intelligence agency. SpaceX’s Starshield unit is developing the satellite network under a classified $1.8 billion contract with the … Read more
Israeli officials hit back at a scathing speech by Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) that criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called for new elections — as news outlets and commentators there questioned what it could mean for Israel’s relationship with Washington, its strongest ally. As officials from various parties cautioned the … Read more
Tonight, the 73rd NBA All-Star Weekend features the highly anticipated NBA All-Star Saturday Night when our favorite athletes perform impressive feats. The festivities begin with the Kia Skills Challenge as Team Pacers, Team Top Picks and Team All-Stars compete for All-Star glory, culminating in the 2024 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. Watch All-Star Saturday on Sling … Read more
NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the biggest events on the association’s annual calendar. Before getting to Sunday’s game, the stars shine their brightest during All-Star Saturday Night. Just as in years past, Saturday night’s festivities will culminate with the Slam Dunk Contest, pitting four of the game’s best dunkers against one another on the … Read more
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… DAILY EXPRESS The owner of AC Milan is said to have considered bringing Novak Djokovic on board as the Serie A club’s mental coach. The record-breaking Grand Slam holder is a self-confessed Rossoneri fanatic – but an approach eventually did not transpire. Red Bull technical advisor … Read more
When the world’s top golfers descend on Augusta National this April for The Masters, regardless of what else is going in the sport, one question will once again dominate the conversation. Yes, the Framework Agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), who bankroll LIV Golf, may have … Read more
The saga of Peregrine is coming to a tragic end, with the lunar lander scheduled for reentry through Earth’s atmosphere after failing to touch down on the Moon. China’s Plan to Land Astronauts on the Moon After 10 days of journeying through space, Astrobotic has positioned its lunar lander on a trajectory towards Earth to … Read more
Coco Gauff has set herself a target of winning at least 10 Grand Slam titles during her career. The 19-year-old goes into the Australian Open as tennis’ newest major winner after lifting the trophy at the US Open last September. Asked if she had a number in mind, Gauff said: “I would say recently I … Read more
Italy’s Jannik Sinner signs autographs following a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Jannik Sinner credited master coach Darren Cahill Friday with helping him rise up the rankings, saying the Australian gave him a different perspective on tennis. The Italian … Read more
At the 2024 Golden Globes, host Jo Koy‘s attempt to joke about the NFL’s coverage of Taylor Swift fell flat, earning criticism online. Swift herself looked very unamused at the comedian’s joke. The singer has previously spoken about being conscious of paparazzi attention at NFL games, noting that she does know if she is “pissing … Read more