Infantino was awarded the Russian Order of Friendship medal by president Vladimir Putin after Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup. However, since Russia’s ban, they have been unable to compete at the 2022 World Cup and and Uefa’s Euro 2024 and the country will not be part of the 2026 World Cup. Russia has not…
“Thank you to the millions of people and agents who filed their self assessment tax return and paid any tax owed by 31 January. Anyone who missed the deadline should file their return as soon as possible, as penalties and late payment interest may be charged,” said Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s chief customer officer.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security. Carney’s point – that American leadership is no longer a reliable anchor for the international system – had strong appeal in Europe and Canada. But…
DuHeSin 240W USB-C Adapter ZDNET’s key takeaways These 240W USB-C connectors have a MagSafe-type mechanism that makes them safer and more secure than standard connectors, and come in a two-pack for $27. They’re a must-have for travelers, tech enthusiasts, and folks who switch between different cables and ports. Just be mindful of where you store…
China’s unveiling of the YJ-18C cruise missile underscores a shift in its military thinking toward cheap, stealthy weapons designed to erode US naval endurance by attacking logistics rather than seeking decisive fleet engagements. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s military is considering repurposing its newly unveiled YJ-18C land-attack cruise missile…
Japan is reeling from a Russian espionage scandal that has laid bare how easily industrial secrets can slip through the country’s grasp, just as Tokyo is pushing to strengthen its laws against spying. Police in the Japanese capital referred a case to prosecutors on January 20 involving a former Russian trade official suspected of violating…
Prolific Egyptian director Marwan Hamed shared insights into his career and his box-office hits during a special session with director Yousry Nasrallah (Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story;Brooks, Meadows and Lovely Faces) at the 55th editionof theInternational Film Festival Rotterdam(IFFR) on Monday evening. IFFR 2026 features a retrospective celebrating Hamed and works spanning the past two…
The original Switch just became Nintendo’s best-selling console ever with 155.37 million units as of December 31, 2025, overtaking the DS which sold 154.02 million units from 2004-2011. It was part of a holiday surge that saw the company move 7.01 million Switch 2s (and 17.37 million through Q3 of its fiscal year), making it…
