Zoom boss Eric Yuan, whose business exploded during the pandemic, says working from home is here to stay. The video conferencing company expects sales to rise more than 40% this…
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World Cup 2030: UK and Republic of Ireland associations back UK government support for bid
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the “right time” for the UK and Republic of Ireland to launch a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. The UK…
USA: Trump rules out new political party in speech to conservatives
Donald Trump says he has no plans to launch a new political party, telling a conservative conference in Florida that it would split the Republican vote. In his first speech…
Golden Globes 2021: The winners and nominees in full
The best film and TV shows of the past year were celebrated at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards. Here is the full list of winners: Best motion picture – drama The…
USA: Chloe Zhao becomes first Asian woman to win best Golden Globes director
Asians around the world are reacting with “happy tears” as Chloe Zhao made history at the Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first Asian woman to ever win the prize for…
Yemen: UK cuts aid citing financial pressure from Covid
Britain has drastically cut its aid to Yemen, which has been devastated by conflict for six years, saying the pandemic created “a difficult financial context for us all”. The UK…
Covid: Japan asks China to stop anal tests on its citizens
Japan has asked China to stop taking anal swab tests for Covid-19 on its citizens when they enter the country. Some have complained that the procedure caused them “psychological distress”,…
Spain: Arrests made at Barcelona FC Stadium office
Spanish police has made several arrests after searching the stadium offices of Spanish side Barcelona. The number of arrests made and the identity of those involved have not yet been…
France: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to jail for corruption
In unexpected turn of events, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to three years in jail – two of them suspended – for corruption. Sarkozy, 66, was found…
UK: Anticlimactic goalless draw at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United lost further ground on Premier League leaders Manchester City after they played out a drab goalless deadlock with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Ole Gunnar Solkjaer’s side remain second…