NASA has given the green light to space agency-funded researchers to apply for access to lunar samples sent to Earth via China’s Chang’e-5 lunar mission. In December 2020, China’s Chang’e-5 lunar mission launched 3.8 pounds (1,731 grams) of lunar rocks and soil to Earth from the Oceanus Procellarum exploration site on the near side of… Read More »
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — The United States is expanding high-tech military cooperation with Australia and the United Kingdom on everything from underwater drones to electronic warfare as part of a broader effort to counter China’s rapidly growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with defense chiefs from Australia and the United… Read More »
Hossein Vafaei has vowed there will be no repeat of his kamikaze Crucible break when he faces Ronnie O’Sullivan in the semi-final of the UK Snooker Championship in York on Saturday. The Iranian player sealed the rematch of the grudge clash that took place at the World Championship last April by beating Chinese Zhang Anda… Read More »
THIS IS MANAGER TIME! Euro 2024 is sooner than you think. Because on Saturday evening, of course, there is the draw for the finals to be played in Germany. This will take place in Hamburg at 17:00 GMT since you asked for it and the balls are being prepared for the 24 finalists, but let… Read More »
DECISION TO PARTICIPATE: Internationally renowned Chinese actress Tang Wei, who gained international fame with important productions such as “End of Autumn” and “Decision to Leave”, was chosen as Burberry’s global brand ambassador. The British luxury brand confirmed her appointment on Wednesday and released images of Tang, shot by Ryan McGinley, next to a lush pond,… Read More »
Hospitals in China are inundated with cases of respiratory illness and sick children suffering from pneumonia-like symptoms, prompting further scrutiny from the World Health Organization (WHO). A children’s hospital in Beijing told state media CCTV that the institution was admitting at least 7,000 patients a day, far exceeding its capacity. Last week, more than 13,000… Read More »
Last week’s European team championships in Budva, Montenegro saw the England open team narrowly miss out on a medal, but there was new success for women’s football’s rising star, 22-year-old Lan Yao. Lan Yao’s unbeaten 5.5/8 on board two for the England women earned her the bronze medal as well as her first international masters… Read More »
Chinese authorities say there is no evidence of “unusual or new” pathogens causing a wave of pneumonia infections in children in the country. Health records handed over Thursday following requests from the World Health Organization showed that Chinese hospitals first recorded a spike in cases of the respiratory disease in children in May, five months… Read More »
SHANGHAI — Change is coming in the fashion publishing business in China. Condé Nast on Wednesday denied speculation about whether Vogue China editor-in-chief Margaret Zhang will leave the publication after her contract expires next March. More from WWD A recent listing on Chinese recruitment platform Liepin, which began to spread rapidly on social media platform… Read More »
Reading fans protest Dai Yongge’s ownership – Leila Coker/Shutterstock Located on the outskirts of League One with a fanbase in revolt and mired in financial difficulties, Reading are another cautionary tale of owners reaching for the stars but flying too close to the sun. Dai Yongge’s Premier League dream has gone badly wrong and just… Read More »