bbc--2020-11-11--Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father's control over estate

`` I know that there have been a lot of comments and a lot of people saying a lot of @ @ @ @ @ but I just want to let you guys know that I am fine , '' @ @ @ @ @ 'm the happiest I 've ever been in my life . ''

Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father's control over estate Published 11 November 2020
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Britney Spears has argued that she is "afraid" of her father
A US court has rejected an attempt by Britney Spears, 38, to have her father removed as conservator of her estate.
Jamie Spears has been his daughter's legal guardian for 12 years, due to concerns about her mental health.
Ms Spears' lawyer said the pop star was "afraid" of him, and that she would not perform so long as he remained in the role.
Her father's lawyer argued that he always acted in the best interests of his daughter.
A judge said she would consider future appeals for his dismissal or outright removal.
In the meantime, at the request of Ms Spears, financial company Bessemer Trust has been appointed as a co-conservator.
During a hearing on Tuesday, Ms Spears' lawyer, Samuel Ingham, said she and her father have no "viable working relationship" and have not spoken in a "long while".
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jamie Spears has been Britney's conservator since 2008
But Vivian Thoreen, Jamie Spears' lawyer, argued that the reason they hadn't spoken was because Mr Ingham had advised Ms Spears against it.
Ms Thoreen also defended Mr Spears' record as conservator. When he assumed the role, Ms Spears was fighting tens of millions of dollars in lawsuits. But under his guidance, Ms Thoreen said her business operation was now worth $60m (£45m).
The legal battle is taking place against the backdrop of the "Free Britney" movement - a group of fans who believe Ms Spears is being kept prisoner by her father and others.
What is the conservatorship and why was it set up?
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Britney Spears wants the legal guardianship to reflect "her current lifestyle and her stated wishes"
Britney Spears has not controlled her financial affairs or many of her career decisions since 2008 under the court-enacted agreement.
A conservatorship is usually granted for individuals who are unable to make their own decisions, like those with dementia or other mental illnesses.
Essentially, for the last dozen years, her father and attorney have managed her assets and personal life - including being able to restrict her visitors and communicate with doctors about her treatment.
The star began behaving erratically in 2007 after her divorce from Kevin Federline, and she lost custody of their two children, although she has frequent visits.
Her alleged mental breakdowns took place in the public eye. She made headlines for shaving her head and was photographed hitting a paparazzo's car with an umbrella, and went to rehab facilities several times.
She was placed in psychiatric care after refusing to surrender her sons in a stand-off with the police, and the conservatorship was put in place in early 2008.
In the years under the conservatorship, she has released four albums, completed a four-year Las Vegas residency, and served as a judge on The X Factor.
What is the #FreeBritney movement?
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Fans protested outside the hearing in LA
Tuesday's hearing took place against the backdrop of the #FreeBritney movement, an organisation of fans who believe Spears is being kept prisoner against her will.
Some in the movement say Spears sends coded messages about her captivity through her social media accounts.
The star recently responded to their concern in a video, saying she was doing "fine".
"I know that there have been a lot of comments and a lot of people saying a lot of different things about me, but I just want to let you guys know that I am fine," she said. "I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life."
Following the court hearing, Britney posted a vintage photograph of children playing in the street, captioned: "Keep jumping towards your dreams".
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Some interpreted it as a cryptic comment on the court case. "Love you, your freedom is coming," wrote one fan in the comments.
"Keep jumping baby," added another. "I love you so much, we're here for you and we'll get through this!"
What did Britney's mother say?
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Lynne and Britney Spears, pictured in 2015
Britney Spears' mother, and James's ex-wife, Lynne Spears was allowed to take part in the hearing as an interested party.
In a statement released through her lawyer, she said her daughter should not be forced to obey her father's demands, calling their relationship "toxic."
"It has broken Lynne's heart that things have come to this point," Gladstone N Jones, said.
Jones added that Lynne Spears has no ill will towards James, but thinks it's "time to start fresh" and remove him.


bbc--2020-11-11--Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China ruling

Crucially , the courts can be bypassed under the new rules and , now that the Hong Kong government has @ @ @ @ @ the separation of powers has never actually applied in the city , the executive branch @ @ @ @ @ of the legislature and their view is that this is not really anything to worry @ @

Crucially, the courts can be bypassed under the new rules and, now that the Hong Kong government has said that the concept of the separation of powers has never actually applied in the city, the executive branch is able to dismiss members of the legislature and their view is that this is not really anything to worry about.


bbc--2020-11-11--Nóra Quoirin death: Mother heard voices in chalet, inquest told

She said she fell into a deep sleep after that and did not leave the bed at any point in @ @ @ @ @ waking up and exacerbating her jet-lag '' .

She said she fell into a deep sleep after that and did not leave the bed at any point in the night to avoid waking up and exacerbating her jet-lag, the inquest heard.


bbc--2020-11-11--Hungary government proposes same-sex adoption ban

The document already defines `` the institution of marriage as between a man and a woman '' as well as @ @ @ @ @ family and national survival '' .

Under the latest proposed amendment, single people could only adopt with special permission from the minister in charge of family affairs. For this reason, the proposal is also being viewed by critics as an attack on single-parent families as well as LGBT people.


bbc--2020-11-11--China to clamp down on internet giants

China to clamp down on internet giants

Beijing has separately raised concerns about Alibaba 's affiliate company Ant Group , which pulled its stock market launch last @ @ @ @ @ over the increasing power of online lenders and how they might affect the broader financial @ @

Beijing has separately raised concerns about Alibaba's affiliate company Ant Group, which pulled its stock market launch last week after regulators raised concerns over the increasing power of online lenders and how they might affect the broader financial system.


bbc--2020-11-11--Bahrain's Prince Khalifa, world's longest serving prime minister, dies

Hundreds of people have also been stripped of their Bahraini nationality , and five men have been executed after being @ @ @ @ @ trials that human rights groups said were marred by serious due process violations and allegations @ @ @

Hundreds of people have also been stripped of their Bahraini nationality, activist groups say, and five men have been executed after being convicted of terrorism offenses in trials that human rights groups said were marred by serious due process violations and allegations of torture.


bbc--2020-11-11--Child abuse: Australian police find 46 victims of 'global network'

That led to an arrest in February of a 30-year-old man in the town of Wyong , north of Sydney @ @ @ @ @ 89 offences , including the abuse of two children .

That led to an arrest in February of a 30-year-old man in the town of Wyong, north of Sydney. He was charged with 89 offences, including the abuse of two children.


bbc--2020-11-10--The moment a ballerina with Alzheimer's returned to Swan Lake

A Spanish charity which uses music to improve the lives of dementia patients has released a video of Alzheimer ’ @ @ @ @ @ a former prima ballerina , who is transformed as she listens to Tchaikovsky 's Swan @ @ @ @ @ who spent her final days in a care home in Valencia , passed away in @ @ @ @ @ video was filmed .

A Spanish charity which uses music to improve the lives of dementia patients has released a video of Alzheimer’s patient Martina Gonzalez, a former ballerina, who is transformed as she listens to Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.
Ms Gonzalez, who spent her final days in a care home in Valencia, passed away in 2019, shortly after this video was filmed.
Credit: Spanish charity, Asociacion Musica para Despertar (Music Association for Awakening).


bbc--2020-11-10--Dave Grohl asks Ipswich 10-year-old to play with Foo Fighters

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bbc--2020-11-11--Coronavirus: Youth orchestra's digital Tchaikovsky triumph

The coronavirus pandemic has silenced many orchestras around the world .
But the 70 young musicians who make up the @ @ @ @ @ a way to make themselves heard .
Under the supervision of Daniele Rustioni , the @ @ @ @ @ , they remotely recorded an ambitious piece of musical magic .
The players followed Mr @ @ @ @ @ each individual recording was carefully patched together to create a spectacular orchestral experience .

The coronavirus pandemic has silenced many orchestras around the world.
But the 70 young musicians who make up the Ulster Youth Orchestra have found a way to make themselves heard.
Under the supervision of Daniele Rustioni, the Ulster Orchestra's chief conductor, they remotely recorded an ambitious piece of musical magic.
The players followed Mr Rustioni's conducting online before each individual recording was carefully patched together to create a spectacular orchestral experience.


bbc--2020-11-11--Newly discovered monkey 'already faces extinction'

In the last decade or so , Myanmar has opened up to international collaborations with scientists , which has led @ @ @ @ @ new to science , including reptiles , amphibians .
But the discovery of a new @ @ @ @

In the last decade or so, Myanmar has opened up to international collaborations with scientists, which has led to the discovery of species new to science, including reptiles, amphibians. But the discovery of a new primate is rare.


bbc--2020-11-11--'Clarke resignation does not mean FA will change' - players warn of structural problems

Clarke resigned on Tuesday after using `` unacceptable '' language when referring to black players .
Lescott described Clarke 's comments as `` very disturbing '' and said even thinking about them made him `` emotional '' .
`` One hundred percent of black players want to see change , but that 's not going to happen , '' he told BBC Radio 5 Live .
• None Black FA chairman would be 'huge step ' in fight for equality , says England 's Mings • None Why the word used by Clarke is such a problem The former Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at structural problems within the FA and says any successor may be unable to instigate real change .
`` I do n't think a 63-year-old man in 2020 is using that phrase for the first time , and that 's the problem , '' he said .
`` So we now expect the next person in line will have heard this and have been a part of this .
Now he 's going to step up and we expect that person to take us forward .
`` How do you expect change if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same mindset , or similar mindset ? ''
Clarke made the comments while speaking to the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport ( DCMS ) select committee via video link .
He used the term `` coloured footballers '' as he was talking about the racist abuse of players by trolls on social media .
Clarke received further criticism for comments he made referring to gay players making a `` life choice '' , about the different career choices of people from black and Asian communities , and about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not like having the ball hit hard at them .
Former Huddersfield and Gillingham striker Iffy Onuora , who is an equalities officer at the Professional Footballers ' Association , says it shows more education is still needed about the effect of certain words and phrases and why they are offensive .
`` It 's just so outdated .
There 's certain terms we do n't use any more about disabled people or gay people - we 've moved on , '' he told BBC Radio 5 Live .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do n't forget people in the FA are looking up to the chairman to provide leadership , to provide that voice and to drive on some of the initiatives they are doing , as is everybody in the game . ''
Will there be change ?
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha said Clarke 's comments were `` simply unacceptable '' .
`` It 's outrageous to be honest - it sounds like something from 20 , 30 years ago , '' he told 5 Live .
`` That language has been inappropriate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some ways that perhaps he 's lived in an echo chamber where things like this are acceptable to say . ''
Match of the Day presenter and former England striker Gary Lineker told ITV 's Good Morning Britain the organisation was full of `` lots of old white men '' and said he believes real change can only be implemented if the FA , English Football League and Premier League work together .
Former England winger John Barnes said the issue of racism needed to be tackled by society as a whole , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people are now looking at this problem as if it 's unique to football , '' he told BBC Radio Wales .
`` But if you look at the higher echelons of any institution , a lot of white men over 50 have the same ideas .
This is the way society is and this is what we have to tackle , society as a whole . ''
Former FA chairman David Bernstein said Clarke 's comments highlighted the FA 's need for structural change .
Bernstein was among a group who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called 'Saving Our Beautiful Game ' , calling for changes at the FA as well as an independent regulator of English football .
`` The FA has been resistant to serious change over the years and frankly if you have an organisation that is not modern , that has not been updated , then this sort of thing is much more likely to happen , '' he told 5 Live .
`` I hope there are progressive people across the board who feel strongly about this .
I think the FA has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person who is brought forward to lead the organisation next time . ''
Clarke 's comments come just two weeks after the FA revealed its new Football Leadership Diversity Code to tackle racial inequality in the English game .
Onuora thinks the code is a `` step in the right direction '' but says this incident highlights the need for further change .
`` It 's not the answer to everything , '' he said .
`` Behaviours will have to change as well and ways of discussing these things , as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a step in the right direction and that 's what the code is meant to represent . ''
Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole remains optimistic things are moving in the right direction and says people should wait to see whether the new code makes a positive impact .
`` We need to make progress now , '' he told BBC Breakfast .
`` I 'm hoping , seeing what we are going through now , that within six months there will be progress , and I want to see @ @ @ @ @ @

Gareth Southgate says Greg Clarke had 'no alternative' but to resign as FA chairman
The resignation of chairman Greg Clarke is not going to improve diversity at the Football Association, says former England defender Joleon Lescott.
Clarke resigned on Tuesday after using "unacceptable" language when referring to black players.
Lescott described Clarke's comments as "very disturbing" and said even thinking about them made him "emotional".
"One hundred percent of black players want to see change, but that's not going to happen," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
The former Manchester City defender believes Clarke's comments hint at structural problems within the FA and says any successor may be unable to instigate real change.
"I don't think a 63-year-old man in 2020 is using that phrase for the first time, and that's the problem," he said.
"So we now expect the next person in line will have heard this and have been a part of this. Now he's going to step up and we expect that person to take us forward.
"How do you expect change if the people that are in charge have the same mindset, or similar mindset?"
Clarke's language was 'outdated' - PFA
Clarke made the comments while speaking to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee via video link.
He used the term as he was talking about the racist abuse of players by trolls on social media.
Clarke received further criticism for comments he made referring to gay players making a "life choice", about the different career choices of people from black and Asian communities, and about a coach telling him young female players did not like having the ball hit hard at them.
Former Huddersfield and Gillingham striker Iffy Onuora, who is an equalities officer at the Professional Footballers' Association, says it shows more education is still needed about the effect of certain words and phrases and why they are offensive.
"It's just so outdated. There's certain terms we don't use any more about disabled people or gay people - we've moved on," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"It's as much the message it sounds. Don't forget people in the FA are looking up to the chairman to provide leadership, to provide that voice and to drive on some of the initiatives they are doing, as is everybody in the game."
Football still controlled by white men - Rabbatts
Clarke's departure means there are now nine people remaining on the FA board, including acting chairman Peter McCormick.
Of those, four board members are women and one is from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background.
That is in line with reforms agreed by the FA in 2017, which pledged to increase BAME representation on the board to at least 10%, have 10% representation from the LGBT+ community and 40% female representation.
It also pledged to add 11 new members to improve the diversity of the 122-strong FA council, which was overwhelmingly made up of white men over 60.
Dame Heather Rabbatts, who spent five years as the only woman and BAME member on the FA board before resigning in 2017, said Clarke's comments "revealed the fault line" in the sport.
"The leadership and management of football, one of the most diverse games on the planet, is still controlled, fundamentally, by white men," she told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Mark Bullingham, the FA's chief executive, said the recruitment process would be an open system.
"Our process will be open and conform to the Diversity Code, ensuring that we are able to select the best candidate from a diverse talent pool," Bullingham said.
Will there be change?
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha said Clarke's comments were "simply unacceptable".
"It's outrageous to be honest - it sounds like something from 20, 30 years ago," he told 5 Live. "That language has been inappropriate for decades now so it shows in some ways that perhaps he's lived in an echo chamber where things like this are acceptable to say."
Match of the Day presenter and former England striker Gary Lineker told ITV's Good Morning Britain the organisation was full of "lots of old white men" and said he believes real change can only be implemented if the FA, English Football League and Premier League work together.
Former England winger John Barnes said the issue of racism needed to be tackled by society as a whole, not just football.
"A lot of people are now looking at this problem as if it's unique to football," he told BBC Radio Wales.
"But if you look at the higher echelons of any institution, a lot of white men over 50 have the same ideas. This is the way society is and this is what we have to tackle, society as a whole."
Former FA chairman David Bernstein said Clarke's comments highlighted the FA's need for structural change.
Bernstein was among a group who this month launched a manifesto for change called 'Saving Our Beautiful Game', calling for changes at the FA as well as an independent regulator of English football.
"The FA has been resistant to serious change over the years and frankly if you have an organisation that is not modern, that has not been updated, then this sort of thing is much more likely to happen," he told 5 Live.
"I hope there are progressive people across the board who feel strongly about this. I think the FA has to think very carefully about the sort of person who is brought forward to lead the organisation next time."
Clarke's comments come just two weeks after the FA revealed its new Football Leadership Diversity Code to tackle racial inequality in the English game.
Onuora thinks the code is a "step in the right direction" but says this incident highlights the need for further change.
"It's not the answer to everything," he said. "Behaviours will have to change as well and ways of discussing these things, as we have seen today.
"But it's a step in the right direction and that's what the code is meant to represent."
Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole remains optimistic things are moving in the right direction and says people should wait to see whether the new code makes a positive impact.
"We need to make progress now," he told BBC Breakfast. "I'm hoping, seeing what we are going through now, that within six months there will be progress, and I want to see where we are at."


bbc--2020-11-11--Groenewegen banned for nine months for crash that put Jakobsen in coma

Last updated on .From the section Cycling Jumbo-Visma cyclist Dylan Groenewegen has been banned for nine months for causing the crash that left Fabio Jakobsen in a coma at the Tour of Poland .
His ban will be backdated to the incident and will end on 7 May 2021 .
Deceuninck-QuickStep rider Jakobsen later said he was `` glad to be alive '' .
He spent a week in intensive care and has had two operations to reconstruct his face and jaw , with more scheduled for 2021 .
In a statement , Groenewegen , 27 , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tour of Poland will forever be a black page in my career .
`` The consequences were very unfortunate and serious .
I am very aware of that and I hope this has been a wise lesson for every sprinter .
`` I follow the news of Fabio 's recovery very closely .
I can only hope that one day he will return completely .
`` Closing the disciplinary matter creates clarity .
That gives me the opportunity to look ahead again . ''
The UCI said Groenewegen , who had surgery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , would also take part in a number of events to the `` benefit of the cycling community '' .
• None A hilarious look at trying to grow up

Last updated on .From the section Cycling
Dutch sprinters Fabio Jakobsen (far left) and Dylan Groenewegen (second left, in yellow) collided just before the line
Jumbo-Visma cyclist Dylan Groenewegen has been banned for nine months for causing the crash that left Fabio Jakobsen in a coma at the Tour of Poland.
Dutch cyclist Groenewegen deviated from his line before he and Jakobsen collided near the finish line on stage one of the race on 5 August.
His ban will be backdated to the incident and will end on 7 May 2021.
Deceuninck-QuickStep rider Jakobsen later said he was "glad to be alive".
He spent a week in intensive care and has had two operations to reconstruct his face and jaw, with more scheduled for 2021 external-link .
A Deceuninck-QuickStep spokesperson told BBC Sport Jakobsen was "recovering well".
In a statement, Groenewegen, 27, said: "The crash in the first stage of the Tour of Poland will forever be a black page in my career.
"The consequences were very unfortunate and serious. I am very aware of that and I hope this has been a wise lesson for every sprinter.
"I follow the news of Fabio's recovery very closely. I can only hope that one day he will return completely.
"Closing the disciplinary matter creates clarity. That gives me the opportunity to look ahead again."
The UCI said Groenewegen, who had surgery on a broken collarbone after the incident, would also take part in a number of events to the "benefit of the cycling community".


bbc--2020-11-11--PSG could make Ronaldo move - Wednesday's gossip

Last updated on .From the section Gossip Paris St-Germain will consider a bid for Portugal and Juventus winger Cristiano Ronaldo if the Italian club decide to sell the 35-year-old .
( Mail ) Arsenal are among a number of European clubs interested in Sao Paulo 's Brazil forward Brenner , 20 .
( Calciomercato - in Italian ) Manchester United could make a move for Aston Villa and England midfielder Jack Grealish , 25 , if Pogba leaves the Old Trafford club .
( Manchester Evening News ) Barcelona must sell players in the January transfer window in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward Memphis Depay , 26 , from Lyon .
( Marca - in Spanish ) Arsenal came close to signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham , 17 , from Birmingham City in 2019 .
( Sky Sports , via Independent ) The Gunners have also opened talks with Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai , 20 .
Arsenal are considering a £22m bid for the Hungarian .
( Football London ) Leicester City have opened talks about a new contract with defender Jonny Evans .
The Northern Irishman , 32 , is entering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( Athletic - subscription required ) Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek , 23 , wants to play more for Manchester United but could struggle to break into their `` fantastic '' midfield , says his international manager Frank de Boer .
( Sun ) Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has commissioned his own highlights video in an effort to move away from the club .
The 30-year-old has been training separately after falling down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge .
( Mail ) Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe , 25 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of playing time he is getting at Arsenal .
( Canal Plus , via Mirror ) Former Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic , 34 , who is a free agent after leaving Qatari side Al-Duhail , is close to returning to Spain with Celta Vigo .
( Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish ) Athletic Bilbao are considering replacing coach Gaizka Garitano with ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino , despite the Argentine , 48 , being repeatedly linked with Manchester United .
( Marca - in Spanish ) England women manager Phil Neville and former Macclesfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vacant manager 's job at Sheffield Wednesday .
( Sky Sports ) Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher , 21 , wants to go out on loan in January to increase his game time .
( Liverpool Echo ) Free agent and former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere , 28 , says he would never be able to join Tottenham because of his ties to the Gunners .
( Goal ) Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard , 27 , has stopped working with agent Mino Raiola .
( ESPN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to grow up

Last updated on .From the section Gossip
Paris St-Germain will consider a bid for Portugal and Juventus winger Cristiano Ronaldo if the Italian club decide to sell the 35-year-old. (Mail) external-link
PSG are also in advanced contract talks with Brazil forward Neymar, with the 28-year-old happy to sign for another five years. (ESPN) external-link
Arsenal are among a number of European clubs interested in Sao Paulo's Brazil forward Brenner, 20. (Calciomercato - in Italian) external-link
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United should sell France midfielder Paul Pogba, 27. (Talksport) external-link
Manchester United could make a move for Aston Villa and England midfielder Jack Grealish, 25, if Pogba leaves the Old Trafford club. (Manchester Evening News) external-link
Barcelona must sell players in the January transfer window in order to make a renewed bid to sign Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, 26, from Lyon. (Marca - in Spanish) external-link
'Players don't need empowerment, they just need the mic' Bex Smith is bringing a new, candid take on women footballers with The Players podcast.
Arsenal came close to signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, 17, from Birmingham City in 2019. (Sky Sports, via Independent) external-link
The Gunners have also opened talks with Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, 20. Arsenal are considering a £22m bid for the Hungarian. (Football London) external-link
Leicester City have opened talks about a new contract with defender Jonny Evans. The Northern Irishman, 32, is entering the final year of his three-year deal. (Athletic - subscription required) external-link
Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 23, wants to play more for Manchester United but could struggle to break into their "fantastic" midfield, says his international manager Frank de Boer. (Sun external-link )
Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has commissioned his own highlights video in an effort to move away from the club. The 30-year-old has been training separately after falling down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. (Mail) external-link
Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, 25, has voiced his frustration at the lack of playing time he is getting at Arsenal. (Canal Plus, via Mirror) external-link
Former Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic, 34, who is a free agent after leaving Qatari side Al-Duhail, is close to returning to Spain with Celta Vigo. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) external-link
Athletic Bilbao are considering replacing coach Gaizka Garitano with ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, despite the Argentine, 48, being repeatedly linked with Manchester United. (Marca - in Spanish) external-link
England women manager Phil Neville and former Macclesfield manager Sol Campbell are under consideration for the vacant manager's job at Sheffield Wednesday. (Sky Sports) external-link
Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 21, wants to go out on loan in January to increase his game time. (Liverpool Echo) external-link
Free agent and former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 28, says he would never be able to join Tottenham because of his ties to the Gunners. (Goal) external-link
Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 27, has stopped working with agent Mino Raiola. (ESPN) external-link


bbc--2020-11-11--Republicans decline to acknowledge Biden victory

`` Is it time to concede ? ''
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , Vice-President Mike Pence and top Republican @ @ @ @ @ questions about the new president-elect .

"Is it time to concede?" Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Vice-President Mike Pence and top Republican senators bat away reporters' questions about the new president-elect.


bbc--2020-11-11--US election 2020: What legal challenges is Trump planning?

If the election result is challenged , it would usually first require legal teams to challenge it in the state @ @ @ @ @ has also approved `` preliminary inquiries '' by federal prosecutors .

When they initially lost the case, his lawyers took it to a federal appeals court. It was rejected there too, with the judge saying: "Charges of unfairness are serious. But calling an election unfair does not make it so. Charges require specific allegations and then proof. We have neither here."


bbc--2020-11-08--'My grandfather's hidden wartime photo album'

My grandfather was proud of his war work , and never seemed to shy away from talking about it .
@ @ @ @ @ and forwards , but I only ever saw one image from this period in my @ @ @ @ @ was their wedding photo , and it sat in a cabinet in my parents ' @ @ @ @ @ other age-old family snaps - each generation afforded one photo of their younger years .

My grandfather was proud of his war work, and never seemed to shy away from talking about it. I knew his stories backwards and forwards, but I only ever saw one image from this period in my grandparents' lives. It was their wedding photo, and it sat in a cabinet in my parents' front hall, surrounded by other age-old family snaps - each generation afforded one photo of their younger years.


bbc--2020-11-12--Joe Biden picks Ron Klain as White House chief of staff

`` His deep , varied experience and capacity to work with people all across the political spectrum , '' said @ @ @ @ @ precisely what I need in a White House chief of staff as we confront this @ @ @ @ @ our country together again . ''

Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts senator and former Biden rival for the party nomination, is being talked about as possible treasury secretary. Former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen and Atlanta Federal Reserve president Raphael Bostic, who would be the first-African-American in the role, are also names being considered.


bbc--2020-11-11--Coronavirus: New York imposes measures in 'last chance' against new wave

On Tuesday , Mr Osterholm warned of a `` perfect storm '' .
Speaking to the CBS This Morning programme @ @ @ @ @ was `` no question that our hospitals are about to be overrun '' .
He @ @ @ @ @ of this pandemic between now and next spring '' , before the vaccine arrives .


bbc--2020-11-11--President Trump appears at Veterans Day event

US President Donald Trump has made his first official public appearance since the election was called for Joe Biden .
@ @ @ @ @ Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia for Veterans Day .
President-elect Joe Biden paid his respects @ @ @ @ @ in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania .
Mr Trump has yet to concede the election to his @ @ @

US President Donald Trump has made his first official public appearance since the election was called for Joe Biden.
He attended a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia for Veterans Day.
President-elect Joe Biden paid his respects at the Korean War Memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mr Trump has yet to concede the election to his Democratic rival.


bbc--2020-11-11--New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom

I was fired today by @ NewYorker after 27 years as a Staff Writer .
I will always love the @ @ @ @ @ colleagues , and will look forward to reading their work .


bbc--2020-11-11--Climate change: Hurricanes get stronger on land as world warms

It 's working like an extra fuel tank to keep the hurricane active even when it 's over dry land @ @ @ @ @ warmer , this means that tropical storms will likely stay active for longer and do @ @ @ @ @

It's working like an extra fuel tank to keep the hurricane active even when it's over dry land. As the world gets warmer, this means that tropical storms will likely stay active for longer and do far more damage inland.


bbc--2020-11-11--Wild Mountain Thyme: Is an Irish accent the hardest to master?

For the record , I could only manage half of the Wild Mountain Thyme trailer .
I have put the @ @ @ @ @ the fridge for later , where it will stay untouched until I eventually throw it @ @ @ @ @


bbc--2020-11-11--'Murder hornets': More nests likely to be found in US

`` It 's possible some [ queens ] emerged before we did the extraction .
There is no way of @ @ @ @ @ '' Mr Spichiger said , explaining that three queens were found in the local area @ @ @ @ @ nest .

"It's possible some [queens] emerged before we did the extraction. There is no way of knowing how many more," Mr Spichiger said, explaining that three queens were found in the local area after scientists had removed the nest.


bbc--2020-11-11--TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'

The political landscape has obviously changed since August , and with Joe Biden winning the presidency and due to take @ @ @ @ @ is likely to be questioning whether he will have a different approach to Chinese firms @ @ @ @ @

The political landscape has obviously changed since August, and with Joe Biden winning the presidency and due to take over in January, TikTok is likely to be questioning whether he will have a different approach to Chinese firms working in the US.


bbc--2020-11-12--Coronavirus: The Russian provinces buckling under Covid-19

Covid-19 infection rates are now surging again in Russia and this time the poorer provinces are being hit the hardest @ @ @ @ @ Arkhangelsk patients have been forced to sleep on benches and in corridors and ambulance crews @ @ @ @ @ in Russia are usually wary of sounding critical , but now they are reaching breaking @ @ @ @ @ about their challenges .
BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford headed north to meet them .

Covid-19 infection rates are now surging again in Russia and this time the poorer provinces are being hit the hardest. In northern regions like Arkhangelsk patients have been forced to sleep on benches and in corridors and ambulance crews are overwhelmed.
Health workers in Russia are usually wary of sounding critical, but now they are reaching breaking point and are speaking out about their challenges. BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford headed north to meet them.
Filmed, edited and produced by Elizaveta Vereykina


bbc--2020-11-11--Covid: UK first country in Europe to pass 50,000 deaths

We would like to respond to everyone individually and include every tribute in our coverage , but unfortunately that may @ @ @ @ @ be assured your message will be read and treated with the utmost respect .

Deaths normally do rise at this time of the year, but the latest data from the Office for National Statistics and its counterparts in Scotland and Northern Ireland show the second wave of the virus has pushed the death rate above the average seen over the past five years.


bbc--2020-11-11--Tigray crisis: Local residents ordered to defend against Ethiopia army

This is dramatic language from the Tigrayan regional leadership .
But it matches that coming from the federal authorities , @ @ @ @ @ fighting until what they describe as the `` criminal junta '' running Tigray has been @ @ @ @

This is dramatic language from the Tigrayan regional leadership. But it matches that coming from the federal authorities, who have vowed to keep fighting until what they describe as the "criminal junta" running Tigray has been "crushed".


bbc--2020-11-12--Senior UK PM adviser to leave Downing Street

`` He has been a true ally and friend and I am very glad that he will remain director of @ @ @ @ @ and to help restructure the operation .
He will be much missed , '' the @ @ @

"We're in the middle of a pandemic, we're all worried about our health and our families, we're all worried about our jobs, and this lot are squabbling behind the door of No 10. Pull yourselves together, focus on the job in hand."


bbc--2020-11-11--Coronavirus: EU buys 300m doses of BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine

But Ms Kyriakides refused to detail a specific timeline for when the vaccine would be delivered to member states .
@ @ @ @ @ authorisation from the European Medicines Agency , '' she said .
`` A number of @ @ @ @ @ before we will actually be able to have a timeline . ''

But Ms Kyriakides refused to detail a specific timeline for when the vaccine would be delivered to member states. "It has to receive authorisation from the European Medicines Agency," she said. "A number of steps need to be followed before we will actually be able to have a timeline."


bbc--2020-11-12--Diwali with a difference under Covid-19

Diwali with a difference under Covid-19

How is coronavirus affecting the celebration of the Hindu festival of lights - Diwali - around the world ?
BBC @ @ @ @ @ Sodaba Haidare has spoken with women in India , South Africa and the UK who @ @ @ @ @ this year because of the pandemic .

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. It is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains around the world. BBC World Service Global Religion reporter Sodaba Haidare has spoken with Hindu women in India, South Africa and the UK about the significance of Diwali to the Hindu community, and about how they are marking the festival differently this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.


bbc--2020-11-12--Hospitals install pop-up Covid-19 isolation bays

Six NHS Trusts across England are fitting pop-up isolation rooms in their hospitals .
Royal Derby Hospital , part of @ @ @ @ @ Burton NHS Foundation Trust , has just installed 25 of the pop-up bays in their @ @ @ @ @ separate patients until they receive the results of a Covid-19 test .
The temporary rooms @ @ @ @ @ compact wheeled cart , can be erected in around five minutes to provide an individual @ @ @ @ @ Known as ‘ Redirooms ’ , they were the brainchild of an Australian nurse who @ @ @ @ @ patients on the ward until a single room was available .

Six NHS Trusts across England are fitting pop-up isolation rooms in their hospitals.
Royal Derby Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, has just installed 25 of the pop-up bays in their medical assessment unit, to separate patients until they receive the results of a Covid-19 test.
The temporary rooms which are stored in a compact wheeled cart, can be erected in around five minutes to provide an individual room to isolate patients.
Known as ‘Redirooms’, they were the brainchild of an Australian nurse who was concerned about keeping infectious patients on the ward until a single room was available.
Producer: Bernadette Kitterick
Digital Editor: Jasper Capper.


bbc--2020-11-11--Blackpink: Why a K-pop girl band's panda cuddle has angered Chinese

But Chinese wildlife groups say there are strict rules and regulations around the treatment of pandas , which are classed @ @ @ @ @ the World Wide Fund for Nature ( WWF ) .
Only trained professionals are allowed @ @ @ @ @ say .

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bbc--2020-11-12--The Nigerians standing up to sex-work traffickers in Sicily

Many Italians want to help Nigerian women , she says , but the trouble is that in a time of @ @ @ @ @ other Italians do not want them to do so .

Many Italians want to help Nigerian women, she says, but the trouble is that in a time of increasing anti-migrant sentiments, some other Italians do not want them to do so.


bbc--2020-11-11--Roblox gamers must pay to die with an 'oof'

`` It was great that we were able to come to a resolution with Roblox and they were very accommodating @ @ @ @ @ 's kind of funny to think that out of all the things I 've done @ @ @ @ @ the video game industry ... that for a new generation of video game players , @ @ @ @ @ as the Oof guy . ''

"It was great that we were able to come to a resolution with Roblox and they were very accommodating of the situation. It's kind of funny to think that out of all the things I've done over my 32 years in the video game industry... that for a new generation of video game players, I'm now just known as the Oof guy."


bbc--2020-11-11--Senegal: Building sustainable schools using 'moon bricks'

Lebanese architect Leila Meroue is using a technique intended to build shelters on the moon , to build a sustainable @ @ @ @ @ of Tivaouane Peulh .
The bricks are made using sack cut from a long roll @ @ @ @ @ with local earth , clay and just a little cement to bind the mix .
@ @ @ @ @ on the moon , Leila says that the bricks are easy to transport and fill @ @ @ @ @ also the ideal building material for the hot climate because the earth and clay mix @ @ @ @ @ at night and deflects the heat during the day , keeping the classrooms cool as @ @ @ @ @ rain .

Lebanese architect Leila Meroue is using a technique intended to build shelters on the moon, to build a sustainable school in the Senegalese village of Tivaouane Peulh.
The bricks are made using sack cut from a long roll into individual bags and filled with local earth, clay and just a little cement to bind the mix.
Originally designed to build shelters on the moon, Leila says that the bricks are easy to transport and fill on site. They are also the ideal building material for the hot climate because the earth and clay mix soaks up the cold air at night and deflects the heat during the day, keeping the classrooms cool as well as being resistant to rain.
Produced by Kerry Alexandra
Filmed and edited by Alassane Dia


bbc--2020-11-11--Is it too early for Christmas decorations?

Christmas has come early in some parts of the country with lots of people putting up their festive decorations earlier @ @ @ @ @ told BBC Breakfast that they have started celebrating early to lift their spirits during the @ @

Christmas has come early in some parts of the country with lots of people putting up their festive decorations earlier than usual.
Many people told BBC Breakfast that they have started celebrating early to lift their spirits during the pandemic.


bbc--2020-11-12--US election: Gulf Arab leaders face new reality after Biden victory

He argued that US strategic interests and business deals overrode any concerns about imprisoned women 's rights campaigners ; the @ @ @ @ @ in Qatar ; or the fact that in October 2018 Saudi government security men flew @ @ @ @ @ to carry out a pre-planned operation to silence Saudi Arabia 's most vocal critic , @ @ @ @ @ his body which has never been found to this day .

The Saudis, and the Emiratis, realised some time ago this was never going to end in a military victory and have themselves been looking for a face-saving exit that does not leave the Houthis in exactly the same place they were when the air war started in March 2015.


bbc--2020-11-12--AC/DC: 'We're too stubborn to change'

AC/DC: 'We're too stubborn to change'

Singer Brian Johnson had been replaced by Axl Rose for the last 23 shows , after doctors told him to @ @ @ @ @ immediate hearing loss '' .
Rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young had retired , and was in @ @ @ @ @ battle with dementia .
Drummer Phil Rudd had spent most of the previous year under @ @ @ @ @ after being charged with `` attempting to procure a murder '' .

Singer Brian Johnson had been replaced by Axl Rose for the last 23 shows, after doctors told him to stop touring or "risk immediate hearing loss". Rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young had retired, and was in the final throes of a battle with dementia. Drummer Phil Rudd had spent most of the previous year under house arrest in New Zealand after being charged with "attempting to procure a murder".


bbc--2020-11-12--Viewpoint: Russia and Turkey - unlikely victors of Karabakh conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin is the only signatory of the peace deal beyond the leaders of the two warring states @ @ @ @ @ will be the only peacekeepers monitoring the implementation of the agreement , with no Turkish @ @ @ @ @ the ground - although Turkey says it will send observers .

Russian President Vladimir Putin is the only signatory of the peace deal beyond the leaders of the two warring states, and the Russian troops will be the only peacekeepers monitoring the implementation of the agreement, with no Turkish or any other boots on the ground - although Turkey says it will send observers.


bbc--2020-11-11--Masters 2020: What does an autumn tournament mean for Augusta National?

In a year like no other , we are set for a Masters like never before .
The field is the same as it would have been when the tournament was cancelled in March , but the picture is very different .
Autumnal hues have replaced the blooming shades of spring and the roars of the patrons have been silenced , with no spectators permitted on site .
But what does hosting the event in November mean for the players , the course and the local community ?
Nineteen months have passed since Tiger Woods slipped on a fifth Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most iconic major and its patrons has been felt beyond Magnolia Lane .
`` This is a huge blow , '' explains sports writer Scott Michaux , formerly of the Augusta Chronicle .
`` It 's a massive economic engine for the community in so many different areas . ''
The tournament provides an annual windfall said to be worth $ 100m ( £76m ) for the Augusta economy .
More than 200,000 people pass though the city during Masters week , doubling its population .
Hotels hike up their rates to sometimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move out of town for the week to rent their properties to patrons and some nearby golf clubs sell tee times for $ 1,000 .
`` River Club , Champions Retreat , Forest Hills , Akin GC , Palmetto GC in South Carolina , they make an enormous amount of money that week , not just for the golf , but some cater and host social events in the evening and rent out their clubhouse , '' says Michaux .
`` Then you have the people who rent their homes , they count @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , caterers , they refer to the Masters as either a second Christmas or the 13th month of the economic year , that 's how big it is to the community .
`` Every little industry you think of is affected by this in Augusta .
You ca n't replace not having it for a season .
Augusta National is fine , they can go years without having fans and still be in great shape economically , but the community is hurt badly by it . ''
The initial disappointment of a postponed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in April , it was announced the tournament would be rescheduled for November , with patrons .
Schools in the surrounding area schedule their spring breaks to coincide with Masters week so that families can rent out their homes or students can get work - doing everything from picking up litter at Augusta National Golf Club , to working in merchandise or helping at food outlets .
Following the postponement , those schools moved the autumn break , which usually occurs in late October , back to November to marry up with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would not be possible to permit fans .
`` People assumed they were going to get this bump in the fall rather than the spring , '' adds Michaux .
`` Now the kids will be off , but there wo n't be a Masters for them to work at . ''
Playing into the hands of the big hitters ?
The Augusta National ground staff are renowned for their meticulous preparation and the venue will no doubt look immaculate - every blade of grass clipped and coloured to perfection .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All 18 boast a subair system that can suck out moisture , enjoying their own microclimate that can be adapted depending on the time of year or whether the bentgrass putting surface is situated in the shade or sun .
The club says , with Augusta closed from mid-May to mid-October to prepare it for members in the autumn , the rescheduled Masters did not substantially alter their turf preparations .
However , the consensus is the track will play longer in November than it does in April because of cooler conditions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those , explains Michaux , is agronomy .
The fairways have a base of bermudagrass which is scalped down and overseeded with ryegrass every September .
`` The difference is it will be less mature than it is in April , '' says Michaux , who will be one of 100 media personnel on site .
`` They might not be able to cut it down quite as low as they usually do on the fairways . ''
Add to that the potential for stronger , changing winds and rain , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could play into the hands of the field 's bigger hitters .
That will prick the ears of the likes of Bryson DeChambeau , who overpowered the notoriously difficult Winged Foot to win his first major at the US Open in September and recently posted an image from his launch monitor showing a drive which flew 403 yards in the air .
The American 's coach , Mike Schy , says a `` soft '' Augusta National would benefit his charge , who has experienced similar conditions when playing the course in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matthew Wolff , runner-up at the US Open , he was hitting it pretty far , but the fairways were hard and fast , whereas Bryson was carrying it 50 yards past him , '' Schy told BBC Sport .
`` Seeing this week there will possibly be a little bit of cold weather , rain , thunderstorms coming in , the golf course is going to be super soft .
So Bryson carrying it 320 , 330 yards is a ginormous advantage . ''
What will the course look like ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normally gather , like down the side of the 16th , and around many of the greens , will look different , but the course will also play differently without spectators .
`` It 's not just the sheer fact that Augusta patrons are unbelievable and it 's awe-inspiring and intimidating in some ways , '' says Schy .
`` But to have nobody there and be able to have a ball roll through something as planned is pretty cool .
It makes that golf course way bigger . ''
It has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantage by driving over the pines to the left of the dog-leg par-five 13th to reach the 14th fairway , giving a better angle into the green .
`` I think it is doable , because nobody is there to block the ball and end up in a bad spot , '' explains Schy .
`` It 's going to be interesting if that 's available .
I 'm not sure what the carry distance is to that fairway , if the ball is able to roll through there then that is definitely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make subtle adjustments to the site and the time of year means a two-tee start has been scheduled for Thursday and Friday , while Sunday 's final round is due to finish around 19:30 GMT , partly to fit in with American rights holders ' American football broadcasts .
`` We are going to see a different golf course , a different kind of Masters - it will be quiet , you 'll be able to see things you do n't normally see , '' adds Michaux .
And what about the azaleas… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ types of trees , shrubs , flowers and grasses grow at Augusta , formerly home of Fruitland Nurseries , so something will be flowering amid the towering pines this week , even if the traditional azaleas may have passed their peak .
Augusta say the club 's nursery team have instead decided to utilise `` nandina , pampas , camellia and other plants that enhance the grounds in the fall '' .
That said , Michaux says he has 'Encore ' azaleas still blooming in his backyard in Georgia .
These differ from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but do n't put anything past Augusta National .
The azaleas will be on show in five months ' time when the Masters returns to its usual April slot , and Michaux says everybody has their fingers crossed that patrons will be there too .
`` Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said do n't throw away the plans because we might need them again in April , '' says Michaux .
`` There is a lot of concern .
I would say it is 50/50 , at best .
If we 're in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think they 'll find a way to do it , at least on a limited basis . ''
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Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Green Jacket and landed a 15th major title last year
The Masters Venue: Augusta National Date: 12-15 November Coverage: Radio and text commentary online with in-play clips. Daily highlights on BBC Two - full details here
In a year like no other, we are set for a Masters like never before.
Moved from its traditional spot in April because of the coronavirus pandemic, Augusta National will host the final major of this calendar year in unprecedented circumstances.
The field is the same as it would have been when the tournament was cancelled in March, but the picture is very different.
Autumnal hues have replaced the blooming shades of spring and the roars of the patrons have been silenced, with no spectators permitted on site.
But what does hosting the event in November mean for the players, the course and the local community?
'Locals call it a second Christmas'
Nineteen months have passed since Tiger Woods slipped on a fifth Green Jacket but the absence of golf's most iconic major and its patrons has been felt beyond Magnolia Lane.
"This is a huge blow," explains sports writer Scott Michaux, formerly of the Augusta Chronicle. "It's a massive economic engine for the community in so many different areas."
The tournament provides an annual windfall said to be worth $100m (£76m) for the Augusta economy. More than 200,000 people pass though the city during Masters week, doubling its population.
Hotels hike up their rates to sometimes six times the average price, locals move out of town for the week to rent their properties to patrons and some nearby golf clubs sell tee times for $1,000.
"River Club, Champions Retreat, Forest Hills, Akin GC, Palmetto GC in South Carolina, they make an enormous amount of money that week, not just for the golf, but some cater and host social events in the evening and rent out their clubhouse," says Michaux.
"Then you have the people who rent their homes, they count on that income every year - home-renters, caterers, they refer to the Masters as either a second Christmas or the 13th month of the economic year, that's how big it is to the community.
"Every little industry you think of is affected by this in Augusta. You can't replace not having it for a season. Augusta National is fine, they can go years without having fans and still be in great shape economically, but the community is hurt badly by it."
quote The course will be super soft, so Bryson carrying it 320, 330 yards is a ginormous advantage Mike Schy Bryson DeChambeau's coach
The initial disappointment of a postponed Masters was offset by optimism when, in April, it was announced the tournament would be rescheduled for November, with patrons.
Schools in the surrounding area schedule their spring breaks to coincide with Masters week so that families can rent out their homes or students can get work - doing everything from picking up litter at Augusta National Golf Club, to working in merchandise or helping at food outlets.
Following the postponement, those schools moved the autumn break, which usually occurs in late October, back to November to marry up with the belated Masters. Then came the news it would not be possible to permit fans.
"People assumed they were going to get this bump in the fall rather than the spring," adds Michaux. "Now the kids will be off, but there won't be a Masters for them to work at."
Playing into the hands of the big hitters?
How Bryson changed his body & changed golf
The Augusta National ground staff are renowned for their meticulous preparation and the venue will no doubt look immaculate - every blade of grass clipped and coloured to perfection.
The greens should be in pristine condition. All 18 boast a subair system that can suck out moisture, enjoying their own microclimate that can be adapted depending on the time of year or whether the bentgrass putting surface is situated in the shade or sun.
The club says, with Augusta closed from mid-May to mid-October to prepare it for members in the autumn, the rescheduled Masters did not substantially alter their turf preparations.
However, the consensus is the track will play longer in November than it does in April because of cooler conditions and "stickier" fairways.
The reason for those, explains Michaux, is agronomy. The fairways have a base of bermudagrass which is scalped down and overseeded with ryegrass every September.
"The difference is it will be less mature than it is in April," says Michaux, who will be one of 100 media personnel on site. "They might not be able to cut it down quite as low as they usually do on the fairways."
Add to that the potential for stronger, changing winds and rain, with possible thunderstorms forecast on Thursday, and it could play into the hands of the field's bigger hitters.
That will prick the ears of the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, who overpowered the notoriously difficult Winged Foot to win his first major at the US Open in September and recently posted an image from his launch monitor showing a drive which flew 403 yards in the air.
The American's coach, Mike Schy, says a "soft" Augusta National would benefit his charge, who has experienced similar conditions when playing the course in December.
"When you look at Matthew Wolff, runner-up at the US Open, he was hitting it pretty far, but the fairways were hard and fast, whereas Bryson was carrying it 50 yards past him," Schy told BBC Sport.
"Seeing this week there will possibly be a little bit of cold weather, rain, thunderstorms coming in, the golf course is going to be super soft. So Bryson carrying it 320, 330 yards is a ginormous advantage."
What will the course look like?
Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau played a practice round together on Monday
The absence of patrons means spots where crowds normally gather, like down the side of the 16th, and around many of the greens, will look different, but the course will also play differently without spectators.
"It's not just the sheer fact that Augusta patrons are unbelievable and it's awe-inspiring and intimidating in some ways," says Schy. "But to have nobody there and be able to have a ball roll through something as planned is pretty cool. It makes that golf course way bigger."
It has been suggested DeChambeau may use that to his advantage by driving over the pines to the left of the dog-leg par-five 13th to reach the 14th fairway, giving a better angle into the green.
"I think it is doable, because nobody is there to block the ball and end up in a bad spot," explains Schy.
"It's going to be interesting if that's available. I'm not sure what the carry distance is to that fairway, if the ball is able to roll through there then that is definitely in play."
Ground staff often make subtle adjustments to the site and the time of year means a two-tee start has been scheduled for Thursday and Friday, while Sunday's final round is due to finish around 19:30 GMT, partly to fit in with American rights holders' American football broadcasts.
"We are going to see a different golf course, a different kind of Masters - it will be quiet, you'll be able to see things you don't normally see," adds Michaux.
The team at Eureka Earth captured these images 10 days apart to show how the turf at Augusta National was progressing. The picture on the left, which shows the 15th green and par-three 16th, was taken on 25 September, 50 days before the start of the Masters
And what about the azaleas…?
According to Golf.com, external-link around 350 types of trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses grow at Augusta, formerly home of Fruitland Nurseries, so something will be flowering amid the towering pines this week, even if the traditional azaleas may have passed their peak.
Augusta say the club's nursery team have instead decided to utilise "nandina, pampas, camellia and other plants that enhance the grounds in the fall".
That said, Michaux says he has 'Encore' azaleas still blooming in his backyard in Georgia. These differ from those usually spotted at the Masters, but don't put anything past Augusta National.
The azaleas will be on show in five months' time when the Masters returns to its usual April slot, and Michaux says everybody has their fingers crossed that patrons will be there too.
"Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said don't throw away the plans because we might need them again in April," says Michaux.
"There is a lot of concern. I would say it is 50/50, at best. If we're in the same kind of situation, I think they'll find a way to do it, at least on a limited basis."


bbc--2020-11-11--Portugal 7-0 Andorra: Cristiano Ronaldo and Pedro Neto on target

Last updated on .From the section European Football Cristiano Ronaldo moved one goal closer to the all-time international goalscoring record @ @ @ @ @ Portugal thrashed Andorra .
Wolves forward Pedro Neto also scored on his debut - one @ @ @ @ @ the Portugal squad .
Michy Batshuayi scored twice for Belgium as they beat Switzerland 2-1 @ @ @ @ @ Under scored as Turkey and Croatia drew 3-3 .
With 127 places in the latest @ @ @ @ @ seven ) and Andorra ( 134 ) , the logic of a friendly before two @ @ @ @ @ could be questionable .
Juventus forward Ronaldo was left on the bench as a precaution @ @ @ @ @ injury against Lazio last weekend and replaced Neto at the break .
He scored Portugal @ @ @ @ @ minutes left with a thumping header .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first European man to score 100 goals for his country earlier this year
Cristiano Ronaldo moved one goal closer to the all-time international goalscoring record in men's football as Portugal thrashed Andorra.
Ronaldo, 35, scored his 102nd goal for his country with a powerful header and is now seven behind the record of Iran's Ali Daei.
Wolves forward Pedro Neto also scored on his debut - one of five Wanderers players in the Portugal squad.
Michy Batshuayi scored twice for Belgium as they beat Switzerland 2-1.
And Leicester winger Cengiz Under scored as Turkey and Croatia drew 3-3.
With 127 places in the latest Fifa rankings between Portugal (seven) and Andorra (134), the logic of a friendly before two rounds of Nations League matches could be questionable.
Juventus forward Ronaldo was left on the bench as a precaution after picking up an ankle injury against Lazio last weekend and replaced Neto at the break.
He scored Portugal's sixth goal with five minutes left with a thumping header.


bbc--2020-11-11--One win away from Euros - Northern Ireland & Scotland set for huge games

Last updated on .From the section Football Northern Ireland and Scotland are set for massive games on Thursday , with both nations one win away from a place at next summer 's delayed Euro 2020 .
And Northern Ireland host Slovakia at Windsor Park in their final ( 19:45 ) , aiming to reach a second European Championship , four years after their debut appearance in the competition .
Euro 2020 , which has retained its name despite being moved to next year because of the coronavirus pandemic , will start on 11 June .
'If they come off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland are on their longest unbeaten run since 1988 , having not lost in their previous eight matches , and will be hopeful their good form can take them that final step .
Their most recent major tournament appearance came at the 1998 World Cup in France , while they last featured at a Euros in 1996 .
If Scotland can overcome Serbia , they will join England , Croatia and the Czech Republic in Group D at next year 's tournament .
`` It is really difficult to say but this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss Steve Clarke .
`` When you go into every game , [ no regrets ] is a message you give .
A game of this magnitude , I probably do n't need to say that because the players understand if they come off the pitch with regrets they 'll never forget that night .
`` You go out there , do your best , give everything you can and hopefully the footballing gods smile on you and you get the right result . ''
• None 'We 're desperate for it ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ None The last time Scotland were 90 minutes away 'We 're delighted we 'll have a number of fans back in the stadium' Northern Ireland came through a dramatic penalty shootout against Bosnia-Herzegovina to secure their place in the play-off final .
Slovakia also won their semi-final on penalties , overcoming the Republic of Ireland after a goalless draw .
There will 1,060 spectators at Windsor Park to cheer on Ian Baraclough 's side on Thursday , with fans given socially distanced seats in the 18,500-capacity stadium .
A spot in Group E @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for grabs .
`` They want to get down to business .
That 's how it was last month and how I feel it was this week .
We 'll build that up as we go on , '' said Baraclough .
`` It 's a game we 're capable of winning if we set our minds right ; if we do the right things . ''
Captain Steven Davis added : `` Qualifying for Euro 2016 was unbelievable .
There are different circumstances now .
`` It will definitely be on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to do it again .
`` It 's a game we believe we can win .
It 's a game we 've been looking forward to for a long time and we 're delighted we 'll have a number of fans back in the stadium to back us . ''
• None Why Evans is Northern Ireland 's 'best ever defender' First wins and table-topping the Nations League target For Northern Ireland and Scotland , hot on the heels of their Euro 2020 play-offs are Nations Leagues fixtures , with England and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gareth Southgate 's England are at Belgium on Sunday ( 19:45 ) and then at home to Iceland on 18 November ( 19:45 ) , although there is doubt over the second fixture because of travel restrictions .
Belgium are top of Group A2 and if they beat England , and Denmark fail to win against Iceland , Roberto Martinez 's side can not be caught .
England are third - level on points with Denmark - but have won their past four away games without conceding a goal .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a Belgium side who have won their past 10 competitive home games , scoring 46 goals .
Northern Ireland , meanwhile , will take on Austria and Romania looking for their first Nations League win after picking up a single point from their four Group B1 games so far .
Scotland are top of Group B2 , four points clear of the Czech Republic in second , and face games against Slovakia ( Sunday , 15 November 14:00 GMT ) and Israel ( Wednesday , 18 November 19:45 GMT ) .
Finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run with back-to-back home games against the Republic of Ireland ( Sunday , 15 November 17:00 GMT ) and Finland ( Wednesday , 18 November ( 19:45 GMT ) .
Wales , who will not have manager Ryan Giggs in the dugout for any of their games in November after an allegation of assault made against him - which he denies - are top of Group B4 with three wins and a draw from their four games so far .
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What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ packed couple of weeks with big Euro 2020 qualifying games and Nations League fixtures taking place ?
Schedule in a few friendlies too , of course ... England warm up for their Nations League games with a friendly at home to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday ( 20:00 ) .
On the same night , Wales are in action too as they host the USA .
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Jonny Evans of Northern Ireland and John McGinn of Scotland will hope to help their nations reach Euro 2020
Northern Ireland and Scotland are set for massive games on Thursday, with both nations one win away from a place at next summer's delayed Euro 2020.
Scotland face Serbia in Belgrade in their play-off final (19:45 GMT), hoping to qualify for a major men's tournament for the first time since 1998.
And Northern Ireland host Slovakia at Windsor Park in their final (19:45), aiming to reach a second European Championship, four years after their debut appearance in the competition.
Euro 2020, which has retained its name despite being moved to next year because of the coronavirus pandemic, will start on 11 June.
'If they come off the pitch with regrets they'll never forget'
Scotland are on their longest unbeaten run since 1988, having not lost in their previous eight matches, and will be hopeful their good form can take them that final step.
Their most recent major tournament appearance came at the 1998 World Cup in France, while they last featured at a Euros in 1996.
The family supporting Scotland and Serbia in the Euro play-off
If Scotland can overcome Serbia, they will join England, Croatia and the Czech Republic in Group D at next year's tournament.
"It is really difficult to say but this is just another game," said Scotland boss Steve Clarke.
"When you go into every game, [no regrets] is a message you give. A game of this magnitude, I probably don't need to say that because the players understand if they come off the pitch with regrets they'll never forget that night.
"You go out there, do your best, give everything you can and hopefully the footballing gods smile on you and you get the right result."
Scotland's November fixtures Thursday, 12 November (19:45 GMT) Serbia v Scotland Euro 2020 qualifying play-off final Sunday, 15 November (14:00 GMT) Slovakia v Scotland Nations League Wednesday, 18 November (19:45 GMT) Israel v Scotland Nations League
'We're delighted we'll have a number of fans back in the stadium'
Northern Ireland reached the last 16 of Euro 2016, losing 1-0 to Wales
Northern Ireland came through a dramatic penalty shootout against Bosnia-Herzegovina to secure their place in the play-off final.
Slovakia also won their semi-final on penalties, overcoming the Republic of Ireland after a goalless draw.
There will 1,060 spectators at Windsor Park to cheer on Ian Baraclough's side on Thursday, with fans given socially distanced seats in the 18,500-capacity stadium.
A spot in Group E alongside Spain, Sweden and Poland is up for grabs.
"They want to get down to business. That's how it was last month and how I feel it was this week. We'll build that up as we go on," said Baraclough.
"It's a game we're capable of winning if we set our minds right; if we do the right things."
Captain Steven Davis added: "Qualifying for Euro 2016 was unbelievable. There are different circumstances now.
"It will definitely be on an equal level, if not better, to do it again.
"It's a game we believe we can win. It's a game we've been looking forward to for a long time and we're delighted we'll have a number of fans back in the stadium to back us."
Northern Ireland's November fixtures Thursday, 12 November (19:45 GMT) Northern Ireland v Slovakia Euro 2020 qualifying play-off final Sunday, 15 November (19:45 GMT) Austria v Northern Ireland Nations League Wednesday, 18 November (19:45 GMT) Northern Ireland v Romania Nations League
First wins and table-topping the Nations League target
For Northern Ireland and Scotland, hot on the heels of their Euro 2020 play-offs are Nations Leagues fixtures, with England and Wales also in action in that competition.
Gareth Southgate's England are at Belgium on Sunday (19:45) and then at home to Iceland on 18 November (19:45), although there is doubt over the second fixture because of travel restrictions.
Belgium are top of Group A2 and if they beat England, and Denmark fail to win against Iceland, Roberto Martinez's side cannot be caught.
England lost 1-0 to Denmark in their last Nations League fixture
England are third - level on points with Denmark - but have won their past four away games without conceding a goal.
However, continuing that run will be severely tested by a Belgium side who have won their past 10 competitive home games, scoring 46 goals.
England's November fixtures Thursday, 12 November (20:00 GMT) England v Republic of Ireland Friendly Sunday, 15 November (19:45 GMT) Belgium v England Nations League Wednesday, 18 November (19:45 GMT) England v Iceland Nations League
Northern Ireland, meanwhile, will take on Austria and Romania looking for their first Nations League win after picking up a single point from their four Group B1 games so far.
Scotland are top of Group B2, four points clear of the Czech Republic in second, and face games against Slovakia (Sunday, 15 November 14:00 GMT) and Israel (Wednesday, 18 November 19:45 GMT).
Finally, Wales look to continue their good run with back-to-back home games against the Republic of Ireland (Sunday, 15 November 17:00 GMT) and Finland (Wednesday, 18 November (19:45 GMT).
Wales, who will not have manager Ryan Giggs in the dugout for any of their games in November after an allegation of assault made against him - which he denies - are top of Group B4 with three wins and a draw from their four games so far.
Friendlies, there's always friendlies
Wales have Gareth Bale back after he missed October's internationals with a knee injury
What do you do when you have a packed couple of weeks with big Euro 2020 qualifying games and Nations League fixtures taking place? Schedule in a few friendlies too, of course...
England warm up for their Nations League games with a friendly at home to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday (20:00).
On the same night, Wales are in action too as they host the USA. (19:45)


bbc--2020-11-11--'We're hoping and praying' - Gomez set for scans on 'upsetting' knee injury

Last updated on .From the section Liverpool Liverpool centre-back Joe Gomez is to have further tests on a knee injury which England boss Gareth Southgate is `` hoping and praying '' will not mean a long-term absence .
`` I ca n't tell you how serious it is as he 's yet to have scans , '' said Southgate on Wednesday .
`` What was upsetting was to see he was in a fair bit of pain . ''
Gomez , who will miss England 's games against the Republic of Ireland , Belgium and Iceland , has returned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said was `` further diagnosis '' with their medical team .
`` There was nobody around him when the injury happened .
I did n't like that element of it , '' added Southgate .
`` We 're hopeful for him that it 's not what it might be , but it 's not a good situation .
`` My immediate thoughts are with him because he 's had some difficulties with injury in the past .
`` We 're hoping and praying that it 's not going to be a long-term one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Liverpool already have Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines .
Van Dijk has had surgery on a knee ligament injury picked up against Everton in a 2-2 draw on 17 October .
The Premier League champions have also been without Fabinho , who had been deputising in defence for Van Dijk , because of a hamstring injury .
Additionally , Liverpool have an injury concern over right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold , who was taken off during a 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Sunday and withdrawn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while on England duty means Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp now faces a serious defensive crisis - and it will only increase his growing frustration at the packed fixture schedule .
Joel Matip played alongside Gomez at Etihad Stadium but he was only just back from injury and has a chequered fitness record .
Gomez was effectively Klopp 's linchpin in that position , with 19-year-old Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips , 23 , also stepping in since Van Dijk and Fabinho were sidelined .
The news that Gomez could now be facing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a serious problem as the fixtures continue to come thick and fast , surely meaning he will enter the transfer market for a central defender when the window opens in January .
It is also a personal blow for Gomez , who has suffered serious injuries in the past , one of which saw him restricted to only a last-minute appearance as a substitute in Champions League final victory against Tottenham in Madrid in 2019 .
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Last updated on .From the section Liverpool
Joe Gomez played in Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Manchester City on Sunday
Liverpool centre-back Joe Gomez is to have further tests on a knee injury which England boss Gareth Southgate is "hoping and praying" will not mean a long-term absence.
Gomez, 23, was injured while training with England for Thursday's friendly against the Republic of Ireland.
"I can't tell you how serious it is as he's yet to have scans," said Southgate on Wednesday.
"What was upsetting was to see he was in a fair bit of pain."
Gomez, who will miss England's games against the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Iceland, has returned to Liverpool for what the Premier League club said was "further diagnosis" with their medical team.
"There was nobody around him when the injury happened. I didn't like that element of it," added Southgate.
"We're hopeful for him that it's not what it might be, but it's not a good situation.
"My immediate thoughts are with him because he's had some difficulties with injury in the past.
"We're hoping and praying that it's not going to be a long-term one, but we just have to see."
Liverpool already have Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Van Dijk has had surgery on a knee ligament injury picked up against Everton in a 2-2 draw on 17 October.
The Premier League champions have also been without Fabinho, who had been deputising in defence for Van Dijk, because of a hamstring injury.
Additionally, Liverpool have an injury concern over right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was taken off during a 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Sunday and withdrawn from England duty.
Analysis
Phil McNulty, chief football writer
Gomez's injury while on England duty means Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp now faces a serious defensive crisis - and it will only increase his growing frustration at the packed fixture schedule.
Joel Matip played alongside Gomez at Etihad Stadium but he was only just back from injury and has a chequered fitness record. Gomez was effectively Klopp's linchpin in that position, with 19-year-old Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips, 23, also stepping in since Van Dijk and Fabinho were sidelined.
The news that Gomez could now be facing a spell on the sidelines leaves Klopp with a serious problem as the fixtures continue to come thick and fast, surely meaning he will enter the transfer market for a central defender when the window opens in January.
It is also a personal blow for Gomez, who has suffered serious injuries in the past, one of which saw him restricted to only a last-minute appearance as a substitute in Champions League final victory against Tottenham in Madrid in 2019.


bbc--2020-11-11--Netherlands 1-1 Spain: Nathan Ake injured in friendly draw

Last updated on .From the section European Football Manchester City defender Nathan Ake was injured only five minutes into the @ @ @ @ @ with Spain in Amsterdam .
Sergio Canales put Spain ahead but Manchester United midfielder Donny @ @ @ @ @ an equaliser .
Both countries play two more Nations League games this week .
City @ @ @ @ @ with his Premier League counterparts at Liverpool and Manchester United , called for a change @ @ @ @ @ to five substitutions before this international break because of the impact on players .
Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ injured on Wednesday while training with England for Thursday 's friendly against the Republic of @ @

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Nathan Ake has won 19 caps for the Netherlands
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake was injured only five minutes into the Netherlands' 1-1 friendly draw with Spain in Amsterdam.
Ake, 25, has made six Premier League appearances for City since a £40m move from Bournemouth, but went off with a hamstring problem.
Sergio Canales put Spain ahead but Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek volleyed in an equaliser.
Both countries play two more Nations League games this week.
City manager Pep Guardiola, along with his Premier League counterparts at Liverpool and Manchester United, called for a change in scheduling and a return to five substitutions before this international break because of the impact on players.
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez was also injured on Wednesday while training with England for Thursday's friendly against the Republic of Ireland.


bbc--2020-11-11--France 0-2 Finland: Brentford's Marcus Forss scores against world champions

Last updated on .From the section European Football Brentford striker Marcus Forss scored as Finland claimed a famous win over @ @ @ @ @ .
But Finland , 55th in Fifa 's world rankings , secured a first victory @ @ @ @ @ have now won their past three matches .
Forss , who spent part of last @ @ @ @ @ One AFC Wimbledon , opened the scoring in the Stade de France after a mistake @ @ @ @ @ .
Valakari , who plays his club football in Cyprus for Pafos , doubled the @ @ @ @ @ a stunning effort after being left to stroll towards goal .
France sent on forwards @ @ @ @ @ , and midfielder N'Golo Kante , to try to rescue the friendly match .
But @ @ @ @ @ their players celebrated on the pitch after the final whistle .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Finland have won their past three matches without conceding
Brentford striker Marcus Forss scored as Finland claimed a famous win over world champions France in Paris.
Forss and fellow debutant Onni Valakari struck twice in the space of three first-half minutes to stun the hosts.
France included Manchester United's Paul Pogba, Everton's Lucas Digne and Olivier Giroud of Chelsea.
But Finland, 55th in Fifa's world rankings, secured a first victory over Les Bleus, and have now won their past three matches.
Forss, who spent part of last season on loan at League One AFC Wimbledon, opened the scoring in the Stade de France after a mistake by Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko.
Valakari, who plays his club football in Cyprus for Pafos, doubled the away side's lead with a stunning effort after being left to stroll towards goal.
France sent on forwards Antoine Griezmann and Anthony Martial, and midfielder N'Golo Kante, to try to rescue the friendly match.
But Finland were well organised and their players celebrated on the pitch after the final whistle.


bbc--2020-11-11--Diego Maradona: Argentina legend to be treated for alcohol dependency

Last updated on .From the section Football Argentina legend Diego Maradona will be discharged from hospital on Wednesday and taken @ @ @ @ @ be treated for alcohol dependency .
However , withdrawal symptoms kept him in hospital for @ @ @ @ @ thing is that Diego is together , Diego is solid , '' his lawyer , @ @ @ @ @ Maradona was admitted to the Ipensa clinic in Buenos Aires last week with anaemia and @ @ @ @ @ close friends will be allowed to visit the 60-year-old at the rehabilitation clinic .
`` @ @ @ @ @ the most difficult moment of his life and I think it was a miracle that @ @ @ @ @ his brain that could have cost him his life , '' his lawyer added .
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Last updated on .From the section Football
Messages of support for Maradona - such as this, which reads 'I will always be with you, dear Diego Arman' - were left outside the hospital
Argentina legend Diego Maradona was discharged from hospital on Wednesday and taken to a recovery clinic to be treated for alcohol dependency.
Maradona, who led his country to World Cup triumph in 1986, had a successful operation for a blood clot on the brain earlier in November.
However, alcohol withdrawal symptoms kept him in hospital for longer.
"The good thing is that Diego is together, Diego is solid," his lawyer, Matias Morla, said.
Maradona was admitted to the Ipensa clinic in Buenos Aires last week with anaemia and dehydration.
Only a few close friends will be allowed to visit the 60-year-old at the rehabilitation clinic.
"Diego has gone through maybe the most difficult moment of his life and I think it was a miracle that they found this bleeding in his brain that could have cost him his life," his lawyer added.


bbc--2020-11-12--Coronavirus: New York imposes measures in 'last chance' against new wave

The US has been seeing more than 100,000 new cases per day over the last eight days in what experts @ @ @ @ @ outbreak than those seen in the spring and summer .


bbc--2020-11-12--Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie voted best Women's Prize for Fiction winner

`` The Reading Women campaign has been the perfect way to introduce a new generation of readers to the brilliance @ @ @ @ @ winners and to honour the phenomenal quality and range of women 's writing from all @ @ @ @ @

"The Reading Women campaign has been the perfect way to introduce a new generation of readers to the brilliance of all of our 25 winners and to honour the phenomenal quality and range of women's writing from all over the world."


bbc--2020-11-12--TripAdvisor warns users over Thai hotel that legally pursued reviewer

`` The hotel may have been exercising its legal rights under local law , however , it is our role @ @ @ @ @ may take this into consideration when researching your travel plans , '' it adds .

"The hotel may have been exercising its legal rights under local law, however, it is our role to inform you so you may take this into consideration when researching your travel plans," it adds.


bbc--2020-11-12--Hong Kong: Defiant Hong Kong opposition condemned by China

`` We owe a display of solidarity with our colleagues who were ousted , '' she said .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ could be the ultimate Beijing crackdown on Hong Kong - to silence the last bit @ @ @ @ @ .

Hong Kong: China condemns defiant opposition lawmakers Published 12 November 2020
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Hong Kong opposition members announce mass resignation
The Chinese government has condemned the mass resignation of most of Hong Kong's opposition from parliament as an "open challenge" to its authority.
Nearly all pro-democracy lawmakers quit in protest after four of their colleagues were deemed threats to national security and dismissed.
Many see Hong Kong's limited democracy as now being in its death throes.
The UK government has accused China of breaching its commitments to protect Hong Kong's autonomy.
The former British colony became part of China in 1997 but was promised it could keep some unique freedoms for 50 years.
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said of Wednesday's move to remove the four lawmakers: "Beijing's imposition of new rules to disqualify elected legislators in Hong Kong constitutes a clear breach of the legally binding Sino-British Joint Declaration.
"China has once again broken its promises and undermined Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy."
Hong Kong's government and authorities in Beijing have defended the disqualifications as lawful.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Tea, drugs and war: Hong Kong's British history explained
They were based on new rules from China saying elected legislators should be disqualified if they support Hong Kong's independence, refuse to acknowledge China's sovereignty, ask foreign forces to interfere in the city's affairs, or in other ways threaten national security.
The mainland authorities in Beijing have taken increasingly repressive measures in Hong Kong since mass protests rocked the city last year.
Activists have fled and political parties have disbanded following Beijing's passing of a new National Security Law in June, which criminalises vague acts including "subversion". The imposition of the law was also deemed by Britain to have breached the joint declaration, which was signed in 1984.
On Thursday, in response to the disqualification of their colleagues, 15 lawmakers sent in their resignation letters. Their exodus will leave a once-vibrant legislature filled with politicians seen as loyal to the mainland authorities.
In a last act of defiance, one opposition lawmaker unfurled a banner in the assembly building on Thursday saying the city's leader, Carrie Lam, was hurting Hong Kong. "She will stink for 10,000 years," it read.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, A last act of defiance from Hong Kong's opposition
China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office on Thursday said the mass walk-out openly challenged the central government's authority and the Basic Law, Hong Kong's mini-constitution.
It also said the move showed pro-democracy lawmakers' "stance of stubborn resistance" against the central government.
"If these lawmakers hope to make use of their resignation to provoke radical opposition and beg for foreign interference, they have miscalculated," a spokesperson said.
A crippled legislature?
by Grace Tsoi, BBC World Service, Hong Kong
The four disqualified lawmakers will not face further consequences - at least for now.
The decision to oust the lawmakers "is not equivalent to any criminal proceedings", government adviser Ronny Tong told me.
The National Security Law, which took effect in June 30, is not retrospective, even though it is often criticised as broad and vague.
On the other hand, political commentator Johnny Lau believes that Beijing has already achieved what he sees as its sole purpose - seizing control of the city's legislature, thus leaving no need for further action.
"The legislature is crippled," he says, adding that any further crackdown on the four lawmakers could be counterproductive and lead to more public sympathy.
Instead, Mr Lau says, Beijing will focus its energy on passing laws deemed beneficial to the mainland in the remaining term of the parliament.
One of the lawmakers who resigned, Claudia Mo, told the BBC that she and her colleagues felt they had to take a stand.
"We owe a display of solidarity with our colleagues who were ousted," she said. "We need to protest against what could be the ultimate Beijing crackdown on Hong Kong - to silence the last bit of dissent in the city.
"They're lining us up to oust us bit by bit. What's the point of staying on like this, thinking will I be ousted today or not?"
The city's 70-seat legislature has 21 opposition members. Only two of those will now remain in the parliament.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Hong Kong has seen waves of sometimes violent protests
Why were the four dismissed and who are they?
The four had already been disqualified from running in the next election, originally scheduled for September 2020 but postponed to next year. But until now they had remained in parliament.
Beijing and Hong Kong officials have not given details on how exactly the four men had contravened the rules. All four are considered moderates and they have never supported Hong Kong independence.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Alvin Yeung Ngok-kiu, Kwok Ka-ki, Kenneth Leung and Dennis Kwok
Alvin Yeung: Leader of the pro-democracy Civic party and a practising barrister. He was banned from taking part in this year's election after he signed a joint letter to US senators calling for sanctions on Hong Kong.
Dennis Kwok: The barrister is a founding member of the Civic Party. He was earlier accused of paralysing LegCo by using filibustering tactics, in a move the Chinese government called "malicious". He was banned from elections after signing the sanctions letter.
Kenneth Leung: The senior tax consultant is a member of the pro-democracy parliamentary group, the Professionals Guild. According to news site SCMP, officials barred him from the elections after accusing him of indirectly appealing to the US government for sanctions.
Kwok Ka-ki: The Civic Party member was also barred from contesting in this year's elections. However, the urologist did not sign the joint letter or attend a trip to the US. Officials said he had a "purported intention to call on foreign powers to sanction Hong Kong", according to SCMP.
What does this mean for Hong Kong?
The developments underscore the rapid expansion of Beijing's influence in the territory, pushing for loyalty from all levels of power.
Observers say that without the pro-democracy lawmakers, there will be no effective opposition and LegCo will be reduced to a rubber-stamp parliament.
The city's leader is already chosen by pro-Beijing committees, and only half of the LegCo seats are directly elected.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Hong Kong's LegCo - critics say it will now merely be a rubber-stamp legislature
Under the terms of the handover between Britain and China, Hong Kong was meant to have its own legal system, multiple political parties, and rights including freedom of assembly and free speech for 50 years.


bbc--2020-11-12--Black people 'twice as likely to catch coronavirus'

The research also indicates Asian people are 1.5 times more likely than white people to be infected - and may @ @ @ @ @ intensive care .

The research also indicates Asian people are 1.5 times more likely than white people to be infected - and may be more likely to need intensive care.


bbc--2020-11-12--Turkmenistan leader unveils giant gold dog statue

Mr Berdymukhamedov was criticised for his handling of the dog he gave Mr Putin after a video of the incident @ @ @ @ @ He took it by the neck and held it in the air .

Mr Berdymukhamedov was criticised for his handling of the dog he gave Mr Putin after a video of the incident went viral in 2017. He took it by the neck and held it in the air.


bbc--2020-11-12--Australia may prosecute soldiers over Afghanistan 'war crimes'

`` It is the environment , it is the context , it is the rules , it is the culture @ @ @ @ @ around those things , '' he said .

"It is the environment, it is the context, it is the rules, it is the culture and the command that sat around those things," he said.


bbc--2020-11-12--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: UN warns aid could run out

As a result of the fighting at least 7,000 civilians have crossed the border into Sudan .
They fled either @ @ @ @ @ fear of attack and there are concerns that many more have been forced from their @ @ @ @ @ within Tigray .

As a result of the fighting at least 7,000 civilians have crossed the border into Sudan. They fled either the fighting itself or the fear of attack and there are concerns that many more have been forced from their homes but are still living within Tigray.


bbc--2020-11-12--Delhi's Covid cases spike as temperatures drop and pollution rises

Nearly 8,600 beds out of the 16,573 Covid beds in Delhi 's public and private hospitals were full as of @ @ @ @ @ the government 's Corona app .
But more worryingly , unoccupied beds in intensive care @ @ @ @ @ more scarce - only 176 beds with ventilators and 338 beds without ventilators are available @ @ @ @ @ Delhi High Court said some 33 private hospitals could reserve 80 % of ICU beds @ @ @ @ @ spiralling cases and strained hospital resources .

Nearly 8,600 beds out of the 16,573 Covid beds in Delhi's public and private hospitals were full as of Wednesday evening, according to the government's Corona app. But more worryingly, unoccupied beds in intensive care units (ICU) are more scarce - only 176 beds with ventilators and 338 beds without ventilators are available. On Thursday, the Delhi High Court said some 33 private hospitals could reserve 80% of ICU beds for Covid patients due to spiralling cases and strained hospital resources.