bbc--2020-11-28--Hazard injured again as Real Madrid lose at home to Alaves

Last updated on .From the section European Football Eden Hazard suffered another injury setback as Real Madrid were beaten 2-1 at home by Alaves in La Liga .
Joselu then slotted into an open goal after keeper Thibaut Courtois ' bad pass before Casemiro 's late consolation .
A third league game without victory for Zinedine Zidane 's Real Madrid side leaves them fourth in the table , six points behind Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid and two behind third-placed Valencia .
Hazard , 29 , joined Real Madrid from Chelsea for a fee in excess of £150m in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just 27 appearances for Zidane 's side since his big-money move .
Hazard missed the start of the season with a muscular injury to his right leg and managed three appearances before testing positive for coronavirus at the start of November .
He has since started against Villarreal on 21 November and scored a penalty in Wednesday 's Champions League win over Inter Milan , playing 65 and 78 minutes respectively in those matches .
But the forward lasted for less than half an hour on Saturday , suffering another leg problem on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alfredo di Stefano stadium .
`` Eden , I think and I hope it was just a simple knock .
That 's what he told us .
That it 's just a knock , that it 's not muscular , '' manager Zidane said after the defeat .
The hosts began without several key figures .
Captain Sergio Ramos and striker Karim Benzema were sorely missed in defence and attack respectively , while manager Zidane also had injuries to Dani Carvajal and Federico Valverde to contend with .
With three defeats , Real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games this season as they did in 38 in their 2019-20 title-winning campaign .
They now travel to face Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday ( 17:55 GMT kick-off ) in their penultimate Champions League group match , where victory would seal progress to the last 16 .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Eden Hazard has made just four starts for Real Madrid in 2020-21
Eden Hazard suffered another injury setback as Real Madrid were beaten 2-1 at home by Alaves in La Liga.
Hazard, making only his third league start of the season and fourth in all competitions, was substituted after just 28 minutes with a leg injury.
Lucas Perez's fifth-minute penalty put Alaves in front after Victor Laguardia's header struck Nacho's arm.
Joselu then slotted into an open goal after keeper Thibaut Courtois' bad pass before Casemiro's late consolation.
A third league game without victory for Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid side leaves them fourth in the table, six points behind Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid and two behind third-placed Valencia.
More bad luck for Hazard
Hazard, 29, joined Real Madrid from Chelsea for a fee in excess of £150m in 2019.
But the Belgium international has made just 27 appearances for Zidane's side since his big-money move.
Hazard missed the start of the season with a muscular injury to his right leg and managed three appearances before testing positive for coronavirus at the start of November.
He has since started against Villarreal on 21 November and scored a penalty in Wednesday's Champions League win over Inter Milan, playing 65 and 78 minutes respectively in those matches.
But the forward lasted for less than half an hour on Saturday, suffering another leg problem on a frustrating night for Real at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium.
"Eden, I think and I hope it was just a simple knock. That's what he told us. That it's just a knock, that it's not muscular," manager Zidane said after the defeat.
The hosts began without several key figures. Captain Sergio Ramos and striker Karim Benzema were sorely missed in defence and attack respectively, while manager Zidane also had injuries to Dani Carvajal and Federico Valverde to contend with.
With three defeats, Real have lost as many times after 10 games this season as they did in 38 in their 2019-20 title-winning campaign.
They now travel to face Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday (17:55 GMT kick-off) in their penultimate Champions League group match, where victory would seal progress to the last 16.
Line-ups
Match Stats
Live Text Line-ups Real Madrid Formation 4-3-3 1 Courtois 17 Vázquez 5 Varane 6 Nacho 12 Marcelo 10 Modric 14 Casemiro 8 Kroos 11 Asensio 24 Mariano 7 E Hazard 1 Courtois
17 Vázquez
5 Varane
6 Nacho
12 Marcelo Substituted for Mendy at 69' minutes
10 Modric Substituted for Ødegaard at 69' minutes
14 Casemiro Booked at 18mins
8 Kroos Booked at 61mins Substituted for Isco at 69' minutes
11 Asensio Substituted for Vinícius Júnior at 63' minutes
24 Mariano
7 E Hazard Substituted for Rodrygo at 28' minutes Substitutes 3 Militão
13 Lunin
20 Vinícius Júnior
21 Ødegaard
22 Isco
23 Mendy
25 Rodrygo
26 Altube Alavés Formation 4-4-2 1 Pacheco 23 Navarro Jiménez 5 Laguardia 22 Lejeune 3 Duarte 24 Jota 6 Battaglia 8 Pina 11 Rioja 9 Joselu 7 Pérez 1 Pacheco
23 Navarro Jiménez
5 Laguardia
22 Lejeune
3 Duarte Booked at 76mins
24 Jota
6 Battaglia
8 Pina Substituted for Méndez at 77' minutes Booked at 88mins
11 Rioja Booked at 67mins Substituted for López at 88' minutes
9 Joselu Substituted for Silva Acosta at 90+1' minutes
7 Pérez Substituted for Sainz at 88' minutes Substitutes 2 Rodríguez
4 Ely
10 Guidetti
13 Sivera
14 Silva Acosta
16 Méndez
17 Marín
21 Aguirregabiria
26 López
27 García
29 Sainz
37 Franco Tavares Referee: Adrián Cordero Vega Match Stats Live Text Post update Match ends, Real Madrid 1, Alavés 2. Full Time Second Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Alavés 2. Post update Isco (Real Madrid) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior. Post update Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing. Post update Foul by Rodrigo Battaglia (Alavés). Post update Foul by Mariano (Real Madrid). Post update Ximo Navarro (Alavés) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution Substitution, Alavés. Deyverson replaces Joselu because of an injury. Post update Attempt saved. Javier López (Alavés) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jota. Substitution Substitution, Alavés. Borja Sainz replaces Lucas Pérez. Substitution Substitution, Alavés. Javier López replaces Luis Rioja. Booking Edgar Méndez (Alavés) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Post update Casemiro (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing. Post update Foul by Edgar Méndez (Alavés). goal Goal! Goal! Real Madrid 1, Alavés 2. Casemiro (Real Madrid) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner. Post update Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Raphael Varane. Post update Attempt missed. Raphael Varane (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard with a cross following a corner. Post update Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Ximo Navarro. Post update Attempt missed. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) header from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lucas Vázquez with a cross. Post update Foul by Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid). Page 1 of 7 rewind previous Navigate to the next page next Navigate to the last page forward


bbc--2020-11-28--ICYMI: Penguins in public and music for monkeys

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bbc--2020-11-25--Red Hot Chilli Piper: Women grope me under my kilt

`` I remember playing at Ayr Town Hall .
I came off the stage , the crowd go crazy , @ @ @ @ @ back to the stage I do n't know how many times there were hands up @ @ @ @ @ trying to play my pipes but I 'm also trying to protect my own dignity @ @

"I remember playing at Ayr Town Hall. I came off the stage, the crowd go crazy, and in trying to get back to the stage I don't know how many times there were hands up my kilt. I'm trying to play my pipes but I'm also trying to protect my own dignity."


bbc--2020-11-29--Sydney records hottest November night on record

`` November has been quite unusual in many ways .
We have only seen about half our normal rainfall and @ @ @ @ @ will be one of our hottest Novembers on record , '' Andrew Watkins , of @ @ @ @ @ BOM ) noted on Friday .

"November has been quite unusual in many ways. We have only seen about half our normal rainfall and it is quite possible it will be one of our hottest Novembers on record," Andrew Watkins, of the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) noted on Friday.


bbc--2020-11-29--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Authorities hunt for TPLF leadership

In a text message to Reuters , TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael did not directly comment on the situation on the @ @ @ @ @ the government forces : `` Their brutality can only add [ to ] our resolve @ @ @ @ @ the last . ''

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Mekelle hospital struggling after attack - Red Cross Published 29 November 2020
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The main hospital in the capital of Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray is "dangerously low" on supplies as it treats the wounded from the fighting around the city, the Red Cross says.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had said that federal forces had taken control of the city.
He described it as the "last phase" in the three-week long conflict with the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
But the TPLF leader vowed to fight on, in a statement to Reuters.
Few details have emerged from Tigray throughout the fighting as communications have been cut.
The statement from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) provides a rare insight into events on the ground during the conflict - in which hundreds have reportedly died and tens of thousands have fled their homes.
What does the Red Cross say?
The ICRC said the Ethiopian Red Cross ambulances had taken "injured and deceased people" to the Ayder Referral Hospital.
On a visit to the hospital, ICRC staff found "80% of patients to be suffering from trauma injuries" adding that other services had to be suspended "so that limited staff and resources could be devoted to emergency medical care".
"The hospital is running dangerously low on sutures, antibiotics, anticoagulants, painkillers, and even gloves," ICRC head in Ethiopia Maria Soledad said.
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The hospital is also running low on body bags for the deceased, the Geneva-based organisation said.
The ICRC, however, did not give any figures for the numbers injured or dead. Neither did it say whether the victims were civilians or military personnel.
What does the government say?
In a statement on Twitter on Saturday, Mr Abiy said the army was in full control of Mekelle and that this "marks the completion of the [military's] last phase".
"I am pleased to share that we have completed and ceased the military operations in the Tigray region," he said.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, "Every precaution will be taken to protect civilians," says attorney general Gedion Timothewos
He added that the army had released thousands of soldiers taken by the TPLF and was in control of the airport and regional offices, saying that the operation had been carried out with "due care for citizens".
The prime minister has consistently described the TPLF leadership as a "criminal clique" and said that the police will "bring them to the court of law".
How has the TPLF responded?
In a text message to Reuters, TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael did not directly comment on the situation on the ground, but said of the government forces: "Their brutality can only add [to] our resolve to fight these invaders to the last."
He added: "This is about defending our right to self-determination."
Mr Debretsion's whereabouts are unknown.
A TPLF statement read out on regional Tigray TV said: "Fascistic bombings have caused civilian deaths and injuries. The Tigray government has vowed that it would take retaliatory actions against the barbaric bombings".
Analysts say the TPLF could now be preparing to return to the mountains to launch a guerrilla war against the federal government.
What are the humanitarian concerns?
The UN had warned of possible war crimes if the Ethiopian army attacked Mekelle.
It has also expressed concerns about the lack of access for humanitarian workers.
The Ethiopian authorities said on Thursday that "a humanitarian access route" overseen by the government would be opened, adding they were "committed to work with UN agencies... to protect civilians and those who need it".
Also on Thursday, Ethiopian troops were deployed along Tigray's border with Sudan, preventing people fleeing the violence from leaving the country, according to refugees.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, The BBC’s Anne Soy reports from a refugee camp on the Sudan-Ethiopian border
In an update released on Saturday, the UN said that more than 40,000 Ethiopians had crossed over since the fighting began in early November.
Ethiopia's state-appointed Human Rights Commission has accused a Tigrayan youth group of being behind a massacre this month in which it says more than 600 non-Tigrayan civilians in the town of Mai-Kadra were killed. The TPLF denied involvement.
In a meeting on Friday, Mr Abiy told African peace envoys that civilians would be protected.
Who are the TPLF?
The TPLF fighters, drawn mostly from a paramilitary unit and a well-drilled local militia, are thought to number about 250,000.
The organisation was founded in the 1970s and spearheaded the uprising against Marxist dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam, who was toppled in 1991.
It then went on to be the dominant political force in the country until Mr Abiy became prime minister in 2018.
Mr Debretsion has said the Tigray forces were "ready to die in defence of our right to administer our region".
What is the fighting about?
The conflict is rooted in longstanding tension between Ethiopia's government and the TPLF, sparked by Mr Abiy's moves to sideline the party.
When Mr Abiy postponed a national election because of coronavirus in June, relations further deteriorated.
The TPLF said the government's mandate to rule had expired, arguing that Mr Abiy had not been tested in a national election.
In September the party held its own election, which the government said was "illegal".
In early November, TPLF fighters entered a military base in Mekelle which led to the start of the federal army's operation in Tigray.
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bbc--2020-11-29--Utah monolith: Has the mysterious metal object disappeared?

`` Twenty-four hours later , my close friend , who is also a helicopter pilot , flew his family down @ @ @ @ @ found it taken down , '' he said , adding he would like to know @ @ @ @

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bbc--2020-11-29--Farm workers killed in 'insane' Nigeria attack

`` I condemn the killing of our hard-working farmers by terrorists in Borno state .
The entire country is hurt @ @ @ @ @ My thoughts are with their families in this time of grief .
May their souls @ @ @ @ @ said President Muhammadu Buhari .

"Our people are in very difficult situations, they are in two different extreme conditions: in one side, [if] they stay at home, they may be killed by hunger and starvation; on the other, they go out to their farmlands and risk getting killed by the insurgents. This is very sad."


bbc--2020-11-29--Canada bans mass exports of prescription drugs

`` Companies will now also be required to provide information to assess existing or potential shortages when requested , and @ @ @ @ @ is a serious or imminent health risk , '' the statement said .

"Companies will now also be required to provide information to assess existing or potential shortages when requested, and within 24 hours if there is a serious or imminent health risk," the statement said.


bbc--2020-11-29--'Fireball' dazzles in the sky in Japan

'Fireball' dazzles in the sky in Japan

A dazzling `` fireball '' has been seen lighting up the skies across large areas of western Japan .
The @ @ @ @ @ earth for a few seconds , before emitting a powerful light .

A dazzling ''fireball'' has been seen lighting up the skies across large areas of western Japan.
The meteor was seen descending towards earth for a few seconds, before emitting a powerful light.


bbc--2020-11-29--Original Darth Vader actor dies aged 85

Original Darth Vader actor dies aged 85

With the success of Star Wars , Prowse became a regular on the fan circuit and attended conventions around the @ @ @ @ @ , but he was rumoured to have later fallen out with director Lucas and was @ @ @ @ @ 2010 .

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bbc--2020-11-28--The complex motives behind a scientist's killing

Mr Blinken 's approach to the Middle East may also lead to more opportunities for the Palestinians .
He was @ @ @ @ @ decision to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem , although @ @ @ @ @ would not reverse it .

Mr Blinken's approach to the Middle East may also lead to more opportunities for the Palestinians. He was critical of Mr Trump's decision to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, although Mr Biden has said he would not reverse it.


bbc--2020-11-29--UK PM tries to head off Covid vote rebellion

`` We need to know first of all that these measures are tough enough to get control of the virus @ @ @ @ @ asking businesses to do is go through significant pain , people laid off , some @ @ @ @ @ , without being able to show that this is worth it . ''

"We need to know first of all that these measures are tough enough to get control of the virus, otherwise what we are asking businesses to do is go through significant pain, people laid off, some businesses at risk of collapsing, without being able to show that this is worth it."


bbc--2020-11-28--Durham van traveller Esther Dingley missing in Pyrenees

Mr Colegate said she had been away for a month and their last conversation had been about `` how excited @ @ @ @ @ other as this was her last trip before driving back '' .

Mr Colegate said she had been away for a month and their last conversation had been about "how excited we were to see each other as this was her last trip before driving back".


bbc--2020-11-29--Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr share an engaging draw in 'exhibition' bout

Mike Tyson said he will `` continue to go further and do more '' in the boxing ring after his return to the sport ended in an engaging draw with Roy Jones Jr .
While rap artist Snoop Dogg said it was like watching `` two of my uncles fighting at a barbecue '' during his stint as a ringside commentator at the spectator-less Staples Center in Los Angeles , former world champions including David Haye , Lennox Lewis and George Foreman expressed satisfaction .
There were glimpses of the past as Tyson swayed from the hips , ploughed forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones sought to move fluidly , though he was visibly drained by the halfway stage .
Tyson landed a couple of eye-catching left hooks , some solid body shots and unquestionably forced the pace .
Many on social media felt he had won well but the judges - not employed by the sanctioning body but by the WBC to offer added entertainment - thought otherwise .
Tyson said he was happy with the draw and made clear his future pursuits would not be in a professional capacity : `` This is bigger than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are helping people .
I 'm happy I got this under the belt and I 'll continue to go further and do more . ''
Jones , a former four-weight world champion , said he would talk to his family before considering fighting again , and added : `` I do n't do draws but the dude is so strong , man .
When he hits you , his head , his punches , his body shots , everything hurts .
I 'm cool with the draw . ''
So did it work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the `` best exhibition I have ever seen '' , Haye said the event was `` competitive '' and former world super-middleweight champion Richie Woodhall said the pair `` did n't disgrace themselves in any shape or form '' .
What an 'exhibition ' would look like was up for debate .
The California State Athletic Commission , which sanctioned the fight , had required two-minute rounds instead of the usual three minutes , larger than normal 12-ounce gloves and had said neither fighter could seek a knockout .
In a bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 50-something fighters , the commission even stated a winner would not be named .
Ultimately when the bell sounded Tyson tried to fight aggressively , Jones looked to survive and tie his rival up a bit and any fears they would walk around and do little were quickly overcome .
Music artists including Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg performed in a bid to add to the pay-per-view offer , and moments before his ring walk Jones questioned the small ring in use , stating : `` It 's like they are feeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he walked to the ring in his glory years Tyson was known to punch holes in changing room walls .
Here , he admitted to fears moments before his ring walk as he stated : `` I 'm just pushing myself .
Whatever I 'm afraid to do , I do . ''
Jones ' energy tank looked close to empty by halfway but Tyson - who will give some of the reported $ 10m ( £7.5m ) he earned to charity - appeared well conditioned over the eight rounds .
UFC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Time is undefeated and takes us all down .
Fighting is a young man 's game .
Mike looked awesome tonight .
I was blown away .
It exceeded my expectations . ''
Since his first heavyweight world-title win aged 20 - a record that still stands - Tyson has been in prison for rape , battled drug and alcohol abuse , been bankrupt , acted in films and fronted his own one-man show .
Despite scandal and chaos he has stayed relevant and fans posted images of the hell-raising figure they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ring return that had been anticipated by some and ridiculed by others .
While it was acceptable and entertaining , it is hard to see how repeat editions can prove as enticing .
This was largely all about seeing if a 54-year-old former champion had anything left .
Tyson showed he did .
He was in shape , he punched with menace and it can be argued some high-profile professional fights have offered less in terms of entertainment .
Whether there was enough quality , risk and drama on offer to keep people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Watch 13 FA Cup second-round games on BBC iPlayer , the BBC Sport website and app this weekend .
Find out more here .

Tyson and Jones were said to have drawn after eight, two-minute rounds
Mike Tyson said he will "continue to go further and do more" in the boxing ring after his return to the sport ended in an engaging draw with Roy Jones Jr.
The 54-year-old former world heavyweight champion ended 15 years of inactivity to take on 51-year-old Jones in a high-profile pay-per-view 'exhibition' - but fears the pair would serve up a some form of money-making farce were not realised as they did enough to provide entertainment.
While rap artist Snoop Dogg said it was like watching "two of my uncles fighting at a barbecue" during his stint as a ringside commentator at the spectator-less Staples Center in Los Angeles, former world champions including David Haye, Lennox Lewis and George Foreman expressed satisfaction.
Tyson last fought in 2005 and looked focused as he walked to the ring for his highly-anticipated return
There were glimpses of the past as Tyson swayed from the hips, ploughed forward and tried to unload shots, while Jones sought to move fluidly, though he was visibly drained by the halfway stage.
Tyson landed a couple of eye-catching left hooks, some solid body shots and unquestionably forced the pace. Many on social media felt he had won well but the judges - not employed by the sanctioning body but by the WBC to offer added entertainment - thought otherwise.
Tyson said he was happy with the draw and made clear his future pursuits would not be in a professional capacity: "This is bigger than championships, we are humanitarians, we are helping people. I'm happy I got this under the belt and I'll continue to go further and do more."
Jones, a former four-weight world champion, said he would talk to his family before considering fighting again, and added: "I don't do draws but the dude is so strong, man. When he hits you, his head, his punches, his body shots, everything hurts. I'm cool with the draw."
So did it work?
Tyson landed some solid work on Jones, who looked to hit, move and tie his opponent up
Former heavyweight champion Foreman tweeted it was the "best exhibition I have ever seen", Haye said the event was "competitive" and former world super-middleweight champion Richie Woodhall said the pair "didn't disgrace themselves in any shape or form".
What an 'exhibition' would look like was up for debate. The California State Athletic Commission, which sanctioned the fight, had required two-minute rounds instead of the usual three minutes, larger than normal 12-ounce gloves and had said neither fighter could seek a knockout. In a bid to make make the bout safer for the 50-something fighters, the commission even stated a winner would not be named.
Ultimately when the bell sounded Tyson tried to fight aggressively, Jones looked to survive and tie his rival up a bit and any fears they would walk around and do little were quickly overcome.
Music artists including Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg performed in a bid to add to the pay-per-view offer, and moments before his ring walk Jones questioned the small ring in use, stating: "It's like they are feeding me to the bear."
Moments before he walked to the ring in his glory years Tyson was known to punch holes in changing room walls. Here, he admitted to fears moments before his ring walk as he stated: "I'm just pushing myself. Whatever I'm afraid to do, I do."
Tyson got himself in shape for his return and looked less fatigued than Jones as the fight progressed
Jones' energy tank looked close to empty by halfway but Tyson - who will give some of the reported $10m (£7.5m) he earned to charity - appeared well conditioned over the eight rounds.
UFC president Dana White watched and said: "Time is undefeated and takes us all down. Fighting is a young man's game. Mike looked awesome tonight. I was blown away. It exceeded my expectations."
Since his first heavyweight world-title win aged 20 - a record that still stands - Tyson has been in prison for rape, battled drug and alcohol abuse, been bankrupt, acted in films and fronted his own one-man show.
Despite scandal and chaos he has stayed relevant and fans posted images of the hell-raising figure they hoped they may see moments before a ring return that had been anticipated by some and ridiculed by others.
While it was acceptable and entertaining, it is hard to see how repeat editions can prove as enticing. This was largely all about seeing if a 54-year-old former champion had anything left.
Tyson showed he did. He was in shape, he punched with menace and it can be argued some high-profile professional fights have offered less in terms of entertainment.
Whether there was enough quality, risk and drama on offer to keep people paying to watch more is another matter.
'Snoop Dogg wins' - reaction
Like many, broadcaster Robin Lundberg enjoyed the contributions of rapper Snoop Dogg
Former British champion Ashley Theophane was satisfied with what the boxing legends served up
Former world heavyweight champion George Foreman was glowing in his praise
Like many others, Amir Khan expressed his relief neither Tyson or Jones were hurt
Meanwhile former wrestler The Iron Sheikh feels WWE legends could profit by getting back in action


bbc--2020-11-29--Adam King: Six-year-old Irish boy's space ambition 'inspires' Nasa

`` There 's space for everybody at NASA , and we ca n't wait for him to one day join @ @ @ @ @ We 'll be here when he 's ready . ''


bbc--2020-11-29--The man who became Darth Vader - in body at least

Dave Prowse , the former bodybuilder best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy , has @ @ @ @ @ Mzimba looks back at his career .

Dave Prowse, the former bodybuilder best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85.
Lizo Mzimba looks back at his career.


bbc--2020-11-29--Lorde on Antarctica: Thrilling and intense... but eerie

`` My eyes never adjust to the flat whiteness or the gnarly mirage duplicating the mountains over and over on @ @ @ @ @ often an eerie lack of sound - no whisper of breeze , nothing for it @ @ @ @ @


bbc--2020-11-29--The 'Robin Hood' policemen who stole from the Nazis

He said the men were told by the Guernsey authorities to plead guilty so the Germans would let them also @ @ @ @ @ court , where any conviction `` would count for nothing after the war '' .

He said the men were told by the Guernsey authorities to plead guilty so the Germans would let them also be tried in the local court, where any conviction "would count for nothing after the war".


bbc--2020-11-29--Leroy Logan: Who is the Met Police officer in Steve McQueen's Red, White and Blue?

Speaking in August - ahead of the publication of his book Closing Ranks , My Life as a Cop - @ @ @ @ @ him wanting to `` put that idea to one side '' , until he `` @ @ @ @ @ worst nightmare could be my biggest breakthrough '' .

Speaking in August - ahead of the publication of his book Closing Ranks, My Life as a Cop - Logan said the incident left him wanting to "put that idea to one side", until he "started to see that my worst nightmare could be my biggest breakthrough".


bbc--2020-11-29--Smith scores second century as Australia wrap up ODI series win over India

Last updated on .From the section Cricket Steve Smith scored his second century in as many games as Australia beat India by 51 runs in the second one-day international to win the series .
India showed some fight as captain Virat Kohli top-scored with 89 , but they fell short on 338-9 .
The third and final ODI takes place in Canberra on Wednesday .
Australia got off to a positive start on Sunday as David Warner and captain Aaron Finch shared 142 for the first wicket , before the latter was dismissed for 60 .
That brought in Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sixes on his way to another aggressive century .
Marnus Labuschagne added an impressive 70 before Glenn Maxwell smashed 63 off 29 balls , including four sixes and four fours , as the hosts made their highest ODI total against India , surpassing the 374-6 from the first ODI on Friday , India battled hard but never looked like mounting a successful chase , and when Kohli was brilliantly caught by Moises Henriques off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood , the game was effectively over .
Australia now hold an unassailable 2-0 lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides will also play three Twenty20 internationals and four Tests .
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Find out more here .

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Steve Smith made it back-to-back centuries as Australia claimed a series win over India
Second ODI, Sydney Cricket Ground Australia 389-4 (50 overs): Smith 104, Warner 83 India 338-9 (50 overs): Kohli 89, Rahul 76; Cummins 3-67 Australia won by 51 runs; lead series 2-0 Scorecard
Steve Smith scored his second century in as many games as Australia beat India by 51 runs in the second one-day international to win the series.
The hosts posted a huge total of 389-4 off 50 overs, as Smith backed up his 105 in the first match with 104 off 64 balls in Sydney.
India showed some fight as captain Virat Kohli top-scored with 89, but they fell short on 338-9.
The third and final ODI takes place in Canberra on Wednesday.
Australia got off to a positive start on Sunday as David Warner and captain Aaron Finch shared 142 for the first wicket, before the latter was dismissed for 60.
That brought in Smith, who hit 14 fours and two sixes on his way to another aggressive century.
Marnus Labuschagne added an impressive 70 before Glenn Maxwell smashed 63 off 29 balls, including four sixes and four fours, as the hosts made their highest ODI total against India, surpassing the 374-6 from the first ODI on Friday,
India battled hard but never looked like mounting a successful chase, and when Kohli was brilliantly caught by Moises Henriques off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood, the game was effectively over.
Australia now hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI series. The two sides will also play three Twenty20 internationals and four Tests.


bbc--2020-11-29--'The Big Bash is the best competition in the world - The Hundred can a learn a lot'

The sixth edition of the Women 's Big Bash League was the best yet for skill and spectacle from non-international players .
The good news for fans in the UK is that the England and Wales Cricket Board 's own version , The Hundred , launches next season , with the biggest names in the game expected to take part .
The Big Bash is the best women 's competition on the planet There are n't any tournaments in the world that rival the WBBL for profile , depth of talent and exposure .
The ECB 's now-defunct Kia Super @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Big Bash but never enjoyed the same promotion and free-to-air television coverage that has seen the WBBL entrenched as a staple of the Australian summer .
Last year , in its fifth season , the Big Bash moved to its own standalone slot , devoid of clash or compromise with the men 's competition .
TV ratings suggest the audience has approved , with an average audience of 428,801 for the final - 12 % up on last year .
Media coverage was even more important this year given the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with limited spectators .
The Big Bash is underpinned by four years of professional domestic contracts , the likes of which have only just been established in the UK through new regional teams .
International players in the Big Bash have trained and played in elite environments for years .
The reason we are now seeing different names stand out is that all Australia 's domestic players have now been training in elite environments for a number of years too .
Even teenagers are impressing at the elite level .
As a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a feature of women 's T20 cricket ( and if you did n't see Alyssa Healy 's 48-ball hundred in this year 's semi-final , look it up ) , it seems this season that more bowlers - and more young bowlers - have been bowling quicker and with a greater command of their skills than ever before .
Who are these talented teenagers ?
Sydney Thunder 's Hannah Darlington was Young Player of the Year last season , aged 17 .
At 18 , she followed it up with 19 wickets at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the semi-final , executing perfect yorkers under pressure at the death .
Only experienced team mate Sammy-Jo Johnson took more wickets in the tournament .
Darlington bowls with no fear , and no small amount of skill , citing having the chance to do a first full pre-season with state side New South Wales as key to improving her fitness and bowling speed , and developing variations in pace .
This year 's Young Gun award went to Adelaide Strikers fast bowler Darcie Brown , who is already bowling at 116km/h ( 72mph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fastest bowlers in the world in the women 's game currently hit the low- to mid-120s .
The strokeplay and shot placement of Darlington 's Thunder team-mate Phoebe Litchfield showed a maturity beyond her 17 years .
She 's a gun fielder too .
The victorious Thunder squad featured eight players aged 20 or younger .
Who else shone this year ?
Familiar names topped the runs chart : Beth Mooney ( Perth Scorchers ) , Australia captain Meg Lanning ( Melbourne Stars captain ) , New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Knight ( Sydney Thunder ) .
During the semi-final , England 's Nat Sciver was described by her Melbourne Stars coach Trent Woodhill as the best all-rounder in the world .
Her 19 tournament wickets , and 252 runs at an average of 36 and strike-rate of 122.93 , played a huge part in Stars ' dominance of the competition up to the final .
Where can I see the stars in The Hundred ?
Keep up to speed with all the signings here , but an eye-catching partnership is Knight teaming up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at London Spirit .
The pair won two KSL titles together with Western Storm .
Six-hitting supremo Devine is locked in with Birmingham Phoenix , while Sciver and England team-mate and fast bowler Katherine Brunt are confirmed at Trent Rockets .
If those who signed in 2020 carry forward their contracts , Northern Superchargers will be treated to the world 's most exciting wicketkeeper-batter Healy , while T20 World Cup-winning captain Lanning will be setting Sophia Gardens alight with Welsh Fire .
Can The Hundred live up to the Big Bash ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so players will have to get to grips with new rules and new tactics .
The big difference between the two competitions will be the strength of the domestic players , with the professional set-up being well established in Australia .
There is already a strong following among youngsters and families developed through England women and the KSL .
The broadcast schedule is not fully known yet , but visibility on television ( including the BBC ) and social media will be key to building the names and personalities of the lesser-known players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the new professional regional set-up , will see an acceleration in skills and fitness faster than this country has seen before .
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Sydney Thunder crushed Melbourne Stars by seven wickets to win their second Big Bash title on Saturday
The sixth edition of the Women's Big Bash League was the best yet for skill and spectacle from non-international players.
It is a sign of how the sport is maturing in Australia. The final itself didn't possess the quality and excitement witnessed at earlier stages of the competition, including two pulsating semi-finals, but the talent on show throughout the tournament - including from a clutch of fearless teenagers - made for compelling viewing peppered with awe-inspiring moments.
The good news for fans in the UK is that the England and Wales Cricket Board's own version, The Hundred, launches next season, with the biggest names in the game expected to take part.
The Big Bash is the best women's competition on the planet
There aren't any tournaments in the world that rival the WBBL for profile, depth of talent and exposure.
The ECB's now-defunct Kia Super League was the most well established outside of the Big Bash but never enjoyed the same promotion and free-to-air television coverage that has seen the WBBL entrenched as a staple of the Australian summer.
Last year, in its fifth season, the Big Bash moved to its own standalone slot, devoid of clash or compromise with the men's competition.
TV ratings suggest the audience has approved, with an average audience of 428,801 for the final - 12% up on last year. Media coverage was even more important this year given the pandemic condensed the tournament into just two venues with limited spectators.
The Big Bash is underpinned by four years of professional domestic contracts, the likes of which have only just been established in the UK through new regional teams.
International players in the Big Bash have trained and played in elite environments for years. The reason we are now seeing different names stand out is that all Australia's domestic players have now been training in elite environments for a number of years too. Even teenagers are impressing at the elite level.
As a result, while blistering batting has long been a feature of women's T20 cricket (and if you didn't see Alyssa Healy's 48-ball hundred in the Sydney Sixers' last group game - where they beat Melbourne Stars but missed out on a semi-final place - look it up), it seems this season that more bowlers - and more young bowlers - have been bowling quicker and with a greater command of their skills than ever before.
Who are these talented teenagers?
Sydney Thunder's Hannah Darlington was Young Player of the Year last season, aged 17. At 18, she followed it up with 19 wickets at 13.68 this year, including 3-19 in the semi-final, executing perfect yorkers under pressure at the death.
Only experienced team mate Sammy-Jo Johnson took more wickets in the tournament. Darlington bowls with no fear, and no small amount of skill, citing having the chance to do a first full pre-season with state side New South Wales as key to improving her fitness and bowling speed, and developing variations in pace.
This year's Young Gun award went to Adelaide Strikers fast bowler Darcie Brown, who is already bowling at 116km/h (72mph) at the age of 17. The fastest bowlers in the world in the women's game currently hit the low- to mid-120s.
The strokeplay and shot placement of Darlington's Thunder team-mate Phoebe Litchfield showed a maturity beyond her 17 years. She's a gun fielder too. The victorious Thunder squad featured eight players aged 20 or younger.
Who else shone this year?
Familiar names topped the runs chart: Beth Mooney (Perth Scorchers), Australia captain Meg Lanning (Melbourne Stars captain), New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine (Perth Scorchers) and England captain Heather Knight (Sydney Thunder).
During the semi-final, England's Nat Sciver was described by her Melbourne Stars coach Trent Woodhill as the best all-rounder in the world.
Her 19 tournament wickets, and 252 runs at an average of 36 and strike-rate of 122.93, played a huge part in Stars' dominance of the competition up to the final.
Where can I see the stars in The Hundred?
Keep up to speed with all the signings here, but an eye-catching partnership is Knight teaming up again with victorious Thunder coach Trevor Griffin at London Spirit. The pair won two KSL titles together with Western Storm.
Six-hitting supremo Devine is locked in with Birmingham Phoenix, while Sciver and England team-mate and fast bowler Katherine Brunt are confirmed at Trent Rockets.
If those who signed in 2020 carry forward their contracts, Northern Superchargers will be treated to the world's most exciting wicketkeeper-batter Healy, while T20 World Cup-winning captain Lanning will be setting Sophia Gardens alight with Welsh Fire.
Can The Hundred live up to the Big Bash?
What is The Hundred?
The Hundred is a whole new format, so players will have to get to grips with new rules and new tactics.
The big difference between the two competitions will be the strength of the domestic players, with the professional set-up being well established in Australia.
There is already a strong following among youngsters and families developed through England women and the KSL.
The broadcast schedule is not fully known yet, but visibility on television (including the BBC) and social media will be key to building the names and personalities of the lesser-known players.
I believe The Hundred, coupled with the new professional regional set-up, will see an acceleration in skills and fitness faster than this country has seen before.


bbc--2020-11-29--'Rugby needs to change its laws to keep kids watching'

After watching England 's win against Wales , I think there needs to be a change to rugby 's laws .
As much as I am a purist and there will be parts that I enjoy , my kids are not watching the game .
They are thinking it is just a load of bodies on the floor .
They are not seeing amazing passes or great tries - things they could imagine recreating in the garden afterwards .
Far too often now , rugby is turgid .
We have got to make sure we have a product across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have to ensure it does not matter what rugby is being played , you know you are going to be entertained .
At the moment , it is determined by the time of year and the tournament you are watching .
I think there will be a significant change to the breakdown or tackle laws .
All teams are so well-drilled in the way they defend and 'jackal ' - standing over the ball after a tackle to win a turnover .
With their fitness levels they can continually do it ruck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tipping point where there is no space .
Maybe the laws could change so you only allow certain players to jackal or you are only allowed to send two people into a ruck defensively .
The main issue is that whenever new laws come in , you can guarantee that coaches and players work out how to bend them .
You need to be ahead of that .
• None 'It 's our Grand Final of 2020 ' - Eddie Jones on France 'We need a fast and furious game' It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay on your feet at the breakdown .
Jack Willis or Tom Curry can do the splits so they can stay in that position and steal the ball , but they are still leaning on the opposition .
Technically , they may be right but it does not lend itself to the game being free-flowing .
I would like it to favour the attacking side more .
What is frustrating players at the moment is they could make a fantastic break and show brilliant skill but because they are isolated , the chances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball .
Watching France beat Italy later on Saturday , a couple of their tries were from brilliant offloads .
That should be an intrinsic part of the game .
England flanker Sam Underhill said after the match that if people did not like scrums and line-outs , they should watch rugby league .
When you are a forward and you are playing the game , there is a huge amount of skill around the set-piece .
I still want to see a competitive scrum and I do not mind if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop the clock every time the referee blows the whistle for a scrum .
Otherwise some scrums go on for four or five minutes .
We have got to have officials who want to create a more fast and furious game .
• None France 36-5 Italy : England will face Les Bleus in the Autumn Nations Cup final 'England could reach World Cup levels again next weekend' Head coach Eddie Jones said England have still not reached their best and I agree with him .
They have been progressing nicely .
England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then went through the motions against Georgia in terrible conditions .
Then they had the game won in the first half with impressive defence against Ireland and against Wales there were moments when you could see they were mixing up their attack .
They are on the right track and have set up an Autumn Nations Cup final against France , but we have yet to see it all come together .
If conditions allow next week and given the fact that several of France 's star players can not play because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league , it is a fabulous opportunity to roll out a top-drawer performance akin to their World Cup levels .
It is a real shame that they will be facing an understrength France side , rather than a team would would genuinely fancy their chances with all their superstar players .
In England 's current state , France , New Zealand and South Africa are the three teams that will genuinely compete with them , particularly up front .
France do have strength in depth but with it being the grand final of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus and mentality will be very different to that game in Wales .
'Fans will sound louder than 2,000 at Twickenham' You could tell from the warm-up in Wales , England were not quite at that full Test match intensity .
It was not until after about 25 minutes that something clicked , then England looked very dominant .
Sometimes it is hard to genuinely motivate yourself to intense , international levels in an empty stadium .
That is why I am excited that there will be 2,000 fans at Twickenham next weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people because everyone is going to be really up for it .
People are going to be there early watching the warm-up , soaking up the atmosphere .
There will be flags , singing and cheering .
When something goes well , you will hear the cheer and adrenaline will course through your veins .
It does not matter about the decibels , the players will have that different feeling of representing their country .
It will stir something in them .
It will spark up that extra bit of emotion .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC iPlayer , the BBC Sport website and app this weekend .
Find out more here .

After watching England's win against Wales, I think there needs to be a change to rugby's laws.
There were five offloads in that game.
As much as I am a purist and there will be parts that I enjoy, my kids are not watching the game. They are thinking it is just a load of bodies on the floor.
They are not seeing amazing passes or great tries - things they could imagine recreating in the garden afterwards.
Far too often now, rugby is turgid. We have got to make sure we have a product across the world that everyone wants to watch.
We have to ensure it does not matter what rugby is being played, you know you are going to be entertained. At the moment, it is determined by the time of year and the tournament you are watching.
I think there will be a significant change to the breakdown or tackle laws. All teams are so well-drilled in the way they defend and 'jackal' - standing over the ball after a tackle to win a turnover.
With their fitness levels they can continually do it ruck after ruck. It is getting to a tipping point where there is no space.
Maybe the laws could change so you only allow certain players to jackal or you are only allowed to send two people into a ruck defensively.
The main issue is that whenever new laws come in, you can guarantee that coaches and players work out how to bend them. You need to be ahead of that.
'We need a fast and furious game'
Wasps' Jack Willis has become renowned for his jackalling in the Premiership
It is like the law that says you must stay on your feet at the breakdown. Jack Willis or Tom Curry can do the splits so they can stay in that position and steal the ball, but they are still leaning on the opposition.
Technically, they may be right but it does not lend itself to the game being free-flowing. I would like it to favour the attacking side more.
What is frustrating players at the moment is they could make a fantastic break and show brilliant skill but because they are isolated, the chances are the opposition are going to win the ball.
Watching France beat Italy later on Saturday, a couple of their tries were from brilliant offloads. That should be an intrinsic part of the game.
England flanker Sam Underhill said after the match that if people did not like scrums and line-outs, they should watch rugby league.
When you are a forward and you are playing the game, there is a huge amount of skill around the set-piece.
I still want to see a competitive scrum and I do not mind if it is not changed but they need to stop the clock every time the referee blows the whistle for a scrum.
Otherwise some scrums go on for four or five minutes. We have got to have officials who want to create a more fast and furious game.
'England could reach World Cup levels again next weekend'
Head coach Eddie Jones said England have still not reached their best and I agree with him.
They have been progressing nicely. England won the Six Nations after beating Italy and then went through the motions against Georgia in terrible conditions.
Then they had the game won in the first half with impressive defence against Ireland and against Wales there were moments when you could see they were mixing up their attack.
They are on the right track and have set up an Autumn Nations Cup final against France, but we have yet to see it all come together.
If conditions allow next week and given the fact that several of France's star players cannot play because of an agreement with the Top 14 league, it is a fabulous opportunity to roll out a top-drawer performance akin to their World Cup levels.
It is a real shame that they will be facing an understrength France side, rather than a team would would genuinely fancy their chances with all their superstar players. In England's current state, France, New Zealand and South Africa are the three teams that will genuinely compete with them, particularly up front.
France do have strength in depth but with it being the grand final of the Autumn Nations Cup, England's focus and mentality will be very different to that game in Wales.
France will have to play the final without several star players, including scrum-half Antoine Dupont
'Fans will sound louder than 2,000 at Twickenham'
You could tell from the warm-up in Wales, England were not quite at that full Test match intensity.
It was not until after about 25 minutes that something clicked, then England looked very dominant.
Sometimes it is hard to genuinely motivate yourself to intense, international levels in an empty stadium.
That is why I am excited that there will be 2,000 fans at Twickenham next weekend.
They will sound louder than 2,000 people because everyone is going to be really up for it.
People are going to be there early watching the warm-up, soaking up the atmosphere. There will be flags, singing and cheering.
When something goes well, you will hear the cheer and adrenaline will course through your veins.
It does not matter about the decibels, the players will have that different feeling of representing their country. It will stir something in them. It will spark up that extra bit of emotion.
Matt Dawson was speaking to BBC Sport's Becky Grey.


bbc--2020-11-29--Broncos to play Saints despite Covid-19 stripping them of all four quarterbacks

Last updated on .From the section American Football The Denver Broncos have no plans to forfeit Sunday 's home game against the New Orleans Saints even though all four of their quarterbacks are absent .
Team-mates Drew Lock , Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles are now in isolation after all being deemed `` high-risk '' close contacts .
Practice squad receiver Kendall Hinton , who played quarterback in college , is expected to fill in at the position .
The 23-year-old graduate of Wake Forest University is an undrafted player who has been on the team 's practice squad since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is considered the team 's emergency quarterback , could also play a role in the game which is due to start at 21:05 GMT .
The Broncos are third in the four-team AFC West division with four wins and six losses , while the Saints ( 8-2 ) lead the NFC South and are on a seven-game win streak .
Meanwhile , Covid-19 restrictions are forcing the San Francisco 49ers to temporarily relocate .
Santa Clara County , where the 49ers ' stadium and training facilities are both based , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of coronavirus which includes a three-week ban on `` all recreational activities that involve physical contact '' .
The 49ers said they were `` working with the NFL and our partners on operational plans '' to address the ban .
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Hinton only had time to learn 20-30 plays before the game against the New Orleans Saints
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The Denver Broncos lost 31-3 to the New Orleans Saints as practice squad receiver Kendall Hinton was called up to fill in at quarterback.
All four of the Broncos' quarterbacks were absent after Jeff Driskel tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.
Team-mates Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles are now in isolation after all being deemed "high-risk" close contacts.
Hinton, 23, previously played quarterback in college.
An undrafted player who has been on the team's practice squad since last month, he made his NFL debut on less than a day's notice and made 1-for-9 in passing for 13 yards as well as two interceptions.
"I can easily say this has been the most eventful 24 hours of my life," said Hinton. "But when I got the call it was pure excitement, of course there was nerves and disbelief."
He added that he had only had time to learn 20-30 plays before the game.
"Coming in I knew that I had no idea what the state of the game was like. I am familiar with our concepts but it's a lot different from quarterback," he said.
"We knew it would be a tough situation but it was a challenge I was willing to take."
The San Francisco 49ers will play their next two home games at the Arizona Cardinals' State Farm Stadium in Glendale because of local Covid-19 restrictions.
Santa Clara County, where the 49ers' stadium and training facilities are based, has issued a declaration to help curb the spread of coronavirus, which includes a three-week ban on "all recreational activities that involve physical contact".
The 49ers will face the Buffalo Bills in Arizona on Monday followed by the Washington Football Team on 13 December.


bbc--2020-11-29--‘Did Dubois quit?' - Joyce eyes Usyk after crucial upset win

Joe Joyce landed a big upset and took a huge step towards a world heavyweight title shot by stopping Daniel Dubois in a captivating contest in London .
Dubois landed his own fine work but was distressed by his eye between rounds .
And with the bout in the balance , a simple jab from Joyce prompted Dubois to pause before taking a knee in round 10 when he failed to beat the count .
The surreal finish at Westminster 's Church House underlined the discomfort Dubois had dealt with for around half the fight and , without question , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punches in a display where he was as disciplined as he was accurate .
Dubois - who was quickly taken to hospital for a check on his eye - told BT Sport : `` He caught me with a good jab - I could n't see out of the eye .
It just happens . ''
But former world champion Carl Frampton and ex-British champion Matt Macklin said 23-year-old Dubois `` quit '' .
His body language between rounds was a stark contrast to that seen when he breezed through his first 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of finding the kind of rhythm that would offer him total control of the contest .
Joyce , 35 , remains undefeated and walks away with the British , Commonwealth and European titles .
More significantly , he came through a high-risk fight and will eye world honours while Dubois goes through a short-term rebuild .
`` Daniel has got some power but I 've felt power like that before .
With my experience I 've learnt to ride them . ''
'You 're in the fight game now' Blessed with an engine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the kind of agility that saw him perform acrobatics in the ring after his win , Joyce brings an obscure mix to the division 's top table .
The speed of his shots is limited but his deep amateur experience offered key poise here and he has shown - not for the first time - that his punches carry enough weight to wear rivals down blow by blow .
He backed and trusted his jab , flicking it constantly to fend off the heavy attacks Dubois is known for .
When Dubois did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round two and a left hook in the third - Joyce stood when past opponents crumpled .
`` This is the fight game now , you 're in it , '' Dubois was warned by his corner as he began to look distressed between rounds .
He needed to show grit we had not seen from him before and duly found a sweetly timed right hand in the seventh .
He was ahead on two of the three scorecards going into the 10th but refused to go on when yet another Joyce jab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20,000 fans would have watched the pair scrap out a defining moment in their careers had the contest not been postponed three times during the Covid-19 pandemic .
It is Joyce who can now seek raucous nights , bigger pay days and potential world glory .
Dubois will need to heal and come again .
'An underdog and a mountain to climb ' - analysis The year of the heavyweight underdog .
Tyson Fury , Alexander Povetkin and Joe Joyce have all started second-favourite in their big fights and left the ring the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was felt that the jab of Dubois would be key and Joyce 's lack of head movement an issue .
In the event , the reverse was true .
Dubois ate the left jab from the start and seemed incapable of avoiding the trouble which eventually caused his left eye to close .
We 've seen so often in the past how a heavyweight 's power carries less pop as he moves up in class - and Dubois ' aura of fear has waned .
And because of the manner of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by his readiness to take a knee .
At 23 , he has scope to improve but he now has a psychological mountain to climb .
As for Joyce , his predictability is likely to be exploited by the likes of Fury and Joshua but his work rate and resilience will make him competitive .
At the highest level , though , he needs more .
Former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton to BT Sport : I think Dubois quit , I have to be brutally honest .
His eye was closed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ring , I would n't take a knee .
Former British middleweight champion Matt Macklin : Well done to Joe Joyce , just walked through anything Dubois hit him with .
There 's no nice way to say this but Dubois quit .
Got hit with a clean jab on a damaged eye and sat it out .
He 's young but if you 've got the quit in you then it 's always going to be be a doubt over him .
Former world light-middleweight champion Liam Smith : Did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chin is ridiculous .
Thought Dubois boxed a great fight too .
But I find it hard to think he did not quit .
When you watch a ref count to 10 while on one knee , you chose to stay down .
Hope he comes again but questions will always be asked of that .
Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis : Congrats to Joe Joyce on a big win .
The amateur pedigree can make all the difference in the world .
Daniel Dubois hold your head up and learn from @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Joyce kept expertly finding Dubois' left eye with the jab
Joe Joyce landed a big upset and took a huge step towards a world heavyweight title shot by stopping Daniel Dubois in a captivating contest in London.
Joyce, the 2016 Olympic silver medallist, used his jab expertly to build telling damage over Dubois' eye.
Dubois landed his own fine work but was distressed by his eye between rounds.
And with the bout in the balance, a simple jab from Joyce prompted Dubois to pause before taking a knee in round 10 when he failed to beat the count.
'I couldn't see'
Daniel Dubois could not make the count in round 10
The surreal finish at Westminster's Church House underlined the discomfort Dubois had dealt with for around half the fight and, without question, Joyce must be praised for soaking up punches in a display where he was as disciplined as he was accurate.
Dubois - who was quickly taken to hospital for a check on his eye - told BT Sport: "He caught me with a good jab - I couldn't see out of the eye. It just happens."
But former world champion Carl Frampton and ex-British champion Matt Macklin said 23-year-old Dubois "quit".
His body language between rounds was a stark contrast to that seen when he breezed through his first 15 professional contests and he never looked capable of finding the kind of rhythm that would offer him total control of the contest.
Joyce, 35, remains undefeated and walks away with the British, Commonwealth and European titles. More significantly, he came through a high-risk fight and will eye world honours while Dubois goes through a short-term rebuild.
"I'm ready for Oleksandr Usyk", said Joyce, a 2016 Olympic silver medallist.
"Daniel has got some power but I've felt power like that before. With my experience I've learnt to ride them."
'You're in the fight game now'
Joyce celebrated with trademark acrobatics after his win
Blessed with an engine that defies his 6ft 6in frame and the kind of agility that saw him perform acrobatics in the ring after his win, Joyce brings an obscure mix to the division's top table.
The speed of his shots is limited but his deep amateur experience offered key poise here and he has shown - not for the first time - that his punches carry enough weight to wear rivals down blow by blow.
He backed and trusted his jab, flicking it constantly to fend off the heavy attacks Dubois is known for. When Dubois did land hard - three right hands in round two and a left hook in the third - Joyce stood when past opponents crumpled.
"This is the fight game now, you're in it," Dubois was warned by his corner as he began to look distressed between rounds.
He needed to show grit we had not seen from him before and duly found a sweetly timed right hand in the seventh. He was ahead on two of the three scorecards going into the 10th but refused to go on when yet another Joyce jab landed on the swollen eye.
Around 20,000 fans would have watched the pair scrap out a defining moment in their careers had the contest not been postponed three times during the Covid-19 pandemic.
It is Joyce who can now seek raucous nights, bigger pay days and potential world glory.
Dubois will need to heal and come again.
'An underdog and a mountain to climb' - analysis
BBC Sport boxing correspondent Mike Costello:
The year of the heavyweight underdog. Tyson Fury, Alexander Povetkin and Joe Joyce have all started second-favourite in their big fights and left the ring the winner.
Going into the fight, it was felt that the jab of Dubois would be key and Joyce's lack of head movement an issue. In the event, the reverse was true. Dubois ate the left jab from the start and seemed incapable of avoiding the trouble which eventually caused his left eye to close.
We've seen so often in the past how a heavyweight's power carries less pop as he moves up in class - and Dubois' aura of fear has waned. And because of the manner of the finish, future opponents will be encouraged by his readiness to take a knee. At 23, he has scope to improve but he now has a psychological mountain to climb.
As for Joyce, his predictability is likely to be exploited by the likes of Fury and Joshua but his work rate and resilience will make him competitive. At the highest level, though, he needs more.
Joyce's chin and did Dubois quit? - reaction
Former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton to BT Sport: I think Dubois quit, I have to be brutally honest. His eye was closed, but I'd get dragged out of the ring, I wouldn't take a knee.
Former British middleweight champion Matt Macklin: Well done to Joe Joyce, just walked through anything Dubois hit him with. There's no nice way to say this but Dubois quit. Got hit with a clean jab on a damaged eye and sat it out. He's young but if you've got the quit in you then it's always going to be be a doubt over him.
Former world light-middleweight champion Liam Smith: Didn't half enjoy that fight, Joyce's chin is ridiculous. Thought Dubois boxed a great fight too. But I find it hard to think he did not quit. When you watch a ref count to 10 while on one knee, you chose to stay down. Hope he comes again but questions will always be asked of that.
Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis: Congrats to Joe Joyce on a big win. The amateur pedigree can make all the difference in the world. Daniel Dubois hold your head up and learn from this. Definitely not the end.


bbc--2020-11-30--Covid: Fauci warns of 'surge in cases' post Thanksgiving

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Meanwhile, in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says schools can reopen in December, weeks after they were shut for a second time. Parents had complained that bars and restaurants were able to operate, but not schools.


bbc--2020-11-29--Diego Maradona: Police raid house and clinic of doctor

Then addressing some of the concerns authorities are looking into , Dr Luque cast doubt on what his role actually @ @ @ @ @ me , I 'm a neurosurgeon and my job ended .
I was done with @ @ @ @ @ referring to November 's surgery - and insisting Maradona 's convalescence at home was not @ @ @

Then addressing some of the concerns authorities are looking into, Dr Luque cast doubt on what his role actually was. ''If you ask me, I'm a neurosurgeon and my job ended. I was done with him," he said referring to November's surgery - and insisting Maradona's convalescence at home was not his responsibility.


bbc--2020-11-30--White Island volcano: NZ officials charge 13 parties over tragedy

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There were 47 people on the island: 24 from Australia, nine from the US, five from New Zealand, four from Germany, two from China, two from the UK, and one from Malaysia.


bbc--2020-11-30--Black Lives Matter founders: We fought to change history and we won

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"Over and over again, the burden and responsibility for violence gets placed at our feet, but nobody talks about the violence that our communities are experiencing both at the hands of government neglect, but also at the hands of police officers.


bbc--2020-11-29--Romain Grosjean: Haas driver suffers burns after huge Bahrain GP crash and fire

Romain Grosjean is being treated in hospital for burns after a terrifying , fiery accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix .
Grosjean 's car was embedded in the barrier on its side and the driver appears to have been saved by the halo head-protection device .
`` Romain Grosjean will remain in hospital overnight to be treated for burns sustained on the back of both hands , '' a Haas statement said .
• None Grosjean 's miracle leaves F1 with soul searching to do '' It 's a miracle that he 's alive , '' said 1996 world champion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senna 's team-mate at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix when the Brazilian three-time champion was killed .
Medical car driver Alan van der Merwe said : `` It was a big surprise for us as well , we 've never seen that much fire in 12 years .
`` Romain started to get out of the car himself which was pretty amazing after an accident like that .
It was a relief to see he was OK. '' Ross Brawn , Formula 1 's managing director for motorsport , said the halo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 , had probably saved the Frenchman 's life .
`` Undoubtedly we 've got to do a very deep analysis of all the events that occurred because there were a number of things that should n't have happened , '' Brawn told Sky Sports .
`` The fire was worrying , the split of the barrier was worrying .
I think the positives are the safety of the car and that 's what got us through today . ''
`` There 's absolutely no doubt the halo was the factor that saved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grosjean lost control of his Haas car after clipping the front left wheel of Daniil Kvyat 's Alpha Tauri at Turn Three on the opening lap .
His Haas team boss Guenther Steiner will speak with Grosjean on Monday to discuss his possible return and says no decision has been made about who will drive at the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain next weekend .
Steiner added : `` When you see something like this the only thing you think is ' I hope we get lucky ' - you do n't think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would like to thank all the marshals .
They did a fantastic job to get him away as quick as possible from the fire .
It was amazing what they did . ''
`` It was horrible , when I saw the images I was shocked , '' said fellow French driver Pierre Gasly .
`` It was really scary but I had no idea a Formula 1 car could break that way .
The halo really proved to be working .
I have text him to wish him a good recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a really scary thing . ''
'It should n't have failed like that ' - what the drivers said Sebastian Vettel : `` I have n't looked at the images a lot , mainly because I did n't want to , but a grand prix car and barrier are not supposed to fail like that .
It should n't fail and the car should n't catch fire in that fashion , so I do n't know what happened there . ''
Daniil Kvyat : `` At first I was angry that he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did , but that changed as soon as I saw the flames and what happened in my mirrors .
I was really worried .
It was a scary moment .
I was hoping he was OK. '' Pierre Gasly : `` It was horrible , when I saw the images I was shocked .
It was really scary but I had no idea a Formula 1 car could break that way . ''
Lewis Hamilton : `` It was such a shocking image to see .
When I get in the car I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect the dangers that are in this sport .
I posted about it [ on Twitter ] during the break because it is horrifying .
The car , the cockpit .
I do n't know what Gs he pulled but I 'm just so grateful the halo worked . ''
Max Verstappen : `` It was scary .
We saw a red flag , which does n't mean it 's immediately a bad thing .
I saw a lot of fire and thought that is not a good thing .
Luckily he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

Grosjean walked away from the terrifying crash at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix
Romain Grosjean is being treated in hospital for burns after a terrifying, fiery accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The Frenchman's Haas pierced the barrier, split in two and burst into flames on the first lap of the race, which was stopped.
Grosjean's car was embedded in the barrier on its side and the driver appears to have been saved by the halo head-protection device.
"Treatment on the burns Grosjean sustained on the back of both his hands is going well," a Haas statement said on Monday. "It is anticipated he will be discharged from the care of the hospital on Tuesday, 1 December."
Haas also confirmed Grosjean would be replaced by reserve driver Pietro Fittipaldi, 24, for his F1 debut at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. The Brazilian is the grandson of two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi.
"It's a miracle that he's alive," said 1996 world champion Briton Damon Hill, who was Ayrton Senna's team-mate at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix when the Brazilian three-time champion was killed.
Medical car driver Alan van der Merwe said: "It was a big surprise for us as well, we've never seen that much fire in 12 years.
"Romain started to get out of the car himself, which was pretty amazing after an accident like that. It was a relief to see he was OK."
Dr Ian Roberts, the FIA's deputy medical delegate told Sky Sports: "There was just a massive flame and as we arrived, it was a very odd scene, we'd got half the car pointing in the wrong direction and then just across the barrier, a mass of heat.
"We needed some way of getting to him, and we had the marshal there with an extinguisher, and the extinguisher was just enough to get the flame away. Romain then got high enough for me to reach over and pull him over the barrier."
"Obviously he was very shaky. His visor was completely opaque and in fact, melted. I had to get his helmet off just to check that everything else was OK."
Ross Brawn, Formula 1's managing director for motorsport, will lead the investigation into the accident. He said the halo, a three-point titanium structure introduced in 2018, had probably saved the Frenchman's life.
"The shock for all of us in Formula 1 was seeing the fire, because we haven't seen that problem for many years. And for there to be a fire is very, very unusual.
"I think the halo prevented upper body and head injury," Brawn told the BBC. "The halo was a controversial introduction at the time. A number of drivers didn't think we should have the halo, because they thought it spoilt the purity of Formula 1. But we're never going to go back again, that's for sure"
"The other disturbing thing about the accident was that it penetrated the crash barrier. That is another aspect we've got to have a look at.
"We learn from every accident. What we can take from this, is that the concept of safety in the car - which is the survival cell, the cocoon that protects the driver - worked. Romain jumped out of his cocoon, and whilst he has some injuries, he was able to survive. What we're not happy about, is that we had a fire. But I don't think we can say there is a design fault. It was a massive accident.
"It was a great relief to see him jump out of the car. When the dust settles, he'll have some contribution to make, with his experience, and how he found it in the situation he was in, and what we can learn from his experience. It was pretty dramatic for him, but massive relief."
Grosjean lost control of his Haas car after clipping the front left wheel of Daniil Kvyat's Alpha Tauri at Turn Three on the opening lap.
His Haas team boss Guenther Steiner will speak with Grosjean on Monday to discuss his possible return and says no decision has been made about who will drive at the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain next weekend.
Steiner added: "When you see something like this the only thing you think is 'I hope we get lucky' - you don't think how it happened or whatever.
"I would like to thank all the marshals. They did a fantastic job to get him away as quick as possible from the fire. It was amazing what they did."
"It was horrible, when I saw the images I was shocked," said fellow French driver Pierre Gasly.
"It was really scary but I had no idea a Formula 1 car could break that way. The halo really proved to be working. I have text him to wish him a good recovery. I think he is fine but a really scary thing."
Grosjean's Haas car clipped the Alpha Tauri of Daniil Kvyat before spearing into the barrier
The car immediately burst into flames
Grosjean's car split into two
The Frenchman was taken to the medical centre after clambering from the wreckage
Grosjean was trapped in the cockpit, which was embedded in the barrier inside a ball of flames
Grosjean managed to undo his seatbelts and pull himself through halo head protection and twisted metal of the barrier after about 20 seconds
'It shouldn't have failed like that' - what the drivers said
Sebastian Vettel: "I haven't looked at the images a lot, mainly because I didn't want to, but a grand prix car and barrier are not supposed to fail like that. It shouldn't fail and the car shouldn't catch fire in that fashion, so I don't know what happened there."
Daniil Kvyat: "At first I was angry that he had turned across me in the way he did, but that changed as soon as I saw the flames and what happened in my mirrors. I was really worried. It was a scary moment. I was hoping he was OK."
Pierre Gasly: "It was horrible, when I saw the images I was shocked. It was really scary but I had no idea a Formula 1 car could break that way."
Lewis Hamilton: "It was such a shocking image to see. When I get in the car I know I am taking risks. I respect the dangers that are in this sport. I posted about it [on Twitter] during the break because it is horrifying. The car, the cockpit. I don't know what Gs he pulled but I'm just so grateful the halo worked."
Max Verstappen: "It was scary. We saw a red flag, which doesn't mean it's immediately a bad thing. I saw a lot of fire and thought that is not a good thing. Luckily he is OK and hopefully he will recover."


bbc--2020-11-29--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Mekelle hospital struggling after attack - Red Cross

The situation in Mekelle today is quiet and we hope that we will be able to get urgently needed assistance @ @ @ @ @ Red Cross ambulances have thus far been able to move around and transport injured and @ @ @

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Mekelle hospital struggling after attack - Red Cross Published 29 November 2020
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The main hospital in the capital of Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray is "dangerously low" on supplies as it treats the wounded from the fighting around the city, the Red Cross says.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had said that federal forces had taken control of the city.
He described it as the "last phase" in the three-week long conflict with the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
But the TPLF leader vowed to fight on, in a statement to Reuters.
Few details have emerged from Tigray throughout the fighting as communications have been cut.
The statement from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) provides a rare insight into events on the ground during the conflict - in which hundreds have reportedly died and tens of thousands have fled their homes.
What does the Red Cross say?
The ICRC said the Ethiopian Red Cross ambulances had taken "injured and deceased people" to the Ayder Referral Hospital.
On a visit to the hospital, ICRC staff found "80% of patients to be suffering from trauma injuries" adding that other services had to be suspended "so that limited staff and resources could be devoted to emergency medical care".
"The hospital is running dangerously low on sutures, antibiotics, anticoagulants, painkillers, and even gloves," ICRC head in Ethiopia Maria Soledad said.
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The hospital is also running low on body bags for the deceased, the Geneva-based organisation said.
The ICRC, however, did not give any figures for the numbers injured or dead. Neither did it say whether the victims were civilians or military personnel.
What does the government say?
In a statement on Twitter on Saturday, Mr Abiy said the army was in full control of Mekelle and that this "marks the completion of the [military's] last phase".
"I am pleased to share that we have completed and ceased the military operations in the Tigray region," he said.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, "Every precaution will be taken to protect civilians," says attorney general Gedion Timothewos
He added that the army had released thousands of soldiers taken by the TPLF and was in control of the airport and regional offices, saying that the operation had been carried out with "due care for citizens".
The prime minister has consistently described the TPLF leadership as a "criminal clique" and said that the police will "bring them to the court of law".
How has the TPLF responded?
In a text message to Reuters, TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael did not directly comment on the situation on the ground, but said of the government forces: "Their brutality can only add [to] our resolve to fight these invaders to the last."
He added: "This is about defending our right to self-determination."
Mr Debretsion's whereabouts are unknown.
A TPLF statement read out on regional Tigray TV said: "Fascistic bombings have caused civilian deaths and injuries. The Tigray government has vowed that it would take retaliatory actions against the barbaric bombings".
Analysts say the TPLF could now be preparing to return to the mountains to launch a guerrilla war against the federal government.
What are the humanitarian concerns?
The UN had warned of possible war crimes if the Ethiopian army attacked Mekelle.
It has also expressed concerns about the lack of access for humanitarian workers.
The Ethiopian authorities said on Thursday that "a humanitarian access route" overseen by the government would be opened, adding they were "committed to work with UN agencies... to protect civilians and those who need it".
Also on Thursday, Ethiopian troops were deployed along Tigray's border with Sudan, preventing people fleeing the violence from leaving the country, according to refugees.
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In an update released on Saturday, the UN said that more than 40,000 Ethiopians had crossed over since the fighting began in early November.
Ethiopia's state-appointed Human Rights Commission has accused a Tigrayan youth group of being behind a massacre this month in which it says more than 600 non-Tigrayan civilians in the town of Mai-Kadra were killed. The TPLF denied involvement.
In a meeting on Friday, Mr Abiy told African peace envoys that civilians would be protected.
Who are the TPLF?
The TPLF fighters, drawn mostly from a paramilitary unit and a well-drilled local militia, are thought to number about 250,000.
The organisation was founded in the 1970s and spearheaded the uprising against Marxist dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam, who was toppled in 1991.
It then went on to be the dominant political force in the country until Mr Abiy became prime minister in 2018.
Mr Debretsion has said the Tigray forces were "ready to die in defence of our right to administer our region".
What is the fighting about?
The conflict is rooted in longstanding tension between Ethiopia's government and the TPLF, sparked by Mr Abiy's moves to sideline the party.
When Mr Abiy postponed a national election because of coronavirus in June, relations further deteriorated.
The TPLF said the government's mandate to rule had expired, arguing that Mr Abiy had not been tested in a national election.
In September the party held its own election, which the government said was "illegal".
In early November, TPLF fighters entered a military base in Mekelle which led to the start of the federal army's operation in Tigray.
Find out more about the Tigray crisis:


bbc--2020-11-29--Dozens of farm workers killed in 'insane' Nigeria attack

`` Our people are in very difficult situations , they are in two different extreme conditions : in one side @ @ @ @ @ stay at home , they may be killed by hunger and starvation ; on the @ @ @ @ @ to their farmlands and risk getting killed by the insurgents .
This is very sad @ @

"Our people are in very difficult situations, they are in two different extreme conditions: in one side, [if] they stay at home, they may be killed by hunger and starvation; on the other, they go out to their farmlands and risk getting killed by the insurgents. This is very sad."


bbc--2020-11-29--Swiss vote to reject Responsible Business Initiative

Business leaders may be heaving a sigh of relief for now - but the fact that this vote was so @ @ @ @ @ all voters saying yes , is a clear sign to Switzerland 's multinationals that the @ @ @ @ @ well and truly over .

Business leaders may be heaving a sigh of relief for now - but the fact that this vote was so close with around half of all voters saying yes, is a clear sign to Switzerland's multinationals that the days of avoiding scrutiny are well and truly over.


bbc--2020-11-29--Serbia rescinds Montenegro ambassador expulsion

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In 2006 , Montenegro declared independence , becoming a sovereign state for the first @ @ @ @ @ the First World War .

The 1918 assembly ruled that Montenegro would become part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, which was later known as Yugoslavia. In 2006, Montenegro declared independence, becoming a sovereign state for the first time since the end of the First World War.


bbc--2020-11-30--Pogues' Shane MacGowan to be subtitled in new film

`` He is obviously looking into how he can appeal the ruling , so I think it 's probably inappropriate @ @ @ @ @ any judgement on my part on that .
I just know him as a good @ @ @ @ @ Juno , actually .
If you trust a man to do that , he ca @ @ @ @ @ person , I do n't think . ''

"He is obviously looking into how he can appeal the ruling, so I think it's probably inappropriate at this point to pass any judgement on my part on that. I just know him as a good friend who babysat my daughter Juno, actually. If you trust a man to do that, he can't be too difficult a person, I don't think."


bbc--2020-11-29--Senegal World Cup hero Papa Bouba Diop dies

Last updated on .From the section Football Former Senegal , Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has died aged 42 .
He played for Senegal at the 2002 World Cup , scoring the winner in the tournament 's opening game as his country beat France 1-0 .
`` Once a World Cup hero , always a World Cup hero , '' Fifa posted on social media .
A post on Fulham 's Twitter account said the club was `` devastated '' and , using Diop 's nickname , added : `` Rest well , Wardrobe . ''
Senegal reached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Diop going on to score twice more in the 3-3 group-stage draw with Uruguay .
He also featured at four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments , including when Senegal were runners-up in 2002 .
He retired in 2013 .
Diop helped Portsmouth , who were managed by Harry Redknapp at the time , win the FA Cup in 2008 .
`` He was such a wonderful character , '' Redknapp told BBC Radio 5 Live .
`` He was fantastic for me , a great character , always happy and always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was a giant of a man .
`` He had no aggression in him .
He looked aggressive on the pitch because he was so big , but there was nothing nasty about him .
`` My thoughts are with all his family . ''
Macky Sall , the president of Senegal , called Diop 's death `` a great loss for Senegal '' while Liverpool 's Senegal midfielder Sadio Mane wrote on his Instagram : `` Pape Bouba , it was with a broken heart that we learned of your ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forever remain in our hearts even if you left without saying goodbye to us . ''

Last updated on .From the section Football
Former Senegal, Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has died aged 42.
Diop made 129 appearances in the Premier League and also had spells in England with West Ham United and Birmingham City.
He played for Senegal at the 2002 World Cup, scoring the winner in the tournament's opening game as his country beat France 1-0.
"Once a World Cup hero, always a World Cup hero," Fifa posted on social media. external-link
A post on Fulham's Twitter account said the club was "devastated" and, using Diop's nickname, added: "Rest well, Wardrobe."
Senegal reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, with Diop going on to score twice more in the 3-3 group-stage draw with Uruguay.
He also featured at four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, including when Senegal were runners-up in 2002. He retired in 2013.
Diop helped Portsmouth, who were managed by Harry Redknapp at the time, win the FA Cup in 2008.
"He was such a wonderful character," Redknapp told BBC Radio 5 Live. "He was fantastic for me, a great character, always happy and always had a smile on his face. He was a giant of a man.
"He had no aggression in him. He looked aggressive on the pitch because he was so big, but there was nothing nasty about him.
"My thoughts are with all his family."
Macky Sall, the president of Senegal, called Diop's death "a great loss for Senegal" while Liverpool's Senegal midfielder Sadio Mane wrote on his Instagram: "Pape Bouba, it was with a broken heart that we learned of your (death). Know that you will forever remain in our hearts even if you left without saying goodbye to us."


bbc--2020-11-30--Coronavirus: How do you vaccinate 7.7 billion people?

What happens once a coronavirus vaccine is approved ?
Kalipso Chalkidou , director of global health policy at the Center @ @ @ @ @ Hassoun , an ethicist at Binghamton University in the US , discuss five challenges we @ @ @ @ @ vaccinate billions of people around the world .
Hear more from Prof Chalkidou on BBC @ @ @ @ @ on BBC Science in Action .

What happens once a coronavirus vaccine is approved? Kalipso Chalkidou, director of global health policy at the Center for Global Development and Nicole Hassoun, an ethicist at Binghamton University in the US, discuss five challenges we'll need to overcome to vaccinate billions of people around the world.
Hear more from Prof Chalkidou on BBC Health Check and Prof Hassoun on BBC Science in Action.
Video by Jennifer Green


bbc--2020-11-29--Cher and the rescue of a lonely elephant in Pakistan

The international pop superstar Cher has been in the Pakistani capital Islamabad , overseeing the relocation of an elephant whose @ @ @ @ @ for .
Kaavan , often called the world ’ s loneliest elephant , has been @ @ @ @ @ a zoo in the city for the past three decades , but will now be @ @ @ @ @ in Cambodia .
He 's expected to arrive in his new home on Monday afternoon @ @ @ @ @ world 's loneliest elephant is finally going free

The international pop superstar Cher has been in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, overseeing the relocation of an elephant whose freedom she has long campaigned for.
Kaavan, often called the world’s loneliest elephant, has been held in miserable conditions in a zoo in the city for the past three decades, but will now be flown to a wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia.
He's expected to arrive in his new home on Monday afternoon.
The BBC's Secunder Kermani reports from Islamabad.
Read more: The world's loneliest elephant is finally going free


bbc--2020-11-29--Sausages to the car in drive-thru Christmas market

Most traditional Christmas markets in Germany have been cancelled this year .
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A market in Landshut , Bavaria is offering the traditional mulled wine , @ @ @ @ @ sausages , but from the comfort of your car .

Most traditional Christmas markets in Germany have been cancelled this year. But one has found an innovative way to get around tough new lockdown restrictions.
A market in Landshut, Bavaria is offering the traditional mulled wine, sweets, gingerbread hearts and sausages, but from the comfort of your car.