bbc--2020-12-03--Mourinho questions attitude of some players as Tottenham reach last 32

Last updated on .From the section European Football Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho questioned the attitude of some of his players as Spurs drew 3-3 at LASK to progress to the Europa League knockout stages .
Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min were also on target for a disjointed Tottenham .
`` I think it 's a question of attitude , which I have experienced before even at Manchester United , '' said Mourinho .
`` I had a similar situation - we lost two matches away in the group phase .
`` When we get into the knockouts and you get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team faces matches in a different way . ''
Asked what he had learned , Mourinho said : `` Nothing new , really .
The fact that the Europa League group phase does n't motivate some of the players , I knew it . ''
Spurs were fortunate to head in at half-time level after Bale 's penalty cancelled out Peter Michorl 's opener in Linz .
Son slid a finish beyond Alexander Schlager to put Spurs in front but three goals in a dramatic final 10 minutes saw both teams take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 86th minute and Alli thought he had won it from the spot two minutes later , before Karamoko 's 93rd-minute effort .
Spurs lost 1-0 to Royal Antwerp in Belgium in October and beat Ludogorets 3-1 away from home last month .
They are through with a game to spare but will need to beat Antwerp at home next week if they are to progress as group winners .
`` Our team at home is a different team , '' added Mourinho .
`` When we go to Antwerp , to Ludogrets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weather , the emptiness , the atmosphere - I have a feeling , which is not a feeling , it 's experience , that some of the players , they feel that they should n't be here .
`` But the contradiction on that , is that players like Son and Pierre [ Hojbjerg ] , players starting every match , are the examples of the guys that it does n't matter where , does n't matter the competition , they are there .
And they are there for the team all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derby against Arsenal on Sunday , Mourinho made eight changes to the side that drew 0-0 at Chelsea , but Alli and Harry Winks were still only on the bench .
Those given their chance did little to impress and a sluggish start on a freezing evening in Linz meant a string of saves from Hart were needed to keep the side sitting second in the Austrian Bundesliga at bay .
LASK 's pressure eventually told as the hosts broke following Matt Doherty 's slip and Michorl 's long-distance effort beat former England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tottenham struggled to string a pass together before their first move of note saw Tanguy Ndombele 's shot hit Andres Andrade 's arm and Bale converted from the spot for his second Spurs goal since returning on loan from Real Madrid - and the 200th of his career overall .
Two of the three players who kept their places from the goalless draw at Stamford Bridge then combined to put Spurs ahead as Ndombele seized on an error in the LASK midfield to slide Son in on goal .
Bale and Son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Wales forward to place his pass behind the South Korean .
Alli has found himself out of favour under Mourinho this season , only featuring twice in the Premier League with his game time largely restricted to European nights .
The 24-year-old did get his chance with eight minutes remaining and proved he was able to keep his nerve from the spot during the dramatic late goal flurry .
Mourinho said he noticed a `` difference in intensity , communication and enthusiasm '' in Spurs ' warm-up for the match in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improved performance against Arsenal and said afterwards he believes talismanic frontman Harry Kane will be available .
`` I could be now doing some bluff or pretend he is in big trouble .
He 's not in big trouble .
He is going to play , '' said the Portuguese .
• None Spurs conceded three goals in a game for the first time since October 's 3-3 draw with West Ham - they had only conceded three times in their previous nine games before tonight .
• None This was only the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3+ goals in a major European match against English opponents , with FC Red Bull Salzburg losing 4-3 against Liverpool in last season 's Champions League .
• None Son Heung-Min has scored 12 goals in all competitions this season - among Premier League players , only Harry Kane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin ( 13 each ) have more .
• None Only Leicester City ( 8 ) have scored more penalties in all competitions among Premier League teams than Spurs this season ( 7 ) .
• None Gareth Bale scored his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Inter Milan .
• None This was his first away European goal for the club ( excluding qualifiers ) since his hat-trick at the San Siro against Inter in the Champions League in October 2010 .
• None Of Bale 's 200 goals , 57 have been scored for Spurs , with the other 143 coming at Southampton ( 5 ) , Real Madrid ( 105 ) and Wales ( 33 ) .
• None Fast-living , expensive exploits and fallouts await in this hit new drama • None The former president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Gareth Bale's penalty was Tottenham's only shot on target in the first half
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho questioned the attitude of some of his players as Spurs drew 3-3 at LASK to progress to the Europa League knockout stages.
Substitute Dele Alli put Spurs ahead from the spot before Mamoudou Karamoko curled past Joe Hart in added time to earn the Austrians a deserved draw.
Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min were also on target for a disjointed Tottenham.
"I think it's a question of attitude, which I have experienced before even at Manchester United," said Mourinho.
"I had a similar situation - we lost two matches away in the group phase.
"When we get into the knockouts and you get better opponents and more difficulties, the team faces matches in a different way."
Asked what he had learned, Mourinho said: "Nothing new, really. The fact that the Europa League group phase doesn't motivate some of the players, I knew it."
Spurs were fortunate to head in at half-time level after Bale's penalty cancelled out Peter Michorl's opener in Linz.
Son slid a finish beyond Alexander Schlager to put Spurs in front but three goals in a dramatic final 10 minutes saw both teams take a point.
Johannes Eggestein levelled in the 86th minute and Alli thought he had won it from the spot two minutes later, before Karamoko's 93rd-minute effort.
Spurs lost 1-0 to Royal Antwerp in Belgium in October and beat Ludogorets 3-1 away from home last month.
They are through with a game to spare but will need to beat Antwerp at home next week if they are to progress as group winners.
"Our team at home is a different team," added Mourinho.
"When we go to Antwerp, to Ludogrets, to LASK, the stadium, the weather, the emptiness, the atmosphere - I have a feeling, which is not a feeling, it's experience, that some of the players, they feel that they shouldn't be here.
"But the contradiction on that, is that players like Son and Pierre [Hojbjerg], players starting every match, are the examples of the guys that it doesn't matter where, doesn't matter the competition, they are there. And they are there for the team all the time."
Spurs' fringe players fail to shine
Dele Alli's penalty was one of three goals in the final 10 minutes
With the north London derby against Arsenal on Sunday, Mourinho made eight changes to the side that drew 0-0 at Chelsea, but Alli and Harry Winks were still only on the bench.
Those given their chance did little to impress and a sluggish start on a freezing evening in Linz meant a string of saves from Hart were needed to keep the side sitting second in the Austrian Bundesliga at bay.
LASK's pressure eventually told as the hosts broke following Matt Doherty's slip and Michorl's long-distance effort beat former England number one Hart down to his left.
Tottenham struggled to string a pass together before their first move of note saw Tanguy Ndombele's shot hit Andres Andrade's arm and Bale converted from the spot for his second Spurs goal since returning on loan from Real Madrid - and the 200th of his career overall.
Two of the three players who kept their places from the goalless draw at Stamford Bridge then combined to put Spurs ahead as Ndombele seized on an error in the LASK midfield to slide Son in on goal.
Bale and Son almost combined for a third, only for the Wales forward to place his pass behind the South Korean.
Alli has found himself out of favour under Mourinho this season, only featuring twice in the Premier League with his game time largely restricted to European nights.
The 24-year-old did get his chance with eight minutes remaining and proved he was able to keep his nerve from the spot during the dramatic late goal flurry.
Mourinho said he noticed a "difference in intensity, communication and enthusiasm" in Spurs' warm-up for the match in Austria.
He will expect a hugely improved performance against Arsenal and said afterwards he believes talismanic frontman Harry Kane will be available.
"I could be now doing some bluff or pretend he is in big trouble. He's not in big trouble. He is going to play," said the Portuguese.
Bale hits 200 goals - the stats
Spurs conceded three goals in a game for the first time since October's 3-3 draw with West Ham - they had only conceded three times in their previous nine games before tonight.
This was only the second time an Austrian side has scored 3+ goals in a major European match against English opponents, with FC Red Bull Salzburg losing 4-3 against Liverpool in last season's Champions League.
Son Heung-Min has scored 12 goals in all competitions this season - among Premier League players, only Harry Kane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (13 each) have more.
Only Leicester City (8) have scored more penalties in all competitions among Premier League teams than Spurs this season (7).
Gareth Bale scored his first European goal for Spurs since March 2013 against Inter Milan.
This was his first away European goal for the club (excluding qualifiers) since his hat-trick at the San Siro against Inter in the Champions League in October 2010.
Of Bale's 200 goals, 57 have been scored for Spurs, with the other 143 coming at Southampton (5), Real Madrid (105) and Wales (33).
What next?
Premier League leaders Tottenham host north London rivals Arsenal on Sunday at 16:30 GMT.


bbc--2020-12-03--'Special night' as Arsenal win in front of 2,000 fans

Last updated on .From the section European Football Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the return of fans to Emirates Stadium as they outclassed Rapid Vienna in the Europa League made it a `` very special night '' .
`` I 'm delighted to have them back , '' Arteta said .
`` They made a huge contribution .
There was only 2,000 but it felt and sounded like a lot more .
`` They were very supportive and encouraging to the team and the players have been saying what a huge difference it made .
They felt that support .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a social distance inside the cavernous stadium an early reward with a spectacular 25-yard drive after 10 minutes that swerved high beyond the reach of Rapid keeper Richard Strebinger .
Pablo Mari then glanced Reiss Nelson 's corner in off a post before Eddie Nketiah completed the first-half scoring a minute before the interval , heading in after his first effort had been saved by the besieged Strebinger .
Rapid , hopelessly inferior , scrambled a goal back through Kohya Kitigawa early in the second half but Arsenal were never in any danger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple fourth from Ainsley Maitland-Niles ' pass .
Arsenal 's team bore little resemblance to the side that is likely to play at Spurs in the north London derby on Sunday and the Austrians provided passive opposition .
It was still , however , a convincing victory and one Arsenal manager Arteta desperately needed after a poor start to the Premier League season , including three home defeats , that sees the Gunners languishing in 14th place .
And what a tonic it was for Arteta and his players to hear supporters back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spirits as they enjoyed some slick attacking football .
They swiftly and noisily dusted down their anti-Spurs repertoire of songs to provide a backing track to the action , while the famous `` 1-0 to the Arsenal '' chant echoed around Emirates Stadium moments after they went ahead .
There may have been only 2,000 supporters inside the 60,000-capacity stadium but the Arsenal fans still generated great volume and atmosphere despite the reduced numbers - with even the return of club mascot `` Gunnersaurus '' receiving a rapturous reception .
Arsenal 's players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a flamboyant sliding celebration in front of the elated supporters by Lacazette after scoring that thrilling opener .
Arteta needed a win of any sort to stem some of the criticism that has been coming his way , especially after very poor performances in home losses to Aston Villa and Wolves , and this was impressive enough as his shadow squad took the opportunity to make a good impression .
The acid test will come at Spurs on Sunday , when Arsenal 's main players such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League leaders .
But Arteta 's side required confidence and a win wherever they could take it , and this will have done very nicely after their recent struggles .
`` We have been really consistent in this competition , '' he said .
`` The boys have done great .
There was a lot of energy , character and aggression .
They were hurt from the last defeat and played a really good game .
`` Let 's take that into Sunday 's game at Tottenham and do it again . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ since seasons they reached finals • None Arsenal have won each of their first five matches in a European competition ( excluding qualifiers ) for only the second time .
The last was in the 2005-06 Champions League , when they went on to reach the final .
• None They have scored three or more goals in four consecutive European games for the first time since March 2000 .
That year they reached the Uefa Cup final .
• None Rapid Vienna have lost four of their five away games against English @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shipping 13 goals .
• None Alexandre Lacazette is just the eighth player to hit 20 goals in the Europa League .
It was his first goal in 488 minutes .
• None Pablo Mari scored his first Arsenal goal with his first ever shot on target for the Gunners and just his second attempt overall ( fourth appearance ) .
• None All 16 of Eddie Nketiah 's goals in his senior club career have been scored from inside the box ( 11 for Arsenal , 5 for Leeds ) .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals for Arsenal have come in the Europa League .
His last goal was in the Championship for Huddersfield against West Brom in July .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Alexandre Lacazette's opener ended his eight-game goal drought for the Gunners
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the return of fans to Emirates Stadium as they outclassed Rapid Vienna in the Europa League made it a "very special night".
It had been 271 days since Arsenal fans had last been at their home, for the victory against West Ham United on 7 March - and how the 2,000 allowed in relished watching the Gunners confirm their dominance of Group B.
"I'm delighted to have them back," Arteta said. "They made a huge contribution. There was only 2,000 but it felt and sounded like a lot more.
"They were very supportive and encouraging to the team and the players have been saying what a huge difference it made. They felt that support."
Alexandre Lacazette gave those gathered at a social distance inside the cavernous stadium an early reward with a spectacular 25-yard drive after 10 minutes that swerved high beyond the reach of Rapid keeper Richard Strebinger.
Pablo Mari then glanced Reiss Nelson's corner in off a post before Eddie Nketiah completed the first-half scoring a minute before the interval, heading in after his first effort had been saved by the besieged Strebinger.
Rapid, hopelessly inferior, scrambled a goal back through Kohya Kitagawa early in the second half but Arsenal were never in any danger and substitute Emile Smith Rowe scored a simple fourth from Ainsley Maitland-Niles' pass.
Arteta's timely boost
Return of fans made a huge difference - Arteta
Arsenal's team bore little resemblance to the side that is likely to play at Spurs in the north London derby on Sunday and the Austrians provided passive opposition.
It was still, however, a convincing victory and one Arsenal manager Arteta desperately needed after a poor start to the Premier League season, including three home defeats, that sees the Gunners languishing in 14th place.
And what a tonic it was for Arteta and his players to hear supporters back inside Emirates Stadium in good voice and spirits as they enjoyed some slick attacking football.
They swiftly and noisily dusted down their anti-Spurs repertoire of songs to provide a backing track to the action, while the famous "1-0 to the Arsenal" chant echoed around Emirates Stadium moments after they went ahead.
There may have been only 2,000 supporters inside the 60,000-capacity stadium but the Arsenal fans still generated great volume and atmosphere despite the reduced numbers - with even the return of club mascot "Gunnersaurus" receiving a rapturous reception.
Arsenal's players applauded their fans before kick-off and there was a flamboyant sliding celebration in front of the elated supporters by Lacazette after scoring that thrilling opener.
Arteta needed a win of any sort to stem some of the criticism that has been coming his way, especially after very poor performances in home losses to Aston Villa and Wolves, and this was impressive enough as his shadow squad took the opportunity to make a good impression.
The acid test will come at Spurs on Sunday, when Arsenal's main players such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be in from the start against the current Premier League leaders.
But Arteta's side required confidence and a win wherever they could take it, and this will have done very nicely after their recent struggles.
"We have been really consistent in this competition," he said. "The boys have done great. There was a lot of energy, character and aggression. They were hurt from the last defeat and played a really good game.
"Let's take that into Sunday's game at Tottenham and do it again."
Arsenal were allowed a limited number of fans at the game
Match stats - Arsenal's best run since seasons they reached finals
Arsenal have won each of their first five matches in a European competition (excluding qualifiers) for only the second time. The last was in the 2005-06 Champions League, when they went on to reach the final.
They have scored three or more goals in four consecutive European games for the first time since March 2000. That year they reached the Uefa Cup final.
Rapid Vienna have lost four of their five away games against English sides in Europe (W1), shipping 13 goals.
Alexandre Lacazette is just the eighth player to hit 20 goals in the Europa League. It was his first goal in 488 minutes.
Pablo Mari scored his first Arsenal goal with his first ever shot on target for the Gunners and just his second attempt overall (fourth appearance).
All 16 of Eddie Nketiah's goals in his senior club career have been scored from inside the box (11 for Arsenal, 5 for Leeds).
Three of Emile Smith-Rowe's four goals for Arsenal have come in the Europa League. His last goal was in the Championship for Huddersfield against West Brom in July.


bbc--2020-12-03--Leclerc feared Grosjean had died in Bahrain crash

Charles Leclerc says he feared Romain Grosjean had been killed in the immediate aftermath of the Frenchman ’ s fiery crash in Bahrain .
Ferrari 's Leclerc said : “ I saw the crash in my mirrors , was aware straight away that it was extremely serious and I thought the worst straight away.
” He said the minutes before he found out Grosjean had escaped “ felt like hours ” .
• None Jolyon Palmer column : ' I was wrong about the halo and happy to admit it' • None Grosjean 's escape leaves Formula 1 with soul-searching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with BBC Sport , Leclerc said : “ I have to be honest , I didn ’ t have much hope only watching it in the mirrors , and I was extremely worried on the ( car-to-pit ) radio .
“ Unfortunately , there was no news until I got back into the pits and got out of the car to finally know he was out , which I couldn ’ t really believe , especially because coming into Turn Nine , I saw the flames and the fire.
” Leclerc is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His godfather was Jules Bianchi , who suffered fatal head injuries in a crash in the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix .
And Antoine Hubert , who was killed in a Formula 2 crash at last year ’ s Belgian Grand Prix , was a childhood friend of Leclerc .
Leclerc said in the hour before the re-start in Bahrain on Sunday he tried to put the incident out of his mind by focusing on the race ahead .
“ I just put myself in my bubble as I always do and tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 22-year-old said .
“ There are a lot of things you need to have in mind before an F1 race , which is the strategy , how you want to attack in the first laps and all these things .
“ I was just focusing on those things to achieve the best result , trying to not think about the crash any more , mostly because I knew Romain was out of the car and fine to the extent he could walk by himself to the ambulance .
“ So I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that and trying not to think about the crash any more.
” Leclerc said he had been in touch with Grosjean following the accident .
The Frenchman was discharged from hospital on Wednesday .
He will miss this weekend ’ s Sakhir Grand Prix , on a different layout of the Bahrain track , and has targeted a return to the cockpit for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 13-15 December .
Leclerc said : “ I sent him two messages .
The first one , I don ’ t think he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of messages and the second one he replied , probably because he could write again , as I have seen on social media that they took off his bandages .
“ He was able to text again and I was happy and he seems to do fine .
I didn ’ t go to see him at the hospital because I expected lots of people there and I didn ’ t want to bother him .
”

Romain Grosjean suffered burns to his hands and ankles in the crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc says he feared Romain Grosjean had been killed in the immediate aftermath of the Frenchman’s fiery crash in Bahrain.
Grosjean escaped with burns to his hands from a 137mph accident in which the car became lodged in the barriers.
Ferrari's Leclerc said: “I saw the crash in my mirrors, was aware straight away that it was extremely serious and I thought the worst straight away.”
He said the minutes before he found out Grosjean had escaped “felt like hours”.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Leclerc said: “I have to be honest, I didn’t have much hope only watching it in the mirrors, and I was extremely worried on the (car-to-pit) radio.
“Unfortunately, there was no news until I got back into the pits and got out of the car to finally know he was out, which I couldn’t really believe, especially because coming into Turn Nine, I saw the flames and the fire.”
Leclerc is no stranger to tragedy in his career.
His godfather was Jules Bianchi, who suffered fatal head injuries in a crash in the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.
And Antoine Hubert, who was killed in a Formula 2 crash at last year’s Belgian Grand Prix, was a childhood friend of Leclerc.
Leclerc said in the hour before the re-start in Bahrain on Sunday he tried to put the incident out of his mind by focusing on the race ahead.
“I just put myself in my bubble as I always do and tried to focus on my own thing,” the 22-year-old said. “There are a lot of things you need to have in mind before an F1 race, which is the strategy, how you want to attack in the first laps and all these things.
“I was just focusing on those things to achieve the best result, trying to not think about the crash any more, mostly because I knew Romain was out of the car and fine to the extent he could walk by himself to the ambulance.
“So I was just focusing on my own race after that and trying not to think about the crash any more.”
Grosjean's car ripped in half on impact with the crash barrier
Leclerc said he had been in touch with Grosjean following the accident. The Frenchman was discharged from hospital on Wednesday. He will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix, on a different layout of the Bahrain track, and has targeted a return to the cockpit for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 13-15 December.
Leclerc said: “I sent him two messages. The first one, I don’t think he saw it because probably he received thousands of messages and the second one he replied, probably because he could write again, as I have seen on social media that they took off his bandages.
“He was able to text again and I was happy and he seems to do fine. I didn’t go to see him at the hospital because I expected lots of people there and I didn’t want to bother him.”


bbc--2020-12-03--Neymar wants Lionel Messi at Paris St-Germain - could it happen?

Neymar caused a stir when he said he wants to play with Lionel Messi again next season , moments after helping Paris St-Germain to a 3-1 Champions League win over Manchester United .
`` He can play in my place , I have no problem with that !
But I want to play with him next year , for sure .
We have to do it next season . ''
That revelation came as Barcelona interim president Carlos Tusquets said the club should have sold Messi in the summer .
Argentina forward Messi , 33 , told Barca he wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said a clause in his contract meant he could do so for free .
Barca said that was not the case and they would not let their all-time leading goalscorer and captain go for less than his 700m euros ( £624m ) release clause .
His contract expires next summer when he will be free to go .
Josep Maria Bartomeu stepped down as president in October , with Tusquets taking temporary charge until elections in January .
`` Both in terms of what you save on the wage bill as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've been desirable .
But this is something the coaching staff have to consent to and that 's not my place . ''
Messi 's contract expires next summer and Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague , speaking on the BBC Football Daily podcast , says he still wants to leave the club .
So is a PSG move on the cards ?
French football journalist Julien Laurens says the `` biggest paradox of all '' is that Neymar `` in a way left Barcelona not to be in Messi 's shadow and now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play together '' .
Brazil international Neymar left Barca for PSG in 2017 for a world record £200m , despite the Spanish club not wanting to sell him .
The belief at the time was he wanted to step out of Messi 's shadow and be the main man at another team , enabling him to win Champions Leagues and Ballons d'Or .
But he has not achieved any of that success and publicly tried to rejoin Barcelona last summer .
Laurens says this situation is different now .
`` The question he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Messi to join you at Paris ? '
So it 's not Neymar saying he wants to play with Messi and they could go anywhere , '' he said .
Laurens believes that they would have to sell 21-year-old France striker Kylian Mbappe and let 32-year-old Argentine Angel di Maria leave to afford Messi .
`` Financially you ca n't have Messi , Neymar , Mbappe , '' he said .
`` It 's impossible .
I 'm not sure you can have Messi , Neymar and Di Maria , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
So maybe let Di Maria go , sell Mbappe to Real Madrid and then bring Messi in .
`` But there are a lot of financial figures - financial fair play - they 'd have to work out .
But a lot of people in Paris are starting to dream .
`` I think if Neymar asks for the owners to sit and listen to him , he will .
It 's still a long way away . ''
Joan Laporta and Victor Font - the two frontrunners to be Barcelona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi .
`` Messi is not waiting for the new chairman , '' said Balague , who has previously written about Manchester City 's desire to sign Messi over the coming months .
`` The new chairman will have to convince Messi to stay .
He left a clear message - he wanted to leave .
He wants to leave .
`` Neymar has got one and a half years left on his contract so to take him away from PSG to join Messi at Manchester City , Juventus , Inter Milan or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Next summer Real Madrid will try to convince Mbappe to go so there would be a big gap .
`` It seems to me we 're veering towards Messi joining Neymar at PSG , which is interesting .
`` In so many ways PSG fit the bill .
Paris is a place he 'd be able to be himself , there are a lot of Spanish-speaking players at the club .
They have the ability to win and challenge .
It 's impossible for Barcelona to challenge for the top . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to link up again within a year of his departure .
`` They trained very hard to work together , '' he said .
`` Within the first year he tried to convince Barcelona 'would you have me back ? '
The answer was no , there were still court cases pending between club and him .
`` A year and a half ago when they tried to sign him , Messi told Neymar 'in two or three years I 'll be leaving anyway and then you can be the star of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of years together ' .
`` Neymar gave the green light for Barcelona to make it look like they were trying to get him .
Almost yearly it happens . ''

Neymar hopes Lionel Messi is his Paris St-Germain team-mate next season
Neymar caused a stir when he said he wants to play with Lionel Messi again next season, moments after helping Paris St-Germain to a 3-1 Champions League win over Manchester United.
"What I want most of all is to play with Messi again, to be able to enjoy him once again on the pitch," Neymar told ESPN external-link about his former Barcelona team-mate.
"He can play in my place, I have no problem with that! But I want to play with him next year, for sure. We have to do it next season."
That revelation came as Barcelona interim president Carlos Tusquets said the club should have sold Messi in the summer.
Argentina forward Messi, 33, told Barca he wanted to leave at that time - and said a clause in his contract meant he could do so for free.
Barca said that was not the case and they would not let their all-time leading goalscorer and captain go for less than his 700m euros (£624m) release clause.
His contract expires next summer when he will be free to go.
Josep Maria Bartomeu stepped down as president in October, with Tusquets taking temporary charge until elections in January.
"Economically speaking, I would've sold Messi in the summer window," Tusquets told RAC1 radio station.
"Both in terms of what you save on the wage bill as well as the money you make, it would've been desirable. But this is something the coaching staff have to consent to and that's not my place."
Messi's contract expires next summer and Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague, speaking on the BBC Football Daily podcast, says he still wants to leave the club.
So is a PSG move on the cards?
Sell Mbappe, release Di Maria and sign Messi?
Barcelona are seventh in La Liga - 10 points off the top - after nine games having lost a third of their matches
French football journalist Julien Laurens says the "biggest paradox of all" is that Neymar "in a way left Barcelona not to be in Messi's shadow and now he is almost begging for them to play together".
Brazil international Neymar left Barca for PSG in 2017 for a world record £200m, despite the Spanish club not wanting to sell him. The belief at the time was he wanted to step out of Messi's shadow and be the main man at another team, enabling him to win Champions Leagues and Ballons d'Or.
But he has not achieved any of that success and publicly tried to rejoin Barcelona last summer.
Laurens says this situation is different now.
"The question he was asked is important, 'would you like Messi to join you at Paris?' So it's not Neymar saying he wants to play with Messi and they could go anywhere," he said.
Laurens believes that they would have to sell 21-year-old France striker Kylian Mbappe and let 32-year-old Argentine Angel di Maria leave to afford Messi.
"Financially you can't have Messi, Neymar, Mbappe," he said. "It's impossible. I'm not sure you can have Messi, Neymar and Di Maria, who is out of contract at the end of season. So maybe let Di Maria go, sell Mbappe to Real Madrid and then bring Messi in.
"But there are a lot of financial figures - financial fair play - they'd have to work out. But a lot of people in Paris are starting to dream.
"I think if Neymar asks for the owners to sit and listen to him, he will. It's still a long way away."
'Veering towards Messi joining Neymar at PSG'
Joan Laporta and Victor Font - the two frontrunners to be Barcelona president - say they want to retain Messi.
"Messi is not waiting for the new chairman," said Balague, who has previously written about Manchester City's desire to sign Messi over the coming months.
"The new chairman will have to convince Messi to stay. He left a clear message - he wanted to leave. He wants to leave.
"Neymar has got one and a half years left on his contract so to take him away from PSG to join Messi at Manchester City, Juventus, Inter Milan or Chelsea would be virtually impossible.
"Next summer Real Madrid will try to convince Mbappe to go so there would be a big gap.
"It seems to me we're veering towards Messi joining Neymar at PSG, which is interesting.
"In so many ways PSG fit the bill. Paris is a place he'd be able to be himself, there are a lot of Spanish-speaking players at the club. They have the ability to win and challenge. It's impossible for Barcelona to challenge for the top."
He says Neymar and Messi had been trying to link up again within a year of his departure.
"They trained very hard to work together," he said. "Within the first year he tried to convince Barcelona 'would you have me back?' The answer was no, there were still court cases pending between club and him.
"A year and a half ago when they tried to sign him, Messi told Neymar 'in two or three years I'll be leaving anyway and then you can be the star of the team but we'll have a couple of years together'.
"Neymar gave the green light for Barcelona to make it look like they were trying to get him. Almost yearly it happens."


bbc--2020-12-03--Rangers fight back twice against Standard Liege to claim last-32 place

Last updated on .From the section Europa League Rangers reached the Europa League last 32 for the second successive season , with a game to spare , after fighting back twice to defeat Standard Liege .
Connor Goldson 's header , then a James Tavernier penalty , had Rangers on terms at the interval , before Scott Arfield 's second-half strike ensured the win that keeps them top of the section .
Gerrard 's team travel to Poland to face Lech next Thursday knowing they will win Group D if they match Benfica 's result against Standard .
Only a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who travelled to Ibrox with two wins from their previous 10 games .
And they were rewarded for a positive start after Cop beat Goldson on the left before guiding a low cross into the box for Lestienne to finish neatly .
Rangers just could not get into the attacking flow that had been key in guiding them to a 23-match unbeaten start to the campaign , as Standard continued to press and pose a greater threat .
However , as the game approached the half-hour mark , the hosts began to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos tried their luck before Borna Barisic 's outswinging corner was met by Goldson , who headed home superbly into Arnaud Bodart 's top-right corner .
But just 46 seconds after getting themselves back into the game , Rangers found themselves behind again as Collins Fai 's inch-perfect delivery from the right was bundled in by Cop , who clattered into the back post in the process .
The hosts responded well as Arfield lashed a volley over before Kemar Roofe 's strike struck a hand in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his ninth spot-kick of the season just before the break .
Similar to the first period , the Belgian outfit were the brighter of the two in the opening stages of the second half as Allan McGregor - setting a new record of European appearances for Rangers - saved well from close range after Abdoul Tapsoba was slipped through on goal .
However , with the best move of the game , Rangers would take the lead for the first time as superb build-up resulted in Kent crossing low from the left to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smash home from 12 yards .
The goal sparked the hosts into life , and they could have won the game by more if it not for some outstanding saves from Bodart in the Standard goal .
The goalkeeper was forced into a series of fantastic stops from free-kicks by Tavernier and Barisic , before saving another Goldson header and a close-range effort from Roofe .
The win extends the Ibrox club 's unbeaten run to 24 games and next Thursday they have the opportunity to top the group if they can match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we learn ?
Gerrard 's side had only found themselves behind in two of their previous 23 games this campaign , so trailing twice to a bright and aggressive Standard side was a new test .
However , despite looking disjointed in spells , the response from the hosts was ruthless as they yet again found a way to win .
Since his appointment , Gerrard has always been recognised as a success in Europe , but for the third consecutive year there has been improvement .
This is the first time he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage with a game to spare he has the chance to top the group next week , something he is yet to achieve .
• None Rangers have lost just one of their last 22 home matches in Europe , including qualifiers ( W15 D6 ) .
• None Standard have lost four of their five Europa League group stage games , having lost just four of their previous 16 ( W6 D6 L4 ) .
• None Rangers conceded the opener in a home game for the first time this season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 of the last 15 goals Rangers have conceded in all competitions have been in Europe .
• None Tavernier has scored 15 goals in his last 19 matches for Rangers - eight more than any other player .
• None There were just 100 seconds between Goldson 's equaliser and Cop making it 2-1 to Standard .
Rangers return to Scottish Premiership duties this Sunday as they travel to Dingwall to face Ross County ( 12:00 GMT ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Europa League
Scott Arfield's finish secured passage for Rangers into the Europa League last 32 with a group game to spare
Rangers reached the Europa League last 32 for the second successive season, with a game to spare, after fighting back twice to defeat Standard Liege.
Steven Gerrard's side, so strong defensively this term, conceded from crosses on two occasions before the break when Maxime Lestienne, then Duje Cop, breached Allan McGregor's goal.
Connor Goldson's header, then a James Tavernier penalty, had Rangers on terms at the interval, before Scott Arfield's second-half strike ensured the win that keeps them top of the section.
Gerrard's team travel to Poland to face Lech next Thursday knowing they will win Group D if they match Benfica's result against Standard.
Only a win would do for the Belgian visitors, who travelled to Ibrox with two wins from their previous 10 games.
And they were rewarded for a positive start after Cop beat Goldson on the left before guiding a low cross into the box for Lestienne to finish neatly.
Rangers just could not get into the attacking flow that had been key in guiding them to a 23-match unbeaten start to the campaign, as Standard continued to press and pose a greater threat.
However, as the game approached the half-hour mark, the hosts began to show signs of finding their rhythm.
Both Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos tried their luck before Borna Barisic's outswinging corner was met by Goldson, who headed home superbly into Arnaud Bodart's top-right corner.
But just 46 seconds after getting themselves back into the game, Rangers found themselves behind again as Collins Fai's inch-perfect delivery from the right was bundled in by Cop, who clattered into the back post in the process.
The hosts responded well as Arfield lashed a volley over before Kemar Roofe's strike struck a hand in the Standard box, allowing Tavernier to convert his ninth spot-kick of the season just before the break.
Similar to the first period, the Belgian outfit were the brighter of the two in the opening stages of the second half as Allan McGregor - setting a new record of European appearances for Rangers - saved well from close range after Abdoul Tapsoba was slipped through on goal.
However, with the best move of the game, Rangers would take the lead for the first time as superb build-up resulted in Kent crossing low from the left to find Arfield steaming into the box to smash home from 12 yards.
The goal sparked the hosts into life, and they could have won the game by more if it not for some outstanding saves from Bodart in the Standard goal.
The goalkeeper was forced into a series of fantastic stops from free-kicks by Tavernier and Barisic, before saving another Goldson header and a close-range effort from Roofe.
The win extends the Ibrox club's unbeaten run to 24 games and next Thursday they have the opportunity to top the group if they can match second-placed Benfica's result.
Man of the match - Scott Arfield
Arfield has been a vital cog in Gerrard's side this season, and this was on show again on Thursday as the 32-year-old smashed home the winner and was a constant option in linking the midfield and attack
What did we learn?
Gerrard's side had only found themselves behind in two of their previous 23 games this campaign, so trailing twice to a bright and aggressive Standard side was a new test. However, despite looking disjointed in spells, the response from the hosts was ruthless as they yet again found a way to win.
Since his appointment, Gerrard has always been recognised as a success in Europe, but for the third consecutive year there has been improvement.
This is the first time he has guided his side to the knockout stage with a game to spare he has the chance to top the group next week, something he is yet to achieve.
Match stats
Rangers have lost just one of their last 22 home matches in Europe, including qualifiers (W15 D6).
Standard have lost four of their five Europa League group stage games, having lost just four of their previous 16 (W6 D6 L4).
Rangers conceded the opener in a home game for the first time this season, in their 12th game.
12 of the last 15 goals Rangers have conceded in all competitions have been in Europe.
Tavernier has scored 15 goals in his last 19 matches for Rangers - eight more than any other player.
There were just 100 seconds between Goldson's equaliser and Cop making it 2-1 to Standard.
What's next?
Rangers return to Scottish Premiership duties this Sunday as they travel to Dingwall to face Ross County (12:00 GMT).


bbc--2020-12-03--George Russell under 'no pressure' in Mercedes car for Sakhir Grand Prix

George Russell says he is under “ no pressure ” as he prepares to race Lewis Hamilton ’ s Mercedes at this weekend ’ s Sakhir Grand Prix Russell , who rejected the idea that it was an audition for a Mercedes seat in 2022 , said : “ There have been no targets expected of me by Mercedes because you can ’ t judge somebody off one race.
” His team-mate Valtteri Bottas ’ contract lasts until the end of next season and many in F1 will see Russell ’ s drive at Bahrain this weekend - and perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hamilton does not recover in time - as a showdown between the two .
“ That ’ s not in the back of my mind , ” Russell said .
“ I 'm going to go out there , enjoy it and learn as much as I can .
“ I have a job to do on my return to Williams and try and push that team forward .
I need to take this opportunity with both hands and maximise the learning .
The future will be judged over the course of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past , not just one or maybe two races.
” Bottas admitted : “ If he beats me , for sure it wouldn ’ t look so good on me if I had a normal race fair and square , so I try to avoid that .
But I 'm not a person who thinks like that , I try to turn things into motivation and positive thinking and that ’ s my mindset for this weekend.
” Russell pointed out he faces a tough task this weekend .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has done just over 6,500km of testing for the team but has not even driven the 2020 car in the team ’ s simulator .
“ I am being thrown in at the last opportunity , ” the 22-year-old said .
“ I haven ’ t driven their simulator in two years .
My seat is three years old .
I have so much information to learn and going up against Valtteri isn ’ t going to be easy .
“ Valtteri has been pushing Lewis an incredible amount over the years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groove , integrated in a team - I know the level I was at at Williams .
Changing suddenly , there are so many new things to learn .
I have no expectations , no targets .
“ I am in a good position .
I am not putting any additional pressure on myself .
I am going to go out and enjoy it .
“ This weekend will all be about learnings , especially Friday .
If I get the opportunity next week in Abu Dhabi , who knows , that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find out ?
Russell said the first indication he could be in the Mercedes this weekend was a phone call from team boss Toto Wolff at 02:00 on Tuesday .
`` I was actually in the bathroom , which was slightly awkward.
” Russell said .
“ Toto said : ‘ George , are you in the bathroom ?
And I said I am .
He said : ‘ Lewis has Covid , he ’ s doing well and feels fine , which is most important , and we want you to drive.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
I had 64 phone calls on Tuesday pinging between so many different people .
Glad we got there in the end .
“ It means a huge amount to me that Mercedes gave me this opportunity , because it was not easy , a lot of effort went into making this deal happen .
“ Logistically , getting helmets painted in 24 hours , getting suits flown out from Italy , so many things had to happen in such a short time .
“ Knowing they were willing to do that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to repay that with my performance and best efforts regardless of what position that might mean.
” At 6ft 1in , Russell is five inches ( 14cm ) taller than Hamilton and said it had been a “ tight fit ” getting him into the car .
It has required him using one size smaller driving boots than his customary size 11s .
`` That ’ s slightly uncomfortable , ” he said , “ but I am sure I can endure the pain for this opportunity.
” Russell said he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is isolation following his positive test , but that he expected to over the course of the weekend .
Russell has been replaced at Williams by the team ’ s reserve driver , the Briton Jack Aitken .
The 25-year-old has already driven the Williams in first practice at the Styrian Grand Prix in July and said : “ I don ’ t have any doubts that I am ready to step in .
”

George Russell (right) will race alongside Valtteri Bottas for Mercedes at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix
George Russell says he is under “no pressure” as he prepares to race Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes at this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix
Hamilton has had to miss the race because he tested positive for coronavirus and Mercedes negotiated a temporary release for Russell from his Williams team.
Russell, who rejected the idea that it was an audition for a Mercedes seat in 2022, said: “There have been no targets expected of me by Mercedes because you can’t judge somebody off one race.”
His team-mate Valtteri Bottas’ contract lasts until the end of next season and many in F1 will see Russell’s drive at Bahrain this weekend - and perhaps in Abu Dhabi the weekend after if Hamilton does not recover in time - as a showdown between the two.
“That’s not in the back of my mind,” Russell said. “I'm going to go out there, enjoy it and learn as much as I can.
“I have a job to do on my return to Williams and try and push that team forward. I need to take this opportunity with both hands and maximise the learning. The future will be judged over the course of a season, and what’s happened in the past, not just one or maybe two races.”
Bottas admitted: “If he beats me, for sure it wouldn’t look so good on me if I had a normal race fair and square, so I try to avoid that. But I'm not a person who thinks like that, I try to turn things into motivation and positive thinking and that’s my mindset for this weekend.”
Russell pointed out he faces a tough task this weekend.
He was Mercedes reserve driver in 2017 and 2018 and has done just over 6,500km of testing for the team but has not even driven the 2020 car in the team’s simulator.
“I am being thrown in at the last opportunity,” the 22-year-old said. “I haven’t driven their simulator in two years. My seat is three years old. I have so much information to learn and going up against Valtteri isn’t going to be easy.
“Valtteri has been pushing Lewis an incredible amount over the years.
“When you are in the groove, integrated in a team - I know the level I was at at Williams. Changing suddenly, there are so many new things to learn. I have no expectations, no targets.
“I am in a good position. I am not putting any additional pressure on myself. I am going to go out and enjoy it.
“This weekend will all be about learnings, especially Friday. If I get the opportunity next week in Abu Dhabi, who knows, that will be easier.”
George Russell is yet to score a point in the drivers' championship in his 36 races with Williams
When did Russell first find out?
Russell said the first indication he could be in the Mercedes this weekend was a phone call from team boss Toto Wolff at 02:00 on Tuesday.
"I was actually in the bathroom, which was slightly awkward.” Russell said. “Toto said: ‘George, are you in the bathroom? And I said I am. He said: ‘Lewis has Covid, he’s doing well and feels fine, which is most important, and we want you to drive.’
“It happened through the following day. I had 64 phone calls on Tuesday pinging between so many different people. Glad we got there in the end.
“It means a huge amount to me that Mercedes gave me this opportunity, because it was not easy, a lot of effort went into making this deal happen.
“Logistically, getting helmets painted in 24 hours, getting suits flown out from Italy, so many things had to happen in such a short time.
“Knowing they were willing to do that means a lot to me and I have to repay that with my performance and best efforts regardless of what position that might mean.”
At 6ft 1in, Russell is five inches (14cm) taller than Hamilton and said it had been a “tight fit” getting him into the car.
It has required him using one size smaller driving boots than his customary size 11s.
"That’s slightly uncomfortable,” he said, “but I am sure I can endure the pain for this opportunity.”
Russell said he had yet to speak to Hamilton, who is isolation following his positive test, but that he expected to over the course of the weekend.
Russell has been replaced at Williams by the team’s reserve driver, the Briton Jack Aitken.
The 25-year-old has already driven the Williams in first practice at the Styrian Grand Prix in July and said: “I don’t have any doubts that I am ready to step in.”


bbc--2020-12-03--Davis set to sign new $190m deal with Lakers and James to agree extension

Last updated on .From the section Basketball Anthony Davis has agreed a new five-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers , while LeBron James is set to sign a two-year extension .
He added that Davis has the option to terminate it prior to the fifth year .
James , 35 , is set to sign a deal worth a reported $ 85m ( £63m ) , which will run until the end of the 2022-23 season - his 20th in the NBA .
James will become a free agent in the same year in which his 16-year-old son Bronny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he graduates from high school .
His career earnings will approach $ 435m ( £324m ) by the end of his Lakers deal .
James and Davis helped the Lakers to their first NBA title in a decade in October .
James was named the finals ' most valuable player and became the first player to win the title with three different teams , having twice won it with Miami Heat and once with the Cleveland Cavaliers .
The Lakers will play the Los Angeles Clippers in their opening game of the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says the Lakers `` absolutely can '' retain their title , telling the 'Road Trippin '' podcast : `` We can .
I mean , it 's that simple . ''

Last updated on .From the section Basketball
Anthony Davis and LeBron James have signed new deals with NBA champions the Los Angeles Lakers.
Davis has agreed a reported five-year deal worth $190m (£141m). external-link
His agent told ESPN the 27-year-old has the option to terminate it before the fifth year.
Four-time NBA champion James, 35, has signed a two-year extension worth a reported $85m (£63m), external-link which will run until the end of the 2022-23 season - his 20th in the competition.
James will become a free agent in the same year his 16-year-old son Bronny is scheduled to enter the NBA when he graduates from high school.
His career earnings will approach $435m (£324m) by the end of his Lakers deal.
Davis and James helped the Lakers to their first NBA title in a decade in October.
James, who joined the Lakers in 2018, was named the finals' most valuable player and became the first player to win the title with three different teams, having twice won it with Miami Heat and once with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
"LeBron James is a transcendent basketball player and human being," said Lakers general manager general manager Rob Pelinka. "This contract extension paves the way for LeBron to further solidify his legacy as an all-time Lakers great."
While he said Davis' deal was a "blessed moment for Lakers Nation."
The Lakers will play the Los Angeles Clippers in their opening game of the new NBA season on 22 December.
James says the Lakers "absolutely can" retain their title, telling the Road Trippin' podcast: "We can. I mean, it's that simple."


bbc--2020-12-04--Covid: Biden to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days

In his first joint interview with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris since the election , Mr Biden said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ to say I 'm going to ask the public for 100 days to mask .
@ @ @ @ @ , not forever .
One hundred days .

In his first joint interview with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris since the election, Mr Biden said: "The first day I'm inaugurated to say I'm going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask, not forever. One hundred days.


bbc--2020-12-04--China is greatest threat to freedom - US intelligence chief

China was engaged in a form of economic espionage that he described as `` rob , replicate and replace '' @ @ @ @ @ a Chinese wind turbine firm that was found guilty in the US of stealing from @ @ @ @ @ on to sell worldwide while the US firm lost shareholder value and fired staff .

China was engaged in a form of economic espionage that he described as "rob, replicate and replace" - giving the example of a Chinese wind turbine firm that was found guilty in the US of stealing from a US competitor before going on to sell worldwide while the US firm lost shareholder value and fired staff.


bbc--2020-12-04--Time Kid of the Year Gitanjali Rao aims to ‘solve world’s problems’

`` My goal has really shifted not only from creating my own devices to solve the world 's problems , @ @ @ @ @ the same as well .
Because , from personal experience , it 's not easy @ @ @ @ @ anyone else like you . ''

"My goal has really shifted not only from creating my own devices to solve the world's problems, but inspiring others to do the same as well. Because, from personal experience, it's not easy when you don't see anyone else like you."


bbc--2020-12-04--Dune and Matrix 4 streaming plan prompts urgent talks from AMC cinemas

AMC boss Adam Aron , said : `` These coronavirus-impacted times are uncharted waters for all of us , which @ @ @ @ @ to an HBO Max exception to customary practices for one film only , Wonder Woman @ @ @ @ @ Warner Brothers at Christmas when the pandemic appears that it will be at its height @ @

AMC boss Adam Aron, said: "These coronavirus-impacted times are uncharted waters for all of us, which is why AMC signed on to an HBO Max exception to customary practices for one film only, Wonder Woman 1984, being released by Warner Brothers at Christmas when the pandemic appears that it will be at its height."


bbc--2020-12-04--Brexit: Time running out as Brexit trade talks restart

He added that the UK had `` said all along '' that it wanted the EU to recognise it as @ @ @ @ @ nation '' and it was `` on the basis of that that a deal will @ @ @ @

The UK and EU have been in negotiation since March to determine their future relations once the UK's Brexit transition period - under which it still follows most of the EU's rules - ends in less than four weeks' time.


bbc--2020-12-04--Tiger mauls volunteer at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue

Ms Crouser was still conscious after the attack , `` and insisted that she did not want Kimba Tiger to @ @ @ @ @ this mistake '' .
The organisation added that her arm had been broken in three @ @ @ @ @ had been `` badly damaged '' .

Ms Crouser was still conscious after the attack, "and insisted that she did not want Kimba Tiger to come to any harm for this mistake". The organisation added that her arm had been broken in three places and that her shoulder had been "badly damaged".


bbc--2020-12-04--Possible deal for arrested Huawei finance chief

Ms Meng does not think she did anything wrong and so is reportedly reluctant to make admissions that she does @ @ @ @ @

Ms Meng does not think she did anything wrong and so is reportedly reluctant to make admissions that she does not think are true.


bbc--2020-12-04--Egypt arrests: Three human rights members released from detention

All three men had been detained pending investigations , it said , adding that Mr Basheer 's home had been @ @ @ @ @ questioned about a visit on 3 November by senior Western diplomats to the EIPR 's @ @ @ @ @ rights .

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bbc--2020-12-04--Nasa to pay company $1 to collect rocks from moon

`` The companies will collect the samples and then provide us with visual evidence and other data that they 've @ @ @ @ @ spokesman for Nasa said in a statement .
Once this has happened , ownership of @ @ @ @ @ Nasa .

"The companies will collect the samples and then provide us with visual evidence and other data that they've been collected," a spokesman for Nasa said in a statement. Once this has happened, ownership of the material will transfer to Nasa.


bbc--2020-12-04--Denmark set to end all new oil and gas exploration

Helene Hagel , head of climate and environmental policy at Greenpeace Denmark , said that the new announcement meant `` @ @ @ @ @ as a green frontrunner and inspire other countries to end our dependence on climate-wrecking fossil @ @

"We want to be climate neutral in 2050. And if we are to have any credibility in that, then this is a necessary decision," says Mr Jorgensen.


bbc--2020-12-03--Moment world's most exceptional teacher revealed

Ranjitsinh Disale , from a village school in India , was praised for improving the education of girls .
This @ @ @ @ @ mobile viewing on the BBC News app .
The BBC News app is available from @ @ @ @ @ iPhone and Google Play Store for Android .

Ranjitsinh Disale, from a village school in India, was praised for improving the education of girls.
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bbc--2020-12-04--SA-England ODI postponed after positive Covid-19 test

Last updated on .From the section Cricket England 's first one-day international against South Africa in Cape Town on Friday was postponed after one of the hosts ' players tested positive for coronavirus .
The first ODI of the three-match series , due to begin at 11:00 GMT at Newlands , was postponed at about 10:00 .
The rearranged games will now take place on Sunday , Monday and Wednesday .
CSA said it agreed with the England and Wales Cricket Board to postpone the series opener by two days `` in the interests of the safety and well-being of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved '' .
• None South Africa v England - what is the rearranged schedule ?
England director of men 's cricket Ashley Giles said : `` Our number one priority is the health and safety of the England team and management group , and the correct decision was made . ''
This is the first England match to be postponed because of a positive case since the outbreak of the pandemic .
Two unnamed South Africa players tested positive before the T20 series last month , forcing the cancellation of an intra-squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tour are being played without fans , with restrictions similar to those at England 's home fixtures in the summer and the teams staying in a bio-secure environment at a nearby hotel .
In England the squads stayed in on-site hotels at Emirates Old Trafford and the Ageas Bowl , but no such facilities are available in South Africa .
England managed to complete a full revised home schedule this summer , with no home or opposition players testing positive , although England pace bowler Jofra Archer missed the second West Indies Test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The T20 series , which England won 3-0 , finished on Tuesday .
England players 'did n't get off the bus ' - reaction BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew on BBC Radio 5 Live : `` I 'm hearing that the England team bus set off from their hotel , which is only half a mile from the ground , and arrived at Newlands just as word was getting out about the situation in the South Africa camp .
`` They did n't get off the bus , which simply carried on around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Former England women 's batter Ebony Rainford-Brent : `` It 's a big shock and frustrating .
Thinking about it , it 's incredible England got through their whole home summer programme unscathed .
`` Will it swirl around the South Africa camp ?
Testing might reveal more down the line , so let 's hope the series is n't too affected . ''
• None I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series

Last updated on .From the section Cricket
The series is being played in Cape Town and nearby Paarl
England's first one-day international against South Africa in Cape Town on Friday was postponed after one of the hosts' players tested positive for coronavirus.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) said a player tested positive on Thursday following the Twenty20 series.
The first ODI of the three-match series, due to begin at 11:00 GMT at Newlands, was postponed at about 10:00.
The rearranged games will now take place on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.
CSA said it agreed with the England and Wales Cricket Board to postpone the series opener by two days "in the interests of the safety and well-being of both teams, match officials and all involved".
England director of men's cricket Ashley Giles said: "Our number one priority is the health and safety of the England team and management group, and the correct decision was made."
Chief medical officer Dr Shuaib Manjra said South Africa will re-test all players and hotel staff on Saturday.
This is the first England match to be postponed because of a positive case since the outbreak of the pandemic.
Two unnamed South Africa players tested positive before the T20 series last month, forcing the cancellation of an intra-squad practice game.
All matches on the tour are being played without fans, with restrictions similar to those at England's home fixtures in the summer and the teams staying in a bio-secure environment at a nearby hotel.
In England the squads stayed in on-site hotels at Emirates Old Trafford and the Ageas Bowl, but no such facilities are available in South Africa.
England managed to complete a full revised home schedule this summer, with no home or opposition players testing positive, although England pace bowler Jofra Archer missed the second West Indies Test in July after breaching bio-secure protocols.
The T20 series, which England won 3-0, finished on Tuesday.
England players 'didn't get off the bus' - reaction
BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew on BBC Radio 5 Live: "I'm hearing that the England team bus set off from their hotel, which is only half a mile from the ground, and arrived at Newlands just as word was getting out about the situation in the South Africa camp.
"They didn't get off the bus, which simply carried on around the ground and back to the hotel.
"The worry must be that the South Africa player concerned is not alone in testing positive. The South Africans will all be tested again on Friday and surely any positive results would scupper this three-match series."
Former England women's batter Ebony Rainford-Brent: "It's a big shock and frustrating. Thinking about it, it's incredible England got through their whole home summer programme unscathed.
"Will it swirl around the South Africa camp? Testing might reveal more down the line, so let's hope the series isn't too affected."


bbc--2020-12-04--VAR - hit or miss? Fans' poll on football's most controversial debate

Last updated on .From the section Football '' I 'd rather play without it . ''
`` Ruining the game . ''
`` I do n't know the rules any more . ''
And it seems football fans are also less than convinced by VAR in its second full season in use in English football .
In a poll for BBC Sport , only a third of football fans across the UK said they believe VAR has made football better .
The poll of 2,100 fans , carried out by Savanta ComRes , shows that while 30 % of fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44 % of fans actually think it has made football worse .
While most fans are now given the option of seeing VAR decisions on screen - whether in the stadium or watching on TV - almost half of fans said they believe the introduction of VAR has made football less exciting .
• 36 % 18-34 better 29 % 55 and over .
• Arsenal fans ( 44 % ) are more likely to believe that VAR has made football better Chelsea Liverpool Manchester United fans felt it had improved the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VAR is being applied consistently inconsistently • West Ham v Aston Villa , 30 November - Villa manager Dean Smith said VAR `` frustrates everyone but there 's nothing we can do about it '' after Ollie Watkins ' late strike was ruled out for offside because of the position of his arm • Manchester United v West Brom , 21 November - `` I 'm very disappointed with the decisions from the referee , '' said Baggies manager Slaven Bilic after referee David Coote reversed a penalty decision , ruling Bruno Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Conor Gallagher • Crystal Palace v Leeds United , 7 November - Patrick Bamford said VAR is `` ruining football '' after his equaliser for Leeds is ruled out because his outstretched , pointing arm is offside • Everton v Liverpool , 17 October - Reds manager Jurgen Klopp said he `` does n't understand these decisions '' after VAR fails to review a challenge from Jordan Pickford that injured Virgil van Dijk , while Jordan Henderson 's late goal was ruled out for offside against Sadio Mane Liverpool fans may agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stats .
Jurgen Klopp 's side have had more goals disallowed by VAR than any other Premier League team in the 2020-21 season so far .
The poll shows just 28 % of Liverpool fans believe VAR is being applied consistently , as do 31 % of Manchester United fans , compared to 39 % of Arsenal and Chelsea fans .
And just a quarter of Liverpool fans feel VAR has made football more exciting .
The FA Cup third-round tie between Brighton and Crystal Palace on 8 January 2018 was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it was subsequently used in one Carabao Cup semi-final and the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City .
The Premier League introduced the technology for the 2019-20 season .
In July of this year , Fifa took full control of VAR from the sport 's lawmakers , the International Football Association Board ( Ifab ) .
Since then , there has been an increase in referees using pitch-side monitors for goals , red cards and penalty decisions .
VAR continues to rule on factual decisions and advise on matters of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fans divided on return to football stadiums Premier League fans still to be convinced Scottish football authorities have discussed introducing VAR , but the technology has not yet been used in professional league football there .
VAR was introduced in the German Bundesliga and Italy 's Serie A in 2017 and Spain 's top flight La Liga and the French Ligue 1 in 2018 .
As with those European leagues , changes have been made in England to try to adapt and improve the system .
But the poll showed more than half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans feel VAR is applied inconsistently .
However , Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said earlier this year that VAR was delivering on the `` principal reason '' for its introduction in improving the accuracy of decision-making .
`` In key match incidents we are up to 94 % accuracy with officials , 97 % with their assistants , so we are seeing an impact on results and a positive impact on the league table , '' he said .
What they say about VAR Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] look like they have been programmed like robots .
They are briefed like mad , they are programmed to the nth degree , they are frightened to death . ''
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho : `` We 're going in a direction that 's really bad for the beautiful game , the game that everybody fell in love with . ''
Former Tottenham and Newcastle midfielder and Match of the Day pundit Jermaine Jenas : `` The players and managers have been unbelievable in mentally getting over these hurdles that VAR has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help the game , and it 's making it far worse . ''
Savanta ComRes interviewed 5,476 UK adults aged 18+ online between 20 and 24 November 2020 , 2,100 of whom qualified as football fans for the purpose of our survey according to Savanta-gathered data on football fans and their demographic profile .
Data were weighted to be demographically representative of UK adults 18+ by age , gender , region and social grade .
Savanta ComRes is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules .
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Last updated on .From the section Football
"I'd rather play without it." "Ruining the game." "I don't know the rules any more."
The video assistant referee (VAR) was brought in to improve football. But Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish and Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne have all spoken out about controversial decisions made by VAR recently.
And it seems football fans are also less than convinced by VAR in its second full season in use in English football.
In a poll for BBC Sport, only a third of football fans across the UK said they believe VAR has made football better.
The poll of 2,100 fans, carried out by Savanta ComRes, shows that while 30% of fans think it has improved the game, 44% of fans actually think it has made football worse.
While most fans are now given the option of seeing VAR decisions on screen - whether in the stadium or watching on TV - almost half of fans said they believe the introduction of VAR has made football less exciting.
The poll also shows:
36% of supporters aged 18-34 believe VAR has made football better , compared with 29% of fans aged 55 and over.
59% of fans aged 55 and over said VAR is making football worse .
Arsenal fans (44%) are more likely to believe that VAR has made football better , while 37% of Chelsea fans, 34% of Liverpool fans and 32% of Manchester United fans felt it had improved the game.
Younger fans are split on whether VAR is being applied consistently (35%) or inconsistently (33%) by referees.
Controversial VAR decisions
West Ham v Aston Villa, 30 November - Villa manager Dean Smith said VAR "frustrates everyone but there's nothing we can do about it" after Ollie Watkins' late strike was ruled out for offside because of the position of his arm
Manchester United v West Brom, 21 November - "I'm very disappointed with the decisions from the referee," said Baggies manager Slaven Bilic after referee David Coote reversed a penalty decision, ruling Bruno Fernandes had touched the ball in a challenge on Conor Gallagher
Crystal Palace v Leeds United, 7 November - Patrick Bamford said VAR is "ruining football" after his equaliser for Leeds is ruled out because his outstretched, pointing arm is offside
Everton v Liverpool, 17 October - Reds manager Jurgen Klopp said he "doesn't understand these decisions" after VAR fails to review a challenge from Jordan Pickford that injured Virgil van Dijk, while Jordan Henderson's late goal was ruled out for offside against Sadio Mane
Decisions by VAR in the Premier League in 2020-21 (stats via Opta correct up to 4.12.20) Club Goals for confirmed Goals for disallowed Goals against confirmed Goals against disallowed All overturned decisions Arsenal 1 0 0 1 1 Aston Villa 1 3 0 1 4 Brighton 1 0 0 3 4 Burnley 0 1 0 0 1 Chelsea 1 0 0 0 1 Crystal Palace 0 0 0 1 3 Everton 0 0 0 1 2 Fulham 0 1 0 0 4 Leeds Utd 0 1 0 1 1 Leicester City 0 1 0 0 3 Liverpool 0 5 1 0 5 Man Utd 0 2 0 0 5 Man City 0 1 0 1 2 Newcastle Utd 0 0 0 1 1 Sheffield Utd 0 0 0 1 2 Southampton 0 0 0 2 2 Tottenham 0 1 1 1 2 West Brom 0 0 1 0 1 West Ham 0 0 1 3 0 Wolves 0 1 0 0 1
Liverpool worse off with VAR?
Liverpool fans may agree with their captain when you look at the stats. Jurgen Klopp's side have had more goals disallowed by VAR than any other Premier League team in the 2020-21 season so far.
The poll shows just 28% of Liverpool fans believe VAR is being applied consistently, as do 31% of Manchester United fans, compared to 39% of Arsenal and Chelsea fans.
And just a quarter of Liverpool fans feel VAR has made football more exciting.
The FA Cup third-round tie between Brighton and Crystal Palace on 8 January 2018 was the first domestic game to use VAR, and it was subsequently used in one Carabao Cup semi-final and the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City.
The Premier League introduced the technology for the 2019-20 season.
In July of this year, Fifa took full control of VAR from the sport's lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (Ifab).
Since then, there has been an increase in referees using pitch-side monitors for goals, red cards and penalty decisions. VAR continues to rule on factual decisions and advise on matters of subjectivity.
Premier League fans still to be convinced
Scottish football authorities have discussed introducing VAR, but the technology has not yet been used in professional league football there.
VAR was introduced in the German Bundesliga and Italy's Serie A in 2017 and Spain's top flight La Liga and the French Ligue 1 in 2018.
As with those European leagues, changes have been made in England to try to adapt and improve the system.
But the poll showed more than half (51%) of Premier League fans feel VAR is applied inconsistently.
However, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said earlier this year that VAR was delivering on the "principal reason" for its introduction in improving the accuracy of decision-making.
"In key match incidents we are up to 94% accuracy with officials, 97% with their assistants, so we are seeing an impact on results and a positive impact on the league table," he said.
What they say about VAR
Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville: "[Referees] look like they have been programmed like robots. They are briefed like mad, they are programmed to the nth degree, they are frightened to death."
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho: "We're going in a direction that's really bad for the beautiful game, the game that everybody fell in love with."
Former Tottenham and Newcastle midfielder and Match of the Day pundit Jermaine Jenas: "The players and managers have been unbelievable in mentally getting over these hurdles that VAR has thrown at them. It's supposed to help the game, and it's making it far worse."


bbc--2020-12-04--Lakers re-sign Davis & James for combined $275m

Last updated on .From the section Basketball Anthony Davis and LeBron James have signed new deals with NBA champions the Los Angeles Lakers .
His agent told ESPN the 27-year-old has the option to terminate it before the fifth year .
Four-time NBA champion James , 35 , has signed a two-year extension worth a reported $ 85m ( £63m ) , which will run until the end of the 2022-23 season - his 20th in the competition .
James will become a free agent in the same year his 16-year-old son Bronny is scheduled to enter the NBA when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career earnings will approach $ 435m ( £324m ) by the end of his Lakers deal .
Davis and James helped the Lakers to their first NBA title in a decade in October .
James , who joined the Lakers in 2018 , was named the finals ' most valuable player and became the first player to win the title with three different teams , having twice won it with Miami Heat and once with the Cleveland Cavaliers .
`` LeBron James is a transcendent basketball player and human being , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This contract extension paves the way for LeBron to further solidify his legacy as an all-time Lakers great . ''
While he said Davis ' deal was a `` blessed moment for Lakers Nation . ''
The Lakers will play the Los Angeles Clippers in their opening game of the new NBA season on 22 December .
James says the Lakers `` absolutely can '' retain their title , telling the Road Trippin ' podcast : `` We can .
I mean , it 's that simple . ''
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bbc--2020-12-04--Arsenal: Hector Bellerin 'really believes results will come'

Defender Hector Bellerin says `` results will come '' for Arsenal and it is up to the players to `` change this dynamic they are in '' .
They are 14th in the table , with Mikel Arteta set to mark a year in charge .
`` We have no excuse .
We were really upset and we take responsibility , '' Bellerin told BBC Football Focus .
`` We know what we want to do to win matches and if we do n't do it we know it is our responsibility because maybe on that game our attitude was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't right .
This is something we have all agreed and it is important we all step up . ''
Arteta , 38 , was handed his first managerial job last December after fellow Spaniard Unai Emery was sacked following 18 months as Arsenal boss .
Before that , Arsene Wenger had spent 22 years in charge .
`` When Mikel came we knew a change was needed in terms of not just the way we play but the culture and identity , '' said 25-year-old Spain right-back Bellerin .
`` On and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you do n't achieve in one day or one week .
It is important to keep going because , even though results are not coming , we are doing so many things much better .
I really , really believe the results will come .
`` The way he [ Arteta ] turned it around after the lockdown , winning the FA Cup and Community Shield , showed the capacity he had as a manager .
`` When you want to change the whole culture of the club for the better , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I truly believe we are on the right path ; we are all fully on board . ''
• None Arteta 'not worried ' about his future Although Arteta ended his first season with the FA Cup , Arsenal finished three points behind Tottenham in eighth and this term are already eight points behind their north London rivals , who are top of the table before Sunday 's derby .
`` We have to work even harder , '' said Bellerin .
`` The team is in a positive mood , we know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really be up there .
It is up us to change . ''
You can watch the full interview with Hector Bellerin on Football Focus at 12:00 GMT on Saturday , 5 December .
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Defender Hector Bellerin says "results will come" for Arsenal and it is up to the players to "change this dynamic we are in".
Sunday's home defeat by Wolves condemned the Gunners to their worst start to a season since 1981, losing five of their 10 Premier League games.
They are 14th in the table, with Mikel Arteta set to mark a year in charge.
"We have no excuse. We were really upset and we take responsibility," Bellerin told BBC Football Focus.
"We know what we want to do to win matches and if we don't do it we know it is our responsibility because maybe on that game our attitude wasn't right, or our positioning wasn't right. This is something we have all agreed and it is important we all step up."
Arteta, 38, was handed his first managerial job last December after fellow Spaniard Unai Emery was sacked following 18 months as Arsenal boss. Before that, Arsene Wenger had spent 22 years in charge.
"When Mikel came we knew a change was needed in terms of not just the way we play but the culture and identity," said 25-year-old Spain right-back Bellerin.
"On and off the pitch, that is something you don't achieve in one day or one week. It is important to keep going because, even though results are not coming, we are doing so many things much better. I really, really believe the results will come.
"The way he [Arteta] turned it around after the lockdown, winning the FA Cup and Community Shield, showed the capacity he had as a manager.
"When you want to change the whole culture of the club for the better, that is something that takes time. But I truly believe we are on the right path; we are all fully on board."
Although Arteta ended his first season with the FA Cup, Arsenal finished three points behind Tottenham in eighth and this term are already eight points behind their north London rivals, who are top of the table before Sunday's derby.
"We have to work even harder," said Bellerin. "The team is in a positive mood, we know we have the capacity and potential to really be up there. It is up us to change."
You can watch the full interview with Hector Bellerin on Football Focus at 12:00 GMT on Saturday, 5 December.


bbc--2020-12-04--Patrick Vieira: Nice sack manager after two and a half years in charge

Last updated on .From the section European Football Nice have sacked ex-France and Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira as their manager @ @ @ @ @ years .
The French club have lost five games in a row , including Thursday @ @ @ @ @ Leverkusen that confirmed their exit from the Europa League , and are 11th in Ligue @ @ @ @ @ also played for Manchester City , Inter Milan and Juventus , was New York City @ @ @ @ @ Adrian Ursea , who was assistant to Vieira , has taken over as head coach @ @ @ @ @ Destroy You star Michaela Coel joins for his new series

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Patrick Vieira won the World Cup as a player with France in 1998
Nice have sacked ex-France and Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira as their manager after two and a half years.
The French club have lost five games in a row, including Thursday's 3-2 defeat by Bayer Leverkusen that confirmed their exit from the Europa League, and are 11th in Ligue 1.
Vieira, who also played for Manchester City, Inter Milan and Juventus, was New York City boss before joining Nice.
Adrian Ursea, who was assistant to Vieira, has taken over as head coach.


bbc--2020-12-05--Brexit: Boris Johnson and EU chief seek to break trade deal deadlock

Cynics might nod their head too when I say that - considering the uncomfortable political compromises both sides have to @ @ @ @ @ - one more `` crisis '' , aka the current stop in talks , is @ @ @ @ @ the public back home that you 're hanging on in there , fighting for their @ @

He said: "My suspicion is when it gets to the end of the month there is no time to ratify... so they will have to do some sort of freeze in place of current customs arrangements to take us through the few months until everybody from the European Parliament to the Walloon parliament actually give their opinion."


bbc--2020-12-05--Joe Biden: Covid vaccination in US will not be mandatory

Mr Biden , and state governors who would be on the front lines of any such mandate , might prefer @ @ @ @ @ of the population more at risk of contracting or spreading Covid-19 .
For instance , @ @ @ @ @ require healthcare and nursing home workers to be immunised , and most children already must @ @ @ @ @ attending public or private schools .

Mr Biden, and state governors who would be on the front lines of any such mandate, might prefer to target only certain segments of the population more at risk of contracting or spreading Covid-19. For instance, employers could be encouraged to require healthcare and nursing home workers to be immunised, and most children already must have up-to-date shot records before attending public or private schools.


bbc--2020-12-04--US House passes federal cannabis decriminalisation bill

Several lawmakers took to the House floor ahead of the vote , arguing the bill had less to do with @ @ @ @ @ do with how the enforcement of cannabis prohibition has hurt communities of colour , leaving @ @ @ @ @ racial and ethnic injustices '' .

Several lawmakers took to the House floor ahead of the vote, arguing the bill had less to do with legalising marijuana and more to do with how the enforcement of cannabis prohibition has hurt communities of colour, leaving behind "a legacy of racial and ethnic injustices".


bbc--2020-12-04--Trump orders withdrawal of US troops from Somalia

The withdrawal order - which would see troops redeployed just days before Mr Trump leaves office - reverses the policy @ @ @ @ @ Mark Esper , who was sacked last month and favoured maintaining the US presence in @ @

Defectors from the group have described how difficult it was to escape its clutches and become deradicalised. A report in October said the group raises as much revenue as the country's authorities, using intimidation and violence to demand money from businesses and farmers.


bbc--2020-12-04--Coronavirus: US doctor who has worked 258 days straight goes viral

Dr Joseph Varon believes he is fighting two wars .
A war against coronavirus and a war against stupidity .
@ @ @ @ @ United Memorial Medical Center in Houston went viral earlier this week when an image of @ @ @ @ @ ended up on social media .
The US is seeing a rise in the number @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 and several states are concerned that healthcare facilities could soon be overwhelmed .

Dr Joseph Varon believes he is fighting two wars. A war against coronavirus and a war against stupidity.
The chief medical officer at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston went viral earlier this week when an image of him comforting an elderly patient ended up on social media.
The US is seeing a rise in the number of people entering hospital with Covid-19 and several states are concerned that healthcare facilities could soon be overwhelmed.
Video produced by Daniel South


bbc--2020-12-04--China becomes second nation to plant flag on the Moon

China 's national flag was seen on the Moon during its first lunar landing mission , Chang ' e-3 in @ @ @ @ @ and rover of each other .
The Chang ' e-4 lander and rover brought the @ @ @ @ @ of the moon in 2019 .

China's national flag was seen on the Moon during its first lunar landing mission, Chang'e-3 in photographs taken by the lander and rover of each other. The Chang'e-4 lander and rover brought the flag to the dark side of the moon in 2019.


bbc--2020-12-04--'Congress can't allow so many workers to be cut off'

`` For Congress to allow this many workers to be cut off … it 's unprecedented , '' says Andrew @ @ @ @ @ at The Century Foundation , a progressive think tank that estimated recently that more than @ @ @ @ @ lost benefits and another 12 million could be cut off by the end of the @ @

"For Congress to allow this many workers to be cut off … it's unprecedented," says Andrew Stettner, a senior fellow at The Century Foundation, a progressive think tank that estimated recently that more than 4 million people had already lost benefits and another 12 million could be cut off by the end of the year.


bbc--2020-12-04--Trump raises $200m for post-election legal battles

The president and the Republican party have now raised more than $ 207m since election day , and while the @ @ @ @ @ the finance balloting challenges , the bulk of the contributions will go to the president @ @ @ @ @ party coffers .

The president and the Republican party have now raised more than $207m since election day, and while the money was solicited to support the finance balloting challenges, the bulk of the contributions will go to the president's personal political committee and party coffers.


bbc--2020-12-04--Timnit Gebru: Google staff rally behind fired AI researcher

`` Timnit responded with an email requiring that a number of conditions be met in order for her to continue @ @ @ @ @ revealing the identities of every person who [ we ] had spoken to and consulted @ @ @ @ @ of the paper and the exact feedback .

"Timnit responded with an email requiring that a number of conditions be met in order for her to continue working at Google, including revealing the identities of every person who [we] had spoken to and consulted as part of the review of the paper and the exact feedback.


bbc--2020-12-04--Suspected Hollywood 'Con Queen' arrested in UK

At Friday 's hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court , District Judge David Robinson said there were substantial grounds to believe @ @ @ @ @ surrender to the court in future if he was granted bail , so he is @ @ @ @ @ another 28 days .

At Friday's hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court, District Judge David Robinson said there were substantial grounds to believe Mr Tahilramani would fail to surrender to the court in future if he was granted bail, so he is being held in custody for another 28 days.


bbc--2020-12-04--Plane makes emergency landing on US highway

A light aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on an interstate in Minnesota .
The single-propeller plane appeared @ @ @ @ @ failure , the Ramsey County Deputy 's Federation said on Facebook .
Nobody was injured @ @ @ @

A light aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on an interstate in Minnesota.
The single-propeller plane appeared to have suffered an engine failure, the Ramsey County Deputy's Federation said on Facebook.
Nobody was injured in the accident.


bbc--2020-12-04--Austria: Former finance minister Grasser jailed for corruption

She added that the winning bidder 's success `` was achieved through bribery and was only possible because of the @ @ @ @ @ by the former finance minister .

She added that the winning bidder's success "was achieved through bribery and was only possible because of the intentional abuse of authority" by the former finance minister.


bbc--2020-12-05--World's biggest iceberg captured on camera

Relentless wave action is breaking off countless small fragments , so-called `` bergy bits '' and `` growlers '' .
@ @ @ @ @ being calved are significant objects in their own right and will need tracking because of @ @ @ @ @ now pose to shipping .

Relentless wave action is breaking off countless small fragments, so-called "bergy bits" and "growlers". But some of the pieces being calved are significant objects in their own right and will need tracking because of the additional hazard they will now pose to shipping.


bbc--2020-12-05--Beirut explosion: The abandoned ship in the blast 'war zone'

It 's four months since a devastating explosion tore through the centre of the Lebanese capital , Beirut Some 200 @ @ @ @ @ more injured .
Dozens have been arrested , but blame , and compensation , for @ @ @ @ @ be apportioned .
The epicentre of the blast was Beirut port where the country 's @ @ @ @ @ Orient Queen , was docked .

It's four months since a devastating explosion tore through the centre of the Lebanese capital, Beirut
Some 200 were killed, and many more injured.
Dozens have been arrested, but blame, and compensation, for the tragedy has still to be apportioned.
The centre of the blast was Beirut port where the country's only cruise ship, the Orient Queen, was docked.


bbc--2020-12-04--Suarez case: Juventus director probed over footballer's Italian exam

Announcing the results of an inquiry on Friday , chief prosecutor Raffaele Cantone said Juventus 's management `` took action @ @ @ @ @ institutional levels , to 'speed up ' the granting of Italian citizenship for Suarez '' @

Announcing the results of an inquiry on Friday, chief prosecutor Raffaele Cantone said Juventus's management "took action, even at the highest institutional levels, to 'speed up' the granting of Italian citizenship for Suarez".


bbc--2020-12-04--Ethiopia aid delayed amid reports Tigray fighting continues - UN

`` We have been granted this access , this agreement with the federal government .
But we also have to @ @ @ @ @ agreement with all parties to the conflict to make sure we actually have unconditional free @ @ @ @ @ Mr Abreu said .

"We have been granted this access, this agreement with the federal government. But we also have to have the same kind of agreement with all parties to the conflict to make sure we actually have unconditional free access to Tigray," Mr Abreu said.


bbc--2020-12-04--French Thalys train attacker 'tried to kill me three times'

He described how he had been dozing in his seat when he heard a commotion and a train employee rushed @ @ @ @ @ to see the gunman pick up the Kalashnikov and his friend tapped him on the @ @ @ @ @ go ahead .

Asked if he agreed with the defendant's claim that once he had seen the Americans he decided he did not wish to kill anyone, Mr Stone was quoted as saying: "If he'd wanted to stop he wouldn't have tried to kill me three times."


bbc--2020-12-04--Eddie Van Halen's son criticises sale of his father's guitars

Darren Julien , president and chief executive of the auction house , said : `` We , along with Eddie @ @ @ @ @ fans , are mourning his family 's and rock music 's tremendous loss , and @ @ @ @ @ music legacy alive with the offerings of his memorabilia and instruments .

Darren Julien, president and chief executive of the auction house, said: "We, along with Eddie Van Halen's millions of fans, are mourning his family's and rock music's tremendous loss, and are honoured to keep his music legacy alive with the offerings of his memorabilia and instruments.


bbc--2020-12-05--Week in pictures: 28 November - 4 December 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week .

Image caption,
French riot police clash with protesters in Paris during a demonstration against Article 24 of a new security bill. The article makes it a criminal offence to publish images of on-duty police officers with the intent to harm their "physical or psychological integrity". There are fears the new law could stop people exposing police brutality.


bbc--2020-12-05--Fighting air pollution: 'Without solidarity the world will be doomed'

Nineteen-year-old Abhiir Bhalla has been campaigning against air pollution in India 's capital Delhi , since being diagnosed with bronchitis @ @ @ @ @ asked the United Nation 's Secretary-General António Guterres what the world can do to ensure @ @ @ @ @ us .

Nineteen-year-old Abhiir Bhalla has been campaigning against air pollution in India's capital Delhi, since being diagnosed with bronchitis as a child.
He asked the United Nation's Secretary-General António Guterres what the world can do to ensure cleaner air for all of us.


bbc--2020-12-04--Faroe Islands: Inside the under-sea tunnel network

The tunnel network will come as a relief to residents , cutting down the travel time between the capital Tórshavn @ @ @ @ @ hour and 14 minutes to just 16 minutes .

The tunnel network will come as a relief to residents, cutting down the travel time between the capital Torshavn and Runavik, from an hour and 14 minutes to just 16 minutes.


bbc--2020-12-03--The moment huge radio telescope collapsed

Video footage shows the moment that one of the world 's largest telescopes collapsed at Puerto Rico 's Arecibo Observatory @ @ @ @ @ been in operation for 57 years , but shut after engineers warned of the structure @ @ @ @ @ .
No injuries were reported from the collapse .

Video footage shows the moment that one of the world's largest telescopes collapsed at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory on Tuesday.
It had been in operation for 57 years, but shut after engineers warned of the structure's deterioration earlier this year.
No injuries were reported from the collapse.


bbc--2020-12-04--Sir Ian McKellen backs bid to buy JRR Tolkien house

`` However , we need only to look at Frodo and Sam 's journey from Rivendell to Mount Doom , @ @ @ @ @ of time - and we are inspired that we can do this too . ''

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bbc--2020-12-04--US election 2020: Why Republicans are fighting in Georgia

If the Democrats win both seats in January , the Senate would be evenly divided between parties .
But this @ @ @ @ @ Democrats .
US vice-presidents have the power to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate , @ @ @ @ @ Harris on board , Democrats would effectively control both chambers .
That could make all @ @ @ @ @ administration seeks to work through its agenda .

If the Democrats win both seats in January, the Senate would be evenly divided between parties. But this is still a win for Democrats. US vice-presidents have the power to cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate, meaning that with Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on board, Democrats would effectively control both chambers. That could make all the difference as the Biden administration seeks to work through its agenda.


bbc--2020-12-05--Christian Picciolini: The neo-Nazi who became an anti-Nazi

`` So when I engage with people to help them to leave these movements , I never debate them ideologically @ @ @ @ @ them that their ideas are wrong , even though of course , I know that @ @ @ @ @ I do is I listen , and I listen for those potholes so that I @ @ @ @ @ them in . ''

"I thought she was crazy. Here's this Fortune 100 blue chip technology company, and she wanted me to apply as somebody who was an ex-Nazi, who had been kicked out of six high schools, who didn't even own a computer and hadn't gone to university. But I humoured her. She was a friend and I didn't have very many at the time, and I promised her I would go for this job interview."