Roger Federer factfile: Born: August 8, 1981 in Basel, Switzerland Tournaments won: 103 Prize money: $130,594,339 Grand Slam titles: 20 (6 x Australian Open: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018; 1 x French Open: 2009; 8 x Wimbledon: 2003-2007, 2009, 201…
From Walrus to Horseshoe, here’s how to keep your moustache shipshape
Chevron, Handlebar or Walrus? There are at least 30 different types of styles for the hair under your nose. And since moustaches have been making a comeback for some time now, here are some tips on how to keep them in shape – which requires a steady ha…
Bella Kotchap in Germany squad for Nations League games
Southampton defender Armel Bella Kotchap has received a first call-up to the Germany squad for the Nations League games against Hungary and England later this month, the last competitive fixtures before November’s World Cup start. Coach Hansi Flick nam…
Tennis great Federer announces retirement after Laver Cup
Tennis great Roger Federer, 41, has announced his retirement from the sport following the upcoming Laver Cup. The 20-time grand slam singles champion, seen by many fans as the best men’s tennis player ever, has been out all season after knee surgery bu…
Putin thanks Xi for backing him on war, vows to support him on Tawian
Russian President Vladimir Putin assured China’s leader Xi Jinping of his support on Taiwan and thanked him for Beijing’s backing in the Ukraine crisis, as the two leaders met for the first time since the Kremlin attacked its neighbour. “We condemn the…
Sweden prepares for right-wing turn as PM submits resignation
Sweden is bracing for a major political shift after centre-left Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson submitted her resignation following a narrow loss to right-wing parties in recent elections. Next it is up to the Riksdag and the Speaker of Parliament A…
Call for ‘gigantic’ Ukraine investment at G7 ministers meeting
The G7 states want to draw up a global investment plan to help Ukraine recover from the Russian invasion, according to German Economy Minister Robert Habeck. The country will need some €350 billion to get back on its feet, Habeck said during a meeting …
Putin and Xi meet for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in the Uzbek city of Samarkand, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The Chinese president’s visit to U…
Putin and Xi to meet as Ukraine war tests ‘limitless’ friendship
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have arrived in the Uzbek city of Samarkand for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The Chinese president’s visit to Uzbekistan marks his first trip abroad in more than t…
Armenia announces ceasefire with Azerbaijan after days of fighting
A ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan came into effect on Wednesday evening, according to the secretary of the Armenian Security Council, Armen Grigoryan. “An agreement on a ceasefire has been reached with the participation of the international co…