Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – For Arthur Wilkinson, a Penang-born entrepreneur who opened Malaysia’s first flotation therapy centre on his tropical island home, nearly two years without tourists marked the end of the road. Float For Health, located in Tanjung Tokong, a coastal township on the northeastern side of Penang island, shut up shop for good in January 2021 as border restrictions introduced to keep out COVID-19 reduced customers to a trickle. “Eighty percent of my customers were tourists, and at that time, anyone working in this industry suffered for obvious reasons,” Wilkinson, who also runs the restaurant Heap Seng at…
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Jonquel Jones has been traded to the New York Liberty after six seasons with the Connecticut Sun, according to Just Women’s Sports Rachel Galligan. .acf-block-preview .instagram-twitter-container width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; The 2021 WNBA MVP reportedly asked to be traded specifically to Big Apple. In her MVP season, Jones averaged a double-double, putting up 19.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. Jones has never won a championship but has averaged 13.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game throughout her career. The 6-foot-6 forward will bring a strong interior presence to a New York team that was eliminated by…
Tokyo, Japan – When Eriko Sairyo, a 30-year-old professional who lives in Shizuoka, Japan, saw that American pop singer Gwen Stefani was being accused of “cultural appropriation” in Western media, she couldn’t understand the controversy. “I personally think that it’s pretty cool that people want to incorporate Japanese styles into their fashion,” Sairyo, who works in the medical devices industry, told Al Jazeera. “I don’t have any issues when, for example, foreigners wear kimono and walk around Kyoto for sightseeing. I actually love it that people love our culture.” In an interview with Allure magazine published last week, Stefani, 53,…
LONDON (AP) — A spectator climbed onto an advertising board and appeared to kick Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the team’s 2-0 win over Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. The incident took place moments after the final whistle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Ramsdale went to pick up his water bottle from behind one of the goals. The spectator leaped over the railing, mounted the hoarding and aimed a kick at Ramsdale’s back before getting back into the crowd in the South Stand. Ramsdale didn’t seem hurt and was dragged away from the area by teammates before celebrating…
After losing the second clash in the series to Jamaica on Saturday, England’s Vitality Roses recovered to win the decider as they continue their preparations for the World Cup; the Netball World Cup takes place from July 28- August 6, all live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 15/01/23 7:03pm England Netball secured victory as they came from behind to win their series decider against Jamaica England fought back from a half-time deficit to beat Jamaica 63-59 in their Netball International Series decider. With the three-match series tied 1-1, there was a keen sense of anticipation at a sold-out Copper Box…
At least 30 killed after Russian attack as mayor of Ukrainian city says there is little hope of finding more survivors.Ukrainian authorities say there is little hope of rescuing any more survivors from the rubble of a collapsed apartment block in the city of Dnipro a day after it was hit by Russian missiles, with dozens of people expected to have been killed. The regional governor’s adviser, Natalia Babachenko, said 30 people were confirmed dead so far and more than 30 were in hospital, including 12 in serious condition. Between 30 and 40 people could still be trapped under debris,…
Government forms panel to probe Yeti Airlines flight that crashed with 72 on board on way from Kathmandu to Pokhara, killing at least 68.Kathmandu, Nepal – Rescue teams have recovered 68 bodies after a Yeti Airlines passenger plane crashed with 72 people on board near Pokhara, Nepal, as search efforts ended for the day. Authorities said the grim process of identifying the dead was under way, hours after the plane went down in the Seti River Gorge as it travelled from Kathmandu to its destination Pokhara on Sunday. “The process of identifying the bodies has begun,” Tek Prasad Rai, a…
Daily winners at the UK and European Q School secure an automatic Tour Card, while a further nine Tour Cards will be awarded on a pro-rata basis to players on the UK Final Stage Order of Merit and 10 on the European Order of Merit. Last Updated: 15/01/23 2:16pm Fallon Sherrock missed out on earning her PDC Tour card via Qualifying School Fallon Sherrock has missed out on securing her PDC Tour card after suffering an early exit on the last day of the PDC Qualifying School’s Final Stage in Milton Keynes. The Women’s World Matchplay winner began the fourth…
Opponents say changes would cripple judicial independence, foster corruption, set back minority rights.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government plans to charge ahead with a proposal to change the country’s judicial system, despite fierce criticism from top legal officials. Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, has made the legal changes the centrepiece of his new government’s agenda and the surging opposition to them is presenting an early challenge for the Israeli leader. Netanyahu’s comments on Sunday came after opponents of the plan held nationwide protests on Saturday. They say it would cripple judicial independence, foster corruption, set back…
French champions exploring ‘alternative options’ after Paris mayor says Parc des Princes is not for sale.French football champions Paris Saint-Germain have threatened to quit the Parc des Princes ground which has been their home for nearly 50 years after city officials refused to sell the stadium to the club. On Sunday, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said the stadium “is not for sale” and “will not be sold” to Qatari-owned PSG. A spokesperson for the club said it was “disappointed and surprised” that Paris wanted to “turn Paris Saint-Germain and their supporters out of the Parc des Princes”. “The mayor is…