On Monday night we’re going to find out which lucky team will end up with the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, and thus have the right to select sensational prospect Connor Bedard. Eleven teams are in the running for him, with the Anaheim Ducks holding the best odds to retain the top pick (25.5 per cent). And though Bedard’s talent is great enough for this to be called The Connor Bedard Draft, we can’t forget that there are other phenomenal talents to be had early in the process. But Bedard is the one who single-handedly could change…
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West Ham will allow Declan Rice to leave this summer if they receive an offer worth £120m from a Champions League club. West Ham would also accept £100m plus a player for the midfielder, with the Hammers already receiving enquiries about him. His most likely destination at the moment is Arsenal while Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have also shown an interest in the England international. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Telegraph’s Jason Burt and The Mirror’s John Cross discuss the future of Declan Rice following reports of interest from Arsenal Rice will have…
Gershkovich has lived in Moscow for the past six years as a reporter for the Wall Street Journal focusing his coverage on Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet Union. He is accredited as a journalist by Russia’s foreign ministry, the Wall Street Journal reported. His last articlepublished Tuesday, was about the possible forthcoming decline of Russia’s economy. Gershkovich’s arrest comes at a time the Kremlin is cracking down on dissent and criticism during its ongoing war in Ukraine, which the international community has condemned. In September 2022, Russian police arrested 1,300 people at anti-war protests after President Vladimir Putin announced…
Tens of thousands of Serbians rallied in the capital Belgrade, demanding better security, a ban on violent content on TV and the resignation of key ministers, days after two separate mass shootings. Crowds in numbers not seen in the Balkan country for years solemnly marched on Monday through the city centre behind a banner that read “Serbia Against Violence”. “We have gathered here to pay our last respects, to do our best so this never happens again, anywhere,” said Borivoje Plecevic from Belgrade. Last Wednesday, a schoolboy who brought two handguns to his school killed eight pupils and a security…
Now 21 years old, the alleged victim has spoken out about her experience for the first time. (BuzzFeed News is referring to her as “G.” to protect her identity.) Then just 11 years old, G. was on the cruise with her grandmother and little sister and was excited about the vacation. “Automatically, as a child, you think it’s going to be amazing,” she said.Before the ship had even cast off for the Caribbean, G. went downstairs to get the Wi-Fi password, she told BuzzFeed News. “I asked the person that was outside of the restaurant for directions to the lobby,”…
Delegation calls off Europe Day reception, saying it did not want to offer a platform to far-right Israeli minister.The European Union delegation in Israel has cancelled its Europe Day diplomatic reception over the planned participation of far-right Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. “Regrettably, this year we have decided to cancel the diplomatic reception as we do not want to offer a platform to someone whose views contradict the values the EU stands for,” the delegation said in a Twitter post on Monday. Brussels marks May 9 as Europe Day, honouring a 1950 French declaration that led to the…
This week alone, a sports federation chief resigns and several more actresses face charges over mandatory hijab law.Tehran, Iran – Iran’s judiciary has summoned two more well-known actresses for taking off their headscarves in public as they continue their efforts to crack down on violations of the country’s hijab laws, which have now gone beyond celebrities to encompass businesses and sports events. State-affiliated media reported on Monday that judicial cases had been lodged against 37-year-old Baran Kosari and 44-year-old Shaghayegh Dehghan for not fully adhering to hijab laws, which were passed shortly after the 1979 Islamic revolution. Kosari is accused…
Salford secured a Sky Bet League Two play-off place despite losing 1-0 to Gillingham. The Kent side were indebted to goalkeeper Jake Turner, who made a string of fine saves to preserve his clean sheet. The visitors made a positive start and created the first clear opening, with Tom Nichols’ close-range effort gathered by goalkeeper Alex Cairns.Stevie Mallan tried his luck from distance after 21 minutes, but Turner made the first of several key saves by getting down quickly to push his effort wide.The Gills stopper was on hand again shortly after the half hour to push over a deflected…
Bradford booked their place in the League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw against champions Leyton Orient.Right-back Brad Halliday scored his first goal for over two years to earn the point they needed after Jordan Brown had put the visitors in front. The point secured sixth place for Mark Hughes’ side and they will play Carlisle in the play-offs.Bradford went close after four minutes as Andy Cook’s looping header was tipped on to the crossbar by Lawrence Vigouroux.Romoney Crichlow stabbed wide from Sam Stubbs’ flick-on, Jamie Walker fired into the side-netting and Vigouroux again saved well from Cook. But it…
Tehran, Iran – Five years ago today, President Donald Trump held up a signed executive order for the cameras at the White House, announcing a unilateral withdrawal from a nuclear deal the United States had signed in 2015 with Iran and world powers. Despite years of efforts, and after many ups and downs, the landmark accord known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has not been restored, contributing to rising tensions across the region. The Trump administration’s many designations of Iranian entities and institutions, specifically aimed at making it difficult for his successor Joe Biden to undo his damage,…