Viktor Orban’s fragmented opposition in frantic last-minute dash to halt his victory
At first glance, there is nothing special about the energy-efficient streetlights of Hódmezővásárhely, a small town of 45,000 in southern Hungary with a convoluted name that loosely translates as ‘the marketplace on the beaver’s field’. But as Hungary goes to the polls on Sunday, it is a political earthquake that shook this town last month…
UFC: Frank Trigg talks Hall of Fame, playing heel and creating a feud in UFC
The following is from a third-party: Frank Trigg came on Submission Radio to discuss his UFC Hall of Fame fight induction for his second fight with Matt Hughes. Trigg is still yet to get his head around the big news: “It hasn’t really set in yet. It’s still kind of surreal. You know, I didn’t…
Which countries executed the most people last year, and why?
Global executions saw a small drop last year, but large numbers of those given the death penalty were convicted for non-violent crimes, according to a new report by Amnesty International. In 2017, 23 countries carried out 993 executions around the world – not including the thousands of death sentences and executions believed to have…
Hong Kong housing crisis sees rise of the launderette with a difference
For generations they have provided cheap, efficient laundry services to the the time-poor and the less well off. Now shrinking flats and skyrocketing rents have given the humble launderette a luxury renaissance in Hong Kong. Free WiFi, phone chargers, magazines, and hip hole-in- the-wall cafes changing the face utilitarian neighbourhood mainstays as the…
Ferrari: F1 seat in 2021 for Schumacher dependent on progress
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto says Mick Schumacher’s promotion to F1 will depend on the young German’s progress this year in the FIA Formula 2 championship. Binotto praised Schumacher’s double P3 finish in Hungary last weekend but insisted that it was early days still before making a call on the F1 future of the most famous…
Condos May Be On The Way Out, Statistics Canada Predicts
Is the golden age of high-rise condos behind us? Statistics Canada thinks that might be the case. The agency put out two reports this week in which it predicted that the shift to working from home, and the bust-out of short-term rentals amid the pandemic, will depress demand for condos in the longer run. “As…
Chief Of Defence Staff Jonathan Vance Announces He's Retiring
OTTAWA — Gen. Jonathan Vance, Canada’s top soldier, says he’s retiring. He says he’ll relinquish his post as chief of the defence staff “in the months to come” after the government has found a successor. In a letter posted today, he tells the members of the Canada Armed Forces that they remain an inspiration to…
Nova Scotia Shooting: Lack Of Public Inquiry Infuriates Victims' Families
HALIFAX — Ottawa and Nova Scotia have announced a review of the April mass shooting that left 22 people and the gunman dead, but the process drew criticism from victims’ relatives as being too secretive and lacking the necessary legal powers. Interim and final reports will be presented next year to federal Public Safety Minister Bill…
Triple H Comments On AJ Styles Injury, Backup Plan For Mania
There is still no word on the severity of AJ Styles’ injury but people in WWE are hopeful that he will ok for the WWE Championship match against Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania 34. French news site catch-newz.com asked Triple H what Styles’ status is for WrestleMania and if they have a backup plan in case…
Biting accusation costs Totino-Grace in Class 2A quarterfinal
Fifth-seeded Kasson-Mantorville rallied to beat No. 4 Totino-Grace 33-25 after a bizarre turn of events during their Class 2A quarterfinal match at the high school wrestling state tournament Thursday at the Xcel Energy Center. Click Here: New Zealand rugby store The KoMets, the defending state champion, picked up 12 points in the final two matches…