Atletico Madrid and France striker Antoine Griezmann delivered on his threat and failed to show up for the club’s pre-season gathering on Sunday, a club spokesman told AFP. “Griezmann had an official summons to be at the club at 20.30…
Trump ‘glad to help’ Navy SEAL acquitted of murder (Guardian)
Members of the US military are seen next to a Bradley Fighting Vehicle as preparations are made for the “Salute to America” Fourth of July event with US President Donald Trump at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in…
Tupac, Tom Petty estates among group suing Universal over fire (Guardian)
Estates of rapper Tupac Shakur and rocker Tom Petty are among a group seeking at least $100 million in damages from Universal Music Group after revelations that a 2008 fire allegedly torched precious master recordings. The class action lawsuit filed…
Juve eight points clear as Napoli held by bottom club Chievo (AFP)
Bottom club Chievo took a point from Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli. Juventus’ bid for an eighth consecutive Serie A title was given a boost on Saturday after title-chasing Napoli were held to a goalless draw by bottom club Chievo. Carlo Ancelotti’s…
S. Korean cult leader jailed for raping followers (AFP)
A South Korean cult leader was convicted Thursday for the multiple rape of eight female followers — some of whom believed he was God — and jailed for 15 years. Pastor Lee Jaerock’s victims were “unable to resist as they…
One dead, two hurt in Melbourne ‘terror’ attack (Guardian)
A knife-wielding man killed one person and injured two others in a rush hour stabbing rampage in downtown Melbourne Friday, before being shot dead by police. Australian authorities said they were treating the attack as an act of terror and…
Google touts progress in fight against piracy (Guardian)
Google said Wednesday it is making strides in helping internet users legitimately get songs, films and apps while choking off revenue to websites with stolen digital content. A 64-page report released by Google claimed progress in the war on piracy,…
Laughter and tears as friends remember Pierre Cherruau – Toni Kan
Writer and multi-hyphenate, Lola Shoneyin organised an intimate evening of tributes and reminiscences in honour of the recently departed Pierre Cherruau who died in a freak drowning accident in his beloved Bordeaux on August 19, 2018. Pierre was trying to…