Good Morning. It's Tuesday 17th December, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Struijk exit mooted with Spurs leading the way
Leeds skipper Pascal Struijk has become a top January target for a trio of Premier League clubs, with Tottenham Hotspur leading the way. Long term injury concerns to Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies have prompted the North London outfit to scour the market in search of a capable left-sided centre back with great potential - someone who isn't going to break the bank! Читать дальше...
The $20 trillion Transatlantic Tunnel project promises to connect London and New York in under an hour using hyperloop technology. This concept, involving vacuum tube systems, could revolutionise global transport with speeds of 4,800 km/h. However, challenges such as astronomical costs, immense logistical complexity, and undefined designs cast doubts on its feasibility. While trials of hyperloop technology are ongoing in countries like India and China, experts believe such a mega-project might take centuries... Читать дальше...
Howard the horse is sedated as rescue crews work to release him after he wedges himself in a gap.
Washington (AFP) Dec 16, 2024
US officials recently raised concern over Chinese firms' support for Russia, the Treasury Department said Monday, as they met Chinese counterparts in final efforts to shore up communications before Donald Trump returns to power.
In the discussions last Thursday on the sidelines of Group of 20 talks in South Africa, officials in outgoing President Joe Biden's administration also expressed con
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (AFP) Dec 13, 2024
Kyrgyzstan urged residents to use less electricity on Friday, warning that its power grid is struggling under the weight of record-high winter demand.
The energy ministry warned that unless people reduced electricity use there would be power supply "interruptions", without elaborating, and that hydropower production was at risk.
All of Central Asia is facing energy shortages, in part due
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Dec 16, 2024
Malaysian automaker Proton unveiled the country's first locally-produced electric vehicle on Monday, after the government pledged to boost EV uptake on the roads.
Proton - which is backed by Chinese automotive giant Geely - launched the e.MAS 7 SUV at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest e.MAS 7 will be priced at 105,800 ringgit ($23,700)
Tehran (AFP) Dec 16, 2024
Schools and public buildings in the Iranian capital will remain closed for a third day on Tuesday, state television reported, as several power plants were shut down amid fuel shortages.
Iran is an energy giant and holds one of the world's largest reserves of natural gas, but it has been forced to ration electricity in recent weeks and close schools and government buildings.
Sub-zero temp
Orlando FL (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Solar energy may be abundant in the hot and muggy climate of Florida, but it can be intermittent during inclement weather and inconsistent during the night or peak usage.
To keep the power grid reliable, UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Associate Professor Like Li is developing a novel energy storage system that can reserve solar energy for future use. The project is
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have successfully synthesized tungsten disulfide nanotubes that uniformly align in the same direction. Using a sapphire substrate and precise chemical vapor deposition techniques, the team produced these arrayed nanotubes for the first time, overcoming a long-standing issue of disordered nanotube orientations. This innovation could lead to practical a
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Robotics researchers have unveiled a novel approach to improving the stability and performance of BallBot, a robot designed to balance on a single ball. The study, conducted by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Danang - University of Science and Technology, reveals that small changes in the robot's body mass and the ball's dimensions can significantly enhance its balance
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are indispensable in modern devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Yet, challenges such as limited durability and the use of toxic liquid electrolytes necessitate advancements in battery technology. Aiming to address these issues, researchers have been investigating all-solid-state batteries as a potential alternative for over a
Santa Barbara CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
For experiments that require ultra-precise measurements and control over atoms - think two-photon atomic clocks, cold-atom interferometer sensors and quantum gates - lasers are the technology of choice, the more spectrally pure (emitting a single color/frequency), the better. Conventional lab-scale laser technology currently achieves this ultra low-noise, stable light via bulky, costly tabletop
Igor Kirillov was charged by Kyiv over use of banned chemical weapons in war
Nigerian music star Davido is set to joined rapper 50 Cent and and RnB star Mary J. Blige on stage at a show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the UK.
(Telecompaper) Hungary's 4iG has officially applied to North Macedonia's Agency for Electronic Communications, expressing interest in becoming the country's third mobile network operator, reported Mia.mk...
Just as Duqm has taken Oman's space program to new heights, I am confident that SOHAR port and freezone will become a reliable launching pad for cooperation between Belarus and Oman, Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
Yields on U.K. government bonds rose after labor market data showed stronger-than-expected wage growth, which could make BOE policymakers less inclined to cut interest rates.
2025 is a busy year for Germany, with an election planned for February. We've rounded up some of the major changes and dates that foreign residents need to be aware of throughout the year.
"We are capable of holding a number of events on our territory in support of Brazil's chairmanship, if the other participants agree," the senior diplomat said
Diljit Dosanjhs perfect Kashmir getaway with kahwa rabab on shikara in Dal Lake
Soldier dies during artillery deployment training exercise in Rajasthan
