The six-time NFL All-Pro offensive lineman, whose two-time Super Bowl champion brother Travis is best known as the boyfriend of singer Taylor Swift, played for the Eagles from 2011 through 2023 after being taken in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. "Stepping on the field was the most alive and free I had ever felt," Kelce said. "It was a visceral feeling with football unlike any other sport. "The hairs on my arms would stand up. I could hit somebody, run around like a crazed lunatic, and then get told... Читать дальше...
Vibrant colors and striking landmarks illuminate posters for the Paris Olympic Games in an art deco style inspired by the city’s flamboyant past.
"Power means life or death in hospitals," said Hiba Tibi, country director for the occupied West Bank and Gaza at the international aid group Care. At Kamal Adwan hospital's maternity ward in northern Gaza, solar panels are the only thing keeping incubators running, five months into the gruelling war. "This section works on solar energy, so it may stop working at any time as a result of clouds or any change in the weather," said doctor Ahmad al-Kahlut. Kamal Adwan hospital is one of only 12 partly functioning hospitals... Читать дальше...
As France enshrines abortion access in its constitution, the UK is facing a sharp rise in abortion convictions. A law dating from 1861 is being used to prosecute women in England and Wales, in at least one case leading to incarceration.
Nicknamed "Cuca", 60-year-old Stival was sentenced in Switzerland in 1989, along with two other footballers, to 15 months in prison for participating in the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl. The abuse happened on a trip to Bern in 1987 where his then team, Gremio, was playing in a friendly tournament. He was already back in Brazil at the time of his conviction, and as Brazil does not extradite its nationals, Cuca never served his sentence. Last April, Corinthians announced the departure of coach... Читать дальше...
France on Monday enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, a world first welcomed by women’s rights groups as historic and harshly criticised by anti-abortion groups.
Niemann told golfwrx.com on Monday about the entry, which was confirmed by Sports Illustrated and The Golf Channel. This year's PGA Championship will be played at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 16-19. Niemann now has places in three of the year's four majors, having received a special invitation last month to the Masters and qualifying for the British Open by winning last December's Australian Open. American Brooks Koepka won last year's PGA Championship, becoming the first... Читать дальше...
American-Irish maker Perrigo Company announced Monday that its Opill has "shipped to major retailers and pharmacies and will be available on shelves nationwide," available in one-month and three-month packs for $19.99 and $49.99 respectively. It will also be available on Opill.com. Over-the-counter (OTC) birth control has long been backed by major medical organizations as a way to reduce barriers to contraception access, with almost half of the more than 6.1 million pregnancies in the US each year unintended, according to official data. Читать дальше...
Once the 29-year-old Tudor Pro rider got ahead on the broad road towards the finish line east of Orleans neither New Zealand's Laurence Pithie in second nor Dylan Groenewegen in third could get up alongside him. But 21-year-old FDJ rider Pithie from Christchurch took the yellow jersey as the new leader of the race ahead of Sunday's winner Olav Kooij and runner-up Mads Pedersen, with the three all on the same time. Stage two over 179km had been designed in the hope of crosswinds on the open agricultural... Читать дальше...
"Around 25 million people participated, with a turnout of 41 precent" in Friday's elections, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi told a Tehran press conference. Candidates categorised as conservative or ultra-conservative on pre-election lists won more than two-thirds of the seats, with around 15 percent of contests headed for a second round. The vote, which also chose members of the key Assembly of Experts, was the first since nationwide protests broke out following the September 2022 death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Читать дальше...
As more and more Israelis are drafted into the military amid the war in Gaza, an issue that has long stoked debate is turning increasingly bitter and divisive – an exemption to military service for the country’s roughly 1.3 million ultra-Orthodox Jews.
"We're thrilled to announce that Ducati and Pecco Bagnaia are teaming up for another two seasons," the team wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Italian Bagnaia added: "So far everything has been beautiful, but we are here to make it extraordinary, together, again and again." The 27-year-old is aiming for a third consecutive world crown during the 2024 season, which begins this weekend in Qatar. Bagnaia has always ridden a Ducati since he joined the premier category in 2019, initially with the... Читать дальше...
French lawmakers are expected on Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution, a world first that has garnered overwhelming public support. A congress of both houses of parliament, which gathered in Versailles, should find the three-fifths majority needed for the change after it overcame initial resistance in the right-leaning Senate. FRANCE 24's French Politics Editor Marc Perelman tells us more.
Vegan Stella McCartney With her father and his Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr watching from the front row, Britain's Stella McCartney called on the fashion world to "wake up" with a collection that took her sustainable schtick even further. McCartney said 90 percent of the outfits were made from "eco-responsible" materials, and said she had sought out solutions that could not be told apart from traditional textiles by the naked eye, such as a white suit made from vegan leather. The outfits were somewhat more eccentric than normal... Читать дальше...
The matchup will be played on July 24 at Columbus, Ohio. The MLS All-Stars beat their Liga MX rivals 2-1 in 2022 and 3-2 on penalties in 2021 in their prior meetings. Arsenal beat the MLS squad 5-0 in last year's All-Star Game. "We're excited to host Liga MX at the 2024 MLS All-Star Game, showcasing the global and rising stars of our leagues and the strength of our sport in North America," said MLS executive vice president of properties and events Camilo Durana. "Our previous encounters set high... Читать дальше...
France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said Monday that the right to abortion remained "in danger" and "at the mercy of decision makers" before a vote to enshrine it in the constitution. "I am telling women, within our borders and beyond: The era of a world of hope is starting," he told lawmakers gathered at a rare parliamentary congress in Versailles, while warning that the right to abortion was under threat worldwide in countries including Hungary, Poland and the United States.
The US Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot.
Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement have been exchanging near-daily fire since October, raising fears all-out conflict could spread across the region. "A diplomatic solution is the only way to end the current hostilities" and achieve "a lasting fair security arrangement between Lebanon and Israel", Washington's envoy Amos Hochstein told reporters in Beirut, adding that "a temporary ceasefire is not enough". "A limited war is not containable," he said after meeting with parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally. Читать дальше...
Hamas said on Monday it was pressing on with talks on securing a ceasefire in Gaza despite Israel's decision not to attend, while Washington appeared to take a tougher line in demanding its ally Israel ease the plight of suffering civilians. The ceasefire talks, which began on Sunday in Cairo, are billed as a final hurdle to establish the first extended ceasefire of the five-month-old war, in time for the Ramadan Muslim fasting month which is expected to begin on Sunday.
French lawmakers are expected on Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution, a world first that has garnered overwhelming public support. FRANCE 24's Annette Young tells us more.
Dutch international De Jong suffered a right ankle sprain with Spaniard Pedri picking up a new injury to his right hamstring in Sunday's goalless draw at Athletic Bilbao. Barca did not specify the duration of the pair's absence, but they could be out for more than a month and miss the Champions League last 16 second leg clash against Napoli next week. The five-time European champions will host the current Italian champions on March 12 with the tie finely poised after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Читать дальше...
"The time is on Lazio's side," Tuchel told reporters on Monday. "We've got no time to lose." "We can't be patient if it's just about keeping ball possession. We have just 90 minutes. "We can't take time to wait for our first attack or pass to the other side instead of taking an opportunity. "We need to play with a cool head but we need to play to score goals." In February, Bayern announced Tuchel will leave the club at the end of the season, less than a year after replacing the sacked Julian Nagelsmann. Читать дальше...
In January 2023, the funding body of the mother church of global Anglicanism pledged to support communities affected by slavery with a £100 million ($127 million) investment over nine years. That followed an admission by the Church Commissioners that it was originally funded with investments in an 18th-century company involved in the African slave trade. On Monday, experts advising the church on the initiative concluded that the financial commitment was "insufficient" for achieving "true justice, reparation and healing". Читать дальше...
From pop star Dua Lipa's undie-showing dress at the "Barbie" premiere to Rihanna on the front row in a netted babydoll dress, the nude look was omnipresent on red carpets last year. Whether in tulle, organza, fishnet or chiffon, there was no sign of the trend dying down on Paris catwalks, with everyone from Chloe and Courreges to Givenchy and Weinsanto offering versions of the style. Fashion data specialists TagWalk say the number of sheer outfits increased 40 percent across the 20 biggest brands between 2023 and 2024. Читать дальше...
Two weeks after anonymous accusations were sent to certain media, Clarisse Cremer and Tanguy Le Turquais were cleared of "misconduct" during the 2020/2021 Vendee Globe. "Tanguy sought to understand Clarisse's intentions, to reassure himself about her safety. The international jury is entirely convinced that there was no misconduct," the decision read. "It's a great relief. With Tanguy, we didn't really doubt ourselves, but it was really a nightmare these last few weeks," Cremer told AFP. "We feel... Читать дальше...
