McGregor suffered an excruciating defeat to a dominant Poirier after the Dubliner’s left ankle snapped at the end of the first round as he stepped backwards after throwing a punch. The contest was called off as Poirier was declared the winner via a doctor stoppage TKO, putting the American 2-1 …
Read More »Assange’s partner Stella Moris says she plans to marry WikiLeaks co-founder in Belmarsh prison
Moris, a lawyer who began her relationship with Assange during the years he spent claiming political asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, told German news agency DPA that the couple has been engaged since 2016 and will press ahead with their wedding plans, even if it means getting married …
Read More »Most EU citizens see Russia as an ally or a partner, rather than a rival or an adversary, new narrative-busting polling reveals
The report, published by the Berlin-based European Council on Foreign Relations, which was set up with funds donated by multibillionaire George Soros, asked more than 17,000 respondents across 12 EU member states for their views on ties with foreign nations. A majority of those who answered said that they took …
Read More »It’s appalling that one Australian woman a week is killed by their current or ex-partner, but changing consent laws won’t fix it
In the #METOO era, relations between men and women (one can no longer say “the sexes”) in western societies are strained and fraught with seemingly irreconcilable tensions. Marriage is in irreversible decline, relationship breakdowns are endemic and the promise of sexual liberation and freedom held out by the 1960s sexual …
Read More »Tara Reade: Doing diplomacy with the US is like trying to appease an abusive partner in a toxic relationship
“Come here,” demands A, crooking a finger. “No, never mind. Go Away,” A says angrily. R leaves, confused. ‘No, wait, come here,” A says again. “OMG why did you do that?!“ A is now yelling. “Do what?” R asks, alarmed. “Oh, you know very well,” A responds. R steps back, …
Read More »Pope sends Julian Assange personal message to his jail cell, partner says
The “kind, personal message” from the head of the Catholic Church was delivered to Assange’s cell by a prison priest, Stella Moris told her Twitter followers on Sunday. Moris did not disclose the content of the missive, but expressed gratitude to Catholics and other Christians campaigning for Assange’s freedom. Assange …
Read More »Liverpool star Salah ‘high-maintenance’ and has ‘imperfect’ relationship with strike partner Mane – report
Liverpool have endured a disastrous defence to their Premier League title, falling to an historic sixth home defeat in a row against Fulham last Sunday and languishing down in eighth in the table before the start of play this weekend. Despite obvious big-name injury absences, observers have still struggled …
Read More »China outpaces US as Europe’s largest trade partner in 2020
According to the data published by the European Union’s statistics office, Eurostat, the 27-nation bloc’s imports from China hit €383.5 billion ($465.6 billion) in 2020, increasing by 5.6 percent year-on-year. Exports were up 2.2 percent to reach €202.5 billion ($245.9 billion). At the same time, trade with the US – …
Read More »‘Jake Paul p****** off the wrong Irishman! I’ll rip his head off!’ Conor McGregor sparring partner Dylan Moran to RT Sport (VIDEO)
He’s went and he’s bit off more than he can chew. I’m not after Jake Paul’s money but he’s just pissed off the wrong Irish guy. Moran, who has gone 15-1 in his professional career so far and is touted as one of Ireland’s next top fighting prospects, is currently in …
Read More »Par excellence: Paulina Gretzky poses with golf club in chesty display as partner Dustin Johnson ends 2020 as world no. 1
Johnson, 36, picked up a second Major when he won the Masters in November with a record-breaking low score of 20 under par – and stunning beau Gretzky was on the sidelines offering support at every step of the way. Gretzky turned heads when she watched on at the Masters. …
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