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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
China Widens Crypto Ban to Choke Off Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization
China’s top financial regulators have officially expanded the nation's cryptocurrency ban to include stablecoin issuances and real-world asset tokenization. The new directive targets offshore branches of domestic firms and foreign entities, aiming to protect monetary sovereignty and prevent capital flight. By classifying these activities as illegal, Beijing is effectively mandating that all future crypto innovation
China Bans Unapproved Yuan-Pegged Stablecoins Abroad to Protect Currency Stability
Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Crypto Journalist Amin Ayan Part of the Team Since Apr 2025 About Author Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24/7 Wall St. He has... Last updated: February 7, 2026 Chinese
China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles
One of the design features that became synonymous with Tesla has been banned in China. Under new safety rules published Monday by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, cars sold in the country must have mechanical releases on their door handles. The new rules, which go in effect January 1, 2027, will prohibit the
2026 VCT China Kickoff: Schedule, opening matches and format
Image Credits: Riot Games [ESI Illustration] The 2026 VCT China Kickoff will be the first event of the region’s roadshow announced by Riot Games in December. Starting January 22nd, a total of 12 teams will battle in front of a live audience for the trophy and qualification to Vtc’s first Masters event of the year
Sri Lanka asks China for help to repair cyclone-hit bridges, train tracks
Sri Lanka has sought China’s help to rebuild bridges and railway lines damaged by a deadly cyclone that battered the island in November. With critical transport links destroyed and recovery efforts underway, Colombo is looking to international partners to speed up reconstruction and support its long road back to normalcy...
China turns the tables in biotech | Science
Science & Nature For at least a century, major scientific research initiatives have reliably occurred in the United States, usually in response to geopolitical...
“China doesn’t respect the territorial integrity of India”: Former diplomat KP Fabian on Beijing’s expansionist policy
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Former diplomat KP Fabian on Wednesday observed that China's view of Arunachal Pradesh as part of its territorial outlook linked to Tibet reflects a long-standing expansionist approach, even as India continues efforts to maintain workable relations with Beijing in areas such as trade and investment. In an interview with
John Ivison: China is infiltrating Trump’s hemisphere, but not in Greenland
A warship passes by houses in Nuuk, Greenland during a military exercise involving several European NATO members, Sept. 15, 2025. Photo by Ebrahim Noroozi/AP, File Article content The Danish people are feeling shocked, and not a little betrayed, by President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland, a constituent part of the Kingdom of Denmark, says
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...