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Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

Chelsea edge Villareal in spot kicks to win Super Cup

Chelsea edge Villareal in spot kicks to win Super Cup

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Gerard Moreno -- who scored against Manchester United before the Europa League final in Gdansk went to penalties -- rescued Unai Emery's side in the 73rd with a side-foot finish after a back-heel from Boulaye Dia.

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Welsh, who reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals, finished runners-up on 14 points from eight games, three behind Croatia who sealed their berth on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Slovakia.

'Without fear, Swiss ready for knockout stage'

'Without fear, Swiss ready for knockout stage'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic has no preference over which side his team will face next after the scoreless draw against France that saw his men advance to the knockout stages of the Euros for the first time.

PHOTOS: 29 years without electricity

PHOTOS: 29 years without electricity

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

McCarter, age 77, has been living without electricity or central heating for the past 29 years.

PIX: Belgium first team into Euro 2020 finals

PIX: Belgium first team into Euro 2020 finals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

A round-up of Thursday night's matches from the Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Poland lose to young Dutch side in Euro warm-up

Poland lose to young Dutch side in Euro warm-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A strong Poland side lost 2-1 to the Netherlands in a Euro 2016 warm-up friendly as Vincent Janssen and Georginio Wijnaldum scored to secure victory for a young Dutch team.

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In the Kashmir Valley, we need to begin to make a distinction between an insurgent who fights the security forces and a terrorist who murders unarmed civilians, suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Half of investments in emerging markets go via tax havens

Half of investments in emerging markets go via tax havens

Rediff.com23 May 2013

A number of US MNCs, including Apple, Google, Amazon and Starbucks have faced criticism for tax avoidance.

Mary Kom to be India's flagbearer at CWG closing ceremony

Mary Kom to be India's flagbearer at CWG closing ceremony

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Indian boxing legend M C Mary Kom, who claimed a gold medal on debut at the Commonwealth Games, will be India's flagbearer at the event's closing ceremony, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

The rebirth of iconic INS Vikrant

The rebirth of iconic INS Vikrant

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Good navies keep their battleships alive. India's first aircraft carrier will be reborn as its first indigenously built carrier, reports Ajai Shukla

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 triumph

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The 1970 Brazil side, led by Pele and featuring names such as Gerson, Tostao, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto, is frequently rated the greatest team of all time. They won all seven of their matches in Mexico, culminating with a 4-1 over Italy in the final at the Aztec stadium. The life-size statue of Pele, dressed in the strip worn by the 1970 team, bore a close resemblance to the former Santos and New York Cosmos striker, unlike many of the statues of famous footballers unveiled recently around the globe.

Olympics put British spy agencies under pressure

Olympics put British spy agencies under pressure

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Preparations for the London Olympics have put Britain's intelligence agencies under significant pressure, as the country stages its largest ever peacetime security operation, British lawmakers said on Thursday.

Euro qualifiers, PHOTOS: Germany put Scots on the rocks; Portugal win

Euro qualifiers, PHOTOS: Germany put Scots on the rocks; Portugal win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The world champions now have 19 points while Poland, 8-1 winners over Gibraltar, are on 17.

CWG: Indian paddlers have it easy on Day 1

CWG: Indian paddlers have it easy on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The men's team got the better of Northern Ireland and Trinidad and Tobago thrashing them both 3-0 while the women's team defeated Sri Lanka and Wales 3-0, 3-1 respectively.

Euro 2016: UEFA tells Wales to keep their children off the pitch

Euro 2016: UEFA tells Wales to keep their children off the pitch

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The sight of Welsh players bringing kids on to the pitch after their quarter-final victory over Belgium at the European Championship last week may have warmed the hearts of millions around the world, but for UEFA it appears to have been a step too far.

Unbelievable natural wonders that will take your breath away

Unbelievable natural wonders that will take your breath away

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

From the Turkmenistan's Door to Hell to Norway's Northern Lights, these scenes are to be witnessed to be believed.

Poland keeper Szczesny ruled out of Germany clash

Poland keeper Szczesny ruled out of Germany clash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Poland's first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will miss Thursdays Euro 2016 clash with Germany but could return for their final Group C game against Ukraine, coach Adam Nawalka said.

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Serge Gnabry continued his impressive scoring run for Germany, netting in second-half stoppage time for his ninth goal in his 10th international, completing Germany's eighth consecutive win over Northern Ireland.

Barca v Bayern: Battle between Germany's top keepers

Barca v Bayern: Battle between Germany's top keepers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Manuel Neuer remained Germany's number one and captain, even as they underperformed in the UEFA Nations League and Euro 2020 qualifiers.

English FA rules out British men's team at Rio Olympics

English FA rules out British men's team at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Britain will not enter a men's football team for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, English Football Association General Secretary Alex Horne said on Tuesday.

McIlroy wins PGA Player of the Year award

McIlroy wins PGA Player of the Year award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The 23-year-old was the popular choice for the annual Jack Nicklaus Award, decided by a vote from eligible tour players, becoming the youngest recipient since Tiger Woods in 1998.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 9 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Friday.

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 and over 156,000 were entered into the Professional competition - the highest number of entries in the history of the Awards.

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.

FIFA's Wenger wants off-side law changed to allay VAR criticism

FIFA's Wenger wants off-side law changed to allay VAR criticism

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

FIFA's head of global development Arsene Wenger will attempt to make a major change to the offside law which could end a run of contentious decisions in the game since the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Two of the US Cabinet members -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transport Secretary Elaine Chao -- have resigned over the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters. US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has also announced that he would resign this month after he faced criticism for failing to prevent Trump supporters from storming the building.

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Ireland stunned world champions Germany 1-0 thanks to Shane Long's 70th-minute strike on Thursday to throw Euro 2016 qualifying Group D game.

EPL: United's Welbeck sidelined for Swansea match

EPL: United's Welbeck sidelined for Swansea match

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Manchester United will be without striker Danny Welbeck for their penultimate Premier League game at home to Swansea City on Sunday while defender Jonny Evans is a major doubt for a game the faltering champions cannot afford to lose.

UK panel calls for India-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir

UK panel calls for India-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

"The political stars never quite aligned but a solution similar to the Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement, with a soft border allowing locals to travel freely from one part of Kashmir to the other, will have to be the outcome of any peaceful solution," he noted.

McIlroy edges Woods to claim China exhibition victory

McIlroy edges Woods to claim China exhibition victory

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Rory McIlroy staked an early lead before holding on to win by a stroke in his "Duel at Jinsha Lake" 18-hole exhibition event against Tiger Woods on Monday.

WC qualifiers: Germany, Spain held, rain affects Eng tie

WC qualifiers: Germany, Spain held, rain affects Eng tie

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Germany squandered a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sweden while world champions Spain conceded in stoppage time to draw 1-1 with France as both teams lost 100 percent records in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

From shy guy to resolute leader, Ronaldo reaches 100 caps

From shy guy to resolute leader, Ronaldo reaches 100 caps

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo started in central defence and was marked by early shyness before an explosion of attacking flair made him one of soccer's greatest players.

FACTBOX - World number one golfer Rory McIlroy

FACTBOX - World number one golfer Rory McIlroy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

FACTBOX - World number one golfer Rory McIlroy.

Jeev takes early lead at Irish Open

Jeev takes early lead at Irish Open

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh turned in a stunning seven-under 65 to grab the lead after the opening round in the star-studded Irish Open in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Thursday.

UK PM confirms Dec 2 end to lockdown, COVID Winter Plan until March 2021

UK PM confirms Dec 2 end to lockdown, COVID Winter Plan until March 2021

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

From the middle of next week, shops, personal care, gyms and churches can reopen as part of a bolstered three-tiered system. As part of the restrictions, people will be expected to continue to work from home if they live in a Tier 1 region; in Tier 2, alcohol can only be served with a meal; and in Tier 3, all forms of hospitality except takeaways will have to close.

PHOTOS: Germany crush Azerbaijan, England struggle to victory

PHOTOS: Germany crush Azerbaijan, England struggle to victory

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

World champions Germany cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Azerbaijan to stay on track for a spot in next year's World Cup in Russia, while England laboured to a 2-0 victory over Lithuania.

Celtic coach and fans sent parcel bombs

Celtic coach and fans sent parcel bombs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two high-profile supporters of the Scottish Premier League soccer club were intended recipients of parcel bombs, police said on Tuesday.

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

May now faces the final and biggest hurdle of getting the deal approved by the UK Parliament where many MPs from her own party remain vehemently opposed to it.

Serena offers Wozniacki advice on relationships

Serena offers Wozniacki advice on relationships

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

World number one Caroline Wozniacki might have been better off asking Serena Williams about how to win the biggest tournaments instead of seeking guidance about relationships.