Month: July 2020

A former separatist commander believed to be linked to the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight 17 has been captured in eastern Ukraine and smuggled across the frontlines to government-controlled territory. Vladimir Tsemakh, who turned 58 in confinement in Kiev on Thursday, was captured by Ukrainian agents in the Russia-backed splinter state of the Donetsk People’sRead moreRead more

The fossilised remains of an ancient 99-million-year-old bird with a freakishly long toe have been discovered in a chunk of amber from Burma.  Researchers found the third digit of the sparrow-like creature’s foot was 9.8 millimetres long, about 41 percent longer than its second-longest digit, and 20 percent longer than its entire lower leg, reportedRead moreRead more

Twelve Israeli tourists were remanded in custody for eight days by a court in Cyprus for the alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old British woman at a popular holiday resort on the island. The Israelis were arrested on Wednesday after the British teenager told police that she had been raped at the hotel where sheRead moreRead more

President Donald Trump has accidentally appeared on stage alongside a doctored image of the US presidential seal which seemed to mock his love of golf and the controversy over Russian links.  The version that appeared behind Mr Trump during a speech had the eagle at the centre of the seal carrying a number of golf clubsRead moreRead more

China’s culture ministry said it would stop issuing individual travel permits for Taiwan to people in 47 of its cities on Wednesday, in a move intended to squeeze the island’s economy ahead of presidential elections next year. Chinese citizens need permission to travel to Taiwan, a democracy which Beijing considers to be its own territory and has threatenedRead moreRead more

Child vaccination rates in Germany are much lower than previously thought and could put the country at risk from an outbreak of serious diseases such as measles and rubella, a new study has found. Vaccination rates against the 13 most serious conditions are all under 90 per cent, according to the study for the Barmer publicRead moreRead more

Pinnacle School of Wrestling founder Jared Lawrence joins ON THE MAT to talk about his wrestling club and more. “On the Mat” is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton. SubscribeRead moreRead more

As previously reported, WWE Hall Of Famer Kurt Angle will be announcing who his opponent will be for his retirement match at WrestleMania 35 this coming Monday on RAW. Former UFC Fighter & NXT Superstar Matt Riddle has thrown his name into the hat, writing on Twitter, “The answer is simple Kurt and the answerRead moreRead more

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Trying to remove himself as a talking point that can be used to attack his father, Hunter Biden stepped down from the board of Chinese private equity company. His decision was announced Sunday morning in a statement from his lawyer. Joe Biden has found himself the subject of attacks with increasing vitriol from PresidentRead moreRead more

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Following a sixth-place team finish at the Super Region 3 Championships last year, the Augustana wrestling team is picked to finish in fourth in the 2018-2019 NSIC Preseason Wrestling Coaches’ Poll. The Vikings received 46 points and one first-place vote. Sophomore Keaten Schorr was chosen as the Vikings wrestler to watch. SchorrRead moreRead more