Former Nigeria Super Falcon forward Iyabo Abade, who was born intersex, began a career as a female footballer aged 11. After a series of incidents on and off the pitch, at the age of 19, Abade decided to transition, and became James Johnson. He has since played for men’s teams in Nigeria’s top division but […]
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Track coach Alberto Salazar, who trained four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah and a number of other top runners, has been given a four-year ban in a case pursued by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. USADA said in a news release Monday that an arbitration panel decided on a four-year ban for Salazar and endocrinologist Jeffrey Brown
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What President Trump Said This is exaggerated. President Trump was referring to statements made by Representative Adam B. Schiff, Democrat of California, during a congressional hearing last week about the July 25 phone call between Mr. Trump and the president of Ukraine. That call is part of a whistle-blower complaint that led Democrats to begin
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I’ve never liked the word “budget.” It conjures images of penny-pinching and living a life of restriction. I’m not the only one who feels this way: Nearly 60% of people who participated in a 2018 survey said they don’t track their spending. More than one in three said they spend more than they save, while
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Image copyright EPA Kara Walker is the latest artist to grace Tate Modern’s vast Turbine Hall, with a huge water sculpture set to be unveiled to the public on Wednesday. Fons Americanus is a 13-metre high soaring fountain that rises from two oval basins filled with water. Its form is inspired by the Victoria Memorial
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Image copyright Getty Images Household appliances will become easier to repair thanks to new standards being adopted across the European Union. From 2021, firms will have to make appliances longer-lasting, and they will have to supply spare parts for machines for up to 10 years. The rules apply to lighting, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges.
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Children accused of stealing vanilla beans in Madagascar can spend nearly three years in prison without trial. The island is the world’s largest producer of vanilla beans, where a booming industry has led to rising theft. But the conditions for child prisoners can be worrying, with some being given just one meal a day. The
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The return of limited-overs international cricket to Pakistan after a 10-year absence following a terrorist attack targeting a foreign team has coincided with a renewed plea from the country’s cricket chief to recommence full, in-bound tours. Pakistan had a 67-run victory over Sri Lanka on Monday to kick start the important cricket homecoming, which was
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Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak? A team of international researchers says probably not, contradicting established advice. In a series of papers published Monday, the researchers say the increased risks are small and uncertain and that cutting back likely
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