Fire destroys much of historic Japanese castle
TOKYO — A fire early Thursday burned down structures at Shuri Castle on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site. Firefighters were still battling the blaze a few hours after the fire started early Thursday and nearby residents were evacuated to safer areas, Okinawa police spokesman Ryo Kochi said. The fire…
Scientists say quarter of all pigs could die of swine fever
SYDNEY — Around a quarter of the world’s pigs are expected to die from African swine fever as authorities grapple with a complex disease spreading rapidly in the globalization era, the World Organization for Animal Health’s president said Thursday. A sharp reduction in the world’s pig population would lead to possible food shortages and high pork…
Newsletter: A new day of fire danger
Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES A New Day of Fire Danger In Los Angeles and Ventura counties, extremely critical fire weather with strong winds and low humidity is expected to continue today On Wednesday, brush fires broke out across Southern California, sending thousands of people fleeing, closing major freeways and…
N. Korea fires 2 missiles in the sea amid stalled talks
SEOUL — North Korea on Thursday fired two projectiles into its eastern sea, an apparent resumption of weapons tests aimed at ramping up pressure on Washington over a stalemate in nuclear negotiations, according to officials in South Korea and Japan. The launches followed statements of displeasure by top North Korean officials over the slow pace of…
Peru 'idol' Guerrero leaves Flamengo as Internacional move nears
The striker’s appeal against a 14-month doping is still being considered as he closes on a deal to join another Brazilian club Click Here: Italy Football Shop Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has bid farewell to Flamengo ahead of an expected move to Campeonato Brasileiro rivals Internacional. Guerrero joined Flamengo from Corinthians in 2015 and was…
Sorrentino thanks 'legend' Ronaldo for message of support after injury
The new Juventus man wished the Chievo goalkeeper a speedy recovery after the two clashed in Saturday’s game Click Here: New Zealand rugby store Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino labelled Cristiano Ronaldo a “legend” as he thanked the Juventus superstar for his well wishes after being left with a broken nose, whiplash and a bruised shoulder.…
USMNT goalkeeper Hamid returns to D.C. United on loan
The goalkeeper left for Europe at the end of last season but is back with the club on loan through the 2019 campaign Bill Hamid is headed back to D.C. United. Having left the club to chase his European dreams at the end of the 2017 MLS season, the goalkeeper has now returned to the…
Chelsea capture Kepa for world-record £72m fee
The club have found their replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who was sold to Real Madrid earlier in the day Chelsea have paid a reported world-record £72 million (€80m/$92m) to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Club as a successor to Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois. The new fee smashes the previous goalkeeper transfer record, set when Liverpool purchased Alisson…
Kepa's Athletic successor Remiro frozen out of team amid contract stand-off
Coach Eduardo Berizzo confirmed that the goalkeeper’s exclusion owes to delays in signing a new deal, a decision that did not go down well with Remiro Click Here: Cheap FIJI Rugby Jersey Alex Remiro was shocked to see his name removed from Athletic’s teamsheet for the start of the Liga season amid a dispute over his new…
Boeing manager tried to halt 737 Max production before fatal crashes, lawmaker says
A Boeing Co. manager sought to halt production of the 737 Max over safety concerns before the first of two fatal crashes that led to the jet’s worldwide grounding, a top House lawmaker charged Tuesday. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, included the new allegations in a prepared…