Wout Van Aert became Belgian cyclo-cross champion for the fifth time. The 27-year-old Dutch team rider Jumbo-Visma was in a class of his own on the Middelkerke course. Van Aert has already won the Belgian title in the field in 2016, 2017, 2018 and last year. The three-time world champion completed his first cross of this season at Boom in …
Read More »Vandals coat famous Sicilian cliff with red powder | Abroad
On the Italian island of Sicily, vandals disfigured the famous Scala dei Turchi cliff with red powder. The cliff, also known as “the Turkish Steps”, is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the region. Anonymous vandals reportedly coated the cliff with iron oxide powder, which is red in color last Friday. Many locals gathered the next day to …
Read More »The United States and Russia are lowering expectations for security talks
The United States and Russia eased expectations on Sunday ahead of security talks on Ukraine’s tensions, which officially begin in Geneva on Monday. Russia has warned that talks this week could end prematurely. The United States has indicated it does not expect any improvement. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has warned that “if Russia resumes aggression against Ukraine, it …
Read More »China laughs at Huawei’s US policy with bizarre James Bond parody
Two secret agents, Agent 0.06 and ‘James Pond’ discuss their latest mission in the video. The dialogue is muddled and awkward, and “James Pond” repeatedly repeats the “Exsqueeze me” slogan from the movie Wayne’s World for no reason. The two spies talk about China’s propaganda and espionage policy, but appear to have confused the country with the United States. Agnet …
Read More »Swimming in a school to hear better
Researchers believe that an American species of fish swims in a school in order to better hear the ultrasonic sounds of dolphins together. American shad is one of the few fish species that can pick up the ultrasonic clicks of dolphins. It thus largely manages to stay outside the stomachs of dolphins. Well, there are study results that suggest that …
Read More »Residents of Oostburg Residential Care Center to Move to Center Campus in Five Years | Zeeland
OOSTBURG – In 2027, residents of the Stelle accommodation center will have to move to their new accommodation in the center of Oostburg. The following year, the hospital moved to the campus, where treatment, accommodation, education and sports were housed. The center of Oostburg expects a major metamorphosis in the years to come. On the outskirts of the town hall, …
Read More »Turkmenistan wants to extinguish the “door to hell” after half a century | Abroad
VIDEOTurkmenistan wants to close “the door to hell” – a burning crater that has been burning there for half a century. This is the Darvaza crater, located in the Karakum desert and has since become a tourist attraction. Foreign publishers Jan 8, 2022 Last update: 09:02 Darvaza crater © AFP Why does the Central Asian republic suddenly want to close …
Read More »The United States is preparing a package of sanctions against Russia | Abroad
The newspaper is based on conversations with US and EU officials, which revealed details of sanctions that could follow a possible Russian invasion. The United States is deliberately disclosing plans to influence Russian President Vladimir Putin. He will then know what penalties he can incur. The United States and other Western countries are very concerned about the build-up of Russian …
Read More »Parliamentary questions in Spain about mining
good morning! We have listed the most important news for you. Start the day with a bitcoin breakfast. A Spanish politician wants to bring bitcoin miners to his country. Maria Munoz, Representatives of the Lower House Congress of Spain. He has submitted a plan to create a better climate for these miners in Spain. Buy Bitcoin easily and quickly at …
Read More »Fans Can’t Hold On After Touching ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion
© Provided by Filmtotaal It’s New Years Day and in the United States it means you Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts can broadcast. While we will have to wait here in the Netherlands until HBO Max is available (or the special is broadcast on TV), many fans are already responding internationally. Some turn out to be the special …
Read More »Hubble sees the luminous echo of the red hypergiant
In 2002, a red variable hypergiant temporarily became the brightest star in the Milky Way. Hubble observed this star for several years and saw a unique phenomenon: a luminous echo. V838 Monocerotis is a binary star located 19,000 light years from Earth. The heavy red star is a real giant. For example, the star has a radius of 1570 solar …
Read More »Ambitious Perseverance chooses Jan Pruijn, former coach of NEC and Helmond Sport | Regional sports
VIERLINGSBEEK – Perseverance strengthens ambitions. The Vierlingsbeek football association has recruited Jan Pruijn as a new head coach. Molenhoek’s experienced coach is set to bring the club back to the main division. Pruijn (63) takes a lot of business luggage to Volharding. For example, he was a coach of NEC. He guided the professionals of Nijmegen to the Eredivisie and …
Read More »Saudi Arabia frees princess after three years in captivity | Abroad
A Saudi princess imprisoned in Riyadh for almost three years has been released. A human rights organization announced it on Saturday. Basmah bint Saud, 57, daughter of the second Saudi king, has been incarcerated since March 2019 in a notorious Saudi prison where many other political prisoners are held. In a statement written two years ago, her family said her …
Read More »ANWB Reisopmaat now available in 17 new destinations
January 07, 2022 Your own visit, exactly the way you want it. ANWB recently launched a new travel platform: ANWB Reisopmaat. A tool to independently compose your perfect trip on a single platform. From itinerary and flight, to accommodation and car rental. And that with the reliability you are used to from the ANWB. From Croatia to Costa Rica ANWB …
Read More »Western nations are preparing for tougher sanctions on Russia
If Russia decides to invade Ukraine, the United States and its allies are preparing for tougher sanctions against Russia. The New York Times reports that sanctions could be imposed within hours, based on talks with US and European officials. According to the newspaper, which deliberately leaked sanctions to warn Russian President Putin, arming anti-Russian guerrillas in Ukraine is on the …
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