Selby and Williams ‘stand by’ Murphy’s criticism of amateurs in pro events
from: BBC News Mark Selby and Mark Williams say they “agree” with and “stand by” Shaun Murphy’s criticism of amateurs playing in professional tournaments.
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Stand by her: Teaching men how to be allies for women
from: BBC News Workshops to help men understand sexual harassment and abuse against women have started in Nottingham.
Kyle Rittenhouse: Accused teen takes stand in his own defence
Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, broke down in tears as he told he court he shot three men in self-defence. from: BBC News
Fans to stand at Chelsea v Liverpool for first time in English top flight since 1994
Five clubs are cleared to take part in a safe standing trial, starting with Chelsea v Liverpool on 2 January.
Parties may stand aside in by-election to replace MP Owen Paterson
Labour, Lib Dems and Greens consider giving an “anti-sleaze” candidate a free run at replacing the MP.
COP26: The issues that stand in the way of progress
As the serious business of negotiation finally begins in Glasgow, we look at the key barriers to progress. from: BBC News
As Chinese Women Seek to Crack Male Professions, Schools Stand in the Way
In China, some academic programs accept only men or cap the number of female applicants, who often must test higher than their male counterparts. From: New York Times
Stand in Nijmegen’s stadium buckles as Vitesse fans celebrate
from: BBC News A stand at NEC Nijmegen’s Goffertstadion buckles while Vitesse Arnhem fans celebrated their side’s 1-0 Eredivisie victory.
‘Everyone’s mental health is messed up’ – Saunders on making a stand in Tokyo
Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders talks to BBC Sport about making a stand at Tokyo 2020, TikTok, LGBTQ+ visibility and putting her mental health first. from: BBC News
Newspaper headlines: ‘Sarah didn’t stand a chance’ and ‘women lose trust’
from: BBC News Thursday’s papers lead with details of the murder of Sarah Everard who was abducted in London earlier this year.
Virat Kohli to stand down as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain
Virat Kohli announces he will stand down as captain of Indian Premier league side Royal Challengers Bangalore, days after confirming he will stop being India T20 skipper. from: BBC News
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to stand as vice-president
Rivals accuse the president, barred from a second term, of seeking to cling on to power. from: BBC News
Sevilla stand firm on Kounde after Chelsea’s ‘unsatisfactory’ offer
Sevilla reject Chelsea’s ‘unsatisfactory’ offer for France defender Jules Kounde, insisting he will not be allowed to leave for less than 80million euros. from: BBC News
Stand to be closed after Nice-Marseille Ligue 1 brawl
Authorities in Nice order a four-match stand closure and arrest a 28-year-old man after ugly scenes cause Nice v Marseille to be abandoned on Sunday. from: BBC News
Joe Biden on Afghanistan: ‘I stand squarely behind my decision’
The US president says the quick collapse of the Afghan government shows why America had to withdraw. from: BBC News
Alpaca farmer vows to stand between gunman and condemned Geronimo
Geronimo the alpaca is condemned to death after twice testing positive for bovine tuberculosis. from: BBC News
Alex Yee: ‘I didn’t feel worthy to stand on the start line’
from: BBC News Alex Yee, 23, won two medals at the Olympics – but had self-worth issues when he first turned pro.
Harry Kane: Tottenham Hotspur striker continues stand-off with club
from: BBC News Tottenham striker Harry Kane has failed to report to the club’s training ground for a second day as the stand-off over his future continues amid interest from Manchester City.
What Animals See in the Stars, and What They Stand to Lose
Humans aren’t the only species that navigate by starlight. Animals from birds to dung beetles may do it, too — and might become disoriented as our city lights drown out the heavens. From: New York Times
Il Cospe lancia la campagna Stand Up for Victims Rights
Il 2020, l’anno della pandemia, ha portato in superficie e esacerbato in tutta Europa l’intolleranza nei confronti di minoranze etniche, religiose e comunità LGBTQI+[1]. Fenomeno già ampiamente diffuso in Italia come nel resto del Vecchio Continente. In dieci anni i crimini d’odio registrati nel nostro Paese dal ministero dell’Interno sono esplosi passando da 134 a… Leggi tutto »