Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi was called up by Japan for the first time in a year Thursday as they prepare to face Indonesia and China in World Cup qualifying. Furuhashi has been prolific since joining the Glasgow club in 2021 but he has been used sparingly by Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu, who left him out of his squads for the ...

Shoppers could face higher prices as a growing number of big British firms warn about the cost of the National Insurance (NI) tax rises on employers announced in last week’s Budget. Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer have hinted at price rises, while pub chain Wetherspoons said “all hospitality business” will increase prices as a result of the tax changes. Meanwhile, ...

MP Mike Amesbury has been charged with assault after a video emerged of him appearing to punch a man to the ground in the street. The charge against the 55-year-old relates to reports of an assault on a 45-year-old man in Frodsham, Cheshire, at just after 02:45 BST on 26 October, the Crown Prosecution Service said. The MP, who was ...

Researchers are investigating how AI could help identify new treatments for children with brain tumours. Although rare, about 420 children in the UK are diagnosed with brain cancer every year. The team from the Cancer Research UK Children’s Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence in Cambridge will also look at how to improve survival rates. Youngsters with the most aggressive form ...

Nearly a month ago, Kamala Harris appeared on ABC’s The View in what was expected to be a friendly interview aimed at pitching herself to Americans who wanted to know more about her. But the sit-down was quickly overshadowed by her response to a question on what she would have done differently from incumbent president, Joe Biden: “Not a thing ...

As the winter is approaching fast, preparing your skin is now imperative. Preparing the skin for winter can help prevent dryness, irritation, and flakiness as temperatures drop and humidity levels decrease. Here’s a guide to keep your skin healthy, hydrated, and resilient through the colder months: Choose a moisturizer with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides, which help ...

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a notification withdrawing the existing customs and regulatory duties on onion imports. According to an NBR statutory regulatory order (SRO), the total duty on onion imports has been reduced from 10 per cent (customs duty 9.0%+regulatory duty 5.0%) to 0 per cent. This means importers will not have to pay any import ...

Awami League presidium member Amir Hossain Amu’s lawyer Swapan Roy Chowdhury was allegedly attacked by pro-BNP lawyers during the remand hearing. The incident happened in the courtroom of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Shahin Reza on Thursday when Amu’s remand hearing was going on, lawyer Swapan Roy claimed. At one stage of hearing, Public Prosecutor (PP) Omar Faruq made a statement in ...

Chinese national sentenced to 10 years in Sylhet for killing compatriot A Sylhet court on Wednesday sentenced Chinese national Xue Chao to 10 years in prison for the killing of another Chinese citizen in 2021. Shylhet Metropolitan Sessions Judge Muhammad Habibur Rahman Siddique gave the verdict. The court also imposed a fine of Tk 1 lakh on the convict. According ...

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, the Associated Press reports. The outlet termed it an “extraordinary comeback” for the former president, citing his refusal to accept defeat in 2020, the violent insurrection at the US Capitol in 2021, his conviction of felony charges and survival in two assassination attempts. AFP adds: Trump’s victory was ...