New Zealand takes penultimate hurdle for World Cup | World Cup preliminary round

New Zealand was a huge favourite. Bill Tuiloma (23′, 69′), Chris Wood (39′), Joe Bell (50′) and Torino midfielder Matthew Garbett (91′) scored the goals in a virtually empty stadium. In the intercontinental jump-offs, New Zealand will take on the number four from CONCACAF on June 13 or 14 in Qatar. More than likely it … Read more

The Oscar academy promises that Will Smith’s slap will have consequences – VG

The Film Academy’s president claims that the Academy’s leaders were “upset and furious” over actor Will Smith’s behavior during the Oscars. Published: Updated less than 40 minutes ago – That Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during Hollywood’s biggest event will not go unnoticed. It promises the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, writes NBC … Read more

EU authorities raid German offices in Gazprom | Abroad

EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager asked gas companies, including Gazprom, in January about the reason for the tight supplies. That came after allegations that the Russian company would manipulate prices by withholding stocks. At that time, prices were soaring. Vestager is likely to gather more information about Gazprom’s European businesses. First, the offices in Germany … Read more

“Invite useful idiots.” Russia’s next plan will be very simple, Pabriks says

“Russia’s next plan will be very simple: 1. Gain minimal control over the bridge between Donbass and Crimea. 2. Celebrate Victory and declare a unilateral ceasefire on May 9. 3. Invite Western idiots to agree,” in English on your Twitter account. recorded at midnight by Latvian Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks. The next Russian plan … Read more