China has its first official world chess champion, as Grandmaster Ding Liren defeated Russian rival Ian Nepomniachtchi in a playoff Sunday after their 14-game title match in Astana, Kazakhstan led to a 7-7 tie. The 30-year-old Mr. Ding succeeds Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, who declined to defend his title afte...

Nagi held his spouse Reem in a good embrace for greater than 40 seconds.They had been reunited at a lodge close to Stansted Airport after he escaped violence in Sudan on one of many final evacuation flights in another country. Tears turned to chuckles when Nagi cradled Reem's stomach to speak to their unborn little one."I'm here baby, I'm here," he stated. Image: Nagi kisses his spouse's stomach The couple have been married for 3 years and had utilized to the UK authorities for Nagi to maneuver to reside with Reem in Newcastle. His passport and id paperwork had been with the British Embassy in Sudan when the warfare began."To be honest, I thought I'm doing my best but I don't think this is going to work," Reem instructed...

Freya, the wild walrus that turned a world sensation final summer season for its sightings round Norway’s Oslo fjord earlier than it was euthanized, has been commemorated with a life-sized bronze statue. Astri Tonoian’s sculpture titled “For Our Sins” was unveiled Saturday close to the Oslo marina the plac...