England players agree 15% pay cut as pandemic hits ECB revenues

(Reuters) - England's cricket players on central contracts have agreed to take a 15% pay cut for 12 months due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on finances, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Friday.

Japan youngster starts volunteer online message counseling

Suicides are on the rise among Japanese teens and that worries 21-year-old Koki Ozora, who grew up depressed and lonely.

Covid-19: 710 new cases, 10 new fatalities, the highest death toll in a single day

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded 710 new Covid-19 infections on Friday (Oct 23), a slight reduction from the previous day which saw more than 800 cases, says the Health Ministry.

'Eating rats': Myanmar's second lockdown drives hunger in city slums

YANGON (Reuters) - After the first wave of coronavirus hit Myanmar in March, 36-year-old Ma Suu closed her salad stall and pawned her jewelry and gold to buy food to eat.

Rashford thanks businesses for supporting free school meals campaign

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Marcus Rashford says he has been "blown away" by local businesses offering support for his free school meals campaign after MPs voted against extending the provision into the half-term and Christmas holidays.

Farrell working on tackling technique ahead of return from ban

(Reuters) - England captain Owen Farrell is spending extra time in training with strength and conditioning head Jon Clarke to improve his tackling technique ahead of his return from a ban, head coach Eddie Jones has said.

After almost quitting football, Chelsea's Mendy eager to fulfil potential

(Reuters) - Edouard Mendy is relishing the chance to showcase his talent at Chelsea but the Senegal keeper says he almost gave up football six years ago after his departure from Cherbourg left him without a club and drawing unemployment benefit.

There's a new La Creme by Cle De Peau Beaute in Spring/Summer 2020

Cle de Peau Beaute is revamping its signature La Creme face cream in Spring/Summer 2020.

Dove is working on a plastic-free outer wrap for its beauty bar multi-packs

Dove, a Unilever-owned beauty brand, is replacing its plastic bottles with recycled ones in a bid to reduce its waste.

"Plastic surgery filters" are being withdrawn to safeguard well-being