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Premier League players union says wage cut would hurt health service
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The players union representing Premier League footballers has questioned the league's call for a 30% player wage reduction amid the coronavirus crisis, saying it would reduce tax revenue for the National Health Service.
Cricket: Players donate, take pay cuts amid coronavirus shutdown
LONDON (Reuters) - England's centrally contracted male cricketers will donate 500,000 pounds ($613,000) to the Board and charities while their women's team counterparts have volunteered a three-month pay cut amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the players' association (PCA) said.
China drafts law to combat illegal fishing, safeguard stocks
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China has invited public responses to a draft law to prevent illegal fishing and depletion of coastal fish stocks, as current legislation is inadequate for sustainable development of the industry, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
Avengers logo 'spotted' at Sabah airport
KOTA KINABALU: Social media users in Sabah are having a field day, sharing information about the Avengers' headquarters - right here in the city!KOTA KINABALU: Social media users in Sabah are having a field day, sharing information about the Avengers' headquarters - right here in the city!
Poland's ruling party has 41.5% support before October vote - IBRiS
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party still enjoys the highest support out of any grouping ahead of parliamentary elections in October, according to a poll released on Wednesday.
Iran's Zarif to Japan PM - we are not seeking heightened tensions
TOKYO (Reuters) - Iran is not seeking to increase tension but every country should be able to enjoy its rights under international law, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday.
Australia moves to protect universities from foreign interference
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian universities will be required to work with security agencies to ensure they guard against undue foreign interference, Minister for Education Dan Tehan said on Wednesday.
Yahoo Japan ending ivory sales, joining other online retailers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Yahoo Japan Corp <4689.T> said on Wednesday it will end the sale of ivory on the country's biggest online auction site, finally joining competitors in a ban.
Facebook expands ‘Local Alert’ tool in bid to help in emergencies
Facebook announced on Aug 27 that it was rolling out a tool that aims to provide users with potentially life-saving information in emergencies, as it seeks to improve its public image and play down its reputation as a network that aids the spread of misinformation.
At start of 1MDB trial, prosecution paints a tale of excess and abuse
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian prosecutors on Wednesday said former prime minister Najib Razak abused his power to cover up the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars from the state fund 1MDB and used the fund for self-gratification.