insert_link Sport Paris hoteliers decry French Olympics price, tax hikes Paris hoteliers were up in arms on Tuesday over a government plan to triple the tax paid by visitors on nights at hotels next year when the capital hosts the Olympics.The tourist tax in Paris now varies from 0.25 euros ($0.27) a night for the most basic accommodation to five euros ($5.5) a night for luxurious establishments.The government is to triple that fee as part of its 2024 budget, which […] todayDecember 20, 2023 8
insert_link Press Releases 2023 : Alarming increase in journalists killed in conflict zones UNESCO figures show that 2023 has been a particularly deadly year for journalists who work in conflict zones, with killings almost doubling compared to the past three years. The last three months of this year in particular have already been the deadliest quarter for journalists in conflict zones since at least 2007, with 27 deaths. 65 journalists have been killed in the line of duty in 2023, compared with […] todayDecember 20, 2023 4
insert_link Sport Steve Cooper sacked by Notts Forest Steve Cooper was sacked by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday amid reports the Premier League strugglers are set to hire Nuno Espirito Santo.Cooper was axed after a dismal run of one win in 13 Premier League games left Forest just one place above the relegation zone.The 44-year-old had been under fire throughout a dismal run of just one win in 13 league games, including five defeats from their last six matches.Forest […] todayDecember 20, 2023
insert_link 1 Local Wernhil wishlist 2023: fulfilling dreams for little Jadyn Beukes As the festive season approaches and the magic of Christmas fills the air, Wernhil, managed by Broll Namibia - a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group - is thrilled to announce the continuation of its cherished annual tradition: the Wernhil Christmas Wish List Campaign. “It is a tradition that is deeply grounded in the O&L Persona of being authentic, passionate and caring. This heartwarming initiative has been […] todayDecember 20, 2023 13 1
insert_link Sport Olympic surfing controversy deepens The International Surfing Association (ISA) said it proposed next year's Olympic competitions be judged remotely after plans to build a new tower at a famous Tahiti beach sparked fierce local resistance.A proposal made to Paris 2024 organisers and the Polynesian government suggested the use of "live images shot from land, water and drones" to judge events at Teahupo'o on the French Pacific island.The proposition, revealed by the ISA in a […] todayDecember 20, 2023
insert_link Sport Dortmund draw with lowly Mainz Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 home draw with lowly Mainz in the Bundesliga on Tuesday, continuing their struggles and deepening coach Edin Terzic's woes.Dortmund impressed early and grabbed the lead thanks to a brilliant free-kick from Julian Brandt but Mainz hit back late in the first half, Sepp van den Berg heading in from close range.USA forward Gio Reyna had the ball in the net in the final […] todayDecember 20, 2023 5
insert_link Sport RG Snyman to move to Leinster South African two-time Rugby World Cup winner RG Snyman will move to Leinster from Irish rivals Munster next season, it was announced on Tuesday.The 28-year-old second row signed for Munster in 2020 but his time at the club has been affected by injuries, and he is sidelined currently with a shoulder problem.Snyman appeared six times off the bench for South Africa at this year's World Cup, as the Springboks beat New […] todayDecember 20, 2023 8
insert_link Sport Man City reach the Club World Cup final Manchester City will have to cope without Erling Haaland as they aim to lift the Club World Cup for the first time in Friday's final against Fluminense. The European champions shrugged off their sluggish Premier League form to cruise past Urawa Reds 3-0 in Tuesday's semi-final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Haaland watched on from the stands as Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva struck after Marius Hoibraten's own goal opened the scoring.The […] todayDecember 20, 2023 2
insert_link Sport De Zorzi, Burger win it for South Africa Left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and opening batsman Tony de Zorzi took South Africa to a series-levelling eight-wicket win in the second one-day international against India at St George's Park on Tuesday.Burger, in his second one-day international, took three for 30 as India were bowled out for 211 despite half-centuries by Sai Sudharsan (62) and captain KL Rahul (56).Dreadlocked left-handed De Zorzi, in his fourth appearance, made 119 not out […] todayDecember 20, 2023 4
