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German former nurse confesses to killing 100 patients Already serving a life sentence for two murders, former nurse Niels Högel went on trial again on Tuesday on charges that he killed another 100 patients. When asked by the presiding judge whether the charges against him were accurate, Högel replied: "Yes." The massive trial opened in the northern German city of Oldenburg with a minute of silence in memory of the victims. Court proceedings had to be held in a nearby festival hall instead of in Oldenburgʼs regional court to accommodate the 126 plaintiffs in the case and the high level of public interest. "The plaintiffs want to look the defendant in the eye," lawyer Gaby Lübben said on Tuesday. Presiding Judge Sebastian Bührmann said that the goal of the trial was to reveal the full scope of the murders that were allowed to go unchecked for years. "We will do our utmost to learn the truth," he said. "It is like a house with dark rooms — we want to bring light into the darkness."
Denmark foils ʼIranian intelligence agencyʼ attack Danish domestic intelligence chief Finn Borch Andersen on Tuesday said that an Iranian intelligence service had prepared an attack against an Iranian Arab opposition figure living in Denmark. "We are dealing with an Iranian intelligence agency planning an attack on Danish soil," Andersen said. "Obviously, we canʼt and wonʼt accept that." Police arrested a Norwegian citizen of Iranian heritage in relation to the planned attack, saying the suspect had helped Iranian intelligence "to act in Denmark." Andersen said the suspect had taken photographs of the residences of members of the Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz (ASMLA).
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Longtime Merkel critic Friedrich Merz launches political comeback Given that they share a party, he and Merkel are poles apart
The conservative politician left politics in 2009 after a protracted battle with the German chancellor. Now he will vie to replace her at the top of the CDU. It was the surprise after the surprise: First, Angela Merkel announced shewould not stand for re-electionas the Christian Democratic Unionʼs (CDU) party leader — a position she has held since 2000 — after the CDU suffered yetanother embarrassing defeat in state electionson Sunday. Then, of all people, one of her most ardent critics, Friedrich Merz, announced on Tuesday that he would stand for the position. The party leadership election will take place at the CDUʼs annual convention in Hamburg this December. Should Merz be successful in his bid it would be a moment of personal satisfaction as well as political revenge, for he was one of those who most clearly lost out as Merkelʼs political star rose. During her ascent to party leadership, Merkel successfully dislodged Merz from the partyʼs top echelons after a series of inner-party disputes. When the CDU and its Bavarian sister party — the Christian Social Union (CSU) — lost Germanyʼs 2002 federal election Merkel also insisted on taking over parliamentary group leadership in the
opposition, a position Merz had held for two years. The dramatic break between the two would continue to deepen over the coming years. Merzʼs constant criticism of the Merkel-led grand coalition between CDU/CSU and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) that governed Germany between 2005 and 2009 was seen by many as sour grapes from a political loser. Consequently, a frustrated and disappointed Merz withdrew from politics in 2009. When he announced his retirement he said he had made the decision in reaction to "the grand coalitionʼs current policies." Prior to that point, Friedrich Merz had been a powerful political player within the CDU. Trained as an attorney, he had served as the partyʼs parliamentary leader from 2000 until 2002, as well as serving as deputy parliamentary leader from 2002 to 2004. A financial expert, he was considered to be one of the partyʼs most-talented members and in many ways Merkelʼs political antipode: More business-friendly and conservative but also more provocative and entertaining.
South Korean leaderʼs support slips amid ʼNorth Korea fixationʼ Public support for South Korean President Moon Jae-in has slipped into the 50 percent range, continuing a gradual but apparently consistent decline from the high 70s he was receiving only a few months ago, as the public and the media raise questions about his economic policies. It is even being suggested in some quarters that he has a "fixation" with rebuilding ties with North Korea and that domestic issues are suffering as a result. In a Gallup poll released on October 25, 58 percent of South Koreans gave Moon a positive grade on his achievements to date.
German unemployment rate dips below 5 percent Germanyʼs nominal unemployment rate dropped 0.1 point to 4.9 percent in October, as 53,000 people fewer were registered as unemployed compared with the previous months. With the total number of jobless people in this country standing at 2.204 million, the figure was 185,000 people lower than in the same month a year ago. In a further positive sign, the Germanyʼs Federal Statistics Office, Destatis, said on Tuesday that seasonally adjusted employment — as measured by the International Labor Organization — climbed by 557,000 on the year to a record of 45 million in September.
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German teachers fined for treating wasp sting with heated fork Two teachers at a school in the western German state of Hesse were fined for causing bodily harm with their questionable home remedy for a studentʼs wasp sting. The incident occurred during a school trip to a youth hostel in the neighboring state of RhinelandPalatinate in May 2017, when a 14-year-old student was stung by a wasp. In response, a 39-year-old male teacher heated the handle of a fork with a lighter and pressed it on the boyʼs hand where heʼd been stung. After a blister formed, another 40-year-old female teacher cut it open and treated the wound with cream. The studentʼs lawyer said that as a result of the sting, the boy had to wear a protective glove for a considerable period of time. The German daily Bild newspaper reported that the boyʼs hand became infected and that he wasnʼt able to attend an internship as a result. A district court in Cochem fined the male teacher €2,700 ($3,160) for causing bodily harm. The female teacher was also fined €2,500 ($2,900) for both assisting and causing bodily harm to the student.
Cocaine worth €30 million seized in northern France French customs officials discovered the massive haul in a container which arrived from South America to the port of Le Havre. Police say that cocaine trafficking to France reached record levels last year. Some €30 million ($35 million) worth of cocaine has been confiscated from a container in the northern French port city of Le Havre. Customs impounded 752 kilograms of the narcotic on Friday, which had arrived on a ship from South America. France 3 TV Normandy cited a customs source as saying the discovery was made during a routine check of containers from abroad. The Agence France-Presse news agency said no arrests have been made yet. French Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin praised customs officials for their "exceptional" haul. Customs at Le Havre seized 3.5 tons (3,175 kilograms) of cocaine last year, according to an annual police report on trafficking. Read more: German police seize 50,000 LSD tabs in record haul against international drugs ring Record year for trafficking The same figures revealed a new record level of cocaine smuggling to France in 2017 of 17 tons, compared with 8.5 tons a year earlier. 2
Several dead after extreme winds, heavy rain, tornados Italy:
Severe winds and heavy rainfall have caused chaos in several parts of the country. In Venice, flooding caused the city officials to evacuate the historic St. Markʼs Square. At least eight people have died in Italy after strong winds and heavy rain hit much of the country and caused severe flooding in Venice. Five people were confirmed dead on Monday, and a further three were killed in the north of the country, including a woman killed when her home was engulfed by a mudslide and rocks. In Terracina 100 kilometers (62 miles) south-
Syria blames Israel for ʼattack on Damascus airportʼ Israel launched missiles at a target near the Syrian capital of Damascus, the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on Sunday. "Our air defenses responded to an Israeli missile attack on Damascus international airport and shot down a number of hostile missiles," said a military source cited by Syriaʼs SANA news agency. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), an independent war monitor that relies on a network of on-the-ground sources, said the missiles had targeted an arms depot near the airport,likely used by Iranian forces or the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. History of attacks An Israeli Defense
east of Rome, two people died after a tornado swept through the town and caused a tree to fall on their car, according to state broadcaster RAI. Falling trees killed three people near Rome and another died in Naples after strong winds hit the area. In Savona, an elderly woman died after a tornado lashed the northwestern province. Forces (IDF) spokeswoman said Israel does not comment on reports by foreign media. However,it would not be the first time Israel has targeted assets on Syrian soil. Earlier this month, an Israeli official said the IDF has hit more than 200 Iranian and Hezbollah targets in Syria.
World Bank offers financial assistance to disaster-hit Indonesia The World Bank announced Sunday it would provide up to $1 billion (€860 million) in loans to the Indonesian government to help relief and reconstruction efforts in areas hit
Germany ready to ʼhelp Iraq back on its feetʼ German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Iraq on Saturday to discuss her countryʼs intention to develop its military assistance program in the country. Von der Leyen said that followingthe "Islamic State" militant groupʼs military defeat in Iraq, it is time to move forward with other endeavors, includingstabilization and reconstruction. "Now it is important to shape and protect the reconstruction of the country under a new mandate," said von der Leyen. "Germany is ready to continue helping Iraq get back on its feet. That is why I am here." ʼOther forms of engagementʼ In February, von der Leyen saidthe role of the Bundeswehr — Germanyʼs armed forces — needed to evolveto meet the "needs of Iraq." At the time, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Baghdad wanted a "commitment from Germany" for "other forms of engagement," including training and logistics. Since 2014, Germany has provided Iraq withmore than €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in humanitarian and development aid, making the Middle Eastern country one of the largest recipients of German foreign assistance.
by recent earthquakes and a tsunami. Kristalina Georgieva, the bankʼs CEO, unveiled the funds in Bali during its annual meeting. "Disasters will continue to hit, and with climate change there will be more," said Georgieva, who earlier visited Palu City, which was hit by a 7.5magnitude quake and a resulting tsunami last month. "The best memorial we can build for the victims of disaster is to build better, so next time when a disaster hits, fewer people are affected, fewer lives are lost, and there is less damage," she added. Indonesia sits on one of the most tectonically active parts of the world, and is prone to earthquakes as well as occasional tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. On Saturday, torrential rains triggered flash floods and landslides on the island of Sumatra, killing 27 people, including a dozen school children.
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VW growing out of cheating crisis with third-quarter profit boost Volkswagen has seen net profits for the third quarter of 2018 more than double from the same period last year. The figures suggest that VW is pulling itself out of crisis following its emissions-cheating scandal. The figures released by Volkswagen on Tuesday may have fallen short of many analystsʼ expectations, but still represent a sizeable jump in profitsafter a beleaguering couple of years for Germanyʼs biggest car manufacturer. Net profit for the Wolfsburg-based group reached €2.76 billion ($3.14 billion), with the figures impacted by the recall of cars with diesel engines configured to cheat regulatory emissions tests. And while revenues at VW grew 0.9
Luxembourg election presents tough challenge to PM Xavier Bettel The future of Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel hangs in the balance as some 256,000 voters head to the polls in the European land-locked Grand Duchy on Sunday. Any party or alliance needs to obtain 31 seats to form a government. Opinion polls suggest Bettel could lose the vote due to his unpopular economic policies and declining support within his Democratic Party and coalition partners. A high growth rate under the coalition has put pressure on housing and infrastructure. According to polls, a quarter of voters were undecided in who to vote for. Claude Wiseler, a former literature teacher and the prime minister candidate of the Christian Social Peopleʼs Party (CSV), is expected to pick up seats. Bettel became the countryʼs prime minister in 2013 after a spying scandal toppled the CSV government of Jean-Claude Juncker, who is now president of the European Commission.
percent year on year to €55.2 billion, operating profits before special items fell 18.6 percent to €3.51 billion. Europeʼs love affair with diesel started in the 1920s and peaked in the early years of the 21st century after the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, when European governments threw their weight behind diesel cars as a way to hit their CO2 reduction targets, since they emitted way less CO2 than their gas-powered counterparts.
German TV company buys US dating site eHarmony
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 purchased the matchmaking site eHarmony in the companyʼs first major e-commerce deal since launching a joint venture with investment firm General Atlantic. The Munichbased broadcaster announced the takeover on Monday, with ProSieben CEO Max Conze calling the deal "an excellent fit." ProSieben already
owns German online dating giant Parship. Like eHarmony, Parship uses an algorithm to suggest matches for people from its database. Users also have to pay in order to access the full functions of the site. "Bringing these two strong brands together will immediately create a worldleading online matchmaking company," Conze said.
Europe-wide Rhine River cleanup draws thousands of volunteers Anke Mielke digs through her orange garbage bag, sifting through numerous plastic bags and other scraps of trash before pulling out the strangest thing sheʼs found so far on the banks of the Rhine River — a pungent pair of jeans. Mielke tells DW that she hopes that by cleaning up the riverbank, others will be reminded to take their rubbish with them next time. "I grew up along the Rhine and I want it to remain beautiful so that others can enjoy it," she says.
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Older German diesels face reckoning German government ministers met at Chancellor Angela Merkelʼs offices on Friday to discuss the vexatious diesel question. After years of wrangling, a solution is dearly sought, but what are the realistic options? Is Germanyʼs seemingly never-ending diesel debate edging towards its endgame? On Friday, German government ministers for transport, finance, the economy and the environment met at the offices of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to try and reach an agreement on the thorny subject of how to reduce pollution from diesel cars as quickly as possible. Read more: New analysis reveals deadly scale of diesel emissions Last weekend, German government figures and car manufacturers were in talks over potential hardware retrofits for older diesels, but no deal was reached. With diesel bans allowed in Germany since rulings earlier this year, the debate has entered a decisive phase.Hamburg began a partial ban in May, while Stuttgart,Frankfurtand Düsseldorf are among the other cities expected to follow. Car manufacturers are vehemently opposed to such bans, as they have added to uncertainty over dieselʼs future and hit sales. The debate in the Chancellery once more centered on a few key questions around whether older diesels should be banned outright, retrofitted with new hardware or gradually phased out through incentivized buyback schemes. On top of that is the fundamental issue of who pays to make things better.
Sri Lanka seeks investment, but China questions linger You donʼt need to be an expert on international trade routes to look at a map and understandthat Sri Lankaʼs location is one of potentially serious economic advantage. The island nation — population 22 million — sits at the southern tip of India, almost as close to the Middle East and the Horn of Africa as it is to South East Asia. The value of this location has not been lost on its northern neighbor China.Under Xi Jinpingʼs so-called ʼBelt and Road Initiative,ʼ the Chinese government has pumped billions into Sri Lanka in the form of both foreign investment and loans in recent years. This reliance on Chinese money is part of a longstanding Sri Lankan problem. With a major trade deficit, as well as crippling levels of debt, the country needs foreign money. China has rushed to fill the gap more enthusiastically than anyone else. The current Sri Lankan government came to power in 2015, when it replaced former President Mahinda Rajapaksaʼs administration. 4
Why canʼt Germans stop saving money? In the first part of her quest to understand Europeʼs biggest economy, Kate Ferguson explores the German obsession with saving money and asks whether frugality should be considered a virtue or a vice. Maybe youʼve been smoking thirty a day since you were a teenager. Or have bitten your nails since you were a child. Youʼve tried patches and foultasting nail varnish, but no matter what you do, your vices cling to you like a shameful odor. Bad habits, we all know, are hard to break. But try quitting a goodone and youʼll find the challenge far greater still. Trust me, Iʼve tried. When I moved to Germany
Can the European Union control Chinaʼs connectivity in Europe? Last week, the EU announced a proposal for a "new and comprehensive strategy to better connect Europe and Asia." As European countries and industry expand infrastructure and network connections with Asia, and China in particular, the EU is seeking to level the playing field and ensure that joint projects develop with Brussels setting the standard. DW spoke with Mathieu Duchâtel, senior policy fellow and deputy director of the Asia and China Program at the European Council on Foreign Relations, about the EUʼs strategy on connecting Europe and Asia. Mathieu Duchâtel: This proposal is the EUʼs response mainly to Chinaʼs Belt and Road initiative, with the aim of making European values on connectivity clear. I think itʼs the result of a feeling in the EU that it wasnʼt in the driverʼs seat on the connectivity discussion in Eurasia. This, of course, includes infrastructure because thereʼs no connectivity without infrastructure.
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KnorrBremse set to become German IPO of the year Knorr-Bremse said on Friday that strong investor demand for its 35 million shares to be publicly listed on October 12 could value the stake at up to €4.21 billion ($4.77 billion). The German braking and technology group now hopes to sell its newly-floated shares at a price of between €72 and €87. Earnings from the 30percent stake in the company could make the flotation the biggest in Germany this year, overtaking that of Siemens Healthineers — the worldʼs largest maker of medical imaging equipment — which sold for €4.2 billion. The companyʼs chief executive Klaus Deller, said KnorrBremse would welcome new investors as it was heading toward further growth. "We have received very positive feedback from investors and other stakeholders...confirming our strong belief that this IPO is the next logical step for us," he said in a statement.
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from Ireland six years ago, I quickly realized it wasnʼt customary to thank the bus driver profusely for delivering me to my destination. And yet I persist, leaning in for a perky "dankeschön" before I disembark, seemingly oblivious to the confusion and even contempt my gratitude provokes. The more you get used to being virtuous, you see, the harder it is to stop.
EU probes controversial thyssenkrupp-Tata steel merger
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into the planned creation of a joint venture between Tata Steel of India and Germanyʼs thyssenkrupp. It voiced concerns over reduced competition. German industrial giantthyssenkrupp struck a deal in June to merge its steelmaking business with that of Indiaʼs Tata conglomeratein response to a flood of cheap Chinese steel unbalancing global markets. The new venture was set to become Europeʼs second-biggest manufacturer of the metal. Executives from both companies hope the deal will result in €400-500 million ($470-590 million) in savings,but the proposed merger has caught the eye of competition officials in Brussels. "The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed creation of a joint venture," it said in a statement. "At this stage, we are concerned that the merger may reduce competition in the supply of various high-end steels." An initial scrutiny had already raised possible problemsover competition in the delivery of specialized types of steel particularly for the car, food packaging and engineering industriesthat could potentially lead to reduced choice and higher prices for consumers.
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What does stress really do to the brain? Stress influences us in many ways. It disturbs our sleep, affects our mood and can make us sick
Stress influences us in many ways. It disturbs our sleep, affects our mood and can make us sick. But more seriously it also seems to damage our brain, according to a new study. We all get stressed out once in a while. But experiencing stress regularly can greatly affect our bodies and our minds. It can make us tired or irritable, cause sleepless nights, as well as a loss of appetite and libido. Stress can also increase the risk for various diseases, including cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases, and diabetes. Recently, a group of researchers from Harvard Medical School in
Boston, Massachusetts wanted to know how stress impacts the brain. They studied more than 2,000 middle-aged adults over a period of eight years who took a psychological exam, memory assessment and a thinking skills test at the beginning of the study. The researchers also took a blood sample to measure the cortisol levels in the blood. Cortisol is the hormone associated with stress.
Noise pollution or art? Court grants musician right to practice A German musician has won the right to blow his own trumpet: Siegfried Ratzʼ neighbors had sued him for excessive noise pollution. But the professional trumpeter prevailed in Germanyʼs top court. According to the Rheinische Postdaily newspaper, there were more than 12,000 legal disputes between neighbors in 2015 alone. People have even suffered injuries and been killed because of such rows, which even Germans consider to be as quintessentially German as beer, sausage and lederhosen. A new ruling from the Federal Supreme Court (BGH) on a
case involving a musician has now rekindled the public debate on good neighborliness in Germany. The neighbors of a professional trumpet player had taken the musician to court, complaining about the noise pollution caused by his practicing. Germanyʼs highest court ruled in favor of Siegfried Ratz – within reason. The decision from the BGH in Karlsruhe reads that the interests of the accused were not in direct conflict with those of the plaintiffs and that a balance between the two parties could only be found by "limiting the amount of time spent making music."
How the UK slowly turned against single-use plastics
The first thing you notice about Tynemouthʼs beaches is how clean they are. The minute your dog delivers an unexpected "parcel" that ruins the view, at least two fellow walkers will approach you, proffering bags to clean it up. The village, which sits, as the name suggests, on the mouth of the Tyne river in northeast England, is serious about the pristine condition of its beaches and bays. Residents and visitors take part in regular group and individual — or two-minute — beach clean-ups. Tynemouthʼs dedication to a litter-free coastline hasnʼt gone unnoticed. At the start of 2018, it became the first community in the area and the second nationwide to be awarded "plastic free" status as part of a campaign by the green charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS). Thereʼs also good reason for Tynemouthʼs dedication.
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A new exhibition celebrates 100 years of Budapest’s Gellért Hotel A recreated Baroque-style guest room, photos of the building taken during World War II and Communist-era posters reflect the history of Budapest’s most legendary hotel, the Gellért. A new exhibition at the Museum of Commerce & Catering celebrates the centenary of this institution which opened on 24 September 1918. Attached to the hotel is Budapest’s Art Nouveau Gellért Baths, whose outdoor wave pool, also illustrated at the museum, was the first of its kind in the world. Tucked away in the cobblestoned district of Óbuda, the former residence of Hungarian writer Gyula Krúdy is now home to a charming museum. Here, permanent displays include old-fashioned shop interiors illustrating the history of commerce and catering. This same building also hosts relevant seasonal exhibitions, such as the recently opened Gellért 100 to commemorate the centenary of the Gellért Hotel, a splendid Art Nouveau landmark towering above the Buda riverfront. Opened during the turmoil of World War I, during its long history, the Gellért has accommodated the likes of former US president Richard Nixon and the Dalai Lama. They both enjoyed the hotel’s fine facilities that are now brought to life through historic objects and images currently on show at the museum.
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PSG vs Red Star Belgrade under investigation for match-fixing
PSGʼs 6-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade is under investigation for match-fixing, according to French newspaper LʼEquipe. It is claimed bets amounting to almost €5 million were placed on a five-goal winning margin. An investigation into suspicions of match-fixing in a Champions League match between Paris St Germain and Serbian club Red Star Belgrade is underway, according to the French financial prosecutorʼs office. French sports newspaper LʼEquipe published an article on its website on Friday claiming that European footballʼs governing body UEFA had alerted French authorities to possible match-fixing in the October 3 fixture, based on a tip from a "credible" informant.
Leroy Sane: Manchester City winger must improve, says Germanyʼs Toni Kroos
Leroy Sane is not fulfilling his potential and must improve his attitude to do so, says the Manchester City wingerʼs Germany team-mate Toni Kroos. Sane, 22, was left out of Germanyʼs World Cup squad, but has returned for Thursdayʼs Uefa Nations League tie with France and a Sunday friendly with Peru. But he is yet to start for City this season, and was dropped on Saturday. "Sometimes you have the feeling with Leroyʼs body language that itʼs all the same if we win or lose," Kroos said. 6
London Broncos have long-term ambition to win Super League title Promoted London Broncos must have the ambition to win Super League in the future, says head coach Danny Ward. The Broncos will be back in the top flight in 2019 afterbeating Toronto Wolfpack 4-2 in the Million Pound Gameon Sunday. "We need to make it work, have a five-year plan of where we want to be," Ward told BBC Radio London. "Next year is going to be tough but we want a long-term vision to make London the best club in the country." He added: "We donʼt just want to compete in Super League, but win it. We are not there just to survive." Ward, who took charge following the departure of Andrew Henderson at the end of last season, described their victory over the Wolfpack in Canada as "one of the proudest moments" of his career. "What a performance, what a day and what an achievement - I am still on a massive high," he said on their return to England. "To lead the club into the Million Pound Game and win promotion is one of my biggest ever achievements."
Wada: Anti-doping agencies call for urgent reform after Russia reinstatement Wada president Sir Craig Reedie will step down next year at the end of his second term
The World Anti-Doping Agency needs urgent reform following its reinstatement of Russia, says a group of leading national anti-doping bodies. In SeptemberWada lifted a three-year banon Russiaʼs anti-doping agency (Rusada) that had been imposed for state-sponsored doping. Many athletes opposed lifting the ban. The leaders of 18 anti-doping agencies, including UK Anti-Doping chief executive Nicole Sapstead, held an emergency summit in Paris on Monday. "Wada will rise once again, but only if it starts to listen to global athlete community concerns," said the group in a statement. They added that they stood "shoulder to shoulder" with athletes and would work along-
side them to "strive to transform Wada" and ensure it "makes decisions in the interests of clean sport". Wada president Sir Craig Reedie said Russiaʼs reinstatement was "subject to strict conditions" and that the antidoping authority must be given access to former Moscow laboratory data and samples. The group reiterated their opposition to Russiaʼs reinstatement and called on Wada to "run an open, transparent and clear process" in securing the anti-doping samples from the Moscow laboratory by the 31 December deadline.
Floyd Mayweather v Khabib Nurmagomedov fight ʼshould happen in UFCʼ Boxer Floyd Mayweather should step into the octagon to face Khabib Nurmagomedov in a "real fight", says UFC president Dana White. UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov has suggested he could follow in Conor McGregorʼs footsteps and try boxing, withMayweather encouragingthe bout. But White wants to see the fight happen in a mixed martial arts arena. "Listen, if Mayweather wants to fight, come fight. You fight in the
UFC,"White told TMZ. "Weʼre not boxing again. We did that once, thatʼs over. You want to fight? You come fight - a real fight." Nurmagomedov and Mayweatherʼs exchange began with the Russian calling out the former five-weight world champion after defeatingMcGregor on the Irishmanʼs return to UFCearlier this month. Mayweatherbeat McGregorhimself in August 2017 in a fight that generatedmore than £450mand earned the 41-year-old American £210m.