Nottingham Forest has secured the services of Nuno Espirito Santo on a two-and-a-half-year contract, succeeding Steve Cooper, who was dismissed following a string of unfavorable results. The decision to part ways with Cooper came after the team's decline, losing five of their last six league games and currently holding the 17th position in the table.
England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been named Sports Personality of the Year 2023, topping the public vote. The 30-year-old athlete expressed her desire "to change the world" and sees herself as a game-changer, aiming to inspire and be a role model for people of all ages.
Sydney Sweeney has opened up about the profound impact of the unexpected death of her Euphoria co-star Angus Cloud. In an interview with Glamour, the 26-year-old actress expressed her shock over Cloud's passing in August, revealing that the cast was constantly on the phone with each other, supporting one another through the difficult time. Cloud, who portrayed drug dealer Fezco in the teen drama, tragically died at the age of 25 from an accidental drug overdose.
Members of Poland's opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, unhappy with the new coalition government's efforts to depoliticize public media, have taken over the headquarters of the state TV company, TVP. About 100 PiS MPs chose a sit-in protest at TVP instead of participating in a parliamentary resolution on Tuesday night advocating for independence, objectivity, and pluralism in public TV. PiS leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski joined the protest, pledging its continuation with teams of MPs operating in shifts. The new culture minister responded by dismissing the current heads of TVP, Polish Radio, and the state news agency PAP, appointing new management boards.
The volcanic eruption that occurred in southwest Iceland on Monday is showing signs of weakening, according to the country's meteorological office. Although three vents are currently erupting, down from the initial five, the office warns that new vents could open suddenly. The eruption, on the Reykjanes peninsula, followed weeks of intense earthquakes and tremors, leading to the evacuation of about 4,000 people from the threatened fishing town of Grindavik. While there are no reported injuries, concerns about potential damage to houses persist.
Married at First Sight dating coach Mel Schilling has shared that she has received a cancer diagnosis. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Schilling revealed that she was informed about having colon cancer last week. She disclosed that her Christmas plans would be spent in the hospital, undergoing an operation to remove a tumor.
Chinese activist Li Qiaochu has faced trial on charges of "inciting subversion of state power," part of China's broader crackdown on dissent. Li's lawyer, Li Guobei, reported being denied entry to the closed-door trial held in Linyi, Shandong. The 32-year-old, in custody since March 2021, potentially faces a prison term of five years or more. The trial concluded without a verdict, as reported by the FreeLiqiaochu Facebook page, a platform tracking updates on the case.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed a willingness to thoroughly investigate any evidence presented regarding alleged connections between India and a conspiracy to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in the US. In November, the US charged an Indian individual with plotting the murder of a Sikh leader in New York. Modi, in an interview with the Financial Times, asserted that these allegations would not negatively impact the relationship between India and the US, emphasizing India's commitment to the rule of law.
While the prospect of a comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip remains distant, there are emerging signs suggesting the potential for a temporary cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. This, however, hinges on a pivotal shift in Hamas's public stance, which has steadfastly maintained that it would only consider the release of more Israeli hostages in exchange for a permanent ceasefire.
Over the past decade, the full-back position in football has undergone a significant evolution. Traditionally tasked with defensive duties and providing support to wingers, full-backs now play a crucial role in possession, contributing to build-up play and attacking strategies in the final third.