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French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned as “unspeakable” the defacing of a World War II memorial by alleged Nazi Holocaust deniers.  The defacing happened at the site of one of the worst atrocities carried out by the Nazis in France during World War II. Images of an inscription at the site in the village of Oradour-sur-Glane show the word “martyr” in the text “martyr village” replaced with “liar.” The village was destroyed by SS troops in 1944, with 642 inhabitants killed. The old village’s ruins are preserved just as they were after the massacre. After the war, a new village was built nearby. Philippe Lacroix, the mayor of Oradour-sur-Glane, said he was shocked, adding: “We know what happened here but obviously there are always people who try to tell lies.” Mr Macron said that everything would be done to track down and punish those responsible for the vandalism. The act has been widely condemned by French officials. Prime Minister Jean Castex said he felt “anger” ... » Learn More about Nazi Holocaust Deniers Deface World War II Memorial in France

Another Volvo pops us with lots of bang for the buck. If only it could inspire. The all-new S60 sedan is another product from Volvo that has landed in Thai showrooms with lots of appeal for potential buyers to consider. And that’s even before driving one. Take a look at its on-paper stats, for a start. In T8 plug-in hybrid form, the S60 is equipped with 2.0-litre turbo and supercharged petrol engine. And when combined with the electrical system that supplements it, the combined power rises to an impressive 407hp for a scintillating 0-100kph time of less than 5sec. Mind, that’s a sprint time bracket of a Porsche 911 sports car. Then there’s the CO2-less driving ability of some 50km in the S60 T8, not to mention the all-wheel drive system supported the electric motor. This is an all-season performance sedan, you could easily say. Glance over at the rivals’ spec sheet of the S60 T8 and note that the BMW 330e and Mercedes-Benz C300e are supported by less fancy drivetrains ... » Learn More about Volvo S60 T8 R-Design plug-in hybrid (2020) review

Philippine developers should seize the opportunity provided by the growing popularity of joint venture residential projects across Metro Manila by firming up stronger partnerships with foreign developers and launching upscale and luxury projects. In our opinion, local players should highlight their partnerships with Japanese firms who are known for their technological innovation. Local developers should also emphasize the projects’ upscale amenities, integrated development and potential for capital appreciation, which are all important to discerning buyers. Currently, joint venture projects between foreign and Philippine firms are among the more expensive in the market. Despite being classified as upscale and luxury, these projects have an average take-up rate of 85 percent as of end-2020. Fort Bonifacio, in particular, has been a popular site for joint venture projects. Mutually beneficial Colliers believes that local and foreign companies mutually benefit from these joint ... » Learn More about Joint venture projects to remain popular postpandemic

Image: Instagram/@isabelledaza Isabelle Daza is determined more than ever to get back her slim and toned physique pre-pregnancy. Daza gave birth to her son last April, her first with husband Adrien Semblat. The realities of motherhood duties are far removed from what is glamorous and Daza has shared in the past that being a “glam mom” is not her reality. Daza, too, has been open to her fans about her journey to getting her fitness back after pregnancy, and it’s anything but easy. “Slowly trying to get my fitness back one day at a time,” Daza wrote last July 4 after sharing a video clip of her doing squats with weights. “It’s so tempting to stop and quit when I’m tired!!!” In the clip, Daza is seen working out in Rockwell Club Atletica in Makati, wearing all-black workout clothes and white sneakers. “60 reps of 10kg squats, 6 reps of 10kgs shoulder press, 10 seconds sprint = 14 SETS of these 3 exercises,” added Daza about her intense regimen. “Why don’t you just chop off my ... » Learn More about Isabelle Daza gets fitness back with intense weight training

PETALING JAYA: Chinese badminton stars are set to make their long-awaited return to the international arena in May with Malaysia being the possible first destination. The likes of reigning Olympics champion Chen Long and Shi Yuqi (men’s singles), Chen Yufei (women’s singles), Zheng Siwei-Huang Yaqiong (mixed doubles) last competed at the All-England in March last year. They did not travel to Bangkok for the three back-to-back World Tour legs in January after being barred from leaving the country by their government. For the ongoing season-opening Swiss Open and All-England this month, the China Badminton Association (CBA) did not submit any entries. But the fans can expect to catch their favourite players not too long from now. CBA president Zhang Jun revealed that they are planning to take part in three tournaments – Asian Badminton Championships (April 27-May 2), Malaysian Open (May 25-30) and Singapore Open (June 1-6). However, it’s not certain at this time as to whether ... » Learn More about China’s top shuttlers’ first outing could be the Malaysian Open

PETALING JAYA: Independent doubles shuttler Goh V Shem insists that he and Tan Wee Kiong are still in high spirits although their path to the Tokyo Olympics have become tougher. The Rio Olympics silver medallists resume their quest to qualify for the July 23-Aug 8 showpiece at the Swiss Open in Basel today with the odds heavily stacked against them due to the uncertainty surrounding the remaining qualifiers. They were initially hopeful of featuring in six World Tour legs that offer points for the Race to Tokyo rankings, but are currently left with just five following the cancellation of next week’s German Open. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) have yet to clarify if they will be coming up with a replacement for the event although the qualifying period has now been pushed forward to June 15 instead of at the end of April. Otherwise, the next qualifiers will be the Asian Badminton Championships (April 27-May 2), Indian Open (May 11-16), Malaysian Open (May 23-30) and ... » Learn More about V Shem-Wee Kiong resume quest to reach Olympics despite heavy odds

PETALING JAYA: It was a disappointing semi-final outings for Malaysia’s top singles player Lee Zii Jia and independent mixed doubles pair Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing as they failed to live up to their billings in the Swiss Open. However, world No. 30 women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah saved Malaysia the blushes when they pulled off an upset win over world No. 10 compatriots Chow Mei Kuan-Lee Meng Yean 10-21,21-14,21-16 to reach the final. Second seeded Zii Jia was stopped 18-21,10-21 by fast-rising Thai teenager Kunlavut Vitidsarn in 41 minutes yesterday. Kunlavut, already a three-time world junior champion, will now face Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in his first BWF World Tour final. Despite the defeat, it was still a relatively successful outing for Zii Jia. The 22-year-old had been through a lean spell since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out last year and was under criticism for early round defeats when Thailand hosted the first two legs of the World Tour events in ... » Learn More about Zii Jia and Kian Meng-Pei Jing falter in semi-final stage

Filipina tennis wonder Alex Eala exited the W25 Manacor tournament after losing a highly-competitive match to Croatian Jana Fett, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7 in the second round late Thursday at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain. After winning the first set, Eala, 15, struggled to sustain her momentum as Fett, 24, tied the count at 1-all and even took a 5-3 lead in the third set. Eala bounced back with back-to-back wins to even the count at 5-5, but Fett, the number 3 seed in the tourney and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) number 210 player, proved to be steadier down the stretch to claim victory and enter the quarterfinal round. In the first round on Wednesday, Eala, ranked 763rd in the WTA Tour, beat Swiss Simona Waltert, 6-1, 6-4. This is the first time that Eala did not make the quarterfinals in the five professional tournaments she has joined so far in 2021. Eala reached the quarterfinals of the first four, and even ruled the W15 Manacor tournament first leg in January, which is ... » Learn More about Eala bows out in 2nd round

LOS ANGELES: Detectives are looking at data from the “black box” of Tiger Woods’ SUV to get a clearer picture of what occurred during the Southern California rollover crash that seriously injured the golf star, authorities said Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said traffic investigators executed a search warrant on Monday to retrieve data from the device from the Genesis SUV that Woods was driving. There was no immediate information regarding what was found in the black box, Deputy Trina Schrader said in a statement. The 2021 GV80, made by the Hyundai luxury brand, is likely to have a newer version of event data recorders nicknamed “black boxes” after more sophisticated recorders in airplanes. The devices store a treasure trove of data for authorities to review. Woods suffered a serious leg injury when the SUV he was driving went off a Los Angeles County road and rolled over on a downhill stretch known for crashes. Sheriff Alex ... » Learn More about Probers look at Woods’ ‘SUV black box’

Falls are the most common cause of injury for seniors. Due to advanced age, strokes, visual disturbances, medical conditions, and trip hazards in the home, falls are far more likely in seniors than in any other age bracket. Falls can lead to broken bones and even death. The most typically broken bones in seniors are broken hips, pelvis, legs, arms, wrist, and ankles, read more here: https://homecareassistance.com/blog/4-long-term-consequences-of-falls-among-older-adults Hospitalization in seniors who have fallen can be quite costly and the patient may require several weeks in the hospital. Upon release from the hospital, the senior may have to have several months of physical therapy before they can walk or move normally again. A lot of insurance companies will require seniors to be sent home before the hospital wants to release the patient. This can lead to even more injuries due to falls or the need for home care after the senior has been sent home early. Unfortunately, due ... » Learn More about The Possible Long Term Consequences When Seniors Fall