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 In the third round of the PDC World Championship, Josh Rock of Northern Ireland defeated Nathan Aspinall of England 4-3 after winning the decisive set. He won the first set with a 141 finish before Aspinall dominated the following two. Rock, the 3-2 leader and the world youth champion, saw his opponent come back to force a deciding. There is a lot more to come, Rock declared after winning the seventh set 3-1 in legs. The 21-year-old smashed two straight double 20s to lead 2-0 in the decisive set and then sealed the victory in a nail-biting finish as Aspinall wasted a fantastic opportunity to tie the match at 2-2. He missed two darts at double four and one at double eight while needing to hit 16. Rock declared victory after checking out and told Sky Sports: "I was under a great deal of strain. I'm pleased with how nicely I handled it." He will now face Jonny Clayton, who defeated Brendan Dolan of Northern Ireland with ease, 4-1. Dimitri van den Bergh of Belgium defeated K

  Two days after a friend passed away while on the same vacation, Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov was discovered dead in a hotel in India. The wealthy, who was also a local politician, had just celebrated his birthday at the hotel when they arrived in the eastern state of Odisha. In the east of Moscow city of Vladimir, Antov was a well-known personality. After a message showed up on his WhatsApp account in the summer of last year, he denied criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, a number of Russian tycoons have mysteriously passed away, the latest of which was the millionaire. Many of these individuals have publicly criticized the war. According to reports in Russian media, Mr. Antov, 65, fell from a hotel window on Sunday in the city of Rayagada. Vladimir Budanov, another member of his four-person Russian group, passed away on Friday at the hotel.

  As a massive winter storm continues to hit North America, at least 28 people have perished in western New York State, the most of them in Buffalo. A state official claimed that during what was "possibly" the worst storm of their lifetime, several people had been stranded in their vehicles for more than two days. Through Tuesday, up to nine additional inches (23 cm) of snow are predicted in some areas of the state, according to meteorologists. 56 people were killed in the storm that spanned from Canada to the Mexican border. An emergency declaration permitting federal assistance for New York State was approved by US President Joe Biden. His tweet read, "My heart is with those who lost loved ones this holiday weekend." We can sort of see the light at the end of the tunnel, but this is not the end yet, according to Mark Poloncarz, the executive for Erie County, where Buffalo is located. He said that the storm was "a generational storm" and cautioned that th

  According to information from Taiwan's defense ministry, China is conducting one of its largest air and maritime incursions to date near the island. According to the report, 71 Chinese aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, had flown inside Taiwan's alleged air defense identification zone. Taiwan is a self-governing island, but China regards it as a separatist province that it will eventually unite. In recent months, tensions between the two sides have progressively risen. ADVERTISEMENT The most senior US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years, Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, visited the island in August, angering Beijing. Following that visit, China held its largest-ever military drills in the waters surrounding Taiwan and also halted some trade with the island as a response. Joseph Wu, Taiwan's foreign minister, criticized China's action at the time as being extremely aggressive. China has never indicated that it would refrain from

  England World Cup champion George Cohen passed away at the age of 83. The 1966 tournament's right-back played in each of the six games without missing a beat, serving as vice-captain in the 4-2 victory over West Germany in the Wembley final. Cohen earned 37 England caps and played his whole club career for Fulham. "Very sad to hear my buddy and England teammate has passed away," said Sir Geoff Hurst, one of the two XI players still alive—the other being Sir Bobby Charlton—from the starting lineup for the championship game. "Without exception, everyone always praised George for being such a charming man. My sincere condolences go out to George's wife Daphne and family. He will be sorely missed," Hurst continued on Twitter. "Everyone at Fulham Football Club is very saddened to learn of the passing of one of our finest ever players - and gentlemen," the club that made the announcement of Cohen's death, said. We are all thinking of George's d

  Three people have been killed and four others have been injured when a shooter opened fire in central Paris. Witnesses claimed that the attacker specifically targeted a restaurant and community center for Kurds, and authorities stated they would check into any potential racial motivation. A 69-year-old suspect was apprehended immediately, and it soon became clear that he had just been released from custody. Authorities urged people to stay away from Strasbourg-Saint Denis in Paris's 10th arrondissement. No specific reason for the shooting has been established, but Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau stated that the suspect had just been freed, a year after he used a sword to attack tents at a migrant camp in Paris. On December 8, 2021, at Bercy, such occurrence occurred. He had been released, although it was unclear why. The suspect was also hurt in the shooting, according to the local mayor Alexandra Cordebard, and three locations were targeted: a restaurant, a hair salon, and a Kurd

      Several provinces, including Zhejiang and Anhui as well as Chongqing, are implementing a new policy that permits workers with little symptoms or no symptoms to return to work due to a serious scarcity of fast test kits. The hashtag associated with this news has been read 33 million times since Monday on Weibo, China's version of Twitter. Fury and shock are present. 200 people have liked a comment that says, "Our lives are worthless like ants. There has been no preparation in the past three years, and all of a sudden the limitations are withdrawn and you are permitted to go to work when ill." Another remark with almost 1,000 likes says, "Just a few months ago, folks would get jailed for showing up to work while testing positive." Even some abroad Chinese Chinese who recently came back to China following a reduction in the hotel quarantine time were shocked to learn how quickly the virus was spreading. "I hadn't had Covid in a few years while I was

The House Select Committee is looking into what transpired before, after, and during the attack on the US Capitol on January 6. Right now, they are preparing to deliver their conclusions in a final report that will likely be made public on Wednesday. Seven Democrats and two Republicans make up the committee. It was established after failed attempts to establish an impartial commission akin to the 9/11 commission. Rep. Liz Cheney is one of two Republicans on the panel who were chosen by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California-based Democrat, after House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy withdrew all five of his nominees when Pelosi refused to accept two of McCarthy's. Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, a Republican, was invited to join the committee by Pelosi in July 2021, making him the second member of the party to hold that position. The panelists are listed below: Democrats: Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi serves as chair. CA Representative Pete Aguilar Californian lawmaker Zoe

  Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, declared on Wednesday that it "became evident" that conflict in Ukraine could not be avoided and that it was "better today than tomorrow" that it had taken place. Conflicts with these forces, notably in Ukraine, "became clear that they would inevitably occur. The only uncertainty was a matter of timing, he remarked during a board meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry. Of course, tragedies and fatalities are always a part of military operations. We are aware of this and fully comprehend it. However, better today than tomorrow since it was unavoidable, he said. He affirmed that Russia's objectives in Ukraine would be accomplished. He added that when it comes to funding its military, Moscow has "no restrictions." Everything the army requires will be provided by the government, he assured. Putin claims that Russia is still working on hypersonic missile weapons. Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, state

After deciding to release former President Donald Trump's tax returns, the Democratic-led House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday issued a report on his taxes. This was the result of a lengthy campaign by House Democrats to obtain the former president's taxes. Trump's tax returns can now be made public within a few days after the panel backed a motion to release the records to the House on a party-line vote. With all Democrats voting yes and all Republicans voting no, the motion was adopted. The Joint Committee on Taxation's further analysis was included in a report that the committee also released on Tuesday night. Trump's 2015–2020 tax returns will be included in the panel's release of all information from Chairman Richard Neal's request to the IRS. After House Democrats took control of Congress in 2019, they engaged in a nearly four-year court struggle with the former president that culminated with the release of Trump's tax returns. The Democra

  In the wee hours of Tuesday, Argentina's World Cup-winning team returned to a joyful Buenos Aires, where huge crowds lined the streets to welcome their victors home. With the gold trophy held high, Captain Lionel Messi exited the aircraft first. His victorious team then followed him onto a red carpet at the airport, where they were met by media, authorities, and a live band. The moment the team bus left the airport, cheering fans wearing the blue and white colors of their country surrounded it. Videos show tens of thousands of people waving the Argentine flag and lighting firecrackers as they surround the bus as it slowly moves ahead under a police escort. As the throng sung and danced, applause filled the air. The players waved to their adoring fans while standing on the open top deck. On December 20, in Buenos Aires, a bus carrying the Argentina football team was swarmed by jubilant spectators. On December 20, in Buenos Aires, a bus carrying the Argentina football team was swar

 According to a report from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the damage assessment process is still ongoing after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Humboldt County. The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working with local and tribal governments to examine the effects of the earthquake and is providing resources, mutual help, and damage assessment in the process. Cal OES, Cal Fire, Cal Trans, Cal CGS, and CHP are among the state agencies that have responded in support of local operations, it said. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicenter occurred in the Pacific Ocean about 7.5 miles from Ferndale in Humboldt County. It is around a 20-mile drive from Eureka and a 280-mile drive from Sacramento to get there. The Department of Homeland Security, Earthquake Country Alliance, and Red Cross have provided a list of safety precautions to take in the event of an earthquake. Wait out the aftershocks: Smaller eart

 During the two-month trial, it was revealed that Weinstein had enticed women into private meetings with him before abusing them. When he is convicted, the 70-year-old Oscar winner could spend up to 24 years behind bars. After being found guilty of rape and sexual assault at his first trial in New York two years ago, he has already completed nearly 23 years in prison. Monday saw Weinstein's conviction on accusations of rape and two counts of sexual assault against a complainant who will only be identified as Jane Doe 1. The jury was unable to reach a judgement about the accusations made by Jane Doe 2 and Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom. On those counts, the court declared a mistrial. He was also cleared of sexual battery against Jane Doe 3, one of his accusers. The co-founder of the entertainment firm Miramax and producer of Shakespeare in Love and Pulp Fiction appeared pale in a grey suit on Monday at the court in Los Angeles. As he had done in

  Russian drones fired 35 times between Sunday night and Monday, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, but those that managed to evade air defenses caused damage to electrical systems and civilian targets. The Air Force claimed in a statement on Facebook that the self-detonating Shahed-136 and Shahed-131 drones built in Iran were launched from the "eastern edge of the Sea of Azov." According to the military administration of the city, which claimed that 18 out of 23 drones observed in the skies over the capital were intercepted, several of the drones were directed against Kyiv. Authorities said that one crucial infrastructure site was hit, but there were no casualties. Emergency services are attempting to mitigate the attack's effects, according to Serhiy Popko, chief of the military administration for the city of Kiev. The drone strikes came after a number of Ukrainian cities, including the capital, were struck by Russian missile strikes on Friday. These attacks severely

  The Qatar 2022 World Cup  is already over, according to the final siren. In what some experts and commentators have dubbed " the best final in the history of the World Cups ," Argentina was declared the world winner. And it served as the icing on a World Cup that has been dogged by discussions and problems outside of the legal system. controversy surrounding Qatar, the host country, and its questionable history of respecting human rights. In terms of football, it was one of the most contested  championships in recent memory , helping to close the gap between the sport's traditional powerhouses and the underdog squads. What Qatar 2022 has left behind, both good and bad? At  BBC Mundo , we highlight the key points that we feel have been most significant. The reality is that Qatar 2022 has been one of the most f ierce competitions in recent decades , in which the difference between big and small became closer than before. However, it is still early to uncover the reasons f

 The World Cup championship game seemed to defy logic, expectations, and all attempts at description. When Lionel Messi raised the World Cup trophy, the stadium erupted in a cacophony that nothing could possibly have captured. Or the composure with which Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty to tie the score late in regulation? It was the best ending ever, as the world eventually seemed to agree upon in an effort to summarize everything. Usain Bolt tweeted images of himself wearing an Argentina jersey at Lusail Stadium along with the caption "Best World Cup Final ever." "Up here, we're out of breath. Simply said, the outcome was astonishing. Being here was a pleasure. It was unlike anything I've ever seen, and I doubt I will ever see it again. Former England international Alan Shearer told the BBC that it was stunning. Messi's penalty and Angel Di Mara's goal in the first half appeared to have decided the match in regulation time, but Mbappé scored two goals

  Argentina and France have begun play to determine who will win the 2022 World Cup. Lionel Messi of Argentina , who is competing in his farewell  World Cup game , will face  Kylian Mbappé , 23, of France, the reigning champion, in the championship game. Move along! France 0–1 Argentina France Hugo Lloris, goalie Defenders: Dayot Upamecano, Raphael Varane, Jules Koundé, and Antoine Griezmann, Adrien Rabiot, and Aurélien Tchouaméni are midfielders. Kylian Mbappé, Olivier Giroud, and Ousmane Dembélé are the forwards. ————- Argentina Emiliano Martnez, goalie Defenders: Nicolás Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina, and Nicolás Tagliafico Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul, and Angel Di Mara are all midfielders. Lionel Messi and Julián lvarez are forwards. On Sunday, the 2022 FIFA World Cup's closing ceremony got underway at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. According to organizers, the 15-minute event, called " A Night to Remember, " will " reflect o

 In the bronze medal match ,  Croatia's Mislav Orsi  scored to help the Vatreni defeat Morocco 2-1. Late in the first half, as  Croatia pushed for a second goal , Morocco appeared to have the situation under control, but the Atlas Lions fumbled the ball on the outskirts of the box. The Croatians  then moved the ball to Orsi, who was standing away from the Moroccan defense's primary focus. The attacker executed a stunning chip over goalie  Yassine Bounou's  head, off the right post, and into the goal. At the conclusion of the first half, Croatia leads Morocco 2-1. What a soccer half! Morocco is down 2-1 as the halftime horn sounds. With Croatia leading Morocco 2-1, the second half of this third-place match is about to begin. The Vatreni are aiming to keep their advantage on the field as  the Atlas Lions  try to score after an action-packed first half that saw back-to-back goals in the opening minutes of the game. This year's World Cup has featured several athletes who co