The Belgium international goalkeeper has long been linked with a switch to Santiago Bernabeu, having previously enjoyed a productive three-year loan spell at cross-city rivals Atletico. His young family remain based in the Spanish capital, with that emotional draw set to lead him back to La Liga at some stage. Courtois admits he is no position to predict at present when such a move will be made, with the 25-year-old talking with Chelsea but aware that a counter approach could be made from elsewhere....

BGI Group, China’s largest genetics company, approached a number of states last year offering COVID testing and laboratories. But beware of the Chinese bearing gifts. The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) funds BGI Group, which runs China National GeneBank, a giant DNA database. While most U.S. states rebuffed the “generosity,” testing supplies were used in at least one state. Intelligence experts recently warned that Chinese companies also try to obtain personal data, including DNA, through partnerships or investments in U....

The frequency of Beijing’s flights near its democratic neighbor has declined since spring, when Taiwan’s Defense Ministry logged record-breaking figures. The highest monthly tally was in April, when 107 People’s Liberation Army warplanes, including nuclear-capable heavy bombers, flew into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ). In July, the Chinese military flew only 17 sorties near Taiwan, none involving fast-moving fighter aircraft. Taiwan’s Republic of China Air Force issued radio warnings to approaching PLA warplanes beginning at 7:47 a....

National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), Taiwan’s defense developer, issued notices of the weapons evaluations last month. The tests are taking place in the waters southeast of Taiwan between April 7 and 9, with a second round planned from April 13 to 16. According to Taipei’s Central News Agency (CNA), the first of two Chinese vessels, Type 054A frigate Yuncheng, was detected early Tuesday as it traveled north about 70 nautical miles off Taiwan’s outlying Orchid Island....

An op-ed published on Global Times’ website on Sunday argued that it was “seriously anti-intellectual” to think the debris from the Chinese rocket was “especially risky,” and accused U.S. media of publishing “smears” about the spacecraft. The outlet aligned with the Chinese Communist Party also said U.S. “fussiness” over the rocket’s descent was a “low ploy,” but accepted that Beijing needed to “release more information actively” in future. “During the nearly 60 years of space activities, the calculated fall of rocket debris has not caused casualties so far,” Global Times wrote....

The Global Times referred to a Financial Times report from Friday saying that President Joe Biden’s administration is considering allowing the office to change its name from the “Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office” (TECRO) to the “Taiwan Representative Office.” The Chinese paper warned such a change would seriously anger Beijing and provoke a “severe” military and economic response: “If the U.S. and the Taiwan island change the names, they are suspected of touching the red line of China’s Anti-Secession Law, and the Chinese mainland will have to take severe economic and military measures to combat the arrogance of the U....

The live stunt was reported to have taken place on Saturday to mark a new bungee jumping attraction at the Meixin Red Wine Town theme park in the Chongqing province of southwest China, Australia’s ABC News reports. A video of the event shared on Chinese social media shows the pig, reported to weigh around 165 pounds, wearing a cape with its legs bound and body tied to the bungee cord, according to local media....

For Teboho Moloi, this was his chance to make a statement against his former Bafana Bafana teammate, especially after losing to Chiefs in the quarter-finals of the Telkom Knockout Cup last month. While Moloi downplayed the importance of avenging the previous result in the build up to the match, his charges looked fired up from the onset as they took the game to Chiefs. Amakhosi found themselves on the back foot as early as the fifth minute as the Chilli Boys took the lead through Mabaso’s easy tap-in following some brilliant footwork by Mayambela....

Chivas won a pair of titles in the Clausura but failed to make the Liguilla in the following tournament. As Chivas struggled, Monterrey dominated the Apertura and topped the regular-season table but eventually fell to rival Tigres in the final. LIVE STREAM Watch Chivas vs. Monterrey live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) SQUADS & TEAM NEWS Alan Pulido left Chivas’ win over Necaxa at halftime with a knock but returned to training this week....

Soaps can vary significantly, both in terms of their chemical makeup and the clinical effects they have on your skin. By knowing what to look for you can find the bar soap best suited to your individual skincare needs. How Traditional Soap Is Made Traditional soaps have long been made by mixing oils (animal fats or vegetable oils) and liquid (most often water) with an alkali. The alkali works on the oils and triggers a chemical process called saponification....

To determine the antibiotic appropriate to your infection, your healthcare provider would consider the following: The Type of Bacteria Involved Bacteria are divided into two types depending on their external structure: Gram-positive bacteria which has thick, waxy external layer Gram-negative bacteria which has an extra lipid layer that acts as a barrier against certain antibiotics When choosing an antibiotic, your healthcare provider first considers the type of bacteria involved. The type of bacteria can help determine which antibiotic drugs to choose, since not all antibiotics affect all bacteria....

After throwing a scoreless first inning Tuesday night against the Nationals, Archer came out to warm up for the second. He then had a pitch sail high on him and immediately knew something was wrong. The righty walked down the mound toward catcher Jacob Stallings and was soon removed from the game. The Pirates later announced he left the game with right shoulder discomfort. Archer, 30, is 3-9 with a 5....

Cuomo announced he had tested positive for the virus on Tuesday. He has continued broadcasting his show Cuomo Prime Time while quarantined in his home basement. On Wednesday night’s show he described his harrowing experience of dealing with the virus, which included a sleepless night punctuated by fever-induced hallucinations. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” Cuomo said. “I’ve had a fever, you’ve had a fever. But 102, 103, 103 plus… that wouldn’t quit....

Harrison weathered widespread criticism online for remarks he made about Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell attending a “plantation-themed” party in 2018. In an Extra interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay, Harrison argued for “a little understanding, a little compassion” on Kirkconnell’s behalf, and questioned whether attending such a party would’ve been considered problematic in 2018. While he issued an apology soon afterward, the fallout led to Harrison, 51, stepping down from his role as host of the Bachelor franchise after 19 years at the helm....

Afterward, he was unapologetic about what he did Saturday, and he was unequivocal about wanting to stay in Chicago. Rumors circulated even before his slice-and-dice episode that he might be on the move if the sliding White Sox could get enough for him before the Aug. 1 non-waiver deadline. MORE: Worst clubhouse cancers “I’d like to stay with this group of guys and make a push for the playoffs because I love those guys,” he told reporters, per CSNChicago....

Mahrez embarked on a self-imposed strike since the botched switch, missing Leicester City last two games against Everton and Swansea City including several training sessions. He last featured for the King Power Stadium outfit on January 20 against Watford where he scored one of the two goals that propelled his side past the Hornets. And Sutton has advised the winger to put the disappointment behind him and see out his contract with the club....

Christian Pulisic, Lynden Gooch and Julian Green have all been included in the 23-player squad for the upcoming friendlies against Cuba in Havana on Friday and New Zealand in Washington D.C. on Oct. 11. The call-up is Gooch’s first with the senior national team, while Green was a late addition. “These two games are very important for us because it’s the last time we can see certain players before making the decision on the 23 going in to represent us for the Mexico and Costa Rica clashes,” Klinsmann said in a statement released by the team....

In 2016, Jessica, my sister, passed due to cardiac arrest. The connection between heart disease and diabetes is well-noted and researched. It was easy then to take my sister’s health journey as a forewarning of what I could have to contend with if I didn’t start taking my health seriously. Today I’m a newlywed, a mother to a wonderful teenager, an educator, and an advocate—for myself and others in my community looking to lessen diabetes and heart disease’s impact on their day-to-day lives....