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  “Corruption kills.” This is the stark message at the heart of the protests that have been taking place in Serbia for three months and show no signs of abating. The wave of discontent sparked by the Novi Sad train station canopy collapse last November has seen tens of thousands of Serbian citizens take to the streets daily, demanding political and criminal accountability for the tragedy that claimed 15 lives and seriously injured two others. The protests are growing by the day. Demonstrations, the obstruction of traffic and tributes to the victims of the Novi Sad train station canopy collapse…

  Vietnam’s birth rate sank to a record low in 2024, with the total fertility rate falling to 1.91 children per woman. This marked the third consecutive year the figure remained below the replacement level of 2.1 — and it’s happening against the background of a booming economy. The country’s population currently hovers around 100 million people. The Vietnam News Agency cited Pham Vu Hoang, deputy director of the health ministry’s population authority, as saying that the population could begin to decline by mid-century. Urban centers are already feeling the impact. Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s southern economic hub,…

Beijing sends an opening message to the economic elite in Davos. The Chinese vice premier, Ding Xuexiang, warned this Tuesday against an increase in trade tensions, considering that “there are no winners in a trade war” and has assured that Beijing is not seeking to obtain a surplus but rather to increase its imports. “Protectionism leads nowhere. There are no winners in a trade war,” said the Chinese leader in his speech at the World Economic Forum. Drawing a parallel, Ding has indicated that protectionism is “like locking oneself in a dark room. Although the wind and rain are kept…

Shaun Murphy makes Kyren Wilson title prediction after Masters final battle Shaun Murphy expects Kyren Wilson to land the Masters title in future, while he is now fancying his own chances at this year’s World Championship. The Magician beat the Warrior 10-7 in Sunday’s Masters final, completing the perfect week for him after knocking in a 147 in the semis against Mark Allen. The 42-year-old is now a two-time Masters champion after landing his first title 10 years ago and takes his Triple Crown tally to four having also landed World and UK titles. Wilson is the reigning world…

Man Utd deal to sign Patrick Dorgu in danger of being blocked by Napoli | Football Manchester United’s attempt to sign Patrick Dorgu could be blocked due to a rival offer from Napoli, according to reports in Italy. United have identified Dorgu as a new left-sided option for Ruben Amorim, who has been forced to play Diogo Dalot at left wing-back following Luke Shaw’s injury. Dorgu, 20, is in his second season with Lecce following his €200,000 (£175,000) move from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland in 2022. The Denmark international international, who has also been linked with Liverpool, has quickly established himself…

Where to watch tonight’s Champions League games on TV and live stream in the UK | Football The Champions League returns to our screens on Tuesday night, with just two rounds of fixtures still to play in the group stage. The 36 teams in the Champions League have all played six of the eight games they are scheduled for in the revamped format this season. Liverpool have been the standout team so far, sitting top of the table as the only side to have won all six of their contests, three points clear of Barcelona at the summit. Arsenal…

Joe Cole says it ‘makes sense’ for £70m Man Utd midfielder to leave this January | Football Former England star Joe Cole says it ‘makes sense’ for Casemiro to leave Manchester United this January given he does not appear to be a part of Ruben Amorim’s plans. Casemiro hit the ground running at United following a £70million move from Real Madrid in 2022, scoring seven goals in 51 appearances across an excellent debut season. But Casemiro has struggled to hit those same heights since and the 32-year-old midfielder has made just four starts in all competitions since Ruben Amorim’s…

Phil Foden can lead Manchester City to Champions League win over PSG | Football Paris Saint-Germain against Manchester City looked a top-bracket Champions League final at the start of the tournament but both clubs are floundering to such an extent they could be eliminated next week if they fail to pick up enough points from their final two group matches.  PSG are 25th in the table ahead of the latest round of fixtures and need to climb one place to scrape into the play-off games, which will be staged over two legs next month, while the current English champions…

Why Luke Littler’s net worth will ‘skyrocket’ as he celebrates 18th birthday Luke Littler is doing very well for himself on and off the oche, with his earnings predicted to ‘skyrocket’ after celebrating his 18th birthday today. The Nuke turns 18 on 21 January having won the World Darts Championship earlier this month, beating Michael van Gerwen in the Alexandra Palace final. A year on from finishing runner-up on debut the victory completed a scarcely believable 12 months for the teenager as he went from unknown to household name thanks to his spectacular arrows and all before his 18th birthday.…

Trending – Southport killer pleads guilty The Southport killer Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to murder and terrorism charges yesterday. He had been charged with the murder of three little girls who were attending a dance class in Southport last year as well as terrorism charges including making ricin.  Since his guilty plea, the media has been able to report that he planned to commit the UK’s first school massacre just a week before he murdered the children. Since his guilty plea, it has also been revealed that he was referred to a counter-extremism scheme three times.  The prime minister has…