Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for one of its private jets – with the successful applicant being paid as much as $385,000 (£313,538) a year. The streaming giant says it is looking for candidates with “independent judgement, discretion and outstanding customer service skills”. They should also be able to “operate with little direction and a lot of self-motivation.” Last year Netflix cut hundreds of jobs after a fall in subscriber numbers. “The overall
The Gambia’s Vice President Badara Alieu Joof has died of illness in India, President Adama Barrow said on Wednesday. Joof, 65, was appointed vice president of the West African country in 2022. He previously served as education minister from 2017 to 2022. Barrow said on Twitter that Joof had died “after a short illness”, without providing further detail, including when he died. The vice president had left The Gambia about three weeks ago to seek medical treatment and had not
The world’s oldest person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died aged 118. Ms Randon – who assumed the name Sister André when she became a nun in 1944 – died in her sleep at her nursing home in Toulon, France. Born in 1904 in southern France, she lived through two world wars and dedicated much of her life to Catholicism. “Only the good Lord knows” the secret of her longevity, she told reporters. Born when Tour de France had only been staged once, Sister André also
As the rich, famous and influential meet at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aid agency Oxfam says billionaires should be made obsolete. And 200 millionaires agree. In an open letter addressed to world leaders, they say they want to pay more tax “for the common good”. The number of billionaires should be halved by 2030 through higher taxes and other policies to make the world a fairer place, Oxfam said at the opening of the Davos summit on Monday. In response
United States President Joe Biden and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte have concluded a meeting at the White House, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, protections of supply chains, and an upcoming Summit for Democracy – hosted by the two countries along with Costa Rica, South Korea and Zambia – topping the agenda. The wide-ranging meeting on Tuesday was also planned as the US has sought to shore up allies’ support for restrictions that aim to limit China’s ability to access advanced
Friday, 13th January 2023. Jubilee House, Ghana’s presidential palace. In attendance: the movers and shakers of public and commercial finance in the country. Arrayed on one side was the government, led by the Vice President, in his capacity as “Head of the Economic Management Team” (EMT). On the other side was a motley crew of finance industry representatives, from the insurance, securities, banking and related industries. The agenda: Ghana’s tottering domestic debt restructuring exercise.
President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Abraham Neequaye has revealed plans to expand the boxing league from Greater Accra to three other regions. According to him, the success of the league, which is held at the Bukom Boxing Arena, has compelled the GBA to explore its viability in the Ashanti, Northern, and Volta Regions. He told Citi Sports: “We centered the whole thing in Accra now we are going to the regions. That tells you that there is an improvement We did 20 events. Now, we’re
Sevilla have reportedly launched an offer to secure the services of the tough-minded defender in the ongoing winter transfer window. Spanish La Liga Santander club Sevilla has submitted a €2 million bid to sign Ghana international Alexander Djiku from RC Strasbourg this month. Djiku, whose contract with RC Strasbourg expires in June 2023 has been a long-term target of the Spanish club following his explosive performance in the French Ligue 1. According to French newspaper L’Équipe, the €2
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of mercurial midfielder Rashid Nortey with official club announcement very imminent. Nortey is joining the Porcupine Warriors after ending his long six year stay with Medeama SC and will sign a two and half year deal after passing his medicals, per reports The Porcupine Warriors despite having one of the best midfield department are working thoroughly to get the service of the 27-year-old who is without any club at the moment. Nortey is
Chadian Alhadji Allaou Mahamat has been chosen as the centre referee for African Nations Championship (CHAN) group clash between Ghana and Sudan o Thursday. He will be assisted by Algerian duo Abbes Akram Zerhouni (Assistant I), Brahim El Hamlaoui Sid Ali (Assistant II). The Fourth Official will be Celso Armindo Alvação from Mozambique Pedro Alogo Ondo Abeku from Equatorial Guinea – who served as Match Commissioner in the opening defeat to Madagascar – retains his role. Mauritanian Beida
Ten Chinese players face match-fixing charges as snooker’s governing body investigates the sport’s biggest corruption scandal. The allegations include manipulating games, approaching players to cheat, betting on snooker and fixing a match. In October, Liang Wenbo was suspended by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA). Nine others followed, including 2021 Masters champion Yan Bingtao and UK Championship winner Zhao Xintong. Both players were barred from competing
Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open title defence is over after a second-round defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald in which he struggled with an injury. The Spaniard, 36, was trailing by a set and a break when he pulled up with what appeared to be a hip problem. He took a medical timeout towards the end of the second set and continued with the match, but ultimately slipped to a 6-4 6-3 7-5 defeat. It is Nadal’s earliest exit at the Australian Open since 2016. It was a cruel end for Nadal
Man City striker Erling Haaland has opened up on his meditation practices and football aspirations as he appeared on the cover of GQ’s second annual global sports issue. The Norwegian striker, who earns £865,000-a-week, has enjoyed a fantastic debut season with the club, scoring 33 goals in 30 games across all competitions. Now the 22-year-old has taken the unlikely dip into fashion, appearing on the cover of GQ’s sports issue, where he is seen letting his hear down while wearing
Rio Ferdinand believes there is no comparison between Manchester United enforcer Casemiro and Thomas Partey despite the Arsenal midfielder’s impressive campaign. Ferdinand has claimed Casemiro ‘wipes him [Partey] away’ with his impact on the game, citing statistics as the basis for his argument ahead of United’s crucial trip to the Emirates to face the Gunners on Sunday. ‘I think the importance to their teams…you could argue both sides quite equally. But
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