MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday (May 6) the Philippines would not respond in kind to China’s deployment of water cannons against its vessels, ruling out the use of “offensive” equipment as Manila asserts its sovereignty in the disputed South China Sea. Beijing has dispatched hundreds of coast guard and…

Race favourite Tadej Pogacar made light of a mechanical problem to blast into the lead of the Giro d’Italia with victory on the summit finish to the 161km second stage on Sunday.The Slovenian suffered a puncture at the foot of the steep 11km climb to Santuario di Oropa but he was helped back into the group by his team mates before launching a devastating solo attack.No one could stay with the UAE Team Emirates rider…

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Australian police said on Sunday (May 5) they shot dead a 16-year-old boy, after a man was stabbed in a Perth suburb, in an attack authorities said indicated terrorism. The “middle-aged” victim, stabbed in the back, was stable in hospital, authorities said. The 16-year-old boy, described as “Caucasian”, was known to…

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It is that little voice in your head shouting that you are not good enough for the job or that someone will soon figure out you are a fraud. How do you overcome imposter syndrome and how can bosses set their staff up for success when they are new to…

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Sanya’s skills came to the fore as he designed the farm – a tranquil setting flanked by low-rise solid timber structures. “We reclaimed materials from our construction company, pursuing sustainability, and created a warm and welcoming atmosphere around the land,” described Briend-Marchal. The buildings house a welcome pavilion, staff house,…