Commission considering punitive action for Italy over budget
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis confirmed that Brussels was considering punitive measures against Italy over its budget | Hans Punz/AFP via Getty Images Commission considering punitive action for Italy over budget Valdis Dombrovskis confirmed that Brussels is looking into proposing an ‘excessive deficit procedure’ against Italy. By Silvia Sciorilli Borrelli and Philip Kaleta 11/6/18, 4:54 PM…
Today at Commission, Brexit lunch and Eurogroup presidency
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May in Brussels | Pool photo by Virginia Mayo/AFP via Getty Images MIDDAY BRIEF, IN BRIEF Today at Commission, Brexit lunch and Eurogroup presidency Between the Brexit lunch and the election of the Eurogroup president, it is a busy week ahead in Brussels. By Quentin…
Samantha Bee Defends Ilhan Omar: Democrats 'Threw Her Under the Bus' Over Anti-Semitism
TBS late-night host Samantha Bee launched a passionate defense of the far-left Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, accusing her fellow Democrats of failing to defend her over her numerous anti-semitic remarks. Omar has faced widespread criticism in recent weeks from Democrats and Republicans for various anti-semitic remarks regarding the state of Israel, including that claims that Zionist…
Macron to show Eastern Europe how much he cares
PARIS — After a difficult summer capped by a short but eventful holiday, Emmanuel Macron will next week try to show European allies that he doesn’t only have eyes for Germany. The French president will also use a trip through Central and Eastern Europe to show French voters that he hasn’t given up on a…
Burnley boss Dyche insists VAR got key decisions right
Sean Dyche backed both key VAR decisions as Burnley secured a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth at Turf Moor. The visitors saw a first-half goal from Josh King ruled out with Philip Billing deemed to have handled Andrew Surman’s corner into his path. Eddie Howe was then left rueing his luck in the second half when…
Villa boss Smith on Terry bust-up claims: ‘That is bull****’
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith was very quick to rubbish rumours of a bust-up between himself and assistant manager, John Terry. Social media was awash with rumours after the 2-0 defeat to Southampton that Smith and Terry had to be pulled apart after a confrontation in the tunnel. And after the game Smith was quick…
Howe claims poor VAR calls affected Bournemouth psyche
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe claims two incorrect VAR decisions meant his side were “psychologically spent” at the end of their 3-0 loss to Burnley. The Cherries had two goals ruled out due to questionable VAR decisions, with the second resulting in a Burnley penalty at the other end – that was converted – after the play…
Rio slams Spurs tactics under Mourinho: ‘So, so negative’
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand criticised Jose Mourinho’s tactics following Spurs’ 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Goals either side of the half time break from Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso were enough to secure a Premier League double for Frank Lampard over his former manager. Chelsea fully deserved their victory – despite Mourinho…
Lampard blasts VAR after Chelsea win: ‘It’s not good enough’
Frank Lampard insists the decision not to send Giovani Lo Celso off in Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Spurs was “not good enough”. Lo Celso clearly stamped on Cesar Azpilicueta’s leg during the match, but VAR decided not to show a red card after deeming he had nowhere else to put his foot. Click Here: cheap…
Emily Blunt: un bonheur nommé Hazel
Bonne nouvelle pour Emily Blunt et John Krasinski. Dimanche, l’acteur star de la série The Office a annoncé sur Twitter la naissance de leur fille, prénommée Hazel. Dire qu’il y a deux ans, Emily Blunt avait décidé de faire passer sa carrière d’actrice au premier plan. A l’époque, la comédienne révélée par le film Le…