Новости за 07.02.2020

Russia has been historically associated with oil and gas exports, yet the news somewhat underreports its coal market presence. Although neither the world’s largest coal producer nor exporter, Russia seems to continue with its strategic aim to ramp up coal exports, all the while domestic carbon demand is about to plummet. Step by step, first by getting its spare production capacity ready, now by ensuring appropriate infrastructure solutions are there to transport all the goods, Moscow is laying the... Читать дальше...

The Conservative critic for the ministry responsible for overseeing the Canada summer jobs program says the Trudeau government has shifted the mandate of the initiative to solely reflect Liberal Party interests.

How common are planets with multiple suns — and what does that mean for life in the universe?

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Sebastien Roblin

History, Europe

It kept breaking.

Key Point: The Jagdtiger was deadly and heavily armored, no doubt. However, it's very size and small engine doomed it to repeated malfunctions. 

During World War II, German factories churned out numerous turretless assault guns (Sturmgeschutz) and tank destroyers (Jagdpanzers) based on each major tank chassis. Though the lack of a turret made them less capable in offensive operations, they were cheaper to build, could carry heavier guns and armor... Читать дальше...

Oscar-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker on her decades-long collaboration with Martin Scorsese.

The Oscar-nominated star of “Marriage Story” on life as a Marine.

Everyone recognizes the Oscar — the golden statue coveted within the film industry. But few know of the man who modeled for it and was a renowned Mexican film director in his own right.

Why the “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” director is in love with movies.

An unsung frickin’ hero: the actor who overdubs Brad Pitt’s profane lines for broadcast television.

VIKINGS on Amazon Prime is coming to an end this week and the series features Bjorn Ironside. But who is he dating in real life - is she in the series, too?

Informed sources tell me that Labour’s Manurewa MP, Louisa Wall, is about to get challenged for the nomination. The challenger is Ian Dunwoodie, who lost to her in 2010. I understand he has signed up lots of members and is likely to win the floor vote. It will then come down to whom the unions […]

Manchester United's pursuit of summer signings tops Express Sport's transfer round up.

Chas Skelly | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

A featherweight matchup between Chas Skelly and Grant Dawson just might be snake-bitten.

With Volkswagen inexplicably not importing its cool new California pop-top campervan to the U.S., Mercedes-Benz is moving to fill the gap with the minivan-sized Weekender.