- WorldThe Telegraph
British troops in Mali are being commanded by a Chinese officer it emerges, as first patrol on UN mission is completed
British troops are being commanded by a Chinese officer for the first time, it has emerged. The 300 British troops deployed to counter Islamist violence in Mali will work under a Chinese sector commander as part of the United Nations (UN) force. Lieutenant Colonel Tom Robinson, Commanding Officer of the Light Dragoons, said the Chinese military had provided a hospital to the UN mission and were responsible for protecting the camp which houses the British troops. “I work for a Chinese Brigadier who is sector commander,” Lt Col Robinson said. “He’s a professional guy who I very much enjoy working with.” It is thought to be the first time British forces have been under command of a Chinese officer, although the Royal Navy has worked alongside the Chinese navy in counter-piracy operations around the horn of Africa. The news comes as tension between Britain and China, after human rights abuses in Hong Kong, aggressive Chinese sovereignty claims in the Indo-Pacific and questions over the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic, have soured relations between London and Beijing.
- CelebrityE!
Anna Kournikova Celebrates Daughter Mary's First Birthday with Sweet Pic
Anna Kournikova, who is married to singer Enrique Inglesias, shared a photo of the couple's daughter crawling in honor of her first birthday.
- CelebrityBenzinga
Home In Ski Resort Area Of Aspen, Colorado, Hits Market For $75 Million
The world appears to have gained a new crop of high-net-worth individuals, assuming the wealth-redistributing effects of the Reddit rally pan out. These newly-minted millionaires now have an aspirational property they can consider for their next investment: A vacation getaway on Aspen Mountain in snowy Colorado that's been rented by A-listers such as Kylie Jenner is up for sale at an asking price of $75 million property. The property is within walking distance of downtown Aspen and roughly 200 yards from "The Little Nell," a five-star hotel. The home was built just last year and has almost 20,000 square feet of space, including seven bedrooms, seven full baths and two partial baths. The mansion also comes with an indoor pool and hot tub, media room/theater, bowling alley, full spa, cathedral ceilings and five-car garage. Earlier this year Kylie Cosmetics founder Jenner rented the Colorado palace to celebrate the New Year with family. Aspen is well known as a wealthy winter resort community. The region is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and forests for hiking, climbing, camping and biking. The property is listed through Christie's International Real Estate. The address: 1001 Ute Avenue, Aspen, Colorado, 81611. Photos courtesy Christie's International Real Estate. See more from BenzingaClick here for options trades from Benzinga3 Shipping Stocks Trading Higher TodayWhy Tesla's Stock Is Trading Lower Today© 2021 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.