Scotland Gets Thumped By Brazil @ World Cup

At the World Cup yesterday, in the crunch Group C match between Scotland and Brazil, there was to be no miracle. 

Instead, the brutal reality hit Scotland hard because the Seleção bruisingly thumped them 3-0 (7, 45+3, 60). 

Admittedly, Scotland wasn't good enough! And so, their group fixture ends with just one goal and three points. 

Sports data and AI company, Opta reckoned three points and a -3 goal difference give the Scots a 42% chance of progression. That feels very generous given Scotland are sixth bottom out of the best third-placed teams. Only eight go through to the Round of 32 and plenty still have their final group games to play.

We'll just have to wait...

China's first domestically-made C909 business jet, the CBJ, kicked off commercial service on Monday, operating a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. 

The CBJ business jet, operated by Deer Jet, is a key achievement in the series development of COMAC's C909 aircraft, positioned as a large, jet-powered, high-end customized business jet. 

According to information Deer Jet sent to the Global Times on Monday, the cabin offers more spacious interiors with flexible seating configurations ranging from 12 to 29 seats, which can be divided into distinct functional zones – including rest areas, conference areas, reception areas, and dining areas – on demand, fully meeting personalized customization needs. 

As Asia's largest comprehensive business jet operator, Deer Jet pioneered China's commercial aviation sector by operating the country's first charter flight in 1995. During the past 31 years, they have evolved from a single charter service provider into a full-service operator covering charters, management, maintenance, ground support, and asset trading across the entire value chain. 

According to the Xinhua News Agency on Monday, the CBJ business jet will primarily serve Asian and domestic medium-haul routes, leveraging its excellent high-altitude airport performance and spacious cabin design. 

The day, June 28, 2026, will mark the 10th anniversary of the C909's commercial debut. Over the past decade, China's homegrown C909 aircraft family has evolved from a newcomer to a mature workhorse, expanding from inland to border regions and from domestic to overseas markets. Its scaled, serialized, and industrialized development is progressing steadily, with cumulative passenger traffic exceeding 36 million and more than 500 daily flights, according to Xinhua.