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Antonelli faces new challenge after stirring triumph in Monza
Antonelli faces new challenge after stirring triumph in Monza
Friday 11 September 2026, 11:30AM
FORMULA ONE: After "walking on water" in Monza, Kimi Antonelli faces an entirely different challenge at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix as he bids to continue his record-breaking assault on the world championship.
Trump promises Americans US$5,000 if Republicans win Congress
Trump promises Americans US$5,000 if Republicans win Congress
Friday 11 September 2026, 11:00AM
DALLAS: President Donald Trump has promised US$5,000 (B165,000) to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to "pretend" he was on the ballot.
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
Thursday 10 September 2026, 11:30AM
GOLF: LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, has for bankruptcy protection.
Putin, Trump discussed idea of trilateral summit with Xi, says Kremlin
Putin, Trump discussed idea of trilateral summit with Xi, says Kremlin
Thursday 10 September 2026, 11:00AM
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed the idea of holding a trilateral meeting with China’s Xi Jinping at an upcoming summit in November, the Kremlin said yesterday (Sept 9).
Thailand arrests 12 South Koreans in scam centre bust
Thailand arrests 12 South Koreans in scam centre bust
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 10:30AM
BANGKOK: Thai authorities arrested 12 South Koreans and a Chinese national accused of running a scam call centre from a high-end rented house south of Bangkok, police said yesterday (Sept 8).
Russia pummels Kyiv after three-day halt
Russia pummels Kyiv after three-day halt
Tuesday 8 September 2026, 10:48AM
KYIV: A wave of strong explosions rang out in Kyiv, AFP journalists said early today (Sept 8), as Russia resumed strikes on the Ukrainian capital after a three-day halt.
Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law
Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law
Monday 7 September 2026, 02:00PM
SYDNEY: Australians could be given the option of opting out of powerful social media algorithms under new legislation cracking down on big tech, a minister said today (Sept 7).
Gunners lay down early marker
Gunners lay down early marker
Monday 7 September 2026, 01:51PM
FOOTBALL: Arsenal laid down an early marker in the Premier League title race by coming from behind to end Chelsea’s promising start under Xabi Alonso and keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the table yesterday (Sept 6).
Thailand moves to tighten data centre rules
Thailand moves to tighten data centre rules
Monday 7 September 2026, 12:30PM
BANGKOK: Thailand said on Friday (Sept 4) it would introduce clearer rules on AI data centres to regulate the fast-growing sector, and urged almost 50 sites currently under construction to hold the projects until then.
Sensational Antonelli wins Italian GP from back of grid
Sensational Antonelli wins Italian GP from back of grid
Monday 7 September 2026, 11:00AM
FORMULA ONE: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the most sensational triumphs in the long history of the Italian Grand Prix yesterday (Sept 6) when he became the first home winner in 60 years after starting from 19th on the grid.
Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph
Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph
Friday 4 September 2026, 11:30AM
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton will seek to boost his hopes of an unprecedented eighth drivers' world championship with a record sixth Italian Grand Prix win on Sunday (Sept 6) when he races on Ferrari's home tarmac.
US sailors descend on Pattaya after months at sea
US sailors descend on Pattaya after months at sea
Friday 4 September 2026, 10:00AM
PATTAYA: Hundreds of US sailors disembarked in Thailand on Wednesday (Sept 2), visiting Pattaya after a lengthy Middle East deployment that sparked concerns over conditions on board.
Record spend for Premier League clubs
Record spend for Premier League clubs
Thursday 3 September 2026, 11:00AM
FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs shattered their transfer record of £3.1 billion (B140bn) spent in one window as Manchester City splashed out £125 million to Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez and signed Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
Zuckerberg, Musk make plea at G20 for more AI data centers
Zuckerberg, Musk make plea at G20 for more AI data centers
Wednesday 2 September 2026, 10:35AM
CHAPEL HILL: Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk yesterday (Sept 1) stressed the need for more AI data centers and the electric power needed to support them at a meeting of G20 technology ministers focused on the disruptions and opportunity brought by artificial intelligence.
Kyiv orders heightened security amid intense Russian drone strikes
Kyiv orders heightened security amid intense Russian drone strikes
Tuesday 1 September 2026, 12:47PM
KYIV: Ukraine yesterday (Aug 31) announced stricter security protocols for Kyiv public transport, schools and even parliament amid a major surge in Russian drone attacks it says are aimed at "paralysing" the Ukrainian capital.
It ‘hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football
It ‘hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football
Tuesday 1 September 2026, 12:23PM
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi said yesterday (Aug 31) he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
Russia Says Preparing ‘Massive Strikes’ on Ukraine’s Energy Sector
Russia Says Preparing ‘Massive Strikes’ on Ukraine’s Energy Sector
Monday 31 August 2026, 11:15AM
MOSCOW: Russia’s defense ministry said yesterday (Aug 30) it was gearing up for large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a tit-for-tat response to strikes by Kyiv.
Big-spending Spurs lose again, Munoz saves Liverpool
Big-spending Spurs lose again, Munoz saves Liverpool
Monday 31 August 2026, 10:22AM
FOOTBALL: Newcastle United condemned big-spending Tottenham to a second successive defeat on Saturday (Aug 29) as they won 2-0 in London, while Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.
China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AI
China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AI
Sunday 30 August 2026, 03:00PM
GUIAN NEW AREA: In China’s hilly Guizhou province, a cluster of European-style buildings complete with clock tower and multi-arched bridge emits a low, permanent hum - a clue to its unexpected identity as tech giant Huawei’s largest data centre.
Once its saviour, US puts Kuwait in Iran’s crosshairs
Once its saviour, US puts Kuwait in Iran’s crosshairs
Saturday 29 August 2026, 03:00PM
KUWAIT CITY: Like many Kuwaitis, Salem Al-Ghanem still vividly remembers Iraqi tanks rolling through his hometown when his small Gulf state faced extinction had US troops not liberated it from invasion.