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Giorgia Meloni’s far-right triumphs in Italy vote
Giorgia Meloni’s far-right triumphs in Italy vote
ROME: Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni said today (Sept 26) she was ready to govern for “all Italians” after her eurosceptic populists swept to victory in general elections, putting her on course to guide Italy’s most right-wing government since World War II.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul says
North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul says
SEOUL: North Korea fired a ballistic missile Sunday (Sept 25), Seoul’s military said, just days after a US aircraft carrier arrived for joint drills with the South in a show of force against Pyongyang.
Cambodia Khmer Rouge court upholds conviction in final ruling
Cambodia Khmer Rouge court upholds conviction in final ruling
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s UN-backed Khmer Rouge war crimes court gave its final verdict yesterday (Sept 22), upholding the genocide conviction and life sentence imposed on the regime’s last surviving leader.
Putin calls up reservists, warns Russia will use ‘all means’ for defence
Putin calls up reservists, warns Russia will use ‘all means’ for defence
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military mobilisation and vowed yesterday (Sept 21) to use “all available means” to protect Russian territory, after Moscow-held regions of Ukraine suddenly announced annexation referendums.
Formula One adds Las Vegas as 2023 calendar grows to 24 races
Formula One adds Las Vegas as 2023 calendar grows to 24 races
FORMULA ONE: A first race in Las Vegas has been provisionally added to the 2023 Formula One schedule announced yesterday (Sept 20), taking the total to a record 24,
UK’s new PM vows billions in Ukraine aid, admits US trade talks off
UK’s new PM vows billions in Ukraine aid, admits US trade talks off
NEW YORK: Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday vowed billions more in financial and military aid to Ukraine as she kicked off her debut foreign trip at the UN General Assembly.
Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II
Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON: Britain said farewell to Queen Elizabeth II yesterday (Sept 19) at a historic state funeral attended by world leaders, before a ceremonial journey past hundreds of thousands of mourners to her final place of rest.
Wounded Australia write to World Rugby over refereeing concerns
Wounded Australia write to World Rugby over refereeing concerns
RUGBY: Rugby Australia has written to the sport’s governing body about “overbearing officials”, after the Wallabies were denied victory against New Zealand by a controversial refereeing decision.
Arsenal regain top spot, field youngest ever Premier League player
Arsenal regain top spot, field youngest ever Premier League player
FOOTBALL: Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League as goals from William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira put the gloss on a dominant performance to beat Brentford 3-0 yesterday (Sept 18).
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II is to be laid to rest today (Sept 19), after a grand state funeral attended by leaders from around the world, and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London.
Strong quake strikes Taiwan, Japan issues tsunami alert and typhoon warning
Strong quake strikes Taiwan, Japan issues tsunami alert and typhoon warning
TAIPEI: A strong earthquake struck Taiwan’s southeastern coast today (Sept 18), the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning.
Slick Man City go top as Son’s treble fires Spurs
Slick Man City go top as Son’s treble fires Spurs
FOOTBALL: Manchester City powered to the top of the Premier League as Jack Grealish scored for the first time this season in a 3-0 win over Wolves, while Son Heung-min ended his goal drought with a 13-minute hat-trick in Tottenham’s 6-2 rout of Leicester yesterday (Sept 17).
Xi and Putin challenge world order at regional summit
Xi and Putin challenge world order at regional summit
SAMARKAND: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for a shake-up of the world order as they met with Asian leaders yesterday (Sept 16) for a summit challenging Western influence.
Premier League to pay tribute to queen in reduced schedule
Premier League to pay tribute to queen in reduced schedule
FOOTBALL: Premier League players and fans have the chance to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II this weekend, but the upcoming state funeral for Britain’s longest serving monarch on Monday (Sept 19) has seen three matches postponed.
Britain draws pride from ‘The Queue’ for their queen
Britain draws pride from ‘The Queue’ for their queen
LONDON: Orderly and good-natured, the enormous waiting line to see Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is being hailed as a triumph of Britishness in a country that prides itself on its queueing finesse.
Federer hails ‘incredible adventure’ as he announces retirement
Federer hails ‘incredible adventure’ as he announces retirement
TENNIS: Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week’s Laver Cup after admitting yesterday (Sept 15) his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career.
Putin, Xi meet for high-stakes talks in challenge to West
Putin, Xi meet for high-stakes talks in challenge to West
SAMARKAND: Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping gather with other Asian leaders in the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand from today (Sept 15) for a regional summit touted as a challenge to Western global influence.
LIV Golf’s Norman has ‘no interest’ in talking to PGA Tour
LIV Golf’s Norman has ‘no interest’ in talking to PGA Tour
GOLF: LIV Golf kingpin Greg Norman today (Sept 15) said he was no longer prepared to negotiate with US PGA Tour chiefs while denying the Saudi-funded circuit was a “breakaway” league.
One dead, two wounded in shooting at Bangkok military facility
One dead, two wounded in shooting at Bangkok military facility
BANGKOK: A gunman killed one person and wounded two others in a shooting at a military facility in Bangkok today (Sept 14), Thai police told AFP.
Tears for Queen Elizabeth II as coffin rests in Scotland
Tears for Queen Elizabeth II as coffin rests in Scotland
EDINBURGH: Mourners in Edinburgh, some in tears, filed past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II through the night, before new King Charles III travels to Northern Ireland today (Sept 13) and the monarch’s coffin returns to London.