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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.
Western arms production ramping up as Ukraine burns through stockpiles
Western arms production ramping up as Ukraine burns through stockpiles
WASHINGTON: Western governments are mobilising their arms manufacturers to ramp up production and replenish stockpiles heavily diminished by supplying Ukraine’s six-month-old battle against Russia’s invasion.
New age Alcaraz wins US Open and becomes youngest world number one
New age Alcaraz wins US Open and becomes youngest world number one
TENNIS: Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open yesterday (Sept 11), becoming the youngest man to ascend to the world number one ranking and cementing his status as the poster boy of tennis’ new wave.
Ukraine reclaims swathes of territory as Russian troops fall back
Ukraine reclaims swathes of territory as Russian troops fall back
KYIV: Ukraine yesterday (Sept 11) accused Russia of causing sweeping power cuts in the east of the country, as Kyiv announced fresh gains in its counter-offensive, including the recapture of the key city of Izyum.
Princes reunited as Charles III officially proclaimed king
Princes reunited as Charles III officially proclaimed king
LONDON: Princes William and Harry and their wives put on a rare united front Saturday (Sept 10) to view tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, threatening to upstage their father Charles on the day he was officially proclaimed king.
King Charles III vows ‘lifelong service’ as crowds mourn queen
King Charles III vows ‘lifelong service’ as crowds mourn queen
LONDON: King Charles III pledged to follow his mother’s example of “lifelong service” in his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth yesterday (Sept 9), after ascending to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Premier League games postponed following death of Queen Elizabeth II
Premier League games postponed following death of Queen Elizabeth II
FOOTBALL: The Premier League announced yesterday (Sept 9) that all matches had been cancelled this weekend following the death of Queen Elizabeth II but Test cricket and golf will resume from today.
Chelsea appoint ‘innovative’ Potter to replace Tuchel
Chelsea appoint ‘innovative’ Potter to replace Tuchel
FOOTBALL: Graham Potter was appointed as Chelsea’s new manager on a five-year contract yesterday (Sept 8) following the shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel.
Queen Elizabeth II dies, Charles III succeeds
Queen Elizabeth II dies, Charles III succeeds
UNITED KINGDOM: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died at her Scottish Highland retreat on Thursday. She was 96.
Eyeing Asia pivot, Putin says ‘impossible’ to isolate Russia
Eyeing Asia pivot, Putin says ‘impossible’ to isolate Russia
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said yesterday (Sept 7) it was “impossible” to isolate Russia and hailed Asia’s growing global influence, as Moscow looks east in the face of unprecedented Western sanctions over Ukraine.
Chelsea sack manager Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea sack manager Thomas Tuchel
FOOTBALL: Chelsea today (Sept 7) sacked manager Thomas Tuchel just seven games into the season following a chastening 1-0 Champions League defeat at Dinamo Zagreb last night.
Russia to buy huge amounts of North Korean ammunition, says US
Russia to buy huge amounts of North Korean ammunition, says US
WASHINGTON: Russia is buying potentially millions of artillery shells and rockets from communist North Korea to replenish its stocks depleted by invading Ukraine, the White House said yesterday (Sept 6).
VAR under the spotlight after weekend of errors
VAR under the spotlight after weekend of errors
FOOTBALL: The organisation representing English football’s top-flight referees effectively conceded Sunday (Sept 4) that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions to disallow West Ham and Newcastle goals last weekend were wrong as it promised to “fully co-operate” with a Premier League review of the incidents.
Nadal stunned by Tiafoe at US Open as Swiatek makes last-eight
Nadal stunned by Tiafoe at US Open as Swiatek makes last-eight
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal fell to his earliest US Open loss in six years yesterday (Sept 5) when he was knocked out by Frances Tiafoe while Iga Swiatek became the first Polish woman to reach the quarter-finals.
UK’s Johnson to quit as PM, Truss to take over
UK’s Johnson to quit as PM, Truss to take over
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II today (Sept 6), handing over power to Liz Truss after his momentous tenure dominated by Brexit and COVID was cut short by scandal.
Antony scores on debut as Man Utd end Arsenal’s perfect start
Antony scores on debut as Man Utd end Arsenal’s perfect start
FOOTBALL: Antony scored on his dream debut for Manchester United as the Brazilian’s clinical strike and Marcus Rashford’s double inspired a 3-1 win that ended Arsenal’s perfect start to the Premier League season yesterday (Sept 4).
Kyrgios stuns Medvedev at US Open as Gauff advances
Kyrgios stuns Medvedev at US Open as Gauff advances
TENNIS: Australia’s Nick Kyrgios sent defending champion Daniil Medvedev tumbling out of the US Open yesterday (Sept 4) as US teenager Coco Gauff reached the quarter-finals for the first time.
Serena greatness will never be matched, says former coach
Serena greatness will never be matched, says former coach
TENNIS: The departure of Serena Williams from tennis will leave a void in the sport that may never be completely filled, according to the coach who played a pivotal role in nurturing her talent more than 30 years ago.
Havertz seals controversial Chelsea win, Man City held by Villa
Havertz seals controversial Chelsea win, Man City held by Villa
FOOTBALL: Kai Havertz scored the late winner as big-spending Chelsea fought back for a controversial 2-1 win against West Ham, while Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw after Leon Bailey snatched a late equaliser for struggling Aston Villa yesterday (Sept 3).