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Singapore to repeal colonial-era law against gay sex: PM
Singapore to repeal colonial-era law against gay sex: PM
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced yesterday (Aug 21) Singapore will repeal a colonial-era law criminalising gay sex, though he maintained that the government will continue to “uphold” marriage as being between a man and a woman.
Usyk shatters Joshua by split decision in heavyweight rematch
Usyk shatters Joshua by split decision in heavyweight rematch
BOXING: Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk won his rematch against Anthony Joshua by split decision in Saudi Arabia this morning (Aug 21) to set up a potential unification bout with Britain’s Tyson Fury.
Arsenal power into first place, Kane makes history
Arsenal power into first place, Kane makes history
FOOTBALL: Arsenal swept to the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Bournemouth that extended their perfect start to the season, while Harry Kane made history in Tottenham’s 1-0 victory over Wolves yesterday (Aug 20).
Liverpool clash threatens more misery for Man Utd
Liverpool clash threatens more misery for Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Rooted to the bottom of the Premier League for the first time in 30 years, Manchester United’s disastrous start to the season on and off the field could still get worse when they face Liverpool on Monday (Aug 22).
Europe divided over banning Russian tourists
Europe divided over banning Russian tourists
KYIV: Ukraine is pressuring the EU to bar Russian tourists from entering the bloc but has met varying responses, with some EU countries agreeing while others resist.
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) called yesterday (Aug 17) for people infected with monkeypox to avoid exposing animals to the virus following a first reported case of human-to-dog transmission.
Former Australian PM defends secret power grab
Former Australian PM defends secret power grab
CANBERRA: Australia’s former leader today (Aug 17) defended secret arrangements he made to swear himself in to key portfolios including defence and treasury, saying he would only have used the roles in an emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New F1 motors and fuel for 2026
New F1 motors and fuel for 2026
FORMULA ONE: The World Motor Sport Council (FIA) said yesterday (Aug 16) new engines, or power units (PU), would be required in Formula 1 racing by 2026, aimed at greater sustainability.
Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace
Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace
FOOTBALL: Liverpool fought back with 10 men to prevent a first Premier League defeat in front of fans at Anfield since 2017 as Darwin Nunez was sent off during a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace yesterday (Aug 15).
Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption
Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption
MYANMAR: A Myanmar junta court jailed Aung San Suu Kyi for six years for corruption yesterday (Aug 15), a source close to the case said, taking the ousted leader’s prison time to 17 years.
Nitithorn shrugs off pressure to win International Series Singapore
Nitithorn shrugs off pressure to win International Series Singapore
GOLF: Thailand’s Nitithorn Thippong seized the initiative as his rivals faltered yesterday (Aug 14), closing with a flawless three-under-par 69 to win the International Series Singapore.
Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start
Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start
FOOTBALL: Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 4-0 thrashing by Brentford to sink to the bottom of the Premier League yesterday (Aug 13), while Manchester City went top as the champions rolled over Bournemouth 4-0.
Chinese gambling kingpin taken into custody in Bangkok
Chinese gambling kingpin taken into custody in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Authorities in Bangkok have detained a controversial Chinese businessman who is the subject of an international arrest warrant for allegedly running an illegal online casino, police said Saturday (Aug 13).
Salman Rushdie on ventilator after stabbing
Salman Rushdie on ventilator after stabbing
NEW YORK: Salman Rushdie, who spent years in hiding after Iran ordered his killing, was on a ventilator and could lose an eye following a stabbing attack at a literary event in New York state on Friday (Aug 12).
Surprise date-change overshadows World Cup 100-day countdown
Surprise date-change overshadows World Cup 100-day countdown
FOOTBALL: FIFA and Qatar organisers yesterday (Aug 12) counted the cost of bringing forward the start of the World Cup by a day as they launched the 100-day countdown to the event.
Actor Anne Heche legally dead after crash
Actor Anne Heche legally dead after crash
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actor Anne Heche has been declared legally dead, one week after she crashed her car into a Los Angeles building, a spokeswoman said yesterday (Aug 12).
Tottenham’s Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test
Tottenham’s Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test
FOOTBALL: Tottenham lived up to pre-season hype they could challenge for the Premier League title by going top of the table on the opening weekend of the season, but face a truer test of their credentials away to Chelsea on Sunday (Aug 14).
China’s ex-COVID patients live under ‘dark shadow’ of stigma
China’s ex-COVID patients live under ‘dark shadow’ of stigma
SHANGHAI: When Zuo tested positive for COVID-19 while working as a cleaner in one of Shanghai’s largest quarantine centres, she hoped it wouldn’t be long before she could pick up the mop and start earning again.
Serena says ‘countdown’ to retirement has begun
Serena says ‘countdown’ to retirement has begun
TENNIS: United States tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday (Aug 9) that “the countdown has begun” to her retirement from the sport.
FBI raid on Trump’s home ignites political firestorm
FBI raid on Trump’s home ignites political firestorm
FLORIDA: Top Republican leaders flung their support behind former US president Donald Trump yesterday (Aug 9) after an extraordinary Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on his palatial Florida residence sparked a political firestorm in an already bitterly divided country.