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Salah back in Liverpool fold as Arsenal grab last-gasp win
Salah back in Liverpool fold as Arsenal grab last-gasp win
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah played a key role in Liverpool’s vital win against Brighton on Saturday (Dec 13) after an explosive interview raised questions over his future at the club as Arsenal avoided a major embarrassment against Wolves.
Gunmen kill 11 at Jewish festival on Australia’s Bondi Beach
Gunmen kill 11 at Jewish festival on Australia’s Bondi Beach
SYDNEY: Two gunmen shot and killed 11 people and wounded many others at Sydney’s Bondi Beach yesterday (Dec 14) in a “terrorist” attack on a gathering for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
Vaccines do not cause autism, says WHO
Vaccines do not cause autism, says WHO
GENEVA: A new analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism - contrary to theories being propagated in the United States.
Cambodia says Thailand still bombing hours after Trump truce call
Cambodia says Thailand still bombing hours after Trump truce call
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia said today (Dec 13) that Thailand continued dropping bombs on its territory hours after US President Donald Trump said the neighbours had agreed to stop fighting.
Salah’s future in focus as Liverpool face Brighton
Salah’s future in focus as Liverpool face Brighton
FOOTBALL: All eyes are on Mohamed Salah’s uncertain future at Liverpool as Arne Slot tries to shut out the noise and prepare his men to face Brighton later today (Dec 13).
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories from the last five years before entering the country, according to an official notice.
Cambodia pulls out of SEA Games over border conflict
Cambodia pulls out of SEA Games over border conflict
SEA GAMES: Cambodia withdrew from the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) yesterday (Dec 10), an Olympic official said, as a border conflict with hosts Thailand escalated and forced a mass exodus of civilians from both sides of the disputed frontier.
Border clashes send half a million into shelters
Border clashes send half a million into shelters
SAMRAONG: Half a million evacuees in Cambodia and Thailand were sheltering in pagodas, schools and other safe havens today (Dec 10) after fleeing renewed fighting in a century-old border dispute in which US President Donald Trump has vowed to again intercede.
Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
SYDNEY: Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown today (Dec 10), declaring it was time to “take back control” from formidable tech giants.
European allies back Zelensky after Trump criticism
European allies back Zelensky after Trump criticism
LONDON: Ukraine’s European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday (Dec 8) as they expressed scepticism about parts of the US proposal to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion.
Gunners crash at Villa, Man City cut gap
Gunners crash at Villa, Man City cut gap
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa ended Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run to blow the Premier League title race wide open on Saturday (Dec 6) as Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-0 to close within two points of the leaders.
Tearful Norris completes ‘long journey’ to become F1 world champion
Tearful Norris completes ‘long journey’ to become F1 world champion
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris claimed his maiden drivers’ championship yesterday (Dec 7) to complete McLaren’s first title double since 1998 with a perfectly-judged drive to finish third behind Red Bull’s winner Max Verstappen and team-mate Oscar Piastri.
Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory
Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory
FOOTBALL: The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out after the contenders discovered their tournament fate at Friday’s (Dec 5) draw ceremony in Washington which was dominated by Donald Trump.
Olympic swim star Thorpe to race Sydney-Hobart on top yacht
Olympic swim star Thorpe to race Sydney-Hobart on top yacht
SAILING: Olympic swimming great Ian Thorpe joined the crew of supermaxi LawConnect on Friday (Dec 5) in its bid to win a third consecutive Sydney-Hobart yacht race, with the Australian bracing for a mental and physical challenge.
Liverpool’s defensive woes deepen, Arsenal face Villa test
Liverpool’s defensive woes deepen, Arsenal face Villa test
FOOTBALL: Liverpool travel to Leeds this weekend with mounting questions over whether Arne Slot can stop the rot, while in-form Aston Villa take aim at Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Norris faces nerve-shredding three-way scrap to claim maiden title
Norris faces nerve-shredding three-way scrap to claim maiden title
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris will battle his own nerves as much as his rivals’ speed as he bids to end Max Verstappen’s four-year reign as F1 world champion in Sunday’s (Dec 7) season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
BANGKOK: Thailand has seized more than US$300 million (B9.6 billion) in assets tied to criminal networks running multibillion-dollar scam centres in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday (Dec 4).
Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
PARIS: A majority of citizens across nine European Union countries see a high risk of war breaking out between the bloc’s members and Russia, according to a survey by the polling group Cluster 17 published today (Dec 4) in the French international affairs journal Le Grand Continent.
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
FOOTBALL: The draw for the 2026 World Cup - the biggest edition of football’s global showpiece ever held - takes place in Washington tomorrow (Dec 5) with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.
US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ on key territory issue after Ukraine talks
US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ on key territory issue after Ukraine talks
MOSCOW: High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough yesterday (Dec 2), as the Kremlin said “no compromise” had been found yet on the key question of territory.