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Police escorts, hazmat suits - welcome to Beijing’s Olympic bubble
Police escorts, hazmat suits - welcome to Beijing’s Olympic bubble
WINTER OLYMPICS: China is sealing the Beijing Winter Olympics, which runs from Feb 4-20, inside an impenetrable giant bubble cocooning thousands of people and stretching nearly 200 kilometres in an effort to thwart the coronavirus.
Australia cancels Djokovic’s visa again
Australia cancels Djokovic’s visa again
MELBOURNE: Australia’s government cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time today (Jan 14) as it sought to deport the tennis superstar after he arrived in the country without a COVID-19 vaccine.
Chelsea aim to clip Man City’s wings
Chelsea aim to clip Man City’s wings
FOOTBALL: Chelsea need a repeat of their Champions League final victory over Manchester City to rekindle their Premier League title challenge with the English champions threatening to build a realistically unassailable lead just days into the new year.
Prince Andrew gives up military titles, patronages
Prince Andrew gives up military titles, patronages
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth’s second son, Prince Andrew, was yesterday (Jan 13) effectively stripped of his position in royal life, in a dramatic move as he faces a US civil case for sexual assault.
US judge rules that Prince Andrew sex assault case can proceed
US judge rules that Prince Andrew sex assault case can proceed
NEW YORK: A US judge ruled yesterday (Jan 12) that a sexual assault lawsuit brought against Prince Andrew can move forward, piling pressure on the royal and causing further embarrassment for the British monarchy.
Half of Europe on track to catch Omicron, world economy at risk
Half of Europe on track to catch Omicron, world economy at risk
WORLD: More than half of people in Europe will likely catch Omicron by March, the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday (Jan 11), as the World Bank warned the contagious variant could hamper global economic recovery.
US surgeons successfully implant pig heart in human
US surgeons successfully implant pig heart in human
WASHINGTON: US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a human patient, a first of its kind procedure, the University of Maryland Medical School said yesterday (Jan 10).
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hit with new convictions, jail term
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hit with new convictions, jail term
YANGON: A Myanmar junta court today (Jan 10) convicted Aung San Suu Kyi of three criminal charges, sentencing her to four years in prison in the latest in a slew of cases against the ousted civilian leader.
Djokovic wins Australia visa case, judge orders his release
Djokovic wins Australia visa case, judge orders his release
MELBOURNE: World number one Novak Djokovic won a stunning victory today (Jan 10) over the Australian government, overturning the cancellation of his visa on COVID-19 health grounds, and ending his detention.
Forest dump Arsenal out of FA Cup as Spurs survive scare
Forest dump Arsenal out of FA Cup as Spurs survive scare
FOOTBALL: Nottingham Forest dumped 14-time winners Arsenal out of the FA Cup yesterday (Jan 9) after Tottenham and Liverpool survived scares against lower-league opposition to progress.
More than 100,000 march in France against COVID vaccine requirements
More than 100,000 march in France against COVID vaccine requirements
PARIS: More than 100,000 people across France protested yesterday (Jan 8) over what they say are government plans to further restrict the rights of the unvaccinated, days after French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to “piss off” those refusing the jab.
Newcastle stunned by Cambridge ‘dream’ in FA Cup
Newcastle stunned by Cambridge ‘dream’ in FA Cup
FOOTBALL: Newcastle’s miserable season on the field sunk to a new low yesterday (Jan 8) as they were dumped out of the FA Cup 1-0 by third-tier Cambridge, while non-league sides Kidderminster and Boreham Wood also booked their places in the fourth round.
World passes 300 million COVID cases as Omicron breaks records
World passes 300 million COVID cases as Omicron breaks records
WORLD: The total number of COVID-19 cases registered worldwide passed 300 million yesterday (Jan 7), with the Omicron variant’s rapid spread setting new infection records in dozens of countries over the last week.
Duterte: Arrest unvaccinated if they go outdoors
Duterte: Arrest unvaccinated if they go outdoors
MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday (Jan 6) ordered the arrest of unvaccinated people who violate stay-at-home orders aimed at curbing “galloping” coronavirus infections driven by the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Chinese official apologises after woman miscarries outside lockdown hospital
Chinese official apologises after woman miscarries outside lockdown hospital
BEIJING: A top health official in China’s locked-down Xi’an apologised today (Jan 6) over the miscarriage of an eight-month pregnant woman, after footage went viral of a hospital refusing her entry without a COVID test.
Australia bars Djokovic, cancels entry visa
Australia bars Djokovic, cancels entry visa
TENNIS: Australia said today (Jan 6) it had cancelled the entry visa of Novak Djokovic, opening the way to his detention and deportation in a dramatic reversal for the tennis world number one.
Hong Kong ramps up virus controls
Hong Kong ramps up virus controls
HONG KONG: Hong Kong announced strict new anti-coronavirus controls today (Jan 5), banning flights from eight nations, shuttering bars and gyms and cancelling evening restaurant dining after the Omicron variant was detected within the city.
Djokovic heading to Australian Open with COVID-19 exemption
Djokovic heading to Australian Open with COVID-19 exemption
TENNIS: World number one Novak Djokovic said yesterday (Jan 4) that he was heading to the Australian Open to defend his title after being granted a COVID-19 medical exemption to play.
China says US and Russia must reduce stockpiles after nuclear statement
China says US and Russia must reduce stockpiles after nuclear statement
BEIJING: China said today (Jan 4) it will continue to “modernise” its nuclear arsenal and called on the United States and Russia to reduce their own stockpiles a day after global powers pledged to prevent such weapons from spreading.
Wolves end Rangnick’s honeymoon at United
Wolves end Rangnick’s honeymoon at United
FOOTBALL: Wolves ended Ralf Rangnick’s unbeaten start as Manchester United interim manager yesterday (Jan 3) as Joao Moutinho’s strike earned a deserved 1-0 win at Old Trafford.