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Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
HONG KONG: Police in Hong Kong have arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, finding “substandard” netting on building exteriors that failed to halt flames from spreading, authorities said yesterday (Dec 1).
Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up final race title showdown
Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up final race title showdown
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen boosted his late bid for a fifth successive drivers’ world championship yesterday (Nov 30) when he took full advantage of a McLaren strategic blunder to complete a sensational hat-trick of victories at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends Liverpool drought
Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends Liverpool drought
FOOTBALL: Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight title clash yesterday (Nov 30), while Alexander Isak finally scored his first top-flight goal for troubled Liverpool in a 2-0 win at West Ham.
Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections
Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections
UZBEKISTAN: The world’s top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday (Nov 28) for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a move conservationists hailed as a “historical win”.
Pele’s brand acquired by family business of Neymar Jr.
Pele’s brand acquired by family business of Neymar Jr.
FOOTBALL: Iconic footballer Pele’s brand came under the ownership of another prominent Brazilian athlete, Neymar Santos Jr., after the company owned by his father said Tuesday (Nov 25) it had bought the rights to use it.
Canada’s captive whales face euthanasia threat
Canada’s captive whales face euthanasia threat
NIAGARA FALLS: The remaining 30 captive belugas at Canada’s Marineland have nothing to do but wait.
Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test
Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test
FOOTBALL: Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West Ham this weekend?
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land
BISHKEK: Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday (Nov 27) that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims at its own - otherwise his army would take it by force.
Verstappen seeks Qatar desert hat-track, but Norris remains title favourite
Verstappen seeks Qatar desert hat-track, but Norris remains title favourite
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year’s Formula One world championship reaches boiling point in the Arabian Gulf.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning
HONG KONG: Firefighters were still dousing a devastating fire today (Nov 27) which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 44 people and leaving hundreds missing according to authorities.
Miss Universe co-owners, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims
Miss Universe co-owners, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims
MEXICO CITY: The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.
Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
BRASíLIA: Brazil’s Supreme Court yesterday (Nov 25) ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals.
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
SAMARKAND: Global wildlife talks opened yeterday (Nov 24), with votes expected on increased shark protection, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.
Washington, Kyiv say a peace deal must ‘fully uphold’ Ukraine sovereignty
Washington, Kyiv say a peace deal must ‘fully uphold’ Ukraine sovereignty
GENEVA: Washington and Kyiv said yesterday (Nov 23) that any eventual deal to halt the war with Russia must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty, after “constructive” talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva.
Verstappen wins big in Vegas with McLarens disqualified
Verstappen wins big in Vegas with McLarens disqualified
FORMULA ONE: Current world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday (Nov 22) as his title hopes were boosted further with the McLarens of championship leader Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both being disqualified.
Gunners shoot down Spurs, Liverpool felled at Forest
Gunners shoot down Spurs, Liverpool felled at Forest
FOOTBALL: Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze showed Tottenham what they missed out on with a brilliant hat-trick in a 4-1 north London derby demolition that bolstered the Premier League leaders’ title charge yesterday (Nov 23).
Jeeno defends title at LPGA Tour Championship
Jeeno defends title at LPGA Tour Championship
GOLF: World number one Jeeno Thitikul captured her second consecutive season-ending LPGA Tour Championship yesterday (Nov 23), holding off Thai compatriot Pajaree Anannarukarn for the US$4 million (B130mn) richest prize in women’s golf.
‘Parasocial’ crowned Cambridge Dictionary word of 2025
‘Parasocial’ crowned Cambridge Dictionary word of 2025
LONDON: Do you feel a deep bond with pop stars like Taylor Swift or Lily Allen - even though you’ve never met them?
Smith warns ‘outstanding’ Australia on a high after stunning win
Smith warns ‘outstanding’ Australia on a high after stunning win
CRICKET: Skipper Steve Smith warned that a confident Australia were primed to ram home their advantage after stunning England in the first Ashes Test yesterday (Nov 22), calling the team effort “outstanding”.
Thailand’s last hunter-gatherers seek land rights
Thailand’s last hunter-gatherers seek land rights
PA BON: Deep in a Thai forest a young man sprints through the undergrowth, blowpipe in hand, before pumping a poisoned dart at a monkey.