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Miss Mexico wins controversial Thai-hosted Miss Universe contest
Miss Mexico wins controversial Thai-hosted Miss Universe contest
NONTHABURI: Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand yesterday (Nov 21), strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout when an organiser of the beauty pageant chastised her.
Arsenal brace for Spurs clash without Gabriel, Man City in pursuit
Arsenal brace for Spurs clash without Gabriel, Man City in pursuit
FOOTBALL: Arsenal are expected to be without defensive lynchpin Gabriel Magalhaes when they host London rivals Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow (Nov 23) as Manchester City seek to keep up the pressure on the Premier League leaders.
Jeeno surges clear at LPGA season finale in Miami
Jeeno surges clear at LPGA season finale in Miami
GOLF: Thailand’s world number one Jeeno Thitikul charged up the leaderboard at the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship yesterday (Nov 21), carding a nine-under-par 63 to open up a three-shot lead heading into the weekend.
Norris eyeing big step towards maiden world title in Vegas
Norris eyeing big step towards maiden world title in Vegas
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris arrived in Las Vegas this week full of confidence after back-to-back wins and in control of the Formula One world championship race as he eyes a maiden title.
Ukraine would give Russia chunk of territory under 28-point US plan
Ukraine would give Russia chunk of territory under 28-point US plan
WASHINGTON: Ukraine would give up a swathe of eastern territory to Russia and slash the size of its army under a sweeping 28-point peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, according to a draft obtained by AFP.
North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect
North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect
SEOUL: North Korea has denounced an agreement between Seoul and Washington to build nuclear-powered submarines, saying in a state media commentary today (Nov 18) that the deal would cause a “nuclear domino” effect.
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
FOOTBALL: President Donald Trump unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup yesterday (Nov 17) - but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States.
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged closer ties with Thailand during talks with the first reigning Thai monarch to visit China since diplomatic relations were established 50 years ago.
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
KINMEN: With a clear view of China’s skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his patrol boat through choppy waters around a group of islands controlled by Taipei.
Stokes bats away criticism of England’s Ashes preparations
Stokes bats away criticism of England’s Ashes preparations
CRICKET: Captain Ben Stokes has denied that England are undercooked for the Ashes series against Australia after a chorus of recent criticism led by legends Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott.
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
PARIS: France today (Nov 13) marks a decade since suffering its worst attack, with the only surviving assailant jailed for life and plans for a long-term memorial.
Teen rescued days after migrant shipwreck
Teen rescued days after migrant shipwreck
LANGKAWI: Rescued after days stranded on a Malaysian island, weak and shaken Iman Shorif recounted yesterday (Nov 11) how he watched a child drown when their boat carrying migrants from Myanmar capsized.
Norris extends F1 title lead in Sao Paulo
Norris extends F1 title lead in Sao Paulo
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris extended his lead in the drivers’ world championship to 24 points ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri with a well-judged victory in yesterday’s (Nov 9) dramatic Sao Paulo Grand Prix – but Red Bull’s Max Verstappen stole the show by racing from a pit-lane start to finish third.
Migrant shipwreck off Malaysia-Thailand border kills at least seven
Migrant shipwreck off Malaysia-Thailand border kills at least seven
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have recovered at least seven bodies after a boat carrying migrants capsized near the Thai border, a maritime agency official said yesterday (Nov 9).
Black Cats tame Gunners, Man City down Liverpool
Black Cats tame Gunners, Man City down Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Arsenal’s 10-game winning run came to an end as Brian Brobbey’s last-gasp goal gave Sunderland a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Premier League leaders on Saturday (Nov 8).
Eyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centers
Eyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centers
NEW YORK: Tech firms are floating the idea of building data centers in space and tapping into the sun’s energy to meet out-of-this-world power demands in a fierce artificial intelligence race.
LIV Golf switching to 72-hole format in 2026
LIV Golf switching to 72-hole format in 2026
GOLF: LIV Golf will abandon its abbreviated 54-hole format in favor of 72-hole tournaments in 2026, officials have confirmed.
Liverpool and Man City renew rivalry as they try to narrow Arsenal gap
Liverpool and Man City renew rivalry as they try to narrow Arsenal gap
FOOTBALL: Manchester City host Liverpool this weekend in the latest chapter of a compelling rivalry that has dominated the Premier League for nearly a decade - but this time both clubs are playing catch-up.
Max seeks more Brazil magic to maintain pressure on McLaren duo
Max seeks more Brazil magic to maintain pressure on McLaren duo
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen may be 36 points off title leader Lando Norris but he will be the man to beat this weekend as he seeks to complete a hat-trick of Interlagos victories.
Turmoil in tiaras at Miss Universe pageant in Thailand
Turmoil in tiaras at Miss Universe pageant in Thailand
BANGKOK: This year’s Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by ugly drama, with allegations of an insult to a beauty queen’s intellect, a walkout by pageant contestants and a tearful tantrum by the host.