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Fans, athletes’ families may be barred from Games
Fans, athletes’ families may be barred from Games
OLYMPICS: The families of athletes competing at the Tokyo Olympics could be barred from entering Japan to watch them, the Games president has suggested in an interview with local media.
Top US commander fears Chinese invasion of Taiwan by 2027
Top US commander fears Chinese invasion of Taiwan by 2027
WORLD: China could invade Taiwan within the next six years, as Beijing accelerates its moves to supplant American military power in Asia, a top US commander said yesterday (Mar 9).
Bring it on, says underdog America’s Cup challenger
Bring it on, says underdog America’s Cup challenger
SAILING: Luna Rossa skipper Max Sirena insisted the Italian syndicate was full of confidence ahead of its America’s Cup showdown with Team New Zealand in Auckland tomorrow (Mar 10), despite being written off by bookies and pundits.
Chelsea cruise, West Ham win as top four race hots up
Chelsea cruise, West Ham win as top four race hots up
FOOTBALL: Chelsea strengthened their hold on fourth place in the Premier League as Kai Havertz inspired a vital 2-0 win over Everton, while West Ham boosted their surprise top four challenge with a 2-0 victory against Leeds yesterday (Mar 8).
Thousands defy virus restrictions for Women’s Day rallies
Thousands defy virus restrictions for Women’s Day rallies
WORLD: Tens of thousands defied coronavirus restrictions yesterday (Mar 8), gathering worldwide on International Women’s Day to denounce gender violence and inequalities.
Man Utd shatter City’s winning run, Liverpool crisis mounts
Man Utd shatter City’s winning run, Liverpool crisis mounts
FOOTBALL: Manchester United shattered Manchester City’s record winning streak with an impressive 2-0 victory against the Premier League leaders, while Liverpool hit a new low as relegation-threatened Fulham won at Anfield yesterday (Mar 7).
Chinese wary of domestic vaccine drive
Chinese wary of domestic vaccine drive
WORLD: Shirley Shi has received three offers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 - through her hometown, her Beijing residential area and her office area - but the human resources manager is in no rush.
Boundaries are ‘limitless’, says USA Cricket chief
Boundaries are ‘limitless’, says USA Cricket chief
CRICKET: USA Cricket chairman Paraag Marathe believes the United States has the potential to become a global force in the game despite its current humble status.
UN says 38 dead in Myanmar’s ‘bloodiest’ day since coup
UN says 38 dead in Myanmar’s ‘bloodiest’ day since coup
WORLD: At least 38 people died yesterday (Mar 3) in the “bloodiest” day of Myanmar’s crisis, the United Nations said, as the military junta defied growing international condemnation of its coup with a violent crackdown that the US said left it “appalled and revulsed.”
Uighur author tells of imprisonment and China attacks
Uighur author tells of imprisonment and China attacks
WORLD: Gulbahar Haitiwaji knew that China would not be happy about her book describing nearly three years of imprisonment, brainwashing and harassment at the hands of the authorities simply because she is Uighur.
Euro 2020 shrouded in uncertainty 100 days before kick-off
Euro 2020 shrouded in uncertainty 100 days before kick-off
FOOTBALL: Today (Mar 3) marks 100 days until the scheduled start of Euro 2020 but there remains much uncertainty about exactly how and where a competition that was postponed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic will take place.
Football power by 2050? China dream totters on shaky foundations
Football power by 2050? China dream totters on shaky foundations
FOOTBALL: Five years ago, China under President Xi Jinping pledged to become a football power by 2050. But the financial collapse of the newly crowned Chinese champions raises fresh questions over that lofty goal.
World’s first Covax jab injected as US eyes J&J rollout
World’s first Covax jab injected as US eyes J&J rollout
WORLD: Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo yesterday (Mar 1) became the first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine under the global Covax scheme, as US health workers prepared to distribute nearly four million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson jab.
Man Utd frustrated in Chelsea stalemate, Bale stars for Spurs
Man Utd frustrated in Chelsea stalemate, Bale stars for Spurs
FOOTBALL: Manchester United were left frustrated by a VAR penalty controversy in their 0-0 draw at Chelsea, while the revitalised Gareth Bale struck twice in Tottenham’s 4-0 rout of Burnley yesterday (Feb 28).
Eight killed in Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
Eight killed in Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
WORLD: Myanmar security forces opened fire on protestors yesterday (Feb 28), killing at least eight in the bloodiest action so far to smother opposition to the military coup four weeks ago.
America’s Cup on hold amid New Zealand’s COVID lockdown
America’s Cup on hold amid New Zealand’s COVID lockdown
SAILING: The America’s Cup final between Team New Zealand and Italy’s Luna Rossa on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour was pushed back today (Feb 28) as a coronavirus outbreak plunged the city back into lockdown.
Pivac sets Wales sights on bigger prize after Triple Crown triumph
Pivac sets Wales sights on bigger prize after Triple Crown triumph
RUGBY: Wales coach Wayne Pivac promised no let-up from his side after a decisive 40-24 win over England in Cardiff yesterday (Feb 27) secured the Triple Crown.
Myanmar envoy urges ‘strongest’ UN action as junta clamps down
Myanmar envoy urges ‘strongest’ UN action as junta clamps down
WORLD: Myanmar’s permanent representative to the United Nations yesterday (Feb 26) urged for the “strongest possible action” to end the military’s rule, an appeal that comes as riot police violently dispersed protesters in three major cities.
Man City chase quadruple as United aim to end Tuchel’s record
Man City chase quadruple as United aim to end Tuchel’s record
FOOTBALL: Manchester City have set their sights on a clean sweep of the four major trophies as the runaway Premier League leaders prepare to host high-flying West Ham this weekend.
Australia passes landmark law requiring tech firms to pay for news
Australia passes landmark law requiring tech firms to pay for news
SYDNEY: Australia’s parliament passed landmark legislation Thursday (Feb 25) requiring global digital giants to pay for local news content, in a move closely watched around the world.