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Myanmar junta’s top diplomat in talks with Thailand, Indonesia
Myanmar junta’s top diplomat in talks with Thailand, Indonesia
WORLD: The Myanmar junta’s foreign minister visited Thailand yesterday (Feb 24) as regional powers tried to broker an end to three weeks of deadly unrest triggered by a military coup.
Tiger Woods in surgery after car crash
Tiger Woods in surgery after car crash
WORLD: US golfer Tiger Woods was hospitalized yesterday (Feb 23) after a car crash in which his vehicle sustained “major damage,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department said.
NASA releases first audio from Mars
NASA releases first audio from Mars
WORLD: The US space agency NASA yesterday (Feb 22) released the first audio from Mars, a faint crackling recording of wind captured by the Perseverance rover.
UK virus roadmap offers hope for sports crowds
UK virus roadmap offers hope for sports crowds
FOOTBALL: Fans could be back in English stadiums for the final weekend of the Premier League season and there are hopes the Euro 2020 final will be played at a full Wembley under plans announced yesterday (Feb 22).
Solskjaer not giving up hope of catching City
Solskjaer not giving up hope of catching City
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not giving up hope that Manchester United can challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title, despite the scintillating form of the league leaders.
Australia starts vaccine rollout amid controversy
Australia starts vaccine rollout amid controversy
WORLD: Australia launched its public rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine today (Feb 22) amid protests over the campaign, including a vocal show of opposition by crowds at the final of the Australian Open.
‘Fantastico!’ Italy’s Luna Rossa qualifies for America’s Cup
‘Fantastico!’ Italy’s Luna Rossa qualifies for America’s Cup
SAILING: A jubilant Luna Rossa will race holders Team New Zealand for the America’s Cup after completing an overwhelming 7-1 victory over Ineos Team UK in the challenger series final in Auckland earlier today (Feb 21).
Dominant Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open
Dominant Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open
TENNIS: Peerless world number one Novak Djokovic demolished Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his ninth Australian Open title and extend his record-breaking reign at Melbourne Park today (Feb 21).
UN condemns Myanmar junta after two killed in anti-coup unrest
UN condemns Myanmar junta after two killed in anti-coup unrest
WORLD: The deaths of two anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparked fresh UN condemnation of the country’s new military regime today (Feb 21), as mourners prepared for the funeral of a young woman who became a national symbol of resistance to the junta.
Everton savour first win at Liverpool since 1999, Chelsea held
Everton savour first win at Liverpool since 1999, Chelsea held
FOOTBALL: Everton earned their first win at Liverpool since 1999 as the troubled Premier League champions crashed to a 2-0 defeat in the Merseyside derby, while Chelsea’s revival under Thomas Tuchel stalled in a 1-1 draw against Southampton yesterday (Feb 20).
Ineos strike but Luna Rossa still control America’s Cup challenge
Ineos strike but Luna Rossa still control America’s Cup challenge
SAILING: Britain’s Ineos Team UK, skippered by Ben Ainslie, fought back to notch their first win in the America’s Cup challenger finals in Auckland earlier today (Feb 20), but Luna Rossa remain comfortably ahead in the series.
US urges Myanmar junta to yield power after protester death
US urges Myanmar junta to yield power after protester death
WORLD: Washington has urged the leaders of Myanmar’s new military regime to refrain from violence and relinquish power, after the death of a young anti-coup protester sparked new anger against the junta.
Japan’s Olympic minister takes Tokyo 2020 top job
Japan’s Olympic minister takes Tokyo 2020 top job
OLYMPICS: Japan’s Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto became Tokyo 2020’s new president yesterday (Feb 18), capping an embarrassing sexism row with just over five months until the virus-postponed Games.
Facebook turns off the news for Australia
Facebook turns off the news for Australia
WORLD: Facebook’s stunning decision to turn off the news for Australia highlights a long-troubled role for the US tech giant which stumbled into the news business and has grown into one of its most powerful forces.
UN urges global COVID vaccine plan, warns of dangerous inequity
UN urges global COVID vaccine plan, warns of dangerous inequity
WORLD: The United Nations (UN) yesterday (Feb 17) led calls for a coordinated global effort to vaccinate against COVID-19, warning that gaping inequities in initial efforts put the whole planet at risk.
Djokovic, Williams, Osaka star in Australian Open semi-finals
Djokovic, Williams, Osaka star in Australian Open semi-finals
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic will look to stay on track for an 18th Grand Slam title, while Serena Williams has the formidable figure of Naomi Osaka blocking her path to a record-equalling 24th when the Australian Open semi-finals begin today (Feb 18).
Cambodia sets up China-style internet firewall
Cambodia sets up China-style internet firewall
WORLD: Cambodia’s government moved to exert near-total control over the country’s online life today (Feb 17), setting up a national internet gateway which activists say will stifle freedom of expression and block content via a China-style firewall.
Muchova stuns top seed Barty to make Aussie Open semi-finals
Muchova stuns top seed Barty to make Aussie Open semi-finals
TENNIS: Karolina Muchova staged a stunning comeback today (Feb 17) to upset Ashleigh Barty and storm into the Australian Open semi-finals, rallying from a set down to shatter the world number one’s dreams.
Thai meth barons look closer to home as pandemic curbs exports
Thai meth barons look closer to home as pandemic curbs exports
THAILAND: Cheaper than a coffee but powerful enough to keep him riding Bangkok’s streets without sleep, Soonthorn puts a flame to a methamphetamine tablet wrapped in foil and inhales the intoxicating vapours.
Myanmar junta cuts internet again to grind down anti-coup rallies
Myanmar junta cuts internet again to grind down anti-coup rallies
WORLD: Myanmar’s generals imposed a second straight overnight internet shutdown into today (Feb 16), ignoring international condemnation as they worked to grind down a popular uprising against their coup.