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‘Milestone’ virus vaccine claims boost hope as global cases soar
‘Milestone’ virus vaccine claims boost hope as global cases soar
WORLD: One of the teams racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine announced yesterday (Nov 9) its drug had shown 90% effectiveness against the illness, sending stock markets soaring and raising hopes of an end to draconian restrictions on movement.
Worldwide COVID cases top 50 million
Worldwide COVID cases top 50 million
WORLD: The global tally of people infected by the coronavirus shot past 50 million today (Nov 9), as United States President-elect Joe Biden geared up to name the scientists who will lead the country’s response to its disastrous outbreak.
World leaders congratulate Biden and Harris
World leaders congratulate Biden and Harris
WORLD: Leaders around the world have rushed to congratulate US president-elect Joe Biden, with many expressing hopes of cooperation in facing future challenges following four volatile years of diplomacy with Donald Trump.
City, Liverpool share spoils, Kane joins 150 club, Arsenal thrashed
City, Liverpool share spoils, Kane joins 150 club, Arsenal thrashed
FOOTBALL: Kevin De Bruyne missed a penalty as Manchester City squandered the chance to close the gap on Liverpool yesterday (Nov 8) while Tottenham’s Harry Kane celebrated joining the Premier League’s 150 club and North London rivals Arsenal were soundly beaten at home by Aston Villa.
Biden urges unity in victory speech after beating Trump
Biden urges unity in victory speech after beating Trump
WASHINGTON: Democrat Joe Biden urged unity Saturday and promised “a new day for America” in his first national address since he won the tense US election and ended the historically turbulent and divisive era of Donald Trump.
Biden wins White House with at least 279 electoral votes, Trump at 214
Biden wins White House with at least 279 electoral votes, Trump at 214
WASHINGTON: Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House, US media organisations said on Saturday, defeating Donald Trump and ending a presidency that convulsed American politics, shocked the world and left the United States more divided than at any time in decades.
Man City face Liverpool showdown, Solskjaer under fire
Man City face Liverpool showdown, Solskjaer under fire
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s bid to regain the Premier League title faces a defining moment against leaders Liverpool this weekend, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fights to silence the critics as troubled Manchester United take on Everton.
Trump erupts as Biden closes in on US presidency
Trump erupts as Biden closes in on US presidency
WORLD: President Donald Trump erupted yesterday (Nov 5) in a tirade of unsubstantiated claims that he has been cheated out of winning the US election as vote counting across battleground states showed Democrat Joe Biden steadily closing in on victory.
Sydney to Hobart yacht race gets go-ahead
Sydney to Hobart yacht race gets go-ahead
SAILING: Australia’s gruelling Sydney to Hobart yacht race will go ahead this year but with a smaller fleet and fans encouraged to watch online instead of thronging vantage points, organisers said.
Trump declares win in knife-edge election
Trump declares win in knife-edge election
WORLD: The US election was plunged into chaos earlier today (Nov 4) as President Donald Trump prematurely declared victory and sought Supreme Court intervention to stop vote-counting - even as his Democratic rival Joe Biden voiced confidence in his own chances.
Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery on blood clot
Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery on blood clot
FOOTBALL: Argentine football great Diego Maradona underwent successful brain surgery for a blood clot in a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires yesterday (Nov 3), his doctor said.
Tragedy as English Derby winner put down at Melbourne Cup
Tragedy as English Derby winner put down at Melbourne Cup
HORSE RACING: English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck was euthanised today (Nov 3) after breaking down during the Melbourne Cup, the seventh horse since 2013 to die at the race.
After a life of excess Maradona turns 60 in self-isolation
After a life of excess Maradona turns 60 in self-isolation
FOOTBALL: Notorious for his wild lifestyle, Argentina great Diego Maradona turned 60 yesterday (Oct 30) in far more sober circumstances sheltered in self-isolation to protect him from the coronavirus pandemic.
Leicester power into second place, Fulham earn first win
Leicester power into second place, Fulham earn first win
FOOTBALL: Leicester swept into second place in the Premier League with an impressive 4-1 victory at Leeds, while Fulham beat West Bromwich Albion 2-0 to finally clinch their first win of the season yesterday (Nov 2).
Nation prepares to stop for a Melbourne Cup behind closed doors
Nation prepares to stop for a Melbourne Cup behind closed doors
HORSE RACING: Australia’s “race that stops a nation” will be staged today (Nov 3) in front of empty grandstands, devoid of the roars from tens of thousands of punters when the Melbourne Cup is run behind closed doors for the first time in its long history.
Fears of violence, vote rigging and confusion beset eve of US election
Fears of violence, vote rigging and confusion beset eve of US election
WORLD: President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden fought yesterday (Nov 2) through the eve of an election threatened by legal chaos and fears of violence after Trump, down in the polls and with only hours to go, pushed hard to discredit the US voting process.
Arsenal take the points at Man Utd as Bale sends Spurs second
Arsenal take the points at Man Utd as Bale sends Spurs second
FOOTBALL: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang condemned Manchester United to fresh misery at Old Trafford as his penalty clinched a 1-0 win for Arsenal, while Gareth Bale was the match winner with his first goal since returning to Tottenham in a 2-1 win over Brighton yesterday (Nov 1).
WHO chief in quarantine after contact tests positive for COVID-19
WHO chief in quarantine after contact tests positive for COVID-19
WORLD: The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said late yesterday (Nov 1) that he was self-quarantining after someone he had been in contact with tested positive for COVID-19, but stressed he had no symptoms.
King declares ‘love’ for all, calls Thailand ‘land of compromise’
King declares ‘love’ for all, calls Thailand ‘land of compromise’
THAILAND: His Majesty the King called Thailand the “land of compromise” in unprecedented comments yesterday (Nov 1), during which the once-unapproachable monarch declared “love” for all Thais after months of protests calling for reform to the monarchy.
England to lockdown again as virus surges in Europe
England to lockdown again as virus surges in Europe
WORLD: Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new four-week coronavirus lockdown in England, which will join several European countries in imposing the measure for a second time, as Slovakia took a different tack and began testing its entire population.