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Sweden bans China’s Huawei, ZTE from 5G network
Sweden bans China’s Huawei, ZTE from 5G network
WORLD: Sweden has banned Chinese telecoms groups Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network for security reasons, the Swedish telecoms regulator said today (Oct 20).
Three teams standing – a Rugby Championship like no other
Three teams standing – a Rugby Championship like no other
RUGBY: The coronavirus-hit Rugby Championship starts in Sydney on October 31, but without world champions and current title holders South Africa.
Hammer blow for Spurs, Van Dijk injury woe
Hammer blow for Spurs, Van Dijk injury woe
FOOTBALL: West Ham ruined Gareth Bale’s Tottenham return with a stunning late fightback from three goals down to rescue a thrilling 3-3 draw, while Aston Villa extended their perfect start with a dramatic 1-0 win at Leicester yesterday (Oct 18).
Late blitz saves Man Utd blushes as VAR denies Liverpool
Late blitz saves Man Utd blushes as VAR denies Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Bruno Fernandes atoned for a missed penalty as Manchester United blitzed Newcastle with late goals yesterday (Oct 17) while VAR denied Liverpool a cathartic victory against Everton on another day of breathless drama in the Premier League.
Ardern wins landslide in NZ election
Ardern wins landslide in NZ election
WORLD: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a landslide victory in New Zealand’s general election yesterday (Oct 17), capitalising on her success battling COVID-19 to gain an unprecedented outright majority and the chance to carry out her reform agenda.
Resurgent Everton face acid test in Liverpool showdown
Resurgent Everton face acid test in Liverpool showdown
FOOTBALL: Lifted by Carlo Ancelotti’s astute leadership and the transformative signing of James Rodriguez, Everton have a golden opportunity to prove their rise to the top of the Premier League is no fluke when they face Liverpool tomorrow (Oct 17).
Sixty dollar experimental vaccine rolled out in east Chinese city
Sixty dollar experimental vaccine rolled out in east Chinese city
WORLD: A US$60 (B1872) double-dose experimental coronavirus vaccine is being made available to some residents in an eastern Chinese city, health officials have said, the first details of a mass rollout for an as-yet unproven vaccine.
Maguire off as Danes beat England, Mbappe gets France winner
Maguire off as Danes beat England, Mbappe gets France winner
FOOTBALL: England’s prospects of returning to the finals of the Nations League suffered a big hit as Gareth Southgate’s side lost 1-0 at home to Denmark yesterday (Oct 14), while Kylian Mbappe gave World Cup holders France a 2-1 victory in Croatia and Portugal won without Cristiano Ronaldo.
Government declares emergency, bans rallies as protests swell
Government declares emergency, bans rallies as protests swell
BANGKOK: The Thai government has declared a state of emergency banning gatherings of more than four people and outlawing online posts deemed a threat to national security in a move to end simmering pro-democracy protests.
COVID-19 vaccine trial paused as participant becomes ill
COVID-19 vaccine trial paused as participant becomes ill
WORLD: Johnson & Johnson said yesterday (Oct 12) it had temporarily halted its COVID-19 vaccine trial because one of its participants had become sick.
LeBron revives all-time NBA best question
LeBron revives all-time NBA best question
BASKETBALL: As the first player to lead three different teams to NBA titles, LeBron James has revived the question of whether he or Michael Jordan is the league’s greatest-ever superstar.
China to test whole city of 9m as Europe rolls out new virus rules
China to test whole city of 9m as Europe rolls out new virus rules
WORLD: All nine million people in a major Chinese port city will be tested for COVID-19 following a tiny outbreak, health officials said yesterday (Oct 12), as surging infection numbers in Europe force another round of containment efforts.
Claiming COVID-19 ‘immunity,’ Trump ready for election fight
Claiming COVID-19 ‘immunity,’ Trump ready for election fight
WORLD: US President Donald Trump yesterday (Oct 11) declared himself immune from COVID-19 and ready for a fight as his White House race against surging rival Joe Biden enters its critical final weeks.
LA Lakers crush Miami Heat to capture 17th NBA title
LA Lakers crush Miami Heat to capture 17th NBA title
BASKETBALL: A Los Angeles Lakers team led by superstar LeBron James dominated the Miami Heat 106-93 yesterday (Oct 11) to win a record-equalling 17th NBA championship but their first in a decade.
Nadal wins 13th French Open, equals Federer record
Nadal wins 13th French Open, equals Federer record
TENNIS: To death and taxes being life’s only two certainties can be added a third - Rafael Nadal winning the French Open.
17 dead in Chachoengsao bus-train collision
17 dead in Chachoengsao bus-train collision
CHACHOENGSAO: At least 17 passengers were killed and more than dozen injured on Sunday when a bus collided with a train in Chachoengsao province, officials said.
‘Ghost island’ Phuket hunkers down in tourist-free Thailand
‘Ghost island’ Phuket hunkers down in tourist-free Thailand
PHUKET: Go-go dancers sit playing on their phones in empty bars lining deserted streets as this tourist island continues to reel from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic with little sign of any recovery soon.
Thirteen charged in plot to kidnap US governor, start ‘civil war’
Thirteen charged in plot to kidnap US governor, start ‘civil war’
WORLD: Thirteen men, including members of two right-wing militias, have been arrested for plotting to kidnap the Democratic governor of the US state of Michigan and spark a “civil war,” officials said yesterday (Oct 9).
Police officer charged with George Floyd murder released on bail
Police officer charged with George Floyd murder released on bail
WORLD: The police officer charged with killing George Floyd, the African American whose death sparked a mass protest movement, was released from a Minnesota jail yesterday (Oct 7) on US$1 million (B31mn) bail.
Schumacher ‘had it tougher than Hamilton’, says ex-F1 supremo Ecclestone
Schumacher ‘had it tougher than Hamilton’, says ex-F1 supremo Ecclestone
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton can equal Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 grand prix victories this weekend - but former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has told AFP he believes the German had it tougher in his day.