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ONE Championship vows strict bio-safety for Singapore
ONE Championship vows strict bio-safety for Singapore
MMA: Asia’s biggest mixed martial arts promotion, ONE Championship, pledged today (Oct 6) to implement strict bio-safety measures this week for its first major international event following a months-long coronavirus shutdown.
Twitter bans Trump death wishes, sparks debate
Twitter bans Trump death wishes, sparks debate
WORLD: Twitter is removing tweets hoping for the demise of US President Donald Trump – a move which opened up the social platform to criticism that it should enforce the same policy for everyone.
Man Utd sign Cavani in late transfer dash, Partey time for Arsenal
Man Utd sign Cavani in late transfer dash, Partey time for Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Manchester United swooped for Edinson Cavani among four signings yesterday 9Oct 5), but Arsenal completed the biggest deal of transfer deadline day with the arrival of midfielder Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid.
Interpol issues ’red notice’ for Red Bull scion
Interpol issues ’red notice’ for Red Bull scion
BANGKOK: Interpol has issued a ‘red notice’ to arrest the fugitive Thai inheritor of the Red Bull billions for his role in a fatal hit-and-run, police said Sunday (Oct 3).
Trump ‘much better’, but White House doctor says ‘not yet out of the woods’
Trump ‘much better’, but White House doctor says ‘not yet out of the woods’
UNITED STATES: US President Donald Trump posted a video Saturday (Oct 3) from the hospital where he is battling COVID-19, saying he was improving and would be “back soon” – but acknowledged that the crucial coming days would be “the real test”.
Honda to withdraw from Formula One at end of 2021 season
Honda to withdraw from Formula One at end of 2021 season
FORMULA ONE: Honda said Friday (Oct 2) it will withdraw from Formula One at the end of the 2021 season as part of the car industry’s move away from internal combustion engines.
Trump tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines
Trump tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines
WORLD: President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19, upending the already tense US election, but was described by his doctor today (Oct 2) as feeling “well” and able to perform his duties while quarantining.
Messi v Ronaldo in Champions League group stage
Messi v Ronaldo in Champions League group stage
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in a mouthwatering clash in this season’s Champions League after Barcelona and Juventus were placed in the same group in yesterday’s draw (Oct 1).
Hong Kong leader hails ‘return to peace’, anniversary protests banned
Hong Kong leader hails ‘return to peace’, anniversary protests banned
WORLD: Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam hailed her city’s “return to peace” today (Oct 1) after China imposed a security law that helped quash last year’s huge democracy movement, as thousands of police were on standby to stamp out any fresh protests during National Day celebrations.
WSL follows Premier League as magnet for global stars
WSL follows Premier League as magnet for global stars
FOOTBALL: Just months after the coronavirus threatened to wipe out the huge gains made in English women’s football, the Women’s Super League (WSL) is bouncing back as a major drawcard for many of the world’s top players.
Trump-Biden, round one: taxes, protests, and lots of insults
Trump-Biden, round one: taxes, protests, and lots of insults
WORLD: It was messy and there was a lot of shouting, but President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden managed during their 90-minute debate yesterday evening (Sept 29) to touch on some of the crucial issues facing American voters in November.
63-year-old skates her way to cancer recovery
63-year-old skates her way to cancer recovery
THAILAND: Cruising on an empty Bangkok highway, 63-year-old Nongluck Chairuettichai – the oldest member of Thailand’s longboard national team – says taking up the sport set her on the road to recovery from breast cancer.
Klopp wowed by Liverpool’s early season form
Klopp wowed by Liverpool’s early season form
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp said yesterday (Sept 28) that he has been blown away by the standards Liverpool have set at the start of their Premier League title defence after coming from behind to beat Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield.
Rebound and reflection in Wuhan as virus claims million lives
Rebound and reflection in Wuhan as virus claims million lives
WORLD: As the coronavirus claimed its millionth life, people in Wuhan expressed sadness yesterday (Sept 28) at the continuing global impact of the pandemic – more than nine months after it emerged in the central Chinese city.
Global coronavirus death toll passes one million
Global coronavirus death toll passes one million
WORLD: The global death toll from the COVID-19 coronavirus, which emerged less than a year ago in China and has swept across the world, passed 1 million yesterday (Sept 27).
Badminton world tour postponed to 2021
Badminton world tour postponed to 2021
BADMINTON: The Asian leg of the 2020 badminton world tour scheduled for November has been moved to next year in Bangkok, officials said, in the latest disruption to the sport due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Man Utd aim to bounce back as Arsenal face acid test at Liverpool
Man Utd aim to bounce back as Arsenal face acid test at Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Chelsea need a swift response to their title credentials being damaged by home defeats last weekend, while one or both of Liverpool and Arsenal’s perfect records will come to an end when they face off at Anfield on Monday night.
Trump refuses to promise transfer of power if he loses US vote
Trump refuses to promise transfer of power if he loses US vote
WORLD: US President Donald Trump yesterday (Sept 23) refused to guarantee that he will transfer power if he loses the November election, earning scorn from his Democratic challenger Joe Biden and even from within his own party.
UK sports face ‘devastating’ impact of six more months of empty stadiums
UK sports face ‘devastating’ impact of six more months of empty stadiums
ALL SPORTS: Sports clubs and associations in England are bracing themselves for six more months without paying spectators after plans for a fans’ return in October were scrapped yesterday (Sept 22).
China sets 2060 goal to go carbon neutral
China sets 2060 goal to go carbon neutral
WORLD: Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed yesterday (Sept 22) that the world’s largest greenhouse gas polluter will peak emissions in 2030 and go carbon neutral by 2060, in what environmentalists hailed as a major step forward.