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Premier League goal spree sets new record
Premier League goal spree sets new record
FOOTBALL: The Premier League set a new record for the highest number of goals in a single round of matches yesterday (Sept 21) as Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus scored the milestone 44th against Wolves.
Chinese tycoon and Xi critic jailed for 18 years for corruption
Chinese tycoon and Xi critic jailed for 18 years for corruption
WORLD: A Chinese real estate tycoon and outspoken critic of President Xi Jinping was jailed for 18 years today (Sept 22) for “corruption, bribery and embezzlement of public funds”, a court statement said.
Two in custody in Tour de France doping probe
Two in custody in Tour de France doping probe
CYCLING: French police detained two people yesterday (Sept 21) as part of an investigation into suspected doping at this year’s Tour de France in the Arkea-Samsic team, prosecutors announced.
DeChambeau wins US Open to capture first major victory
DeChambeau wins US Open to capture first major victory
GOLF: Bryson DeChambeau captured his first major golf title yesterday (Sept 20), firing a three-under par 67 to win the 120th US Open and humble a relentless Winged Foot layout.
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87
US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87
WORLD: US Supreme Court Justice and liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg died yesterday (Sept 18), opening a crucial vacancy on the high court expected to set off a pitched political battle at the peak of the presidential campaign.
Reed seizes US Open lead with closing birdie at Winged Foot
Reed seizes US Open lead with closing birdie at Winged Foot
GOLF: Masters winner Patrick Reed closed with a birdie to grab a one-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau after yesterday’s (Sept 18) second round of the US Open at suddenly formidable Winged Foot.
Wuhan next-of-kin accuse China of blocking COVID lawsuits
Wuhan next-of-kin accuse China of blocking COVID lawsuits
WORLD: Pensioner Zhong Hanneng endured every parent’s worst nightmare when coronavirus claimed her son in February, and now she and other bereaved relatives want to sue the local government she blames for his death.
Australia beat England in thriller to clinch ODI series
Australia beat England in thriller to clinch ODI series
CRICKET: Glenn Maxwell and Alex Carey both hit brilliant hundreds as Australia sealed a dramatic series win over world champions England in the third one-day international at Old Trafford yesterday (Sept 16).
Badminton’s Thomas and Uber Cup postponed after coronavirus pull-outs
Badminton’s Thomas and Uber Cup postponed after coronavirus pull-outs
BADMINTON: The showpiece Thomas and Uber Cup was postponed today (Sept 15) after a string of countries withdrew over coronavirus fears, officials said, in a major blow to the sport’s restart.
Scientists find gas on Venus linked to life on Earth
Scientists find gas on Venus linked to life on Earth
WORLD: The atmosphere of Venus contains a gas that on Earth can be attributed to living organisms, scientists said yesterday (Sept 14), a discovery the head of NASA called “the most significant development yet” in the hunt for extraterrestrial life.
Five things we learned from the Premier League’s return
Five things we learned from the Premier League’s return
FOOTBALL: The Premier League began with a bang this weekend as Liverpool launched their title defence with a pulsating 4-3 win over new boys Leeds.
Japan ruling party elects Yoshihide Suga as PM successor
Japan ruling party elects Yoshihide Suga as PM successor
WORLD: Japan’s ruling party today (Sept 14) elected chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga as its new leader, making him all but certain to replace Shinzo Abe as the country’s next prime minister.
Salah hat-trick saves Liverpool as Premier League returns
Salah hat-trick saves Liverpool as Premier League returns
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah’s hat-trick saved Liverpool from an opening day stumble as the defending Premier League champions edged Leeds 4-3 yesterday (Sept 12), while Arsenal had a much more comfortable start against newly-promoted opposition with a 3-0 win at Fulham.
Myanmar army tries to discredit Rohingya abuse confessions
Myanmar army tries to discredit Rohingya abuse confessions
WORLD: Myanmar’s military has sought to undermine the confessions of two soldiers who said they were ordered to “exterminate” Rohingya Muslims before taking part in the massacre of scores of men, women and children.
China passed ‘extraordinary’ virus test, says bullish Xi
China passed ‘extraordinary’ virus test, says bullish Xi
WORLD: China has passed “an extraordinary and historic test” with its handling of the coronavirus, President Xi Jinping said today (Sept 8) at a triumphant awards ceremony for medical professionals decorated with bugle calls and applause.
IOC says Tokyo Olympics will go ahead ‘with or without COVID’
IOC says Tokyo Olympics will go ahead ‘with or without COVID’
OLYMPICS: Tokyo’s postponed Olympics will go ahead next year regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC vice president John Coates told AFP yesterday (Sept 7), saying they would be the “Games that conquered COVID”.
China tries to flip the pandemic script, starring a ‘reborn’ Wuhan
China tries to flip the pandemic script, starring a ‘reborn’ Wuhan
WORLD: China is recasting Wuhan as a heroic coronavirus victim and trying to throw doubt on the pandemic’s origin story as it aims to seize the narrative at a time of growing global distrust of Beijing.
Messi admits he is forced to stay at Barcelona but long-term future in doubt
Messi admits he is forced to stay at Barcelona but long-term future in doubt
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi said he will stay at Barcelona but only because the club’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu broke his word to let him leave.
WHO tempers quick vaccine hopes
WHO tempers quick vaccine hopes
WORLD: The World Health Organization (WHO) says it does not expect widespread immunisation against COVID-19 until mid-2021, despite growing expectations in the United States, the worst-hit nation, that a vaccine could be released within weeks.
Neymar one of three PSG stars to test positive for COVID-19
Neymar one of three PSG stars to test positive for COVID-19
FOOTBALL: Neymar was one of three Paris Saint-Germain stars to have contracted the coronavirus, a well-placed source told AFP yesterday (Sept 2), after the Champions League runners-up announced several positive tests.