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Virus pushes Britain into record recession as Auckland locks down
Virus pushes Britain into record recession as Auckland locks down
WORLD: The global coronavirus pandemic pushed Britain into its deepest-ever recession, data showed yesterday (Aug 12).
Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate
Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate
WORLD: White House hopeful Joe Biden named Kamala Harris, a high-profile black senator from California, as his vice presidential choice yesterday (Aug 11), capping a months-long search for a Democratic partner to challenge President Donald Trump in November.
Russia claims first coronavirus vaccine as global cases top 20 million
Russia claims first coronavirus vaccine as global cases top 20 million
WORLD: Russia claimed yesterday (Aug 11) that it had developed the world’s first vaccine offering “sustainable immunity” against the coronavirus, as the pandemic marked another bleak milestone with 20 million infections globally.
Man shot outside White House, Trump evacuated mid press conference
Man shot outside White House, Trump evacuated mid press conference
WORLD: US Secret Service agents shot and wounded a man who was apparently armed outside the White House yesterday (Aug 10), President Donald Trump said just after being briefly evacuated in the middle of a press conference.
A new winner could emerge as Champions League enters ‘final eight’ stage
A new winner could emerge as Champions League enters ‘final eight’ stage
FOOTBALL: With just two former winners left in the competition, no Cristiano Ronaldo and no fans, the Champions League moves to Lisbon this week for the start of the ‘Final Eight’ with the intriguing prospect that a new format could lead to a new name on the trophy.
‘Night fell’: Hong Kong’s first month under China’s security law
‘Night fell’: Hong Kong’s first month under China’s security law
WORLD: Teenager Tony Chung said he was walking outside a shopping mall when police officers from Hong Kong’s new national security unit swooped, bundled him into a nearby stairwell and tried to scan his face to unlock his phone.
Morikawa takes first major at PGA Championship
Morikawa takes first major at PGA Championship
GOLF: Collin Morikawa claimed his first major championship yesterday (Aug 9), delivering a magical eagle on the 16th hole in a bogey-free round of 64 at the 2020 PGA Championship.
Johnson and Koepka set for another PGA final showdown
Johnson and Koepka set for another PGA final showdown
GOLF: Dustin Johnson shot a 65 yesterday (Aug 8) to put himself on course for another mouth-watering final round showdown at a PGA Championship with two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka.
Two Thai protest leaders arrested as discontent rises
Two Thai protest leaders arrested as discontent rises
THAILAND: Thai police yesterday (Aug 7) detained two activists in the first arrests against an increasingly bold movement of young protesters calling for democracy and challenging a controversial law that protects the monarchy.
China-US ties plunge further over Hong Kong sanctions
China-US ties plunge further over Hong Kong sanctions
WORLD: China today (Aug 8) slammed the United States for imposing “barbarous” sanctions in response to Beijing’s crackdown in Hong Kong, capping a dramatic week of deteriorating relations between the world’s two biggest economies.
Guardiola targets ‘next step’ in Champions League after Man City dump out Real Madrid
Guardiola targets ‘next step’ in Champions League after Man City dump out Real Madrid
FOOTBALL: Pep Guardiola came out on top in his duel with Zinedine Zidane yesterday (Aug 7) and then reminded his Manchester City players that their 2-1 win over Real Madrid that took them into the Champions League quarter-finals was just “one step” in their quest for European success.
Govt reveals 2 Thais injured in Beirut blast
Govt reveals 2 Thais injured in Beirut blast
WORLD: Two Thais have been treated for minor injuries sustained in Tuesday’s (Aug 4) massive explosion in the Lebanese capital Beirut, the Labour Ministry revealed yesterday (Aug 6).
Two huge explosions in Beirut kill 78, injure thousands
Two huge explosions in Beirut kill 78, injure thousands
WORLD: Rescuers worked through the night after two enormous explosions ripped through Beirut’s port, killing at least 78 people and injuring thousands, and destroying buildings across the Lebanese capital.
Beach SOS leads to rescue of sailors stranded on Pacific isle
Beach SOS leads to rescue of sailors stranded on Pacific isle
WORLD: Three Micronesian sailors stranded on a tiny island in the remote Western Pacific were rescued after Australian and US warplanes spotted a giant “SOS” they had scrawled on the beach, officials said.
Fulham return to Premier League promised land after play-off glory
Fulham return to Premier League promised land after play-off glory
FOOTBALL: Fulham made an instant return to the Premier League yesterday (Aug 4), beating Brentford 2-1 at Wembley in what is regarded as the most lucrative game in world football.
Injury, obesity, stress: eSports starts wising up to health problems
Injury, obesity, stress: eSports starts wising up to health problems
eSports: Growing concern over health standards in eSports has prompted a new federation to pledge to address the problem, as players fall victim to conditions ranging from wrist injuries to obesity, stress and diabetes.
Melbourne imposes virus curfew as South Africa tops 500,000 cases
Melbourne imposes virus curfew as South Africa tops 500,000 cases
WORLD: Australia’s second-largest city Melbourne imposed an overnight curfew yesterday (Aug 2) to halt the spread of coronavirus cases, as South Africa’s infection count topped more than half a million.
Captain fantastic Aubameyang fires Gunners to FA Cup glory
Captain fantastic Aubameyang fires Gunners to FA Cup glory
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta hopes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will stay at Arsenal to lead the Gunners to more success after scoring twice to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final yesterday (Aug 1).
MotoGP abandons hopes of racing outside Europe this season
MotoGP abandons hopes of racing outside Europe this season
MOTO GP: The remaining races in 2020 planned outside Europe were scrapped yesterday (July 31), as organisers announced the cancellation of Grands Prix in Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia.
Hong Kong police order arrest of exiled activists: China state media
Hong Kong police order arrest of exiled activists: China state media
WORLD: Hong Kong police have ordered the arrest of six pro-democracy activists living in exile on suspicion of violating the national security law, Chinese state media reported late yesterday (July 31), but the city’s force refused to comment.