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Global scramble to contain coronavirus as infections spread
Global scramble to contain coronavirus as infections spread
WORLD: Coronavirus cases spread in Europe and beyond yesterday (Feb 26), as the US announced it was considering new travel restrictions and Latin America confirmed its first patient from an epidemic that has killed thousands worldwide.
Farewell tennis as Sharapova announces retirement
Farewell tennis as Sharapova announces retirement
TENNIS: Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, one of the world’s most recognisable and highest-paid sportswomen, yesterday (Feb 26) announced her retirement at the age of 32, and was immediately hailed as “a legend” and “great champion.”
De Bruyne inspires late turnaround as City stun Real Madrid
De Bruyne inspires late turnaround as City stun Real Madrid
FOOTBALL: Kevin De Bruyne orchestrated a dramatic Manchester City comeback yesterday (Feb 26) as they stunned Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Thais lose as England cruise in T20 World Cup
Thais lose as England cruise in T20 World Cup
CRICKET: Skipper Heather Knight smashed the first century of the women’s Twenty20 World Cup today (Feb 26) as England emphatically got their campaign back on track with a crushing 98-run win over minnows Thailand.
Alonso to drive for McLaren at Indy 500
Alonso to drive for McLaren at Indy 500
MOTORSPORT: Fernando Alonso will race at this year’s Indianapolis 500 for McLaren, the team said yesterday (Feb 25), as he embarks on another attempt to complete a rare motorsport triple crown.
Trump plans Southeast Asia summit in Las Vegas: Pompeo
Trump plans Southeast Asia summit in Las Vegas: Pompeo
WORLD: US President Donald Trump has invited Southeast Asian leaders to meet next month in Las Vegas, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday (Feb 25), after a summit last year was scrapped.
Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
CRICKET: Australia’s Steve Smith and David Warner will return to Newlands in South Africa today (Feb 26), less than two years after they were central figures in one of cricket’s greatest scandals at the ground.
Fury longs for caravan despite receiving White House, Vatican invites
Fury longs for caravan despite receiving White House, Vatican invites
BOXING: Britain’s newly-crowned WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been invited to the White House and to the Vatican his promoter told The Daily Telegraph although the boxer appears keener to go touring in his beloved caravan.
China sentences Swedish bookseller abducted in Thailand to 10 years
China sentences Swedish bookseller abducted in Thailand to 10 years
WORLD: A Chinese court has sentenced Swedish book publisher Gui Minhai to 10 years in prison on charges of illegally providing intelligence abroad in a case that has rattled relations between Beijing and Stockholm.
Thailand denies PM aided Malaysia 1MDB graft scandal
Thailand denies PM aided Malaysia 1MDB graft scandal
THAILAND: Thailand’s government threatened legal action yesterday (Feb 24) against a banned opposition party which claimed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha aided in the cover-up of Malaysia’s 1MDB graft scandal by harbouring a fugitive financier.
Klopp salutes ‘special’ Liverpool after record-equalling 18th successive win
Klopp salutes ‘special’ Liverpool after record-equalling 18th successive win
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp admitted he never expected Liverpool to make such a “special” charge towards the Premier League title after a record-equalling 3-2 victory against West Ham left the runaway leaders four wins from the clinching the trophy.
Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape
Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape
WORLD: Harvey Weinstein was convicted yesterday (Feb 24) of sexual assault and rape but cleared of the most serious predatory sexual assault charges, a partial victory for the #MeToo movement that sparked a cascade of allegations against the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
China reports 71 more virus deaths
China reports 71 more virus deaths
WORLD: China today (Feb 25) reported another 71 deaths from the novel coronavirus, the lowest daily number of fatalities in over two weeks, which raised the toll to 2,663.
Three decisions for Lampard ahead of Bayern clash
Three decisions for Lampard ahead of Bayern clash
FOOTBALL: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard faces some big decisions ahead of Bayern Munich’s visit to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League last 16 first leg this evening (Feb 25).
China ‘comprehensively bans’ wildlife trade over virus
China ‘comprehensively bans’ wildlife trade over virus
WORLD: China today (Feb 24) declared an immediate and “comprehensive” ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals, a practice believed responsible for the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
South Korea postpones football season as virus cases soar
South Korea postpones football season as virus cases soar
FOOTBALL: South Korea’s K-league postponed the start of the new football season today (Feb 24) as the country announced a leap in novel coronavirus cases.
Turmoil in Malaysia as PM Mahathir quits
Turmoil in Malaysia as PM Mahathir quits
WORLD: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world’s oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king today (Feb 24) after a bid by his allies to bring down the government and block the succession of leader-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim.
Farrell points the finger at himself after Irish defeat
Farrell points the finger at himself after Irish defeat
RUGBY: Andy Farrell said he should take a look at himself and whether Ireland’s dream of the Grand Slam disappeared in a 24-12 defeat to England yesterday (Feb 23) because he had not fired up his team sufficiently.
Fury crushes Wilder in heavyweight title rematch
Fury crushes Wilder in heavyweight title rematch
BOXING: Tyson Fury reigns again as a heavyweight world champion after battering Deontay Wilder to a stunning seventh-round stoppage in their World Boxing Council title rematch.
Xi says China facing ‘big test’ with virus, global impact spreads
Xi says China facing ‘big test’ with virus, global impact spreads
WORLD: China’s leader said yesterday (Feb 23) the new coronavirus epidemic is the communist country’s largest-ever public health emergency, but other nations were also increasingly under pressure from the deadly outbreak’s relentless global march.