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Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d’Or
Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d’Or
FOOTBALL: Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or yesterday (Sept 22) as a reward for his starring role in the club's Champions League triumph last season, while Spain’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's prize for the third year in a row.
France, others to recognise Palestinian state as UN week gets underway
France, others to recognise Palestinian state as UN week gets underway
PARIS: France and other countries prepared to recognise a Palestinian state as the UN’s centerpiece diplomatic week gets underway today (Sept 22), following a rash of Western governments in symbolicly endorsing statehood and sparking Israel’s wrath.
Verstappen reminds McLaren he can shake up title run-in
Verstappen reminds McLaren he can shake up title run-in
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen showed other contenders yesterday (Sept 21) that he and Red Bull remain serious contenders to disrupt both F1 championships with his imperious lights-to-flag triumph at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Liverpool maintain perfect start
Liverpool maintain perfect start
FOOTBALL: Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised another show of mental strength that helped extend the champions’ perfect Premier League start and maintain their stranglehold of the Merseyside derby with a 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday (Sept 20).
Brazil’s Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study
Brazil’s Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has shrunk by an area as big as Spain over four decades and is nearing a dangerous tipping point, according to monitoring data released on Sept 15.
England, Canada to vie for Women’s Rugby World Cup glory
England, Canada to vie for Women’s Rugby World Cup glory
RUGBY: Ellie Kildunne marked her return from concussion with two tries as England saw off a spirited France 35-17 in their Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol yesterday (Sept 20).
Australia skipper Cummins says ‘hopeful’ he’ll take part in Ashes
Australia skipper Cummins says ‘hopeful’ he’ll take part in Ashes
CRICKET: Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday (Sept 19) he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will need to see how his back injury holds up, local media said.
Liverpool crave easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal seek Man City hat-trick
Liverpool crave easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal seek Man City hat-trick
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton today (Sept 20), while Arsenal seek to prove they are title challengers against Manchester City.
F1 title rivals bid to secure team title for McLaren
F1 title rivals bid to secure team title for McLaren
FORMULA ONE: Championship leader Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris resume their world title battle in Azerbaijan this weekend, but could also secure McLaren the constructors’ crown.
Southeast Asian visitors power growth in visa-free arrivals in China
Southeast Asian visitors power growth in visa-free arrivals in China
BEIJING: Visa-free entries into China by foreign nationals rose by more than half in the first eight months of the year, with visitors from Southeast Asia accounting for a big part of the growth.
Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
SUNDANCE: Cinema legend Robert Redford, a screen great in front of and behind the camera whose career spanned six decades, died yesterday (Sept 16) at his home in Utah, his publicist said. He was 89.
Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack
Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack
DOHA: Arab and Muslim leaders called for a review of ties with Israel after emergency talks in Doha yesterday (Sept 15) following last week’s deadly strike on Hamas members in the Qatari capital.
Myanmar junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
Myanmar junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta acknowledged today (Sept 15) its long-promised election would not be held in about one in seven national parliament constituencies, as it battles myriad rebel forces opposed to the poll.
Haaland-inspired Man City inflict derby demolition on Man Utd
Haaland-inspired Man City inflict derby demolition on Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim with a comprehensive 3-0 win yesterday (Sept 14).
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dead at 46
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dead at 46
BOXING: Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, Britain’s Press Association news agency reported yesterday (Sept 14).
British Olympic medallist Proud joins drug-fuelled Enhanced Games
British Olympic medallist Proud joins drug-fuelled Enhanced Games
SWIMMING: Swimmer Ben Proud, who won an Olympic silver medal at Paris 2024, has become the first British athlete to join the Enhanced Games, a competition where athletes will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds, Isak prepares for Liverpool bow
Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds, Isak prepares for Liverpool bow
FOOTBALL: Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the Premier League returns this weekend, with Alexander Isak set for his Liverpool debut.
Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson in custody
Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson in custody
UNITED STATES: The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday (Sept 12) to carry on her husband's work, after US authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured.
Myanmar’s poll result due end of January
Myanmar’s poll result due end of January
NAYPYIDAW: An official from Myanmar’s junta-stacked election commission said yesterday (Sept 11) that the results of its upcoming and widely disputed national poll were expected by the end of January next year.
Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university
Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university
LOS ANGELES: Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead yesterday (Sept 10) in a “political assassination” that sparked fears of more political violence in an increasingly febrile United States.