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China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
CHINA: China faced deepening isolation over its coronavirus epidemic on Saturday (Feb 1) as the death toll soared to 259, with the United States and Australia leading a growing list of nations to impose extraordinary Chinese travel bans.
Political storm hits Super Bowl as candidate ads make debut
Political storm hits Super Bowl as candidate ads make debut
NFL: There’s no respite from politics on Super Bowl Sunday (tomorrow, Feb 2), with campaign ads making a debut at the biggest US television event of the year, potentially roiling what is normally a day for good-natured sports rivalries.
China virus toll passes 250 as travel curbs tightened
China virus toll passes 250 as travel curbs tightened
WORLD: The death toll from China’s coronavirus outbreak has surpassed 250, the government said Saturday (Feb 1), as foreign nations tightened restrictions on travellers from China in response to the rapid spread of the illness.
New era for divided Britain as it leaves EU
New era for divided Britain as it leaves EU
UNITED KINGDOM: Britain on Friday (Jan 31) ended almost half a century of European Union membership, making a historic exit after years of bitter arguments to chart its own uncertain path in the world.
Klopp plays down record-breaking Reds as title looms near
Klopp plays down record-breaking Reds as title looms near
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp steadfastly refuses to allow Liverpool’s long-awaited Premier League title celebrations to start, but the opening month of 2020 has underlined the Reds’ mastery over their rivals.
Two people in UK test positive for coronavirus, 18 South Korean evacuees hospitalised after returning from Wuhan
Two people in UK test positive for coronavirus, 18 South Korean evacuees hospitalised after returning from Wuhan
WORLD: Health officials in Britain said today (Jan 31) that two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed cases in the country since the deadly outbreak began in China.
Thai weightlifting board resigns after fresh doping allegations
Thai weightlifting board resigns after fresh doping allegations
WEIGHTLIFTING: Thailand’s embattled weightlifting board has resigned in fresh fallout for the scandal-hit sport after an explosive documentary claiming misconduct and doping violations reverberated around the world.
China to bring overseas Wuhan citizens back to virus-hit city
China to bring overseas Wuhan citizens back to virus-hit city
WORLD: China is to send charter planes to bring citizens of virus-hit Wuhan city home from overseas “as soon as possible,” the foreign ministry said today (Jan 31)
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
WORLD: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported today (Jan 31) the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.
Coronavirus chaos in China’s sporting calendar
Coronavirus chaos in China’s sporting calendar
WORLD SPORTS: China suspended all football in the country yesterday (Jan 30), hours after the World Indoor Athletics Championships and World Cup skiing were postponed, adding to a long list of sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
Stranded in Wuhan: foreigners raise call for help in virus epicentre
Stranded in Wuhan: foreigners raise call for help in virus epicentre
WORLD: Pregnant, newly wed and now trapped at the Chinese epicentre of a global health crisis, Thai national Aphinya is among thousands of foreigners desperate to escape - and watching helplessly as the US and Japan fly their citizens home.
Muguruza sets up final showdown with Kenin
Muguruza sets up final showdown with Kenin
TENNIS: Unseeded Garbine Muguruza fought back from behind in both sets to defeat racquet-smashing fourth seed Simona Halep today (Jan30) and set up an Australian Open final with surprise-package Sofia Kenin.
Kenin stuns top seed Barty to reach Australian Open final
Kenin stuns top seed Barty to reach Australian Open final
TENNIS: Feisty American 14th seed Sofia Kenin stunned world number one and home hope Ashleigh Barty to reach her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open today (Jan 30).
Australia heatwave renews bushfire worries
Australia heatwave renews bushfire worries
WORLD: Australia was bracing for a heatwave to sweep across the country’s fire-ravaged southeast in the coming days, with the forecast stoking fears the soaring temperatures could inflame bushfires.
Manchester City, Aston Villa advance to League Cup final
Manchester City, Aston Villa advance to League Cup final
FOOTBALL: Manchester City and Aston Villa will contest this year’s League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 1 after winning their respective semi-final matches.
Euro MPs set seal on Brexit in emotional vote
Euro MPs set seal on Brexit in emotional vote
UNITED KINGDOM: Britain's departure from the European Union was set in law Wednesday, amid emotional scenes, as the bloc’s parliament voted to ratify the divorce papers.
China virus death toll rises to 170, WHO calls world to action
China virus death toll rises to 170, WHO calls world to action
CHINA: The nationwide death toll from China’s viral epidemic has leapt to 170, the government said today (Jan 30), with more than 1,700 new infections confirmed.
Premier League clubs hold fire in January arms race
Premier League clubs hold fire in January arms race
FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs have until Friday (Jan 31) to boost their squads but there has so far been little desire for a spending spree from the richest league in the world.
Tokyo 2020 unveils Olympic ‘plaza’ made from donated wood
Tokyo 2020 unveils Olympic ‘plaza’ made from donated wood
Olympics: The Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers today (Jan 29) unveiled the “Village Plaza,” a key part of the Athletes’ Village that is being built from wood donated by municipalities across Japan.
Controversial Aussie star Folau signs for French club, sparks outrage
Controversial Aussie star Folau signs for French club, sparks outrage
RUGBY: French rugby league club Catalans Dragons signed controversial former Australian rugby star Israel Folau yesterday (Jan 28), triggering widespread condemnation for hiring a player banned at home for highly publicised homophobic views.