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Hong Kong democracy camp heads for stunning polls win, reports local media
Hong Kong democracy camp heads for stunning polls win, reports local media
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp was headed for a thumping victory in district council elections, local media reported on Monday (Nov 25), a vote widely seen as a referendum on the Beijing-backed government's handling of months of violent political unrest.
Extreme surfers catch record waves in Portuguese town
Extreme surfers catch record waves in Portuguese town
SURFING: Big wave surfers have been flocking to a formerly sleepy Portuguese fishing town, chasing monster waves that are some of the highest ever surfed.
Long voter queues as Hong Kong democracy camp seeks poll gains
Long voter queues as Hong Kong democracy camp seeks poll gains
HONG KONG: Hong Kong voters turned out in high numbers on Sunday for district council elections that the city’s pro-democracy movement hopes will add pressure on the Beijing-backed government to hear their demands.
Pope Francis kicks off Asia tour with Buddhist temple visit
Pope Francis kicks off Asia tour with Buddhist temple visit
BANGKOK: Pope Francis will visit one of Thailand’s famed gilded temples today (Nov 21) to meet the supreme Buddhist patriarch, on the first full day of his Asian tour aimed at promoting religious harmony.
‘Special one’ Mourinho named Spurs boss after Pochettino sacking
‘Special one’ Mourinho named Spurs boss after Pochettino sacking
FOOTBALL: Jose Mourinho, one of European football’s most successful managers, was appointed Wednesday (Nov 20) to replace the sacked Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham, with a brief to revive the fortunes of a club languishing in the lower reaches of the Premier League.
Spurs sack Pochettino amid results slump
Spurs sack Pochettino amid results slump
FOOTBALL: Tottenham Hotspur sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday (Nov 19) following a miserable start to the campaign that has seen last season’s Champions League finalists slide down the Premier League table.
Ramsey fires Wales to Euro 2020, rounds off main qualifying phase
Ramsey fires Wales to Euro 2020, rounds off main qualifying phase
FOOTBALL: Aaron Ramsey sent Wales to Euro 2020 with a brace to give them a 2-0 win over Hungary and a spot in next summer’s finals, while Belgium completed their perfect qualifying campaign with a mauling of Cyprus.
Cambodia to ban elephant rides at Angkor temples, Paris bans circus elephants
Cambodia to ban elephant rides at Angkor temples, Paris bans circus elephants
CAMBODIA: Cambodia will ban all elephant rides at the country’s famed Angkor temple park by early next year, an official said Friday (Nov 15), a rare win for conservationists who have long decried the popular practice as cruel.
High tide: French police warn cocaine hunters off beaches
High tide: French police warn cocaine hunters off beaches
FRANCE: Authorities have closed beaches in southwest France as packages of cocaine continue to mysteriously wash up along the country’s Atlantic coast, with more than 1,000 kilograms discovered since mid-October, a prosecutor said Tuesday (Nov 12).
Emotions got the better of me, says dropped Sterling
Emotions got the better of me, says dropped Sterling
FOOTBALL: Raheem Sterling said he allowed his “emotions” to get the better of him leading to a brief altercation with Liverpool’s Joe Gomez that resulted in the Manchester City player being dropped for Thursday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro.
Saudi Arabia to host January Spanish Super Cup
Saudi Arabia to host January Spanish Super Cup
FOOTBALL: The Spanish Super Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia and moved to the winter for the next three editions, Spain's football association (RFEF) announced on Monday (Nov 11).
Rally Australia cancelled because of raging bushfires
Rally Australia cancelled because of raging bushfires
RALLY: Organisers Tuesday (Nov 12) cancelled this week's Rally Australia, the final round of the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship, because of bushfires raging near the Coffs Harbour venue in New South Wales.
Gatland says no to All Blacks top job
Gatland says no to All Blacks top job
RUGBY: Former Wales coach Warren Gatland confirmed Tuesday (Nov 12) he has turned down an offer to apply for the All Blacks head coaching job.
Federer faces early ATP Finals exit after Thiem defeat, Djokovic cruises
Federer faces early ATP Finals exit after Thiem defeat, Djokovic cruises
TENNIS: Roger Federer faces an uphill task to qualify for the last four of the ATP Finals after defeat by Dominic Thiem on Sunday (November 10) following a masterclass by Novak Djokovic.
Liverpool beat Man City to boost hopes of historic title triumph
Liverpool beat Man City to boost hopes of historic title triumph
FOOTBALL: Liverpool took a huge step towards a first league title in 30 years by beating defending champions Manchester City 3-1 at Anfield on Sunday (November 10) to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the table.
Juventus, Bayern and PSG seal last-16 berths, Man City made to wait
Juventus, Bayern and PSG seal last-16 berths, Man City made to wait
FOOTBALL: Douglas Costa scored a dramatic injury-time winner to send Juventus into the Champions League knockout stages after a 2-1 win at Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday (Nov 6), while Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich joined the Italian champions in the last 16.
'Treat me like Laver', Court urges Tennis Australia
'Treat me like Laver', Court urges Tennis Australia
TENNIS: Polarising tennis great Margaret Court Thursday (Nov 7) called on Tennis Australia to treat her like Rod Laver and issue a formal invitation to the Australian Open next year to commemorate her calendar-year Grand Slam jubilee.
Chelsea, Ajax draw European thriller as Liverpool win and Barca stumble
Chelsea, Ajax draw European thriller as Liverpool win and Barca stumble
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Jorginho scored two penalties as Chelsea came roaring back from 4-1 down to draw 4-4 with nine-man Ajax in a Champions League classic on Tuesday (Nov 5), while holders Liverpool claimed a narrow victory and a stuttering Barcelona were held.
Nadal returns to No. 1, Barty tops women's rankings
Nadal returns to No. 1, Barty tops women's rankings
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal's return to the world number one position for the eighth time in his career was confirmed when the ATP rankings were released on Monday (Oct 4), while Australia's Ashleigh Barty topped the women's rankings.
South Africans to put economic woes aside and honour Springboks
South Africans to put economic woes aside and honour Springboks
RUGBY: South Africans will put their economic woes to one side this week to come together and celebrate the Springboks' Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan with a series of parades around the country.