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Wales' Liam Williams out of Rugby World Cup with ankle injury
Wales' Liam Williams out of Rugby World Cup with ankle injury
RUGBY: Wales fullback Liam Williams was ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup with an ankle injury on Friday (October 25), in a blow to the team ahead of Sunday's semi-final against South Africa.
UK police say 39 found dead in truck were Chinese
UK police say 39 found dead in truck were Chinese
UNITED KINGDOM: British police yesterday (Oct 24) revealed that 39 people found dead in a truck near London are believed to be Chinese nationals, in a case that has triggered national outrage over the people trafficking business.
Hill, 15, makes golf history as youngest winner
Hill, 15, makes golf history as youngest winner
GOLF: English 15-year-old Josh Hill on Wednesday (October 23) became the youngest player ever to win an Official World Golf Ranking event with a two-stroke triumph at the Al Ain Open.
Liverpool, Chelsea win on road as Messi, Mertens and Haaland set records
Liverpool, Chelsea win on road as Messi, Mertens and Haaland set records
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Liverpool and Chelsea clinched impressive victories on the road in the Champions League on Wednesday (October 23) as Lionel Messi, Dries Mertens and teenage sensation Erling Braut Haaland claimed impressive goal-scoring landmarks.
Phuket hotels slash prices, brace for rare slump
Phuket hotels slash prices, brace for rare slump
PHUKET: Hotels in Phuket have been forced to slash prices with rooms left vacant and beaches sparse as tourist chiefs struggle with a plunge in Chinese visitors caused by the US trade war and a stronger baht, reports AFP.
Rapinoe named but Modric, Neymar miss out on Ballon D'Or shortlist
Rapinoe named but Modric, Neymar miss out on Ballon D'Or shortlist
FOOTBALL: While Megan Rapinoe is the leading candidate for the second ever women's Ballon D'Or, the holder of the men's award, Luka Modric, and the world's most expensive player Neymar missed out as France Football unveiled nominees in four categories on Monday (October 21).
Wales rising star Wainwright puts World Cup celebrations on hold
Wales rising star Wainwright puts World Cup celebrations on hold
RUGBY: Wales won't be celebrating anything until they win the World Cup, rising star Aaron Wainwright said Monday (October 21) after playing a key role in the team's run to the semi-finals.
All Blacks must be 'on their game' for England - Retallick
All Blacks must be 'on their game' for England - Retallick
RUGBY: New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick said the All Blacks would have to be 'on their game' in the World Cup semi-final against England, a side he described as both physical and skilful.
US boxer Day dies from brain injuries: promoter
US boxer Day dies from brain injuries: promoter
LOS ANGELES: American boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday (Oct 16) after suffering a serious brain injury during his knockout defeat to Charles Conwell last weekend, promoter Lou DiBella said in a statement.
Global darknet child porn probe leads to 337 arrests
Global darknet child porn probe leads to 337 arrests
UNITED STATES: International law enforcement authorities announced Wednesday (Oct 16) that a global investigation into child pornography sold for bitcoin on the underground internet had reaped 337 arrests and the shutdown of the dark web’s most notorious pedophile site
Epic mountain slog unveiled for 2020 Tour de France
Epic mountain slog unveiled for 2020 Tour de France
CYCLING: The 2020 Tour de France promises to be one for the climbers after organisers revealed a route on Tuesday (October 15) which includes 29 high altitude ascents and five summit finishes including the individual time trial.
Spain make Euro 2020 with late Sweden draw, beaten Ireland forced to wait
Spain make Euro 2020 with late Sweden draw, beaten Ireland forced to wait
FOOTBALL: Rodrigo Moreno fired Spain into Euro 2020 with a last-gasp equaliser in Sweden while the Republic of Ireland's chances of reaching the finals are still in the balance after they fell 2-0 in Switzerland.
Ukraine reach Euro 2020 as racism blights England win in Bulgaria
Ukraine reach Euro 2020 as racism blights England win in Bulgaria
FOOTBALL: Ukraine booked their place in Euro 2020 after squeezing past Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal on a night stained by Bulgaria fans racially abusing England players while their side were hit for six in Sofia.
58 dead, rescuers in ‘day and night’ hunt for missing after Japan typhoon
58 dead, rescuers in ‘day and night’ hunt for missing after Japan typhoon
JAPAN: Fresh rain threatened to hamper efforts by tens of thousands of Japanese rescuers searching for survivors after a powerful typhoon that has killed at least 58 people.
Japan rescuers seek survivors after Typhoon Hagibis kills 35
Japan rescuers seek survivors after Typhoon Hagibis kills 35
JAPAN: Tens of thousands of rescue workers are searching today (Oct 14) for survivors of powerful Typhoon Hagibis, two days after the storm slammed into Japan, killing at least 35 people.
Nine-star Belgium book Euro place, Dutch fight back to beat N. Ireland
Nine-star Belgium book Euro place, Dutch fight back to beat N. Ireland
FOOTBALL: Belgium became the first team to qualify for the 2020 European Championship finals as Romelu Lukaku scored twice in a 9-0 thrashing of San Marino in Brussels on Thursday (October 10), while the Netherlands needed a late comeback to beat Northern Ireland.
England v France World Cup game in doubt as typhoon nears
England v France World Cup game in doubt as typhoon nears
RUGBY: This weekend's Rugby World Cup game between England and France is expected to be cancelled as Super Typhoon Hagibis swirls towards Japan, prompting major public safety fears.
Cool Biles earns 15th world title as US take team gold
Cool Biles earns 15th world title as US take team gold
GYMNASTICS: US gymnastics queen Simone Biles insisted records were the last thing on her mind even after clinching a record-extending 15th world championship gold medal on Tuesday (Oct 8) as the Americans won the women's team title in Stuttgart.
NBA chief backs 'free expression' after Hong Kong tweet furore
NBA chief backs 'free expression' after Hong Kong tweet furore
BASKETBALL: The NBA backs 'freedom of expression,' its commissioner has insisted, after the organisation was criticised for its response to a pro-democracy tweet by a Houston Rockets executive that angered China.
Man City shocked by Wolves, Man Utd beaten again at Newcastle
Man City shocked by Wolves, Man Utd beaten again at Newcastle
FOOTBALL: Manchester City's Premier League title defence suffered another huge blow in a shock 2-0 defeat to Wolves, while Manchester United endured another miserable day in a 1-0 loss at Newcastle on Sunday (October 6).