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City draw first blood against Liverpool with Community Shield win
City draw first blood against Liverpool with Community Shield win
FOOTBALL: Manchester City drew fired the first shot in their battle for supremacy with rivals Liverpool on Sunday as they snatched the Community Shield with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win after a 1-1 draw at Wembley.
Indonesia residents still shaken after powerful quake off Java
Indonesia residents still shaken after powerful quake off Java
INDONESIA: Indonesian authorities lifted a tsunami warning late last night after a powerful earthquake earlier struck off the southern coast of heavily populated Java island.
Australia’s Folau launches legal action over homophobia sacking
Australia’s Folau launches legal action over homophobia sacking
RUGBY: Fallen star Israel Folau has launched legal action against Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs for unfair dismissal, he confirmed Thursday, reportedly demanding an apology, compensation and the right to play again after he was sacked for making homophobic comments.
Rare photo captures sea lion falling into mouth of whale
Rare photo captures sea lion falling into mouth of whale
In a stunning photo, a wildlife photographer has captured a sea lion falling into the mouth of a humpback whale in what he calls a “once-in-a-lifetime” moment.
Basketball Africa League reveals debut season host cities
Basketball Africa League reveals debut season host cities
The NBA-backed Basketball Africa League (BAL) unveiled host cities Tuesday (July 30) for its inaugural season, with Kigali, Rwanda, as the named host city for the first semi-final and championship games.
Basketball Africa League reveals debut season host cities
Basketball Africa League reveals debut season host cities
The NBA-backed Basketball Africa League (BAL) unveiled host cities Tuesday (July 30) for its inaugural season, with Kigali, Rwanda, as the named host city for the first semi-final and championship games.
WHO says e-cigarettes ‘undoubtedly harmful’
WHO says e-cigarettes ‘undoubtedly harmful’
RIO DE JANEIRO: Electronic cigarettes are “undoubtedly harmful” and should be regulated, the WHO said Friday (July 27) as it warned against the use of vaping products by smokers trying to quit their deadly habit.
Kawhi, George seek more for Clippers than beating Lakers
Kawhi, George seek more for Clippers than beating Lakers
BASKETBALL: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George made their debuts Wednesday (July 24) as Los Angeles Clippers teammates, vowing to turn their hometown club into an NBA champion and eclipse city rival Lakers.
Murtagh realises childhood dream as Ireland stun England
Murtagh realises childhood dream as Ireland stun England
CRICKET: Tim Murtagh said he had achieved the ambition of a lifetime by securing a place on the Lord’s honours board as his stunning five-wicket haul saw Ireland skittle out England for just 85 on the opening day of a one-off Test on Wednesday (July 24).
Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev dies after fight
Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev dies after fight
BOXING: Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev has died from brain injuries sustained in a fight in Maryland, the Russian boxing federation announced on Tuesday (July 22).
Boris Johnson wins race to become Britain’s next PM
Boris Johnson wins race to become Britain’s next PM
ENGLAND: Boris Johnson won the race to become Britain’s next prime minister on Tuesday (July 23), heading straight into a confrontation over Brexit with Brussels and parliament, as well as a tense diplomatic standoff with Iran.
Ten years since amateur triumph, Lowry’s career comes full circle on Irish soil
Ten years since amateur triumph, Lowry’s career comes full circle on Irish soil
GOLF: Shane Lowry burst onto the professional scene with an incredible victory as an amateur at the Irish Open a decade ago, and he delivered again on Sunday by romping to a memorable British Open triumph at a wind-swept Royal Portrush.
Pacquiao mulls future after title stunner
Pacquiao mulls future after title stunner
BOXING: Father Time may be undefeated, as the old boxing saying goes, but Manny Pacquiao is not going down without a fight. The 40-year-old Filipino legend wrote another improbable chapter in his glittering career on Saturday (July 20), with an age-defying split decision victory over the hitherto unbeaten Keith Thurman.
UN: Southeast Asia’s meth gangs making $60 billion a year
UN: Southeast Asia’s meth gangs making $60 billion a year
ASEAN: Southeast Asia’s drug gangs are making over $60 billion a year pumping out record amounts of methamphetamine, then laundering the profits through the region’s mushrooming number of casinos, a UN study showed Thursday.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak an emergency of global concern: WHO
DR Congo Ebola outbreak an emergency of global concern: WHO
KINSHASA: The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a ’public health emergency of international concern,’ a rare designation only used for the gravest epidemics.
With swords and stunts, Thai youth embrace ancient martial art
With swords and stunts, Thai youth embrace ancient martial art
MARTIAL ARTS: Armed with a wooden knife and shield, a teenage girl fends off four sword-wielding boys with high-flying kicks in an action-packed homage to Thailand’s neglected swordfighting tradition.
England win Cricket World Cup after Super Over drama
England win Cricket World Cup after Super Over drama
CRICKET: England won the World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand in a dramatic Super Over after a nerve-shredding final ended in a tie at Lord’s on Sunday (July 14).
Djokovic claims fifth Wimbledon title in epic, record-breaking final
Djokovic claims fifth Wimbledon title in epic, record-breaking final
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic saved two match points to clinch a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major on Sunday, shattering Roger Federer’s bid to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in the longest final ever played at the tournament.
Ferrari find illegal immigrants in cross-channel F1 transporter
Ferrari find illegal immigrants in cross-channel F1 transporter
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: Ferrari’s Formula One team found more than it expected when it opened a transporter ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix.
England thump Australia to reach first World Cup final in 27 years
England thump Australia to reach first World Cup final in 27 years
CRICKET: England marched into their first World Cup final for 27 years yesterday (July 11), thrashing reigning champions Australia by eight wickets at Edgbaston to set up a showdown with New Zealand.