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Federer, Nadal set-up Wimbledon blockbuster, Djokovic faces Bautista Agut
Federer, Nadal set-up Wimbledon blockbuster, Djokovic faces Bautista Agut
TENNIS: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal set up a Wimbledon semi-final blockbuster yesterday, 11 years after their epic 2008 title duel which is widely regarded as the greatest Grand Slam final ever played.
The Dugong Show: 24-hour webcast shows Thailand’s star sea cows
The Dugong Show: 24-hour webcast shows Thailand’s star sea cows
PHUKET: A round-the-clock webcast starring two beloved baby dugongs named Mariam and Yamil went live Sunday (July 7), allowing a more in-depth look at the celebrity sea cows.
Trump hits out at May after leak of damning cables
Trump hits out at May after leak of damning cables
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump launched an extraordinary attack Monday (July 8) on British premier Theresa May, following the leak of diplomatic cables highly critical of his presidency.
US rejoices after women’s football World Cup win
US rejoices after women’s football World Cup win
FOOTBALL: Politicians, athletes and even an astronaut celebrated the US victory in the women’s World Cup on Sunday (July 7), and the mayor of New York announced a ticker tape parade for the football champions.
California hit by 7.1-magnitude quake, strongest in two decades
California hit by 7.1-magnitude quake, strongest in two decades
UNITED STATES: Southern California was hit by its largest earthquake in two decades Friday (at 10:19am Saturday, July 6, Phuket time), a 7.1-magnitude tremor that rattled residents who were already reeling from another strong quake a day earlier.
Lampard makes sentimental return to Chelsea as manager
Lampard makes sentimental return to Chelsea as manager
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard has accepted the challenge of taking over Chelsea just one year into his managerial career as the return of the club’s record goalscorer to Stamford Bridge was confirmed today (July 4).
Premier League considers takeover of English Women’s Super League
Premier League considers takeover of English Women’s Super League
FOOTBALL: The Premier League is weighing up taking control of the English Women’s Super League from the Football Association, according to British media reports on Wednesday (July 3).
England out of World Cup after penalty miss and red card
England out of World Cup after penalty miss and red card
FOOTBALL: Alex Morgan scored what proved to be the winner but hailed goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher after her late penalty save from Steph Houghton allowed holders the United States to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in their women’s World Cup semi-final on Tuesday (July 2).
Teenager Gauff stuns idol Venus Williams at Wimbledon
Teenager Gauff stuns idol Venus Williams at Wimbledon
TENNIS: Cori Gauff, at 15 the youngest ever qualifier for the Wimbledon singles, pulled off a major shock on Monday (July 1), beating one of her idols – five-time champion Venus Williams – 6-4, 6-4 in their first round clash.
Hong Kong police retake parliament from anti-government protesters
Hong Kong police retake parliament from anti-government protesters
HONG KONG: Hong Kong police fired tear gas early today (July 2) to regain control of the city’s parliament after thousands of protesters occupied and ransacked the assembly in an unprecedented display of defiance on the anniversary of the territory’s handover to China.
Japan resumes commercial whaling for first time in 30 years
Japan resumes commercial whaling for first time in 30 years
JAPAN: Whaling ships set sail today from Japan as the country began its first commercial hunts in decades, after withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission.
‘No fear’ England confident of overcoming semi-final curse after beating Norway
‘No fear’ England confident of overcoming semi-final curse after beating Norway
FOOTBALL: England’s women have their sights set on ending their semi-final curse after a stunning strike by Lucy Bronze helped Phil Neville’s team to a 3-0 win over Norway in Le Havre on Thursday (June 27) and took them into the last four of the World Cup.
Trump rows with US soccer stars over White House visit
Trump rows with US soccer stars over White House visit
FOOTBALL: President Donald Trump took on Twitter’s version of a penalty shootout Wednesday (June 26) in a row with the USA women’s World Cup soccer stars over visiting the White House.
Health warnings and speed limits as Europe bakes in heatwave
Health warnings and speed limits as Europe bakes in heatwave
PARIS: As Europe sizzled Tuesday (June 25) at the start of a heatwave tipped to break records, drivers on Germany’s famously speedy motorways were ordered to slow down and fans at the women’s World Cup were showered in health warnings.
Australia crush England to reach World Cup semi-finals
Australia crush England to reach World Cup semi-finals
CRICKET: Australia captain Aaron Finch hit a hundred before left-arm quicks Jason Behrendorff and Mitchell Starc shared nine wickets as the reigning champions thumped England by 64 runs on Tuesday (June 25) to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
USA and Sweden reach quarter-finals as women’s World Cup heats up
USA and Sweden reach quarter-finals as women’s World Cup heats up
Megan Rapinoe scored a brace of penalties as holders the United States beat Spain on Monday (June 24) to march on to a mouthwatering quarter-final against hosts France at the women’s World Cup, with Sweden joining them in the last eight.
Paris court to hear case over 2007 Phuket plane crash
Paris court to hear case over 2007 Phuket plane crash
PHUKET: The former head of a budget Thai airline goes on trial in Paris today (June 24) over a deadly 2007 plane crash that killed 90 people, nearly two-thirds of them foreigners
Rescuers scour rubble as Cambodia building collapse toll rises to 17
Rescuers scour rubble as Cambodia building collapse toll rises to 17
CAMBODIA: Rescue workers on Sunday (June 23) picked through the rubble of a collapsed Chinese-owned building in a Cambodian beach town in a desperate search for survivors, after the construction site accident killed at least 17 people.
Record-breaker Marta representing women after firing Brazil into World Cup knockouts
Record-breaker Marta representing women after firing Brazil into World Cup knockouts
FOOTBALL: Marta said she was representing women in football after becoming the leading scorer in the history of the men’s and women’s World Cups on Tuesday (June 18) by firing home the penalty that downed Italy and secured Brazil’s place in the last 16 of this year’s tournament in France.
With ‘Libra’, Facebook takes on the world of cryptocurrency
With ‘Libra’, Facebook takes on the world of cryptocurrency
UNITED STATES: Facebook unveiled plans Tuesday (June 18) for a new global cryptocurrency called Libra, pledging to bring a stable virtual money that lives on smartphones and brings the “unbanked” billions into the financial system.