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Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller contributed to US man’s cancer: jury
Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller contributed to US man’s cancer: jury
CALIFORNIA: The weedkiller Roundup was a “substantial factor” in the cancer of a US man who developed a lump in his throat after decades of spraying his garden – the second major legal defeat to agrochemical giant Monsanto in a year.
Boeing crashes cast spotlight on US aviation regulator
Boeing crashes cast spotlight on US aviation regulator
NEW YORK: Was the United States complacent in its certification of the Boeing 737 MAX? That’s a question everyone is asking after Addis Ababa said flight recorded data showed “clear similarities” between last week’s Ethiopian Airlines crash and that of Indonesia’s Lion Air five months earlier.
Spurs slump gives rivals Champions League hope
Spurs slump gives rivals Champions League hope
FOOTBALL: As Arsenal played out the final stages of a hugely significant 2-0 victory over Manchester United to propel themselves back into the Premier League top four, cries of “Tottenham Hotspur we’re coming for you” rang out around the Emirates.
New Zealand mosque attack suspect charged with murder
New Zealand mosque attack suspect charged with murder
NEW ZEALAND: A right-wing extremist who filmed himself on a rampage that left 49 mosque-goers dead flashed a white power sign as he appeared in a New Zealand court today charged with murder.
Facebook Live streamed New Zealand terrorist attack leaves 40 dead
Facebook Live streamed New Zealand terrorist attack leaves 40 dead
CHRISTCHURCH: Attacks on two Christchurch mosques left at least 40 dead today (Mar 15), with one gunman – identified as an Australian extremist – live-streaming the assault that triggered the lockdown of the New Zealand city.
‘Multiple fatalities’ as gunman targets New Zealand mosques
‘Multiple fatalities’ as gunman targets New Zealand mosques
NEW ZEALAND: At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people today (Mar 15), police said, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shooting as “one of New Zealand’s darkest days”.
Environment damage behind 1 in 4 global deaths, disease: UN
Environment damage behind 1 in 4 global deaths, disease: UN
A quarter of all premature deaths and diseases worldwide are due to man-made pollution and environmental damage, the United Nations said Wednesday in a landmark report on the planet’s parlous state.
Facebook suffers worst outage in its history
Facebook suffers worst outage in its history
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook grappled with challenges on two fronts Wednesday (Mar 13). An hours-long outage and intensified scrutiny from investigators reportedly probing data deals struck by the world’s largest social network.
California suspends death penalty
California suspends death penalty
LOS ANGELES: State governor Gavin Newsom imposed a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty in California on Wednesday (Mar 13), granting a reprieve to 737 condemned inmates – the largest death row population in the United States.
British parliament rejects Brexit deal for second time
British parliament rejects Brexit deal for second time
LONDON: British MPs resoundingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a second time on Tuesday (Mar 12), plunging the country into further uncertainty just 17 days before it is due to split from the European Union.
Zinedine Zidane returns to Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane returns to Real Madrid
MADRID: Zinedine Zidane has made a sensational return as coach of Real Madrid after Santiago Solari’s sacking was finally confirmed on Monday (Mar 11).
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing crashes killing all 157 on board
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing crashes killing all 157 on board
ADDIS ABABA: Investigators probing the deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 that plunged into a field in a ball of flames were to comb the wreckage on Monday (Mar 11) for clues to the cause of the disaster, as operators around the world began grounding their fleets.
Liverpool restate Premier League credentials as Arsenal end Man Utd run
Liverpool restate Premier League credentials as Arsenal end Man Utd run
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool cut Manchester City’s lead at the top of the Premier League to a single point on Sunday (Mar 10) as Manchester United slipped to their first domestic defeat under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Arsenal.
21 horses dead in 2 months at famous California race track
21 horses dead in 2 months at famous California race track
CALIFORNIA: Santa Anita has suspended racing indefinitely after officials confirmed a 21st horse has died at the California racetrack, fuelling fresh safety concerns at the fabled course over the spike in fatalities.
United dump PSG in historic Champions League stunner
United dump PSG in historic Champions League stunner
PARIS: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his side “can go all the way” in the Champions League after Marcus Rashford’s dramatic stoppage-time penalty gave them a stunning 3-1 win away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday (Mar 6) as they improbably reached the quarter-finals on away goals.
Solari pledges to continue after Madrid dumped out by Ajax
Solari pledges to continue after Madrid dumped out by Ajax
MADRID: Santiago Solari vowed to fight on but the reign of Real Madrid in Europe is over and their season effectively is too after they were stunned by a 4-1 defeat at home to Ajax on Tuesday (Mar 5).
The Prodigy singer Keith Flint dead at 49
The Prodigy singer Keith Flint dead at 49
Keith Flint, the singer and iconic frontman of British rave scene band The Prodigy, has died at the age of 49, the electronic pop group said.
Salah slump blunts Liverpool as Man City capitalise
Salah slump blunts Liverpool as Man City capitalise
FOOTBALL: Manchester City usurped Liverpool at the top of the Premier League as the champions ground out a 1-0 win at Bournemouth, while Jurgen Klopp’s men stumbled once more in a goalless draw at Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Guardiola: injuries won’t stop historic quadruple
Guardiola: injuries won’t stop historic quadruple
FOOTBALL: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has warned his players not to use injuries and fatigue as an excuse as the English champions chase a historic quadruple of trophies this season.
Leicester welcome Rodgers with win, Newcastle end Burnley run
Leicester welcome Rodgers with win, Newcastle end Burnley run
LONDON: New Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers watched on from the stands as the Foxes beat Brighton 2-1, while Newcastle pulled further clear of the relegation battle by defeating Burnley 2-0 on Tuesday (Feb 26).