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Zhao’s world championship win will take snooker to ‘another level’
Zhao’s world championship win will take snooker to ‘another level’
SNOOKER: World snooker chief Jason Ferguson says Chinese trailblazer Zhao Xintong’s world championship triumph in Sheffield will take the sport to “another level”.
‘Makes no sense’: Hollywood shocked by Trump’s film tariffs announcement
‘Makes no sense’: Hollywood shocked by Trump’s film tariffs announcement
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood has reacted with skepticism to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on foreign films, with movie insiders calling it a policy made up on the fly by a president who fails to understand how the industry works.
New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media
New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s Prime Minister today (May 6) proposed banning children under 16 from social media, stressing the need to shield them from the perils of big tech platforms.
Springboks, Black Ferns win Rugby World Sevens
Springboks, Black Ferns win Rugby World Sevens
RUGBY SEVENS: South Africa’s men and New Zealand’s women captured the Rugby Sevens World Championship 2025 titles on Sunday (May 4) in Los Angeles.
Three in a row Piastri wins in Miami to lead McLaren one-two
Three in a row Piastri wins in Miami to lead McLaren one-two
FORMULA ONE: Oscar Piastri made it a hat-trick of wins with victory in the Miami Grand Prix yesterday (May 4) as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the podium to continue their dominant Formula One season.
Singapore ruling party wins election in landslide
Singapore ruling party wins election in landslide
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s ruling party has notched a resounding win in general elections, official results showed early yesterday (May 4), giving Prime Minister Lawrence Wong the clear mandate he sought from voters.
Suryavanshi dubbed cricket’s ‘next superstar’ after batting records tumble
Suryavanshi dubbed cricket’s ‘next superstar’ after batting records tumble
CRICKET: Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been touted as “Indian cricket's next superstar” after the 14-year-old’s IPL century off 35 balls shattered batting records.
Top-five race heats up as Saints try to avoid unwanted history
Top-five race heats up as Saints try to avoid unwanted history
FOOTBALL: Liverpool have wrapped up the Premier League title and the three relegated teams know their fate but the fight for the top five is reaching a climax.
Mic check: Singapore’s podcast boom amplifies opposition voices
Mic check: Singapore’s podcast boom amplifies opposition voices
SINGAPORE: In a tiny studio, a former Wall Street banker and an ex-aviation executive are doing what critics say is lacking in Singapore’s tightly managed media landscape - giving opposition politicians unfiltered airtime ahead of tomorrow’s (May 3) election.
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv
WASHINGTON: The United States and Ukraine signed a minerals deal yesterday (Apr 30) after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump’s administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
MMA: Mixed martial arts (MMA) will make its Asian Games debut next year when Japan hosts the continent’s premier sporting event, organisers said yesterday (Apr 29).
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election defined by Trump
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election defined by Trump
OTTAWA: Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged yesterday (Apr 29) to beat the United States in Donald Trump’s trade war after winning Canada’s election and leading his Liberal Party to another term in power.
Putin orders three-day truce amid new US warnings
Putin orders three-day truce amid new US warnings
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day truce with Ukraine yesterday (Apr 28) to coincide with Moscow’s World War II commemorations next month that his Ukrainian rival slammed as an “attempt at manipulation”.
Imperious Liverpool smash Tottenham to win Premier League title
Imperious Liverpool smash Tottenham to win Premier League title
FOOTBALL: Liverpool demolished Tottenham 5-1 to clinch the Premier League title at an impassioned Anfield yesterday (Apr 27), sealing a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown.
Macron warns against religious hate after Muslim killed in mosque
Macron warns against religious hate after Muslim killed in mosque
PARIS: France’s President Emmanuel Macron lashed out yesterday (Apr 27) against “racism and hatred” after the brutal stabbing to death of a Muslim in a mosque in the south of the country.
The Pope with ‘two left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
The Pope with ‘two left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
FOOTBALL: His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis’s passion was football - for him “the most beautiful game” and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace.
Liverpool braced for Premier League title party
Liverpool braced for Premier League title party
FOOTBALL: Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling Tottenham on Sunday (Apr 27) that would guarantee a record-equalling 20th English title.
Russia’s Lavrov says ‘ready to reach a deal’ on Ukraine
Russia’s Lavrov says ‘ready to reach a deal’ on Ukraine
WASHINGTON: Russia’s foreign minister said yesterday (Apr 24) that Moscow was ready to do a deal on its war in Ukraine after Donald Trump urged Vladimir Putin to halt attacks, in a rare rebuke following the deadliest strikes on Kyiv in months.
Musk to reduce White House role as Tesla profits plunge
Musk to reduce White House role as Tesla profits plunge
NEW YORK: Elon Musk will significantly scale back his Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the billionaire announced yesterday (Apr 22) as the electric vehicle maker reported a 71% drop in first-quarter profits.
As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope’s funeral
As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope’s funeral
VATICAN CITY: Cardinals will meet today (Apr 22) to decide the date for Pope Francis’s funeral, starting a process that will culminate in the election of a new Catholic leader within three weeks.