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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.
Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first half-marathon
Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first half-marathon
MARATHON: Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early on Saturday (Apr 19), joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China’s drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology.
Piastri power rules in Saudi as Max pays the penalty
Piastri power rules in Saudi as Max pays the penalty
FORMULA ONE: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 20) from Red Bull polesitter Max Verstappen to lead the world championship for the first time in his career after one of his “toughest” ever races.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Easter truce, as Trump predicts ‘deal’
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Easter truce, as Trump predicts ‘deal’
KRAMATORSK: Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating an Easter truce yesterday (Apr 20) as US President Donald Trump surprisingly announced that the war rivals could make a “deal” this week.
Liverpool on brink of title, Foxes relegated
Liverpool on brink of title, Foxes relegated
FOOTBALL: Trent Alexander-Arnold fired Liverpool to the brink of the Premier League title as his late strike sealed a 1-0 win that relegated Leicester after Arsenal’s 4-0 rout of Ipswich delayed the leaders’ coronation yesterday (Apr 20).
India’s elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
India’s elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
DHAWALPUR: In central India’s dry forests, community trackers hunt for signs of elephants to feed into an alert system that is helping prevent some of the hundreds of fatal tramplings each year.
Japanese bus driver steals US$7, loses $84,000 pension
Japanese bus driver steals US$7, loses $84,000 pension
TOKYO: A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth US$84,000 (B2.8 million) after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers’ fares.
Liverpool poised for Premier League coronation, Leicester, Ipswich for relegation
Liverpool poised for Premier League coronation, Leicester, Ipswich for relegation
FOOTBALL: Liverpool could seal the Premier League tomorrow (Apr 20) should the runaway leaders condemn Leicester to relegation and Arsenal suffer a Champions League hangover by losing at Ipswich.
Talking points as F1 heads to the streets of Jeddah
Talking points as F1 heads to the streets of Jeddah
FORMULA ONE: This weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the final leg of the first ‘triple header’ of the season.
US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships
US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships
WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese built and operated ships yesterday (Apr 17), in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and curb China’s dominance in the sector.
Sports bodies have 'no excuses’ on trans rules after court ruling: campaigners
Sports bodies have 'no excuses’ on trans rules after court ruling: campaigners
ALL SPORTS: Campaigners say there are “no excuses” for allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports events after a landmark legal decision in Britain yesterday (Apr 16).
China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’
China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’
BEIJING: China told Washington yesterday (Apr 16) to “stop threatening and blackmailing” after US President Donald Trump said it was up to Beijing to come to the negotiating table to discuss ending their trade war.
Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
PANAMA CITY: US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP yesterday (Apr 10), a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway.
Verstappen out to silence McLaren in the battle of Bahrain
Verstappen out to silence McLaren in the battle of Bahrain
FORMULA ONE: McLaren’s Lando Norris holds a wafer-thin advantage over four-time world champion Max Verstappen going into this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
Trump stuns with tariff backtrack but hikes China rate to 125%
Trump stuns with tariff backtrack but hikes China rate to 125%
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets today (Apr 10), but upped the ante on a brutal trade war with superpower rival China.
Man Utd to play May friendlies in Malaysia, Hong Kong
Man Utd to play May friendlies in Malaysia, Hong Kong
FOOTBALL: Manchester United will play friendly matches in Malaysia and Hong Kong three days after the end of the Premier League season, the club confirmed yesterday (Apr 8).
Ukraine captures ‘Chinese fighting for Russia’
Ukraine captures ‘Chinese fighting for Russia’
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Apr 8) that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding that Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.
China vows ‘fight to the end’ as Trump warns 50% more tariffs
China vows ‘fight to the end’ as Trump warns 50% more tariffs
BEIJING: China vowed today (Apr 8) to “fight to the end” against fresh tariffs of 50% threatened by US President Donald Trump, further aggravating a trade war that has already wiped trillions off global markets.
Scheffler and McIlroy chase history at Masters
Scheffler and McIlroy chase history at Masters
GOLF: Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy will take a swing at golf history in this week’s 89th Masters.
Fiji and New Zealand seal sevens wins in Singapore
Fiji and New Zealand seal sevens wins in Singapore
RUGBY SEVENS: Fiji won the men’s title at the World Sevens Series in Singapore with a 21-12 victory over surprise finalists Kenya on Sunday (Apr 6), while New Zealand lifted the women’s trophy after defeating arch-rivals Australia.