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Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
SHREVEPORT: A man shot dead eight children - seven of them his own - early yesterday (Apr 19) in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said.
Man City gain edge over Arsenal in Premier League title race
Man City gain edge over Arsenal in Premier League title race
FOOTBALL: The spectre of a charging Manchester City haunts Arsenal once more after a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium yesterday (Apr 19) put a huge dent in the Gunners’ hopes of a first Premier League title in 22 years.
‘Listening bars’ bloom as hottest new nightlife trend
‘Listening bars’ bloom as hottest new nightlife trend
PARIS: Not quite like a gig or going clubbing, but there’s a new night out spreading in cities around the world: an evening at a “listening bar”.
Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown
Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown
FOOTBALL: Title-chasing Manchester City face leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League tomorrow (Apr 19).
Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences
Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences
YANGON: Myanmar’s leader commuted all death sentences in a blanket order today (Apr 17), one of his first official acts since the 2021 coup leader was installed as the country’s civilian president.
Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait
Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait
TEHRAN: The military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned yesterday (Apr 15) that Iran would sink American ships in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States decided to “police” the key shipping bottleneck.
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran’s silenced millions
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran’s silenced millions
PARIS: Exiled Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestani has a huge following back home for his biting humour.
Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw
Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw
BANGKOK: Nearly 70 young Thai men sat on flimsy plastic chairs, faces tense as they waited to draw their fate from a jar - an annual ritual deciding whether they will serve in the military.
Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren
Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren
FORMULA ONE: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen’s future in Formula One has once again been cast in doubt after it was confirmed that his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren.
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president yesterday (Apr 10), continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup.
Arsenal wary of in-form Man City, De Zerbi begins Spurs salvage mission
Arsenal wary of in-form Man City, De Zerbi begins Spurs salvage mission
FOOTBALL: The Premier League returns from a three-week hiatus this weekend with huge clashes in the battle for the title, European places and survival.
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries’ leaders said yesterday (Apr 9), announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon
US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon
TEHRAN: The fragile truce between Iran and the United States showed signs of unravelling today (Apr 9), with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel pummelled Lebanon.
McIlroy chases Masters repeat at lightning-fast Augusta
McIlroy chases Masters repeat at lightning-fast Augusta
GOLF: Rory McIlroy seeks a historic repeat victory starting today (Apr 9) at the 90th Masters, while world number one Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau lead a host of challengers in firm and fast conditions.
Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th hour truce
Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th hour truce
WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s Wednesday deadline to obliterate the country was set to expire, with Tehran to temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
HONG KONG: Oil prices plunged on Wednesday (Apr 8) while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Thai amateur ‘Fifa’ ready for Masters kick-off
Thai amateur ‘Fifa’ ready for Masters kick-off
GOLF: Pongsapak Laopakdee, a 21-year-old Thai golfer better known as ‘Fifa’, is ready for a historic start tomorrow (Apr 9) at the 90th Masters.
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
TEHRAN: Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East today (Apr 6) and threatened “devastating” retaliation, after US President Donald Trump’s expletive-laced warning that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Arsenal stunned by Southampton in FA Cup quarter-finals
Arsenal stunned by Southampton in FA Cup quarter-finals
FOOTBALL: Arsenal suffered a shock FA Cup quarter-final exit as the Premier League leaders crashed to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat against second tier Southampton on Saturday (Apr 4).
How football stars are fuelling chess boom
How football stars are fuelling chess boom
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars “addicted” to chess, helping to spark a surge in the game’s popularity among younger people.