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South Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
South Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
FORMULA ONE: Three decades after Formula One engines last roared on African tarmac, South Africa is mounting a bid to organise a new Grand Prix and bring the world championship back to the continent.
Australians told ‘prepare for worst’ as tropical cyclone nears
Australians told ‘prepare for worst’ as tropical cyclone nears
GOLD COAST: Violent winds toppled power lines today (Mar 7) as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia’s eastern coast, swelling rivers, sparking evacuation orders and leaving 80,000 homes without electricity.
LeBron breaks 50,000-point NBA scoring barrier
LeBron breaks 50,000-point NBA scoring barrier
BASKETBALL: LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday (Mar 4), extending his lead as the league’s all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.
Russia jails Briton for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine
Russia jails Briton for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine
MOSCOW: A Russian court said yesterday (Mar 5) that a British man captured fighting for Ukraine in Kyiv’s offensive against Russia's Kursk border region was sentenced to 19 years in prison.
Seize or freeze? Friction in Europe over Russian assets for Ukraine
Seize or freeze? Friction in Europe over Russian assets for Ukraine
PARIS: As Europe scrambles to boost military aid to Ukraine, calls are intensifying to fund it by seizing tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets, in an issue causing tension between European allies.
Marc Marquez wins season-opening Thai MotoGP
Marc Marquez wins season-opening Thai MotoGP
MOTO GP: Six-time world champion Marc Marquez won the season-opening Thai MotoGP yesterday (Mar 2) to complete a dominant debut weekend at his new factory Ducati team, having also romped to Saturday’s sprint.
Lydia Ko adds ‘Asia’s Major’ to trophy haul with Singapore stroll
Lydia Ko adds ‘Asia’s Major’ to trophy haul with Singapore stroll
GOLF: World number three Lydia Ko strode to a commanding four-shot victory over Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul and Japan's Ayaka Furue to lift the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore yesterday (Mar 2).
Trump designates English as official language of US
Trump designates English as official language of US
UNIRTED STATES: President Donald Trump on Saturday designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterised by immigration from around the world.
Gene Hackman 'likely been dead nine days when found'
Gene Hackman 'likely been dead nine days when found'
UNITED STATES: Hollywood legend Gene Hackman had likely been dead for over a week when he and his wife were found lifeless in their New Mexico home, the local sheriff said Friday (Feb 28).
China unapologetic after live firing drills off Australian coast
China unapologetic after live firing drills off Australian coast
SYDNEY: Beijing’s ambassador to Canberra said today (Feb 28) he would not apologise for surprise Chinese naval drills near Australia that forced dozens of commercial flights to change course.
Liverpool dispatch Newcastle as title moves into sight after Arsenal stalemate
Liverpool dispatch Newcastle as title moves into sight after Arsenal stalemate
FOOTBALL: Liverpool moved a giant step closer to the Premier League title with a ruthless 2-0 win against Newcastle, while Arsenal's challenge is in tatters after a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest yesterday (Feb 26).
Starmer pushes Trump for Ukraine guarantees against Putin
Starmer pushes Trump for Ukraine guarantees against Putin
WASHINGTON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Donald Trump today (Feb 27) to plead for a US backstop to any Ukraine ceasefire, insisting it would be the only way to stop Russia’s Vladimir Putin from invading again.
Beaming Somkiat set to make history
Beaming Somkiat set to make history
MOTO GP: Somkiat Chantra could barely contain his beaming smile as he prepares to make history as Thailand’s first MotoGP rider this week and all in front of his home fans.
Macron warns Ukraine peace can’t mean ‘surrender’, after Trump talks
Macron warns Ukraine peace can’t mean ‘surrender’, after Trump talks
WASHINGTON: French President Emmanuel Macron warned yesterday (Feb 24) that peace cannot mean the “surrender” of Ukraine, but said talks with US President Donald Trump had shown a path forward despite fears of a transatlantic rift.
Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains
Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains
BERLIN: Germany’s conservatives swept to victory in yesterday’s (Feb 23) elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains.
Slot wary of Premier League dangers despite ‘big’ Man City win
Slot wary of Premier League dangers despite ‘big’ Man City win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool boss Arne Slot said the depth of quality in the Premier League means his side can take nothing for granted despite opening up an 11-point lead with a 2-0 win at Manchester City yesterday (Feb 23).
England edge Scotland in Six Nations thriller
England edge Scotland in Six Nations thriller
RUGBY: England just did enough to end a run of four straight defeats by Scotland with a 16-15 win at Twickenham on Saturday (Feb 22) as they maintained their Six Nations title hopes.
Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
TAPLEJUNG: They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests, with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism development.
Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan
Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan
RIYADH: Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia today (Feb 21) to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump’s proposal for US control of the territory and the expulsion of its people.
Hamilton confident of Ferrari glory after taking wheel of new F1 car
Hamilton confident of Ferrari glory after taking wheel of new F1 car
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton is convinced that this season could be Ferrari’s year after he drove the Formula One team’s car for the upcoming season for the first time on Wednesday (Feb 19), with a record eighth world title in his sights.