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Liverpool held in Newcastle thriller as Arsenal, Chelsea both win
Liverpool held in Newcastle thriller as Arsenal, Chelsea both win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s Premier League lead was cut to seven points by Arsenal and Chelsea after the Reds conceded a 90th minute equaliser in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle yesterday (Dec 4).
Hong Kong mega development plan to devour villages, wetlands
Hong Kong mega development plan to devour villages, wetlands
HONG KONG: For almost half a century, Mr Kwok Hoi-yin’s humble cottage on Hong Kong’s border with mainland China was surrounded by leagues of fish ponds and green fields, buffering the modern high-rises of megacity Shenzhen to the north.
Saudi Arabia bets on tech to make deserts bloom
Saudi Arabia bets on tech to make deserts bloom
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions.
Liverpool pile on misery for Man City, win for Amorim
Liverpool pile on misery for Man City, win for Amorim
FOOTBALL: Liverpool piled on the misery for Manchester City as the Premier League leaders beat the troubled champions 2-0 at Anfield, while Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim earned his first league win with a 4-0 rout of Everton yesterday (Dec 1).
Taiwan's Lai flies to US to start tour of Pacific, angering China
Taiwan's Lai flies to US to start tour of Pacific, angering China
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te flew to the United States yesterday (Nov 30) to launch a week-long tour of the Pacific that he said would usher in a new era of democracy, but has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.
Gunners fire as they hammer the Hammers
Gunners fire as they hammer the Hammers
FOOTBALL: Arsenal thrashed West Ham 5-2 yesterday (Nov 30) to climb up to second in the Premier League, while Justin Kluivert scored the first ever Premier League hat-trick of penalties in Bournemouth’s 4-2 win at Wolves.
Russell on pole as Verstappen given grid penalty for Qatar Grand Prix
Russell on pole as Verstappen given grid penalty for Qatar Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Newly-crowned four-time world champion Max Verstappen has been stripped of pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix for impeding Mercedes driver George Russell in qualifying yesterday (Nov 30).
Liverpool look to deepen Man City crisis, Amorim seeks first Premier League win
Liverpool look to deepen Man City crisis, Amorim seeks first Premier League win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool can take another giant step towards just a second English top-flight title in 35 years against fragile Manchester City on Sunday (Dec 1) as Ruben Amorim aims for a first Premier League win as Manchester United manager.
Verstappen switches focus to re-boot defence of F1 teams’ title
Verstappen switches focus to re-boot defence of F1 teams’ title
FORMULA ONE: Newly-crowned quadruple world champion Max Verstappen will switch his attention from the drivers’ title race to the teams’ contest this weekend when he leads Red Bull’s unlikely bid to retain their crown at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Social media companies slam Australia’s under-16 ban
Social media companies slam Australia’s under-16 ban
SYDNEY: Social media giants hit out today (Nov 29) at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it as a rush job littered with “many unanswered questions”.
Tens of thousands in Lebanon head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold
Tens of thousands in Lebanon head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold
BEIRUT: Tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah headed back to their devastated towns and villages yesterday (Nov 27) as a ceasefire took hold.
Djokovic hires old rival Murray as coach
Djokovic hires old rival Murray as coach
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic has confirmed that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player’s coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January.
Philippine VP Duterte labelled ‘mastermind’ of assassination plot
Philippine VP Duterte labelled ‘mastermind’ of assassination plot
MANILA: The Philippines justice department today (Nov 25) labelled Vice President Sara Duterte the “mastermind” of a plot to assassinate the country’s president, giving her five days to respond to a subpoena.
Thailand’s Jeeno Wins LPGA Tour Championship
Thailand’s Jeeno Wins LPGA Tour Championship
GOLF: Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul sank a six-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the US$4 million (B138mn) top prize at the LPGA’s season-ending Tour Championship yesterday (Nov 24).
Man Utd draw in Amorim debut, Liverpool march on
Man Utd draw in Amorim debut, Liverpool march on
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim was given a stark illustration of the size of his task at Manchester United after his uninspiring team were held 1-1 by struggling Ipswich in his first match in charge yesterday (Nov 24).
World reaches US$300bn climate finance deal at COP29
World reaches US$300bn climate finance deal at COP29
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday (Nov 24) but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a US$300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low.
Spurs condemn Man City to fifth straight defeat as Arsenal cruise
Spurs condemn Man City to fifth straight defeat as Arsenal cruise
FOOTBALL: Manchester City collapsed to their fifth straight defeat yesterday (Nov 23), hammered 4-0 by Tottenham in another huge blow to their Premier League title hopes as Arsenal got their challenge back on track.
Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado
Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado
VENEZUELA: Venezuela prosecutors opened a treason investigation Friday (Nov 22) into opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a statement said, accusing her of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July reelection.
Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump
Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in tomorrow’s (Nov 24) trip to Ipswich, while Manchester City are aiming to snap a historic losing streak for Pep Guardiola against Tottenham.
World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
PARIS: Israel and its allies denounced the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant yesterday (Nov 21) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even as Turkey - and rights groups - welcomed the move.