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Paris Paralympics close with a party after ‘historic summer’
Paris Paralympics close with a party after ‘historic summer’
PARALYMPICS: The Paralympics closed yesterday (Sept 8) with a giant music-fuelled party as chief Paris 2024 organiser Tony Estanguet said the Games and the Olympics had created a “historic summer”.
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
PARIS: The end of the widely hailed Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this weekend will be greeted with pride and relief, as well as trepidation in a country in the throes of a deep political crisis.
New York judge delays Trump sentencing until after US election
New York judge delays Trump sentencing until after US election
NEW YORK: Sentencing for Donald Trump in his New York hush money trial was delayed yesterday (Sept 6) until after November’s election, a win for the Republican as he battles Kamala Harris in the knife-edge White House race.
Father charged along with son, 14, in US school shooting
Father charged along with son, 14, in US school shooting
WASHINGTON: A 14-year-old boy was charged with shooting four people dead at a US high school, while his father was charged with manslaughter, authorities said yesterday (Sept 5), after the country’s latest outburst of gun violence.
China’s Xi says ready to deepen infrastructure, trade ties with Africa
China’s Xi says ready to deepen infrastructure, trade ties with Africa
BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping told African leaders today (Sept 5) that he would deepen cooperation in infrastructure and trade with the continent as he addressed Beijing’s biggest summit in years.
Pope’s gruelling tour gets into full swing in Indonesia
Pope’s gruelling tour gets into full swing in Indonesia
JAKARTA: Pope Francis was set to meet Indonesia’s president today (Sept 4) after the 87-year-old appeared in good health and strong spirits when he arrived in the Muslim-majority nation to launch a gruelling tour of the Asia-Pacific.
Liverpool rout woeful Man Utd, Chelsea held by Palace
Liverpool rout woeful Man Utd, Chelsea held by Palace
FOOTBALL: Luis Diaz starred as Liverpool routed arch rivals Manchester United 3-0 to extend their perfect start under new boss Arne Slot, while Chelsea suffered fresh frustration in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace yesterday (Sept 1).
After Telegram founder arrest, Russians fear loss of 'main information source'
After Telegram founder arrest, Russians fear loss of 'main information source'
RUSSIA: France’s arrest of Telegram chief Pavel Durov has raised fears in Russia that the popular messaging app ‒ used both by the Kremlin and its opponents ‒ could be blocked, depriving them of one of the last sources of critical, uncensored news.
Haaland treble fires Man City, Arsenal pay price for Rice red card
Haaland treble fires Man City, Arsenal pay price for Rice red card
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League with a hat-trick in the champions’ 3-1 win at West Ham, while Declan Rice was controversially sent off as Arsenal were held to a damaging 1-1 draw by Brighton on Saturday (Aug 31).
Liverpool’s Slot faces first test at Manchester United
Liverpool’s Slot faces first test at Manchester United
FOOTBALL: Liverpool boss Arne Slot faces his first major test with a trip to Manchester United, while Newcastle and Tottenham also face off on tomorrow (Sept 1) hoping to dispel early season doubts over their credentials for a top-four finish.
Musk slams Brazil judge after order to suspend X
Musk slams Brazil judge after order to suspend X
BRAZIL: A Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Friday (Aug 30) ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s X social media network in the country, after a months-long standoff over disinformation in South America’s largest nation.
Australian census to ask about sexuality after LGBTQ backlash
Australian census to ask about sexuality after LGBTQ backlash
SYDNEY: Australia’s census will ask citizens about their sexuality for the first time, the government said today (Aug 30), a policy U-turn aimed at quelling anger from LGBTQ groups.
First medals up for grabs as action begins at Paris Paralympics
First medals up for grabs as action begins at Paris Paralympics
PARALYMPICS: Medals are up for grabs in track cycling, swimming, table tennis and taekwondo when the action begins today (Aug 29) at the Paris Paralympics, which opened in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony ahead of 11 days of competition.
America’s Cup defender New Zealand awaiting stiff challenge in Barcelona
America’s Cup defender New Zealand awaiting stiff challenge in Barcelona
SAILING: Italy and the United States have shown America’s Cup defender New Zealand they face a fight to the wire to retain the sailing trophy in the 37th edition of international sport’s oldest competition.
Ex-Malaysian PM charged with sedition over royalty remarks
Ex-Malaysian PM charged with sedition over royalty remarks
GUA MUSANG: Ex-Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged with sedition yesterday (Aug 27) over remarks about the country’s former king, his lawyer said.
Japan says Chinese aircraft incursion a ‘serious violation’
Japan says Chinese aircraft incursion a ‘serious violation’
TOKYO: Japan today (Aug 27) slammed what it called the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace as a “serious violation” of its sovereignty, saying Beijing was becoming “increasingly active”.
Paris Paralympics to showcase best of disability sport
Paris Paralympics to showcase best of disability sport
PARALYMPICS: The Paralympics begin in Paris tomorrow (Aug 28), putting on display the talents of remarkable athletes in a city still riding the wave of the highly successful Olympics.
Slot extends perfect Liverpool start, Chelsea hit Wolves for six
Slot extends perfect Liverpool start, Chelsea hit Wolves for six
FOOTBALL: Arne Slot extended his perfect start as Liverpool manager with a 2-0 win against Brentford on his Anfield debut, while Noni Madueke hit a hat-trick and then apologised for a social media slur as Chelsea crushed Wolves 6-2 yesterday (Aug 25).
Kim unveils new North Korea ‘suicide drones’
Kim unveils new North Korea ‘suicide drones’
SEOUL: North Korea has unveiled a new “suicide drone”, state media said today (Aug 26), with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing a performance test of the weapons, which experts said could have come from Russia.
Israeli defence minister declares 48-hour state of emergency
Israeli defence minister declares 48-hour state of emergency
JERUSALEM: Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency from 6:00am local time today (Aug 25), after the Israeli military launched what it called pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon.