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Finance minister to reveal fiscal audit of ‘broke’ Britain
Finance minister to reveal fiscal audit of ‘broke’ Britain
LONDON: Finance minister Rachel Reeves will today (July 29) claim Britain is “broke and broken” when she reveals the findings of an assessment into the country’s public finances ahead of a forthcoming budget.
France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool
France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool
OLYMPICS: Rugby superstar Antoine Dupont inspired France to their first gold medal of the Paris Olympics yesterday (July 27) while Australia’s Ariarne Titmus held off her rivals in the pool to retain her 400m freestyle crown.
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
PARIS: A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair yesterday (July 26), as the City of Light welcomed the world’s greatest athletes for a sporting extravaganza.
Paris braces for ‘most incredible’ Olympics opening ceremony
Paris braces for ‘most incredible’ Olympics opening ceremony
PARIS: Thousands of athletes are set to sail through central Paris today (July 26) during an unprecedented and high-risk Olympics opening ceremony that will showcase the country’s hugely ambitious vision for the Games.
World’s richest 1% gained US$40trn in a decade, says Oxfam
World’s richest 1% gained US$40trn in a decade, says Oxfam
PARIS: The world’s richest 1% increased their fortunes by a total of US$42 trillion over the past decade, Oxfam said today (July 25), ahead of a G20 summit in Brazil where taxing the super-rich tops the agenda.
Kamala Harris attacks Trump in electrifying rally
Kamala Harris attacks Trump in electrifying rally
MILWAUKEE: An exuberant Kamala Harris whipped up a rapturous crowd yesterday (July 23) at her first rally since effectively clinching the Democratic presidential nomination, as she launched fresh attacks on Donald Trump for trying to “take the country backward.”
Ukraine’s top diplomat in Beijing for talks on ending war
Ukraine’s top diplomat in Beijing for talks on ending war
BEIJING: Ukraine’s foreign minister is in China today (July 23) for talks on how officials there might help end the war with Russia, whose ties with Beijing have only grown stronger since the conflict began.
Pogacar hails ‘golden age’ after securing third Tour de France title
Pogacar hails ‘golden age’ after securing third Tour de France title
CYCLING: Tadej Pogacar hailed a new "golden age" for cycling after securing a third Tour de France title on Sunday (July 21) to add to his 2020 and 2021 triumphs.
Biden exits 2024 election, endorses Harris
Biden exits 2024 election, endorses Harris
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential election yesterday (July 21) and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee, in a political earthquake that upends the already extraordinary race for the White House.
Chanettee wins LPGA Dana Open, Schauffele wins British Open
Chanettee wins LPGA Dana Open, Schauffele wins British Open
GOLF: Chanettee Wannasaen closed with back-to-back birdies to capture her second career LPGA title yesterday (July 21), edging South Korean Ryu Hae-ran by a stroke to win the Dana Open.
Conspiracy theories take off after global IT crash
Conspiracy theories take off after global IT crash
UNITED STATES: From fearmongering about a looming ‘World War III’ to false narratives linking a cabal of global elite to a cyberattack, a torrent of online conspiracy theories took off Friday (July 19) after a major IT crash.
Chanettee takes lead at LPGA Dana Open
Chanettee takes lead at LPGA Dana Open
GOLF: Thailand’s Chanettee Wannasaen managed a birdie-eagle finish to grab a one-stroke lead after yesterday’s (July 19) second round of the LPGA Dana Open.
Lowry leads as McIlroy, Woods suffer nightmare start at the British Open
Lowry leads as McIlroy, Woods suffer nightmare start at the British Open
GOLF: Shane Lowry shot to the top of the leaderboard at five under par as Rory McIlroy was among the big names to struggle on day one of the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon yesterday (July 18).
Biden nears crunch point as pressure grows to drop out
Biden nears crunch point as pressure grows to drop out
REHOBOTH BEACH: US President Joe Biden was reportedly coming closer to dropping out of the White House race yesterday (July 18) as allies including Barack Obama were said to have expressed concerns that he can no longer win the 2024 election.
Elon Musk pledges US$45mn a month to electing Trump
Elon Musk pledges US$45mn a month to electing Trump
WASHINGTON: Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he plans to commit roughly US$45 million (B1.6 billion) each month to a new fund backing Donald Trump for US president, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday (July 15).
Pogacar expects Tour de France battle to explode in final week
Pogacar expects Tour de France battle to explode in final week
CYCLING: Tadej Pogacar predicted fireworks in the final week of the Tour de France yesterday (July 15) as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard prepares to launch a desperate attack for the title.
Trump rally shooting reshapes US election
Trump rally shooting reshapes US election
MILWAUKEE: A bloodied candidate, his fist raised in defiance after surviving an assassination attempt.
Alcaraz dominates Djokovic to retain Wimbledon crown
Alcaraz dominates Djokovic to retain Wimbledon crown
TENNIS: Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title yesterday (July 14) in a brutal statement that the new era of men’s tennis has arrived.
Spain beat England to win Euro 2024 final
Spain beat England to win Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in yesterday’s (July 14) Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 to confirm their re-emergence as a force on the international stage.
Spain and England go head to head in Euro 2024 final
Spain and England go head to head in Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: A brilliant Spain team featuring teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stands between England and a first major men’s international trophy in almost 60 years in today’s Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.