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Trump injured but ‘safe’ after rally shooting
Trump injured but ‘safe’ after rally shooting
PENNSYLVANIA: Former US president Donald Trump was “safe” after he was rushed off stage when gunshots were fired at a campaign rally yesterday (July 13) in Pennsylvania, in a shocking incident that will fuel anxiety in the run-up to the 2024 election.
Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape in Argentina
Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape in Argentina
MENDOZA: Two French international rugby players were formally charged yesterday (July 12) with the aggravated rape of an Argentine woman after a night out following a match and an encounter they say was consensual sex.
Lawmakers, Hollywood, newspapers urge Biden to quit
Lawmakers, Hollywood, newspapers urge Biden to quit
WASHINGTON: Democratic lawmakers, Hollywood fundraisers and prestigious newspapers are among the growing voices calling on Joe Biden, 81, to let someone else take on Donald Trump in the US election.
NATO begins sending F-16 jets in new support for Ukraine
NATO begins sending F-16 jets in new support for Ukraine
WASHINGTON: NATO allies yesterday (July 10) announced they had started transferring F-16 jets to Ukraine while stepping up promises to Kyiv on eventual membership in the alliance, at a 75th anniversary summit clouded by political uncertainties in the United States.
Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final
Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 yesterday (July 10) to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin.
Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro 2024 final
Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: Lamine Yamal, 16, became the tournament’s youngest ever goalscorer as Spain came back to beat France 2-1 in Munich yesterday (July 9) and reach the Euro 2024 final.
Eight killed after Beryl sweeps across US
Eight killed after Beryl sweeps across US
HOUSTON: At least eight people were killed in the southern United States after storm Beryl felled trees and caused heavy flooding, before being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone yesterday (July 9).
Russian missiles kill 37 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children’s hospital
Russian missiles kill 37 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children’s hospital
KYIV: Russia attacked cities across Ukraine with a missile barrage yesterday (July 8) that killed more than three dozen people and ripped open a children’s hospital in Kyiv, an assault condemned as a ruthless attack on civilians.
France seeks way out of political ‘fog’ after far right defeat
France seeks way out of political ‘fog’ after far right defeat
PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron was to start efforts to extract France from its most severe political uncertainty in decades today (July 8) after the left defeated the far right in elections with no group winning an absolute majority.
Injuries strike All Blacks and England after first test
Injuries strike All Blacks and England after first test
RUGBY: All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara and England prop Joe Marler are both considered unlikely starters for the second Test in Auckland where New Zealand will chase a series sweep.
England win on penalties, set up Netherlands semi-final at Euro 2024
England win on penalties, set up Netherlands semi-final at Euro 2024
FOOTBALL: England beat Switzerland on penalties yesterday (July 6) to keep their dreams of winning Euro 2024 alive as they advanced to a semi-final showdown with the Netherlands, who came from behind to defeat Turkiye in the day’s other match.
Spain and France to face off in Euros last four
Spain and France to face off in Euros last four
FOOTBALL: Theo Hernandez scored the winning kick as Kylian Mbappe’s France edged a tense Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Friday (July 5) in what will likely be remembered as Cristiano Ronaldo’s last-ever match at the tournament.
Keir Starmer’s Labour wins UK general election
Keir Starmer’s Labour wins UK general election
LONDON: Keir Starmer will become Britain’s new prime minister today (July 5), as his centre-left opposition Labour party swept to a landslide general election victory, ending 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule.
Sinner, Alcaraz advance as Osaka slumps on Centre Court return
Sinner, Alcaraz advance as Osaka slumps on Centre Court return
TENNIS: Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round yesterday (July 3) as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence.
White House says zero chance Biden will withdraw
White House says zero chance Biden will withdraw
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden is “absolutely not” pulling out of the White House race, his spokeswoman said yesterday (July 3), as pressure mounted on the president following his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.
US Regulator Approves Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s Drug
US Regulator Approves Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s Drug
WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug made by Eli Lilly yesterday (July 2) that is designed to treat the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Turkey set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win over Austria
Turkey set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win over Austria
FOOTBALL: Turkey will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after winning a thriller with Austria 2-1 yesterday (July 2) as both countries reached the last eight of a European Championship for the first time since 2008.
Brazil’s Amazon sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years
Brazil’s Amazon sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years
RIO DE JANEIRO: The Brazilian Amazon recorded 13,489 wildfires in the first half of the year, the worst figure in 20 years, satellite data revealed yesterday (July 1).
Portugal advance via penalties to set up France showdown
Portugal advance via penalties to set up France showdown
FOOTBALL: Portugal spared Cristiano Ronaldo’s blushes but still needed penalties to beat Slovenia after a 0-0 draw to set up a Euro 2024 quarter-final with France, who edged out Belgium 1-0 yesterday (July 1).
Thitikul and Yin capture LPGA pairs title
Thitikul and Yin capture LPGA pairs title
GOLF: Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul sank a 10-foot birdie putt at the par-3 18th hole yesterday (June 30) to give herself and China’s Yin Ruoning the victory at the LPGA Great Lakes Bay Invitational.