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Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister
SINGAPORE: Singapore swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime minister on Wednesday (May 15), replacing Lee Hsien Loong following two decades in office, with the new leader warning that the trade-dependent city-state faced a riskier, more conflict-ridden world.
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR
FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs will be given the chance to scrap VAR from next season when they vote on the controversial review system at their annual general meeting next month.
Google to use AI-generated answers in search results
Google to use AI-generated answers in search results
UNITED STATES: Google on Tuesday (May 14) said it would introduce AI-generated answers to online queries made by users in the United States, in one of the biggest updates to its search engine in 25 years.
Haaland double puts Man City on brink of Premier League history
Haaland double puts Man City on brink of Premier League history
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored twice to settle Manchester City’s nerves as the Premier League champions beat Tottenham 2-0 to take a giant step towards a historic fourth straight English title on Tuesday.
Thousands evacuated as Russia advances in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
Thousands evacuated as Russia advances in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
UKRAINE Russia said Sunday (May 12) it had captured four more villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, as thousands of residents were evacuated from the offensive in an area where Russian troops had been pushed back in 2022.
Arsenal grind out Man Utd win to go top of the Premier League
Arsenal grind out Man Utd win to go top of the Premier League
FOOTBALL: Arsenal kept their Premier League title dreams alive by ending an Old Trafford hoodoo to grind out a 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday to move back top of the table.
Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered
Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered
GAZA: Israeli strikes on Saturday (May 11) hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where Israel expanded an evacuation order and the UN warned of an ’epic’ disaster if an outright invasion of the crowded city goes ahead.
Guardiola won’t ask for favour from Man Utd in chase to catch ‘incredible’ Arsenal
Guardiola won’t ask for favour from Man Utd in chase to catch ‘incredible’ Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Pep Guardiola won’t ask for a favour from Manchester United this weekend as the Manchester City manager tries to overhaul ’incredible’ Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
First ’extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
First ’extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
UNITED STATES: The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday (May 10), triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain -- and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend.
Djokovic struck with bottle from stands after winning Rome opener
Djokovic struck with bottle from stands after winning Rome opener
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic was left in agony after being struck with a hard plastic water bottle as he left the court following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France’s Corentin Moutet at the Rome Open which advanced him to the third round on Friday (May 10).
World Rugby ditches scrum option from free-kick
World Rugby ditches scrum option from free-kick
RUGBY: Teams will no longer be able opt for a scrum when awarded a free-kick as one of three law changes designed to make rugby union more entertaining, World Rugby announced Thursday (May 9).
Biden threatens to stop arm shipments if Israel invades Rafah
Biden threatens to stop arm shipments if Israel invades Rafah
UNITED STATES: President Joe Biden said Wednesday (May 8) he would stop US weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, his most direct warning to date over the prosecution of the war against Hamas.
Joselu inspires Madrid comeback to beat Bayern, reach Champions League final
Joselu inspires Madrid comeback to beat Bayern, reach Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback with “heart” against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday (May 8) with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate.
Wilson survives Jones fightback to win World Snooker final
Wilson survives Jones fightback to win World Snooker final
SNOOKER: Kyren Wilson held his nerve on Monday (May 6) as he overcame an impressive fightback from qualifier Zak Jones to win snooker’s World Championship title for the first time.
China’s Xi in Serbia for talks to boost economic ties
China’s Xi in Serbia for talks to boost economic ties
SERBIA: Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.
Australian PM mourns ’tragic’ deaths of surfers killed in Mexico
Australian PM mourns ’tragic’ deaths of surfers killed in Mexico
AUSTRALIA: Australia’s prime minister on Tuesday (May 7) lamented the “tragic” deaths of two Australian brothers and an American shot dead in a suspected robbery in Mexico.
Moyes to leave West Ham at end of the season
Moyes to leave West Ham at end of the season
FOOTBALL: West Ham manager David Moyes will leave “by mutual consent” when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Premier League club said Monday (May 6).
LIV’s Gooch Says He’s Getting Special Invite To PGA Championship
LIV’s Gooch Says He’s Getting Special Invite To PGA Championship
GOLF: Talor Gooch, last year’s LIV Golf League season champion, said Monday (May 6) he has received a special invitational to next week’s PGA Championship.
Hamas, Israel entrench Gaza truce positions as latest Cairo talks end
Hamas, Israel entrench Gaza truce positions as latest Cairo talks end
EGYPT: A Hamas official said Sunday (May 5) the group’s delegation for Gaza truce talks in Cairo was leaving for “consultations” in Qatar, after public disagreement with Israel intensified over demands to end their seven-month war.
McLaren’s Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for maiden F1 win
McLaren’s Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for maiden F1 win
FORMULA ONE: McLaren’s Lando Norris won the first Formula One race of his career with a shock victory over world champion Max Verstappen in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday (May 5).