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French PM warns of ‘tipping point’ in Ukraine
French PM warns of ‘tipping point’ in Ukraine
PARIS: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal told parliament yesterday (Mar 12) that Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion had hit a “tipping point”, warning of “real, tangible dangers” for France should Russia defeat Kyiv’s forces.
‘Oppenheimer’ reigns at the Oscars
‘Oppenheimer’ reigns at the Oscars
LOS ANGELES: Wins for “Oppenheimer,” live musical performances from “Barbie” and an (almost) naked John Cena helped lift Oscars ratings for a third consecutive year, early viewing figures showed yesterday (Mar 11), as 19.5 million tuned in to watch Hollywood’s big night.
Massa takes legal action against F1 over lost 2008 world title
Massa takes legal action against F1 over lost 2008 world title
FORMULA ONE: Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa filed a lawsuit against Formula One in London’s High Court yesterday (Mar 11) seeking damages for missing out on the 2008 world championship title.
Putin set for election coronation in vote with no opposition
Putin set for election coronation in vote with no opposition
MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin is set to secure another six-year term as Russian leader this coming weekend in a vote the Kremlin says will show society is fully behind his assault on Ukraine.
Liverpool, Man City draw in title clash
Liverpool, Man City draw in title clash
FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Manchester City shared a pulsating 1-1 draw in their title showdown to leave Arsenal on top of the Premier League, while Tottenham routed Aston Villa 4-0 to reignite their bid for a top four finish yesterday (Mar 10).
Havertz fires late winner to take Gunners top
Havertz fires late winner to take Gunners top
FOOTBALL: Arsenal needed Kai Havertz’s late winner to go top of the Premier League by beating Brentford 2-1 yesterday (Mar 9) as Manchester United kept alive their faint hopes of finishing in the top four with a 2-0 win over Everton.
Joshua defeats Ngannou with brutal second-round KO
Joshua defeats Ngannou with brutal second-round KO
BOXING: Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their widely-hyped heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia this morning (Mar 9), with his promoter quickly declaring him the division’s “number one” fighter.
Klopp, Guardiola set for Premier League last dance
Klopp, Guardiola set for Premier League last dance
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola face off for the final time in the Premier League tomorrow (Mar 10) with the title on the line for two coaches who have defined an era in English football.
Bashing Trump, Biden vows ‘I will not bow down’ to Russia
Bashing Trump, Biden vows ‘I will not bow down’ to Russia
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden vowed yesterday (Mar 7) he will not “bow down” to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, fiercely criticising rival Donald Trump in his State of the Union address.
China will be global ‘force for peace’: foreign minister
China will be global ‘force for peace’: foreign minister
BEIJING: China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country’s foreign minister Wang Yi said at a press conference in Beijing this morning (Mar 7).
Rahm says golf rankings not a ‘good system’ after LIV pulls out
Rahm says golf rankings not a ‘good system’ after LIV pulls out
GOLF: Masters champion Jon Rahm said yesterday (Mar 6) that the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was not “a good system” after LIV Golf formally withdrew its application to join.
ASEAN, Australia decry actions that ‘endanger peace’ in South China Sea
ASEAN, Australia decry actions that ‘endanger peace’ in South China Sea
MELBOURNE: Southeast Asian and Australian leaders on Wednesday warned against actions that “endanger peace” in the South China Sea, following fresh confrontations between Beijing and the Philippines in contested waters.
Gunners hit Blades for six to set record scoring streak
Gunners hit Blades for six to set record scoring streak
FOOTBALL: Arsenal entered the record books as a 6-0 demolition of Sheffield United yesterday (Mar 4) kept the Gunners on Liverpool and Manchester City’s tails in the Premier League title race.
France enshrines abortion as constitutional right in world first
France enshrines abortion as constitutional right in world first
PARIS: The French parliament voted yesterday (Mar 4) to anchor the right to abortion in the constitution, making France the first country in the world to offer explicit protection for terminating a pregnancy in its basic law.
China’s economy of ‘great concern’ as annual political meeting kicks off
China’s economy of ‘great concern’ as annual political meeting kicks off
BEIJING: China’s annual political conclave kicked off in Beijing today (Mar 4), with officials saying the flagging economy and youth unemployment are of “great concern” as they lay out plans for the coming year.
Foden double inspires Man City to derby day fightback
Foden double inspires Man City to derby day fightback
FOOTBALL: Phil Foden scored twice as Manchester City came from behind to beat Manchester United 3-1 yesterday (Mar 3) and close to within one point of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Liverpool strike late to beat Forest, Spurs, Villa win in top-four fight
Liverpool strike late to beat Forest, Spurs, Villa win in top-four fight
FOOTBALL: Darwin Nunez headed in a 99th minute winner as injury-hit Liverpool moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, while Tottenham came from behind late on to beat Crystal Palace yesterday (Mar 2).
Israel on board with Gaza peace deal, as US airdrops begin
Israel on board with Gaza peace deal, as US airdrops begin
UNITED STATES: Israel has broadly accepted a ceasefire deal with Hamas, a senior US official said Saturday, as the first American airdrops of humanitarian aid were carried out over war-ravaged Gaza.
Man City face Man Utd test as Liverpool’s kids prosper
Man City face Man Utd test as Liverpool’s kids prosper
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland has Manchester United in his sights this weekend as Manchester City host their cross-town rivals at the start of a season-defining spell for the Premier League champions.
Musk sues OpenAI over ‘betrayal’ of mission
Musk sues OpenAI over ‘betrayal’ of mission
UNITED STATES: Elon Musk has launched a legal case against OpenAI, the AI firm he helped to set up in 2015, accusing its leaders of a “betrayal” of its founding mission.