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France skipper Alldritt seeks consistency in ’challenging’ Ireland Test
France skipper Alldritt seeks consistency in ’challenging’ Ireland Test
RUGBY: Consistency is key for victory in the Six Nations, France captain Gregory Alldritt argued ahead of the “massive challenge” of taking on Ireland in Marseille this evening.
Hamas gives ‘initial’ approval to Gaza truce plan as fighting drags on
Hamas gives ‘initial’ approval to Gaza truce plan as fighting drags on
GAZA: Fighting in Gaza continued into today (Feb 2) with scores reported killed overnight, after mediator Qatar said Hamas had given its “initial” approval to a hostage-prisoner exchange deal that would pause its war with Israel.
Myanmar enters fourth year of post-coup crisis
Myanmar enters fourth year of post-coup crisis
YANGON: Myanmar today (Feb 1) entered its fourth year since a coup snuffed out a short-lived dance with democracy, with the embattled junta warning it will do “whatever it takes” to crush opposition to its rule.
Malaysia installs outspoken motorcycle-riding king
Malaysia installs outspoken motorcycle-riding king
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia installed an outspoken motorcycle-riding king today (Jan 31) in an elaborate ceremony steeped in centuries of tradition, with the billionaire determined to play a key role in ensuring political stability.
Shark mauls woman in rare Sydney Harbour attack
Shark mauls woman in rare Sydney Harbour attack
SYDNEY: A shark mauled a woman swimmer in the first attack in Sydney Harbour in 15 years, officials said today (Jan 30), sending her to hospital with a “serious” leg injury.
Sinner stages epic fightback to win Australian Open
Sinner stages epic fightback to win Australian Open
TENNIS: Jannik Sinner stormed back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in an energy-sapping five-set Australian Open final yesterday (Jan 28), claiming his first Grand Slam title.
X to open new office to combat child porn
X to open new office to combat child porn
SAN FRANCISCO: Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, will open a moderation office in Texas with an emphasis on fighting content linked to child sexual abuse, the company has confirmed.
Klopp to quit as Liverpool manager at end of season
Klopp to quit as Liverpool manager at end of season
FOOTBALL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world yesterday (Jan 26) by announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season because he is “running out of energy”.
China’s top diplomat to meet US security advisor in Thailand
China’s top diplomat to meet US security advisor in Thailand
BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will meet with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Thailand today (Jan 26), as the two powers seek to improve relations after years of tensions.
Liverpool survive Fulham scare to book League Cup final date with Chelsea
Liverpool survive Fulham scare to book League Cup final date with Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Liverpool will face Chelsea in the League Cup final after surviving a scare in their 1-1 draw against Fulham in the semi-final second leg yesterday (Jan 24).
Biden wins union backing as Trump rematch looms
Biden wins union backing as Trump rematch looms
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden won the endorsement of America’s biggest car workers union yesterday (Jan 24), as the race for the White House dramatically revved up following Donald Trump’s victory in the New Hampshire primary.
Zelensky vows strong response after 18 killed in Russian strikes
Zelensky vows strong response after 18 killed in Russian strikes
KYIV: A wave of Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities yesterday (Jan 23), killing 18 people and wounding more than a hundred, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed a forceful response.
DeSantis ends election campaign, backs Trump
DeSantis ends election campaign, backs Trump
WASHINGTON: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once the leading Republican rival to Donald Trump, ended his election campaign yesterday (Jan 21) and threw his support behind the former president.
War Elephants inch towards Asian Cup last 16
War Elephants inch towards Asian Cup last 16
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Masatada Ishii said he was “really happy” with a point after his side held a blunt Oman 0-0 yesterday (Jan 21) to inch closer to the Asian Cup knockout rounds.
Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace to ease back to winning ways
Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace to ease back to winning ways
FOOTBALL: Arsenal breathed new life into their Premier League title challenge as a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace got the Gunners back to winning ways yesterday (Jan 20).
Mac Allister wants Liverpool to make their mark, Arsenal eye revival
Mac Allister wants Liverpool to make their mark, Arsenal eye revival
FOOTBALL: Liverpool can strengthen their position on top of the Premier League when they travel to Bournemouth tomorrow (Jan 21) while spluttering Arsenal will hope for a slip from the Reds as they look to get their title challenge back on track against Crystal Palace later today.
New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach
New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach
RUGBY: Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to “build a way forward” for the Wallabies as officials confirmed today (Jan 19) he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones.
WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare
WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare
GENEVA: Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and quicker diagnoses, but the World Health Organization (WHO) warned yesterday (Jan 18) of the potential pitfalls in rushing to embrace AI.
Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges
Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s prime minister announced the resignation of his transport chief today (Jan 18) after he was charged with 27 offences in a corruption probe that has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon.
Trump passes major US election test with win in Iowa
Trump passes major US election test with win in Iowa
DES MOINES: Donald Trump swept to victory yesterday (Jan 15) in Iowa’s caucuses - the first vote in the US presidential race - cementing his status as the presumptive Republican standard-bearer to challenge President Joe Biden in November’s election.