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Man City sitting pretty during festive fixtures
Man City sitting pretty during festive fixtures
FOOTBALL: Manchester City will have enjoyed the festive fixtures, with slip-ups from their Premier League title rivals leaving them within touching distance of the top.
US state of Maine blocks Trump from its Republican presidential primary
US state of Maine blocks Trump from its Republican presidential primary
WASHINGTON: The US state of Maine blocked former president Donald Trump from its Republican presidential primary ballot yesterday (Dec 28), becoming the second state to disqualify him over his role in the January 2021 assault on the US Capitol.
Man City battle back to beat Everton on return to Premier League
Man City battle back to beat Everton on return to Premier League
FOOTBALL: Manchester City came from behind to beat Everton 3-1 on their return from the Club World Cup yesterday (Dec 27), moving five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash
New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash
WASHINGTON: The New York Times sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft in a US court yesterday (Dec 27), alleging that the companies’ powerful AI models used millions of articles for training without permission.
LawConnect swoops late to win Sydney-Hobart thriller
LawConnect swoops late to win Sydney-Hobart thriller
SAILING: Australian supermaxi LawConnect took line honours in the punishing Sydney-Hobart ocean race this morning (Dec 28), pipping rival Andoo Comanche in one of the tightest-ever finishes to the blue water classic.
No peace until Hamas destroyed, says Israeli PM
No peace until Hamas destroyed, says Israeli PM
GAZA STRIP: Israel bombed Gaza yesterday (Dec 26) after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there would not be peace until the territory’s Hamas rulers are destroyed and Palestinian society is “deradicalised”.
Liverpool go top as Nunez strikes, Hojlund caps Man Utd fightback
Liverpool go top as Nunez strikes, Hojlund caps Man Utd fightback
FOOTBALL: Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League as Darwin Nunez ended his goal drought to inspire a 2-0 win against Burnley, while Rasmus Hojlund broke his own barren run to cap Manchester United’s thrilling fightback to beat Aston Villa 3-2 yesterday (Dec 26).
No Christmas joy in Bethlehem or Gaza as war rages on
No Christmas joy in Bethlehem or Gaza as war rages on
GAZA: Palestinians said they felt “no joy” this Christmas as Israel bombed the besieged Palestinian territory yesterday (Dec 25), with no end in sight to the war that Hamas says has claimed more than 20,000 lives.
British billionaire Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% of Man Utd
British billionaire Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% of Man Utd
FOOTBALL: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United for about £1 billion (B45bn), vowing to return the Premier League club to the “top of world football”.
Ukrainians defy Moscow with first Dec 25 Christmas
Ukrainians defy Moscow with first Dec 25 Christmas
KYIV: Many Ukrainians will celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow (Dec 25) for the first time, after the government changed the date from the Orthodox Church observance of Jan 7 in a snub to Russia.
Joshua too strong for Wallin as Parker outpoints Wilder
Joshua too strong for Wallin as Parker outpoints Wilder
BOXING: Former world champions Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker re-established their heavyweight title credentials with victories on the same Riyadh bill yesterday (Dec 23).
Etsy targeted by child trafficking conspiracy theories
Etsy targeted by child trafficking conspiracy theories
WASHINGTON: Conspiracy theorists who believe in a secret cabal of child sex traffickers have set their sights on yet another online retailer: Etsy, a website best known for selling handmade items.
Liverpool host Arsenal in battle for Premier League Christmas No.1
Liverpool host Arsenal in battle for Premier League Christmas No.1
FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Arsenal will battle for the Christmas number one spot when they meet tomorrow (Dec 23), each with a golden chance to open up a significant lead over absent champions Manchester City.
Ex-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
Ex-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK: Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, filed for bankruptcy yesterday (Dec 21), just days after being ordered to pay US$148 million (B5 billion) in damages for defaming two Georgia poll workers.
Thai lawmakers give initial approval to same-sex marriage
Thai lawmakers give initial approval to same-sex marriage
BANGKOK: Thai lawmakers gave initial approval to legalising same-sex unions yesterday (Dec 21), moving the country a step closer to marriage equality.
Hopes rise for Israel-Hamas truce deal
Hopes rise for Israel-Hamas truce deal
GAZA: Hopes rose yesterday (Dec 20) that Israel and Hamas may be inching toward another truce and hostage-release deal in the Gaza war, following talks in Europe and a visit to Egypt by the head of the Palestinian militant group.
Colorado court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot
Colorado court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot
COLORADO: Donald Trump is ineligible for the US presidency because of his involvement in the January 2021 assault on the Capitol, Colorado’s supreme court ruled yesterday (Dec 19), setting off a political earthquake that could upend next year’s election.
Thai phenom Denwit seals hat-trick of wins
Thai phenom Denwit seals hat-trick of wins
GOLF: Denwit Boriboonsub completed a rare hat-trick of titles on Sunday (Dec 17) when he recorded a three-shot victory in the US$1 million (B35mn) Saudi Open at Riyadh Golf Club.
Battling Man Utd hold Liverpool as Arsenal go top
Battling Man Utd hold Liverpool as Arsenal go top
FOOTBALL: Manchester United ended Liverpool’s perfect record at Anfield yesterday (Dec 17), holding the Premier League title chasers to a 0-0 draw after wins for Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Actor Depardieu stripped of Belgian honorary title
Actor Depardieu stripped of Belgian honorary title
BRUSSELS: A Belgian municipality on Saturday stripped French cinema legend Gerard Depardieu of the title of honorary citizen over misogynistic comments broadcast in a French documentary earlier this month.