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Luton game abandoned after player’s cardiac arrest as Man City squander lead
Luton game abandoned after player’s cardiac arrest as Man City squander lead
FOOTBALL: Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest that forced the abandonment of his team’s Premier League match at Bournemouth yesterday (Dec 16) as Manchester City threw away a 2-0 lead against Crystal Palace.
LIV chief Norman says ‘more apples will fall’ after Rahm move
LIV chief Norman says ‘more apples will fall’ after Rahm move
GOLF: LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says that Jon Rahm’s move to the Saudi-backed circuit will “create a domino effect” of more high-profile players making the lucrative jump.
Man Utd face daunting test at Premier League leaders Liverpool
Man Utd face daunting test at Premier League leaders Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Manchester United travel to the home of bitter rivals Liverpool this weekend desperate to avoid another humiliation but with all the signs pointing to a tough afternoon at Anfield.
EU calls Orban’s bluff and strikes deal to open Ukraine talks
EU calls Orban’s bluff and strikes deal to open Ukraine talks
BRUSSELS: EU leaders agreed yesterday (Dec 14) to open talks with Ukraine on joining the bloc, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ducked out of his threat to veto the plan.
‘Weak tea’: Climate scientists push back against COP28 cheer
‘Weak tea’: Climate scientists push back against COP28 cheer
WASHINGTON: A UN climate deal that approved a call to transition away from fossil fuels has been hailed as a major milestone and a cause for at least cautious optimism.
MP jailed for six years on lese majeste charges
MP jailed for six years on lese majeste charges
BANGKOK: A Thai court yesterday (Dec 13) sentenced a lawmaker from the progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) to six years in jail on royal insult charges.
Biden says Putin ‘banking’ on US failure as Zelensky seeks aid
Biden says Putin ‘banking’ on US failure as Zelensky seeks aid
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden warned yesterday (Dec 12) that Russia was banking on the United States abandoning Ukraine, as he promised President Volodymyr Zelensky he would support Kyiv despite Republicans blocking new military aid.
Nearly two years into war, is Russia’s economy out of the woods?
Nearly two years into war, is Russia’s economy out of the woods?
MOSCOW: As he prepares to run for re-election in 2024, is President Vladimir Putin right to claim the worst is over for the Russian economy?
Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf
Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf
GOLF: Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm has confirmed he is joining LIV Golf in a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sealing a stunning coup for the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit.
Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ elections see lowest-ever turnout
Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ elections see lowest-ever turnout
HONG KONG: The first “patriots only” district council elections in Hong Kong saw a turnout of 27.5%, the government said today (Dec 11), a record-low number for a race that had shut out all opposition candidates.
Man City end winless run as Chelsea crash at Everton
Man City end winless run as Chelsea crash at Everton
FOOTBALL: Manchester City survived a scare at Luton yesterday (Dec 10) to end their four-match winless run in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory, while Chelsea’s problems mounted with a 2-0 defeat at Everton.
Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely title bid
Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely title bid
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa closed to within two points of the top of the Premier League as John McGinn’s goal beat title rivals Arsenal 1-0 yesterday (Dec 9).
US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
UNITED NATIONS (United States): The United States on Friday (Dec 8) vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Arsenal primed for Emery reunion as Man City fight to end slump
Arsenal primed for Emery reunion as Man City fight to end slump
FOOTBALL: Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League’s top spot will be under threat from their old boss Unai Emery when the leaders travel to surging Aston Villa today (Dec 9).
Former US cop jailed for more than 11 years over Jan 6 riot
Former US cop jailed for more than 11 years over Jan 6 riot
WASHINGTON: A retired US police chief was sentenced in Washington yesterday (Dec 7) to more than 11 years in prison over his participation in the Jan 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol.
Relentless Villa beat stuttering Man City, Liverpool win
Relentless Villa beat stuttering Man City, Liverpool win
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa beat champions Manchester City yesterday (Dec 6) to extend their remarkable winning run at home as Liverpool closed to within two points of leaders Arsenal with victory at Sheffield United.
Three killed in Las Vegas university shooting
Three killed in Las Vegas university shooting
LAS VEGAS: Three people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a Las Vegas university yesterday (Dec 6), police said, with the suspect also dead.
Rice caps Arsenal fightback in seven-goal thriller at Luton
Rice caps Arsenal fightback in seven-goal thriller at Luton
FOOTBALL: Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League after Declan Rice’s last-gasp goal capped the leaders’ thrilling fightback in their 4-3 win against Luton yesterday (Dec 5).
Tokyo police arrest taxi driver after running over pigeon
Tokyo police arrest taxi driver after running over pigeon
TOKYO: A Tokyo taxi driver was arrested for deliberately driving into a flock of pigeons and killing one, police said yesterday (Dec 5), reportedly because he was angry that the birds were on the road.
White House warns Putin could win if Ukraine aid dries up
White House warns Putin could win if Ukraine aid dries up
WASHINGTON: The White House issued a dire warning yesterday (Dec 4) that US aid for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin could win the war if Congress fails to agree fresh funding.