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Everton docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules
Everton docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules
FOOTBALL: Everton have been docked 10 points after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, plunging one of England’s most storied football clubs into the relegation zone.
Hamas says more than 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza camp
Hamas says more than 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza camp
ISRAEL: A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed Saturday (Nov 18) in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explode
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explode
UNITED STATES: SpaceX on Saturday (Nov 18) made progress in the second test launch of its mammoth Starship rocket, with the booster separating from the spaceship, but both then exploding shortly after over the ocean.
Russia moves to ban ‘international LGBT movement’ for ‘extremism’
Russia moves to ban ‘international LGBT movement’ for ‘extremism’
MOSCOW: Russian officials said Friday (Nov 17) they are seeking a ban on the “international LGBT public movement”, building on a crackdown against liberal-leaning groups that has intensified since Moscow deployed troops to Ukraine.
Fury vs. Usyk undisputed heavyweight fight confirmed
Fury vs. Usyk undisputed heavyweight fight confirmed
BOXING: Tyson Fury vowed to deliver a “fight for the ages” as his “historic” clash with Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title was confirmed for Feb 17 next year in Saudi Arabia.
Head breaks South African hearts as Australia set up World Cup final with India
Head breaks South African hearts as Australia set up World Cup final with India
CRICKET: Travis Head starred with bat and ball as Australia set up a “special” World Cup final clash with India after a tense three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata yesterday (Nov 16).
Israel takes control of Gaza port
Israel takes control of Gaza port
GAZA STRIP: Israeli troops advanced their campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza yesterday (Nov 16), fighting gun battles and taking control of a key port a day after a raid on the territory’s main hospital.
Biden, Xi agree to restore military ties at ‘productive’ summit
Biden, Xi agree to restore military ties at ‘productive’ summit
SAN FRANCISCO: US President Joe Biden hailed his “most constructive” talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday (Nov 15), as they agreed at their first summit in a year to restore military-to-military communications and ease tensions.
Kohli and Shami star as India reach World Cup final
Kohli and Shami star as India reach World Cup final
CRICKET: Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred before Mohammed Shami took a sensational seven wicket-haul as India sealed a place in the World Cup final with a 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai yesterday (Nov 15).
Central Group takes control of Selfridges
Central Group takes control of Selfridges
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Central Group has taken over ownership of historic British department store Selfridges after its Austrian partner hit financial difficulties.
China, US to launch working group on climate action
China, US to launch working group on climate action
SAN FRANCISCO: China and the United States will launch a working group on climate cooperation, both countries said today (Nov 15), as the two sides work to deepen communication and mend fractured ties with a leaders’ meeting in San Francisco just hours away.
Ex-PM Cameron makes shock return to UK government
Ex-PM Cameron makes shock return to UK government
LONDON: Former UK leader David Cameron sensationally returned to the British government as foreign secretary yesterday (Nov 13), as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his top team before an expected general election next year.
Chelsea hold Man City in Premier League classic, Liverpool up to second
Chelsea hold Man City in Premier League classic, Liverpool up to second
FOOTBALL: Manchester City were thwarted by Cole Palmer’s 95th minute penalty as Chelsea salvaged a 4-4 draw from an incredible clash yesterday (Nov 12), while Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool up to second in the Premier League.
Moscow targets Kyiv after long period of calm
Moscow targets Kyiv after long period of calm
KYIV: A Russian missile targeted Kyiv yesterday (Nov 11), ending nearly two months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital, while frontline regions fended off waves of drone attacks overnight.
Man Utd ease pressure on Ten Hag, Spurs, Newcastle stunned
Man Utd ease pressure on Ten Hag, Spurs, Newcastle stunned
FOOTBALL: Manchester United eased the pressure on under-fire boss Erik ten Hag with a nervy 1-0 win against Luton yesterday (Nov 11), while Tottenham conceded twice in stoppage time to lose 2-1 at Wolves.
China’s animal lovers fight illegal cat meat trade
China’s animal lovers fight illegal cat meat trade
SUZHOU: When Han Jiali’s beloved cat Dabai was taken from her Shanghai home last year, she embarked on a hunt for her pet that took her deep into the bowels of China’s underground feline meat trade.
Man City face Chelsea test as pressure builds on Ten Hag
Man City face Chelsea test as pressure builds on Ten Hag
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Manchester City travel to Chelsea tomorrow (Nov 12) with Erling Haaland in ominous form as Arsenal and Tottenham seek to recover from their first defeats of the season.
Netanyahu rules out ceasefire, says no plans to occupy Gaza
Netanyahu rules out ceasefire, says no plans to occupy Gaza
WASHINGTON: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday (Nov 9), saying the military was performing “exceptionally well,” but insisted Israel does not plan to reoccupy the Palestinian territory.
Tens of thousands flee as Israel tightens Gaza City ‘stranglehold’
Tens of thousands flee as Israel tightens Gaza City ‘stranglehold’
GAZA: Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled the fighting and bombardment in Gaza, as Israel said it was tightening the “stranglehold” around Hamas and again rejected a ceasefire without the release of hostages.
China owed more than US$1trn in Belt and Road debt
China owed more than US$1trn in Belt and Road debt
BEIJING: China is owed more than a trillion United States dollars through its Belt and Road project, making it the biggest debt collector in the world, a report said this week, with an estimated 80% of the loans supporting countries in financial distress.