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China has slashed air pollution, but the ‘war’ isn’t over
China has slashed air pollution, but the ‘war’ isn’t over
BEIJING: Fifteen years ago, Beijing’s Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.
Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
FOOTBALL: Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham for the north London derby tomorrow (Feb 22).
UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
LONDON: Britain’s former prince Andrew was arrested yesterday (Feb 19) on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein files gathered pace.
Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on US
Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on US
MONTREAL: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (Feb 17) launched a multi-billion dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian military and rely less on the United States.
India discussing age restrictions with social media platforms
India discussing age restrictions with social media platforms
NEW DELHI: India is discussing age-based restrictions with social media companies, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said yesterday (Feb 17), following moves by Australia and other countries to ban young teens from popular platforms.
Trump to decide ‘soon’ on sending weapons to Taiwan
Trump to decide ‘soon’ on sending weapons to Taiwan
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said yesterday (Feb 16) he would decide soon on whether to send more weapons to Taiwan, after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him not to do so.
State of Origin heads to New Zealand in 2027
State of Origin heads to New Zealand in 2027
RUGBY: New Zealand will host its first State of Origin rugby league match in 2027 at Auckland’s Eden Park, tourism minister Louise Upston announced yesterday (Feb 16).
Arsenal eye quadruple sweep
Arsenal eye quadruple sweep
FOOTBALL: Arsenal powered into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six years as the quadruple chasers crushed Wigan 4-0 yesterday (Feb 15).
Accused Bondi killer appears in court by video link
Accused Bondi killer appears in court by video link
SYDNEY: Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appeared in an Australian court via video link today (Feb 16), in his first public hearing since the nation’s worst mass shooting in nearly three decades.
Strange ‘inside-out’ planetary system baffles astronomers
Strange ‘inside-out’ planetary system baffles astronomers
PARIS: Surprised astronomers said on Thursday (Feb 12) they have discovered a star with planets in a bizarre order that defies scientific expectations - and suggests these faraway worlds formed in a manner never seen before.
Russell claims Mercedes have ‘taken a step back’
Russell claims Mercedes have ‘taken a step back’
FORMULA ONE: George Russell produced the second fastest time in pre-season testing in Bahrain on Friday (Feb 13), behind only his teammate Kimi Antonelli, but the English driver still insisted Mercedes had ‘taken a step back’.
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva on Feb 17-18
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva on Feb 17-18
KYIV: Russia and Ukraine will hold US-brokered talks on Feb 17-18 in Geneva, both countries said Friday (Feb 13), announcing the next leg in fraught negotiations seeking to end the four-year war.
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
NAIROBI: The scars on Victor’s forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army.
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
WINTER OLYMPICS: Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country’s war with Russia.
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup ‘miracles’
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup ‘miracles’
FOOTBALL: Arsenal and Manchester City take a break from their battle at the top of the Premier League to try and remain on course for a quadruple this weekend as Wigan and Salford seek monumental FA Cup shocks.
Davidson, the pathfinder for women referees, to make Six Nations history
Davidson, the pathfinder for women referees, to make Six Nations history
RUGBY: Hollie Davidson has achieved many firsts in her career, but tomorrow (Feb 14) will come the highlight so far, becoming the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy.
Iran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threat
Iran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threat
TEHRAN: Iran’s president vowed yesterday (Feb 11) that the Islamic republic would not bow to outside aggression, as it marked the anniversary of the 1979 revolution with events overshadowed by the looming threat of US military action.
Mass shooting at Canadian school leaves at least nine dead
Mass shooting at Canadian school leaves at least nine dead
TORONTO: A mass shooting in a remote part of western Canada killed nine people yesterday (Feb 10), including seven who were shot at a secondary school, before the suspect took their own life.
Man City eye Premier League title twist
Man City eye Premier League title twist
FOOTBALL: Manchester City can ramp up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by cutting the gap at the top to just three points when they face Fulham tomorrow (Feb 11), a day before the Gunners travel to in-form Brentford.
Jury told that Meta, Google ‘engineered addiction’ at landmark US trial
Jury told that Meta, Google ‘engineered addiction’ at landmark US trial
LOS ANGELES: Meta and Google-owned YouTube were accused yesterday (Feb 9) of pushing highly addictive apps on children as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court.