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Arsenal launch Premier League title bid, Newcastle hit Villa for five
Arsenal launch Premier League title bid, Newcastle hit Villa for five
FOOTBALL: Arsenal began their Premier League title challenge by beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 yesterday (Aug 12) as Alexander Isak scored twice in Newcastle’s 5-1 thrashing of Aston Villa.
All former champions out of Women’s World Cup
All former champions out of Women’s World Cup
FOOTBALL: A new name will be engraved on the Women’s World Cup after Sweden clung on to defeat the 2011 champions Japan 2-1 yesterday (Aug 11), with Spain awaiting in the semi-final.
Man City start with a win as Spurs confirm Kane exit
Man City start with a win as Spurs confirm Kane exit
FOOTBALL: Manchester City opened the Premier League season with a 3-0 win at Burnley yesterday (Aug 11) although the defending champions could be without Kevin De Bruyne for a number of weeks after he suffered the recurrence of a hamstring injury.
Hawaii fire death toll expected to rise ‘very significantly’
Hawaii fire death toll expected to rise ‘very significantly’
KAHULUI: The death toll from a terrifying wildfire that razed a historic Hawaiian town is expected to rise “very significantly”, the state’s governor said yesterday (Aug 10), with 36 people already known to have perished.
‘Sugar Man’ singer Rodriguez dies at 81
‘Sugar Man’ singer Rodriguez dies at 81
NEW YORK: Sixto Rodriguez, the once obscure American singer-songwriter who enjoyed a career renaissance after his music developed a cult following abroad, has died at the age of 81.
Chinese Foreign Minister to embark on Southeast Asia tour
Chinese Foreign Minister to embark on Southeast Asia tour
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia this week, Beijing said today (Aug 9) as it seeks to build ties in the region.
Rampant France set up Australia clash, Colombia also into quarters
Rampant France set up Australia clash, Colombia also into quarters
FOOTBALL: France issued a Women’s World Cup warning yesterday (Aug 8) to set up a tasty quarter-final clash against Australia, with Colombia joining them in the last eight and facing England.
China drafts rules for using facial recognition data
China drafts rules for using facial recognition data
BEIJING: Firms using facial recognition in China will be required to obtain consent or legal permission before collecting personal information, draft regulations released today (Aug 8) said, while stipulating the rules would not apply to some bodies.
Nitithorn back on form to win Mandiri Indonesia Open
Nitithorn back on form to win Mandiri Indonesia Open
GOLF: Thai golfer Nitithorn Thippong clinched the Mandiri Indonesia Open on Sunday (Aug 6), rediscovering the form that made him emerge as one of the brightest young regional talents last year to win his third Asian Tour title.
Arsenal have proved they can slug it out with Man City: Arteta
Arsenal have proved they can slug it out with Man City: Arteta
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s Community Shield victory against Manchester City yesterday (Aug 6) proves they can go toe to toe with the treble winners in the Premier League title race.
Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM
Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM
PHNOM PENH: Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia’s new leader by the king today (Aug 7), after having effectively been given the post from his father who ruled for nearly four decades.
All Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
All Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
RUGBY: Playmakers Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga say the All Blacks have taken “massive steps” from their troubles of last year and are ready to challenge for the Rugby World Cup.
Former Pakistan PM Khan jailed for three years
Former Pakistan PM Khan jailed for three years
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was sent to jail for three years yesterday (Aug 5) after a court in the capital found him guilty of graft, a move likely to bar him from standing in elections due later this year.
Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield
Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta has challenged big-spending Arsenal to deliver a statement of intent ahead of the Premier League season when they face treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield later today (Aug 6).
Saudi dives into Ukraine peace push with Jeddah talks
Saudi dives into Ukraine peace push with Jeddah talks
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia was set to host talks on the Ukraine war today (Aug 5) in the latest flexing of its diplomatic muscle, though expectations are mild for what the gathering might achieve.
NFL great Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
NFL great Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
FOOTBALL: NFL great Tom Brady said he “couldn’t be more excited” after becoming a minority owner in English second-tier football club Birmingham City.
Niger junta threatens immediate response to any ‘aggression’
Niger junta threatens immediate response to any ‘aggression’
NIAMEY: Niger’s newly installed junta has threatened an immediate response to any “aggression or attempted aggression”, as the clock ticks down on a deadline given by its neighbours to reverse last week’s coup.
Germany exit in World Cup ‘disaster’ as debutants Morocco advance
Germany exit in World Cup ‘disaster’ as debutants Morocco advance
FOOTBALL: A Women’s World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase yesterday (Aug 3) following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead.
Jamaica, South Africa roar into Women’s World Cup last 16
Jamaica, South Africa roar into Women’s World Cup last 16
FOOTBALL: Jamaica dumped out Brazil and South Africa sent Italy home yesterday (Aug 2) as the supposed minnows roared into the last 16 of an increasingly open Women’s World Cup.
Beijing rains ‘heaviest in 140 years’
Beijing rains ‘heaviest in 140 years’
BEIJING: Deadly rains that pummelled China’s capital in recent days were the heaviest since records began 140 years ago, Beijing’s weather service said yesterday (Aug 2), as a massive cleanup operation began.