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Zelensky denounces Russian ‘beasts’ over beheading video
Zelensky denounces Russian ‘beasts’ over beheading video
KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday (Apr 12) denounced Russian “beasts” after a video appeared to show the beheading of a Ukrainian prisoner, prompting international outrage.
International anger as air strikes kill dozens in Myanmar
International anger as air strikes kill dozens in Myanmar
MYANMAR: Dozens of people in central Myanmar were killed in air strikes yesterday (Apr 11), according to local media reports and a witness contacted by AFP, as the United Nations and Western powers condemned the attacks and demanded accountability.
FIFA predicts 2023 women’s World Cup will be ’watershed’ moment
FIFA predicts 2023 women’s World Cup will be ’watershed’ moment
FOOTBALL: FIFA has predicted the women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be a “watershed” moment that propels the game to another level, with the target to eventually rival the men’s version.
China ends Taiwan war games aimed at ‘sealing off’ island
China ends Taiwan war games aimed at ‘sealing off’ island
PINGTAN: China said it had “successfully completed” three days of war games around Taiwan yesterday (Apr 10), capping a show of force that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practise a blockade of the self-ruled island.
Spain’s Rahm follows Ballesteros with Masters glory
Spain’s Rahm follows Ballesteros with Masters glory
GOLF: Jon Rahm was nearly in tears after winning an emotional triumph at the Masters yesterday (Apr 9), what would have been the 66th birthday of his idol Seve Ballesteros.
Arsenal held by Liverpool in blow to Premier League title bid
Arsenal held by Liverpool in blow to Premier League title bid
FOOTBALL: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bemoaned the Gunners’ lack of ruthlessness as they surrendered a two-goal lead in a pulsating 2-2 draw at Liverpool yesterday (Apr 9) to blow the Premier League title race wide open.
Haaland stars in Man City stroll, Chelsea crash on Lampard return
Haaland stars in Man City stroll, Chelsea crash on Lampard return
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City crushed Southampton 4-1 to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal yesterday (Apr 8), while Frank Lampard’s first game back in charge of Chelsea ended in a 1-0 defeat at Wolves.
Lampard in shock return to Chelsea
Lampard in shock return to Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard has made a surprise return to Chelsea after he was appointed caretaker manager until the end of the season yesterday (Apr 6), just over two years after he was sacked by the Premier League club.
For deaf Ukrainians, smart watches can be life-saving
For deaf Ukrainians, smart watches can be life-saving
KYIV: It took a second for Andrii Yeger, a deaf Ukrainian, to realise that the waves of energy he felt were coming from a Russian rocket landing near his car.
Rashford fires Man Utd into top four, Newcastle hit West Ham for five
Rashford fires Man Utd into top four, Newcastle hit West Ham for five
FOOTBALL: Marcus Rashford sent Manchester United back into the Premier League top four with the winner as the Red Devils beat Brentford 1-0 yesterday (Apr 5), while Newcastle United won 5-1 at West Ham to stay third.
Possible Trump trial plunges 2024 race into uncharted territory
Possible Trump trial plunges 2024 race into uncharted territory
WASHINGTON, D.C: US voters yesterday (Apr 5) surveyed a uniquely volatile 2024 presidential election landscape, where the leading Republican candidate, Donald Trump, now faces trial and the incumbent, Joe Biden, has not even confirmed he’s running.
Masters brings golf’s divided best back together to do battle
Masters brings golf’s divided best back together to do battle
GOLF: The world’s greatest golfers face each other later today (Apr 6) for the first time since the bitter LIV Golf-PGA Tour split divided the sport and appropriately it is the timeless tranquility of Augusta National that provides the arena.
Chelsea held by Liverpool in first game after Potter’s sacking
Chelsea held by Liverpool in first game after Potter’s sacking
FOOTBALL: Chelsea wasted a host of chances to beat Liverpool as the troubled Blues were held to a 0-0 draw yesterday (Apr 4) in their first Premier League match since Graham Potter’s sacking.
Defendant Trump slams criminal charges as ‘insult to our country’
Defendant Trump slams criminal charges as ‘insult to our country’
NEW YORK: Donald Trump offered a full-throated defense of his conduct yesterday (Apr 4) in his first public remarks since being charged over hush money payments to a porn star, blasting the criminal prosecution as “an insult to our country.”
New Zealand dominate Hong Kong Sevens
New Zealand dominate Hong Kong Sevens
RUGBY: New Zealand toppled Fiji in the Hong Kong rugby sevens final last Sunday (Apr 2) to seal a remarkable double gold with their women’s team and extend their lead atop the men’s series standings.
Malaysian MPs vote to axe mandatory death penalty
Malaysian MPs vote to axe mandatory death penalty
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s parliament passed a bill yesterday (Apr 3) to remove mandatory death sentences, with rights groups welcoming the vote as an “important step” that could have a knock-on effect elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
Newcastle up to third after beating Man Utd as Chelsea sack Potter
Newcastle up to third after beating Man Utd as Chelsea sack Potter
FOOTBALL: Newcastle avenged their League Cup final loss against Manchester United as Joe Willock and Callum Wilson clinched a 2-0 win that lifted the Magpies into third place in the Premier League yesterday (Apr 2).
Man City thrash Liverpool but Jesus keeps Arsenal eight points clear
Man City thrash Liverpool but Jesus keeps Arsenal eight points clear
FOOTBALL: Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-1 yesterday (Apr 1) but remain eight points adrift of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the Gunners 4-1 win over Leeds.
Trump indicted, first US president to face criminal charges
Trump indicted, first US president to face criminal charges
NEW YORK: A New York grand jury yesterday (Mar 30) indicted Donald Trump over hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former US president to face criminal charges.
Thailand shut out of US democracy summit again
Thailand shut out of US democracy summit again
WASHINGTON: Thailand has once more been excluded from US President Joe Biden’s second “Summit for Democracy”, where he is expected to pledge US$700 million (B24 billion) in funds and a joint alliance against surveillance technology as US concern mounts over China and Russia.