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French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
PARIS: French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
NFL: The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs yesterday (Jan 25).
Fifteen dead, 28 missing as ferry sinks in southern Philippines
Fifteen dead, 28 missing as ferry sinks in southern Philippines
MANILA: A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank this morning (Jan 26) in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 15 dead and 28 still missing, the coast guard said.
Arsenal rocked by Man United as title race opens up
Arsenal rocked by Man United as title race opens up
FOOTBALL: Manchester United inflicted Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open yesterday (Jan 25) as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to close within four points of the Gunners.
‘I never felt like a world-class coach’, says Jurgen Klopp
‘I never felt like a world-class coach’, says Jurgen Klopp
FOOTBALL: Despite leaving Liverpool as one of the most highly regarded coaches in world football in 2024, Jurgen Klopp said he never thought of himself as amongst the game’s best.
‘They poisoned us’: the deadly legacy of nuclear testing
‘They poisoned us’: the deadly legacy of nuclear testing
GENEVA: Nuclear weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least four million premature deaths from cancer and other diseases over time, according to a new report delving into the deadly legacy.
Arsenal face Man Utd test as City search for spark
Arsenal face Man Utd test as City search for spark
FOOTBALL: Arsenal are hunting their fifth straight Premier League home win against old foes Manchester United this weekend as they look to stay clear of a faltering chasing pack.
Anger after Trump insults NATO troops
Anger after Trump insults NATO troops
LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday (Jan 23) denounced as “insulting” President Donald Trump’s claim that troops from NATO allies avoided the front line in Afghanistan, as anger grows at the US president’s remarks.
Iran warns ‘finger on trigger’ as Trump says Tehran wants talks
Iran warns ‘finger on trigger’ as Trump says Tehran wants talks
PARIS: The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned Washington yesterday (Jan 22) that the force had its “finger on the trigger” in the wake of mass protests, as US President Donald Trump said Tehran still appeared interested in talks.
Waugh targets cricket’s ‘last great frontier’ with European T20 venture
Waugh targets cricket’s ‘last great frontier’ with European T20 venture
CRICKET: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh is seeking to conquer cricket’s “last great frontier” as one of the investors in a new European T20 franchise competition set to feature Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh.
Trump announces Greenland ‘framework’, backing off force and tariffs
Trump announces Greenland ‘framework’, backing off force and tariffs
DAVOS: US President Donald Trump backed down yesterday (Jan 21) on threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, announcing a vague deal aimed at ensuring security of the Arctic territory.
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
BRUSSELS: European leaders slammed US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland yesterday (Jan 18), warning transatlantic ties were at risk.
Carrick magic dents Man City Premier League bid as Arsenal held
Carrick magic dents Man City Premier League bid as Arsenal held
FOOTBALL: Michael Carrick made a flying start to life as Manchester United boss against Manchester City on Saturday (Jan 17) but Premier League leaders Arsenal missed a chance to pull nine points clear.
LA28 organisers promise ‘affordable’ Olympics tickets
LA28 organisers promise ‘affordable’ Olympics tickets
OLYMPICS: Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chiefs promised an “affordable and inclusive” Games as they opened registration for a lottery to buy tickets.
‘Proving the boys wrong’: Teenage racers picked for elite driver programme
‘Proving the boys wrong’: Teenage racers picked for elite driver programme
FORMULA ONE: Teenage racer Zoe Florescu Potolea said it’s nice to “prove the boys wrong” as she celebrated being named among five new drivers picked for a programme to develop elite female F1 talent.
Carrick given Manchester derby baptism of fire
Carrick given Manchester derby baptism of fire
FOOTBALL: Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge today (Jan 17).
South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict
South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict
SEOUL: A South Korean judge sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison today (Jan 16) for obstructing justice and other crimes linked to his disastrous martial law declaration and in its chaotic aftermath.
Rescuers face Thai train crash havoc
Rescuers face Thai train crash havoc
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Residents and workers were confronted with a scene of carnage yesterday (Jan 14) as they rushed to try and rescue passengers after one of Thailand’s worst rail accidents in decades.
US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
WASHINGTON: The United States said yesterday (Jan 14) it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump’s latest move against foreigners seeking to come to America.
Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss
Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss
FOOTBALL: Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, reports said yesterday (Jan 13).