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WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng concerns
WTA suspends all tournaments in China over Peng concerns
TENNIS: WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon said yesterday (Dec 1) the women’s tennis circuit is suspending all tournaments in China over concerns about the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai.
China ‘hunting’ Taiwanese abroad through deportation: rights group
China ‘hunting’ Taiwanese abroad through deportation: rights group
WORLD: Beijing has pressured foreign governments to deport hundreds of Taiwan nationals to China, a new report found, in what human rights activists describe as a “hunt for Taiwanese”.
Klopp’s mentor Rangnick brings studious approach to Man Utd
Klopp’s mentor Rangnick brings studious approach to Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Manchester United’s new interim manager Ralf Rangnick once mentored Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel and now “The Professor” will use his studious approach to revive his troubled Premier League club.
‘Vaccine’ is word of the year for US dictionary Merriam-Webster
‘Vaccine’ is word of the year for US dictionary Merriam-Webster
WASHINGTON: The American dictionary of reference Merriam-Webster yesterday (Nov 29) revealed “vaccine” to be its word of the year for 2021, reflecting both the hopes and deep divisions sparked by vaccination as the world wrestled with year two of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New COVID variant shuts borders across the globe
New COVID variant shuts borders across the globe
THE HAGUE: A new, heavily mutated COVID-19 variant spread across the globe yesterday (Nov 28), shutting borders and renewing curbs as the EU chief said governments faced a “race against time” to understand the strain.
Leaders Chelsea held to draw as Man City go second
Leaders Chelsea held to draw as Man City go second
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United yesterday (Nov 28) as Manchester City moved to within a point of top spot following a 2-1 win over West Ham in swirling snow.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi due to hear first verdict in junta trial
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi due to hear first verdict in junta trial
NAY PYI TAW: Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hear the verdict in her incitement trial on Tuesday (Nov 30), the first in a catalogue of judgements to be handed down in a junta court that could jail her for decades.
COVID ‘variant of concern’ renamed Omicron
COVID ‘variant of concern’ renamed Omicron
WORLD: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (N26) declared the recently-discovered B.1.1.529 strain of COVID-19, first detected in southern Africa, to be a variant of concern and renamed it Omicron.
Europe rushes to bolster virus defences as South Africa detects new strain
Europe rushes to bolster virus defences as South Africa detects new strain
WORLD: Governments across Europe rushed today (Nov 26) to bolster their defences against a fresh coronavirus spike, as South Africa announced it had detected a new COVID-19 strain that scientists fear could torpedo efforts to beat the pandemic.
Carrick ready for ‘privilege’ of Man Utd job after Solskjaer sacking
Carrick ready for ‘privilege’ of Man Utd job after Solskjaer sacking
FOOTBALL: Michael Carrick said yesterday (Nov 22) he is relishing the “privilege” of taking temporary charge at Manchester United as captain Harry Maguire demanded the players take responsibility for the disastrous results that led to the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Chinese tennis star Peng reappears on IOC call
Chinese tennis star Peng reappears on IOC call
BEIJING: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she was safe and well during a video call with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief yesterday (Nov 21), amid international concern about her well-being after her explosive claims of sexual assault.
Poland says border crisis ‘greatest’ bid to destabilise Europe since Cold War
Poland says border crisis ‘greatest’ bid to destabilise Europe since Cold War
WARSAW: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki yesterday (Nov 21) called the migrant crisis on the Belarusian-Polish border, the EU’s eastern frontier, the “greatest attempt to destabilise Europe” since the Cold War.
Solskjaer sacked as Man United manager
Solskjaer sacked as Man United manager
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s time as Manchester United manager finally ran out today (Nov 21) as the Norwegian was sacked following a humiliating 4-1 defeat at Watford yesterday.
Thousands rally against COVID curbs in Austria, Australia, Netherlands
Thousands rally against COVID curbs in Austria, Australia, Netherlands
WORLD: Thousands took to the streets in Austria and Australia yesterday (Nov 20) as anger mounted over new COVID restrictions imposed to tackle a resurgent pandemic, sparking overnight riots in a Dutch city and a French island.
Solskjaer faces United sack while Chelsea, Liverpool cruise
Solskjaer faces United sack while Chelsea, Liverpool cruise
FOOTBALL: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be sacked as Manchester United manager after a 4-1 thrashing at Watford yesterday (Nov 20), while Chelsea cruised to victory at Leicester to stretch their Premier League lead to four points.
UN demands proof of missing Chinese tennis star’s well-being
UN demands proof of missing Chinese tennis star’s well-being
GENEVA: The United Nations yesterday (Nov 19) demanded proof of Peng Shuai’s whereabouts and well-being as international concern mounted for the tennis star, missing since alleging she was sexually exploited by a former vice-premier of China.
Liverpool to test Arsenal revival, Solskjaer under pressure
Liverpool to test Arsenal revival, Solskjaer under pressure
FOOTBALL: Liverpool will pose a stern test of Arsenal’s revival when the Premier League title chasers host Mikel Arteta’s resurgent side today (Nov 20).
Austria imposes full lockdown and mandatory vaccines as COVID cases surge
Austria imposes full lockdown and mandatory vaccines as COVID cases surge
AUSTRIA: Austria announced on Friday (Nov 19) that it will impose a lockdown for all and make vaccinations mandatory, becoming the first EU country to take such stringent measures as coronavirus cases spiral.
Instagram’s impact on children probed by US states
Instagram’s impact on children probed by US states
WASHINGTON: Instagram’s parent-company Meta is being probed by a consortium of US states over allegations that it supplied the photo-sharing platform to children despite knowing of potential harm, in fresh trouble for the scandal-hit giant, officials said yesterday (Nov 18).
Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to go ahead at full capacity
Boxing Day Test, Australian Open to go ahead at full capacity
CRICKET & TENNIS: Australia’s Boxing Day Test against arch rivals England and next year’s Australian Open tennis will be played before a full house, Melbourne authorities said today (Nov 18) as they removed more pandemic restrictions.