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Billions of cheap vaccines for poor as IMF proposes $50bn pandemic plan
Billions of cheap vaccines for poor as IMF proposes $50bn pandemic plan
WORLD: The IMF on Friday (May 21) proposed a US$50 billion (B1.57 trillion) plan to end the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to expand global immunisation drives, while vaccine firms pledged to supply billions of doses to poorer nations by the end of next year.
Top four rivals set for dramatic finish to Premier League season
Top four rivals set for dramatic finish to Premier League season
FOOTBALL: Liverpool, Chelsea and Leicester will stage a thrilling battle to finish in the Premier League’s top four as the English top-flight season comes to a dramatic conclusion today (May 23).
Biden signs hate crimes law protecting Asian Americans
Biden signs hate crimes law protecting Asian Americans
WORLD: President Joe Biden signed a hate crimes law yesterday (May 20) aimed at protecting Asian Americans who have suffered a surge in attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
China says US ‘creating risks’ with South China Sea warship sail-bys
China says US ‘creating risks’ with South China Sea warship sail-bys
WORLD: China today (May 20) branded the United States an “out-and-out security risk creator” in the South China Sea, after an American warship sailed through waters near the disputed Spratly Islands.
Spieth, McIlroy seek milestones as Kiawah tests PGA elite
Spieth, McIlroy seek milestones as Kiawah tests PGA elite
GOLF: One of the world’s most formidable courses will test golf’s greatest players when the PGA Championship begins tomorrow (May 20) at wind-swept Kiawah Island in South Carolina, USA, the longest layout in major tournament history.
Two Thai workers killed in Israel rocket attack
Two Thai workers killed in Israel rocket attack
THAILAND: Two Thai workers were killed in southern Israel by rocket fire from Gaza yesterday (May 18), police said, raising to 12 the death toll in the Jewish state since the conflict broke out.
Fury-Joshua fight in jeopardy
Fury-Joshua fight in jeopardy
BOXING: Tyson Fury’s heavyweight unification fight with Anthony Joshua could be put on hold after an independent arbitrator ruled that the WBC heavyweight champion must face former champion Deontay Wilder in a rematch, US reports said yesterday (May 17).
Vatican’s new Hong Kong bishop says religious freedom must stay
Vatican’s new Hong Kong bishop says religious freedom must stay
WORLD: Hong Kong’s newly appointed Catholic bishop today (May 18) said he would need to tread carefully with Beijing as it cracks down on dissent – but vowed to plead with authorities to defend religious freedoms.
Kane wants to leave Spurs
Kane wants to leave Spurs
FOOTBALL: Tottenham striker Harry Kane has told the club he wants to leave at the end of the season, according to reports yesterday (May 17).
Goalkeeper to goalscorer as Alisson rescues Liverpool
Goalkeeper to goalscorer as Alisson rescues Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s dramatic 95th minute goal gave Liverpool a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion yesterday (May 16) to maintain their bid to play in next season’s Champions League.
Over 80% of Japanese oppose Olympics this summer, says poll
Over 80% of Japanese oppose Olympics this summer, says poll
OLYMPICS: More than 80% of Japanese oppose hosting the virus-postponed Olympics this year, a new poll published today (May 17) showed, with just under 10 weeks until the Tokyo Games.
’Nihao Mars’: China’s Zhurong rover touches down on Red Planet
’Nihao Mars’: China’s Zhurong rover touches down on Red Planet
BEIJING: China’s probe to Mars touched down on the Red Planet Saturday to deploy its Zhurong rover, state media reported, a triumph for Beijing’s bold space ambitions and a history-making feat for a nation on its first-ever Martian mission.
Mammals can breathe through anus in emergencies: study
Mammals can breathe through anus in emergencies: study
JAPAN: A team of Japanese scientists has shown it is possible for mammals to absorb oxygen via the anus.
Portugal to open to most European tourists
Portugal to open to most European tourists
PORTUGAL: Portugal will open to tourists from nearly all European countries from Monday (May 17), the interior ministry said, following months of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Leicester beat Chelsea to claim first FA Cup
Leicester beat Chelsea to claim first FA Cup
FOOTBALL: Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers hailed the ’historical achievement’ of his side in beating Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday to lift the FA Cup for the first time in the club’s 137-year history.
Tuchel eyes first Chelsea trophy as Leicester chase FA Cup history
Tuchel eyes first Chelsea trophy as Leicester chase FA Cup history
FOOTBALL: Thomas Tuchel plans to ruin Leicester’s bid to make history, as the Chelsea manager eyes the first trophy of his reign in today’s (May 15) FA Cup final at Wembley (kick-off 11:15pm Phuket time).
US lifts indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people
US lifts indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people
WORLD: The top US health agency yesterday (May 13) announced it was lifting mask-wearing requirements for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a watershed moment in the pandemic.
Conor McGregor tops Forbes 2020 sporting rich list
Conor McGregor tops Forbes 2020 sporting rich list
ALL SPORTS: Mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor was the sporting world’s highest-paid athlete in 2020, raking in around US$180 million (B5.6 billion) with earnings boosted by commercial ventures, a Forbes report showed yesterday (May 12).
Man City clinch Premier League title after United loss
Man City clinch Premier League title after United loss
FOOTBALL: Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions for the third time in four seasons after Manchester United crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Leicester yesterday (May 11).
China demands cancellation of UN meeting on Uyghurs
China demands cancellation of UN meeting on Uyghurs
WORLD: China yesterday (May 10) urged the United States, Germany and Britain to cancel an upcoming video conference on Beijing’s crackdown on the Uyghur Muslim minority, and called on other UN members not to attend the event.