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Fulham relegated from Premier League after Burnley loss
Fulham relegated from Premier League after Burnley loss
FOOTBALL: Fulham were relegated from the Premier League with a 2-0 loss at home to Burnley yesterday (May 10) that assured the Clarets of their top-flight status.
Britain set to ease COVID-19 lockdown
Britain set to ease COVID-19 lockdown
WORLD: Britain today (May 10) was set to announce a further easing of its coronavirus lockdown, joining several European nations in gradually reopening their economies, but India remained in the grip of a devastating outbreak.
Man City title party on hold as Baggies drop
Man City title party on hold as Baggies drop
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s Premier League title celebrations were put on hold again as Manchester United fought back to win 3-1 at Aston Villa yesterday (May 9) as West Bromwich Albion were relegated after losing to Arsenal by the same score.
Emotional Ariya storms home to win Honda LPGA Thailand
Emotional Ariya storms home to win Honda LPGA Thailand
GOLF: Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn staged one of her biggest fightbacks by firing a final round nine-under-par 63 to become the first Thai to win the Honda LPGA Thailand today (May 9).
China’s rocket out of control but risk of damage low, say experts
China’s rocket out of control but risk of damage low, say experts
WORLD: China’s rogue rocket is in an uncontrolled free-fall towards Earth and no one knows where or exactly when it will burn through Earth’s atmosphere, but the risk of debris hitting an inhabited area remains very small, experts told AFP yesterday (May 7).
Manchester United and Villarreal in Europa League final
Manchester United and Villarreal in Europa League final
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Villarreal will face off in the Europa League final after completing respective last-four wins over Roma and Arsenal yesterday (May 6).
Chelsea set up all-English Champions League final
Chelsea set up all-English Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2-0 last night (May 5) to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge.
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban
WORLD: Facebook’s independent oversight board yesterday (May 5) upheld a ban on former US president Donald Trump while ordering further review of the case, in a decision with a potentially far-reaching impact on the regulation of online speech.
G7 talks vaccines after pleas to help poor
G7 talks vaccines after pleas to help poor
WORLD: The Group of Seven wealthy democracies will discuss coronavirus vaccines today (May 5) as they face growing pressure to share stockpiles and know-how with poor nations trailing far behind on fighting the pandemic.
Mahrez double takes Man City to first Champions League final
Mahrez double takes Man City to first Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Manchester City reached the Champions League final for the first time in the club’s history as Riyad Mahrez’s double saw off Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 yesterday (May 4) to seal a 4-1 aggregate win.
India infections top 20 million, top cricket league suspended
India infections top 20 million, top cricket league suspended
WORLD: India’s coronavirus caseload topped 20 million today (May 4) as the relentless surge finally forced the suspension of the nation’s lucrative cricket competition involving some of the sport’s biggest global stars.
US to authorize Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and up
US to authorize Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and up
WORLD: The United States is expected to authorize the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children age 12 and up by early next week, US media reported yesterday (May 3).
Man Utd fans’ anti-Glazer protest forces postponement of Liverpool clash
Man Utd fans’ anti-Glazer protest forces postponement of Liverpool clash
FOOTBALL: Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Liverpool was postponed yesterday (May 2) after fans invaded the Old Trafford pitch as part of a protest against United’s owners, the Glazer family.
UN fails to agree on Myanmar statement, diplomats blame China, Russia
UN fails to agree on Myanmar statement, diplomats blame China, Russia
WORLD: The UN Security Council failed to agree Friday (Apr 30) on a joint statement on the crisis in Myanmar after a closed-door meeting, with diplomats blaming Beijing - the junta’s main backer - and Russia for raising objections and putting forward their own competing text.
Myanmar insurgents say they razed military base near Thai border
Myanmar insurgents say they razed military base near Thai border
WORLD: A prominent ethnic rebel group attacked and burned down a military base in eastern Myanmar near the border with Mae Hong Son province early this morning (Apr 27), an official from the group said.
Cricket stars leave IPL as India virus toll grows
Cricket stars leave IPL as India virus toll grows
CRICKET: Two Australian cricketers became the latest stars to pull out of the Indian Premier League yesterday (Apr 26) as top bowler Pat Cummins said he was told the competition was being kept going to provide “a few hours of joy and respite” during India’s growing coronavirus crisis.
China censors Oscars success of history-making Chloe Zhao
China censors Oscars success of history-making Chloe Zhao
WORLD: Beijing-born Chloe Zhao was scrubbed from Chinese social media today (Apr 26) as a nationalist backlash airbrushed out her remarkable achievement of becoming the first woman of colour to win the best director Oscar.
Man City outclass Tottenham to retain League Cup
Man City outclass Tottenham to retain League Cup
FOOTBALL: Manchester City claimed a fourth consecutive League Cup yesterday (Apr 25) with a dominant display to beat Tottenham 1-0 in front of 8,000 fans at Wembley.
Indonesian navy confirms submarine sank
Indonesian navy confirms submarine sank
WORLD: An Indonesian submarine that vanished off the coast of Bali has sunk, the navy said yesterday (Apr 24), dashing hopes that its 53 crew would be saved.
Werner tightens Chelsea’s grip on top four, Liverpool held by Newcastle
Werner tightens Chelsea’s grip on top four, Liverpool held by Newcastle
FOOTBALL: Chelsea took control of the battle to secure Champions League football next season as Timo Werner’s goal earned a 1-0 win over West Ham yesterday (Apr 24), while Liverpool conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 1-1 with Newcastle.