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Police charge Brussels April Fool’s Day ‘party’ crowd
Police charge Brussels April Fool’s Day ‘party’ crowd
WORLD: Police on horseback and using water cannon charged a crowd of up to 2,000 people gathered in a Brussels park yesterday (Apr 1) for a fake concert announced on social media as an April Fool’s Day prank.
Thailand’s Tavatanakit cruises to first-round lead
Thailand’s Tavatanakit cruises to first-round lead
GOLF: Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit fired a stress-free six-under par 66 to take the first round lead yesterday (Apr 1) in the year’s first golf major, the LPGA ANA Inspiration.
Russia registers ‘world’s first’ COVID vaccine for animals
Russia registers ‘world’s first’ COVID vaccine for animals
WORLD: Russia announced yesterday (Mar 31) it had registered what it said was the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals, describing the step as important to disrupting mutations.
North Macedonia shock Germany as France, England grind out wins
North Macedonia shock Germany as France, England grind out wins
FOOTBALL: Germany suffered a stunning 2-1 home loss to North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying yesterday (Mar 31), while defending champions France edged Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-0 and England beat a Poland side missing the injured Robert Lewandowski.
China approves radical overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system
China approves radical overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system
WORLD: Chinese leaders endorsed a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system today (Mar 30), slashing its number of directly elected seats and ensuring a majority of the city’s lawmakers will be selected by a reliably pro-Beijing committee.
World Cup qualifiers shine a light on human rights
World Cup qualifiers shine a light on human rights
FOOTBALL: Denmark on Sunday (Mar 28) joined Norway and several other European national teams in a growing movement protesting against the treatment of migrant workers involved in building venues for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Frozen food, Wuhan lab leak theories debunked as COVID origins
Frozen food, Wuhan lab leak theories debunked as COVID origins
WORLD: The chances that COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan because of imported frozen food are “very low”, international health experts said today (Mar 29), casting doubt on one of the main theories China has embraced for the cause of the first coronavirus outbreak in late 2019.
England eases coronavirus curbs but Europe reels from surges
England eases coronavirus curbs but Europe reels from surges
WORLD: England began to further ease its coronavirus lockdown today (Mar 29), spurred by rapid vaccinations, but governments in the rest of Europe struggled to contain COVID-19 surges.
Pivac’s Wales ‘not the finished product’ despite Six Nations success
Pivac’s Wales ‘not the finished product’ despite Six Nations success
RUGBY: Head coach Wayne Pivac said yesterday (Mar 27) that Wales are “not the finished product” despite winning the Six Nations title.
Scores dead as Myanmar junta puts on show of force
Scores dead as Myanmar junta puts on show of force
WORLD: Myanmar’s security forces killed at least 91 people yesterday (Mar 27) in the bloodiest day since the military seized power, a monitoring group said, as the junta staged a major show of might for its annual Armed Forces Day.
Thailand, Singapore LPGA events return, China unsure
Thailand, Singapore LPGA events return, China unsure
GOLF: No final decision has been made on the status of the LPGA Blue Bay tournament planned for China in May, LPGA officials said yesterday (Mar 24) while confirming Singapore and Thailand events.
Olympic torch relay begins in Fukushima, counting down to delayed Tokyo Games
Olympic torch relay begins in Fukushima, counting down to delayed Tokyo Games
JAPAN: The Tokyo Olympics torch relay kicked off Thursday (Mar 25), a year late and without spectators, heralding a major step towards the start of the coronavirus-delayed Games on July 23.
MotoGP 2021 season calendar
MotoGP 2021 season calendar
MOTOGP: The 2021 MotoGP calendar ahead of Sunday’s (Mar 28) opening race in Qatar:
Fresh outrage after 7-year-old girl shot dead in Myanmar
Fresh outrage after 7-year-old girl shot dead in Myanmar
WORLD: The fatal shooting of a seven-year-old girl in her own home triggered fresh outrage against the Myanmar military today (Mar 24), with at least 20 children now reported killed since the junta took over last month.
‘Catastrophic’ Australia floods prompt emergency rescues
‘Catastrophic’ Australia floods prompt emergency rescues
WORLD: Military helicopters, jet skis and rubber boats were deployed to rescue people stranded by “catastrophic” floods along Australia’s populous east coast today (Mar 23), with thousands of homes damaged.
‘Game-changing’ TV deal pumps money into English women’s football
‘Game-changing’ TV deal pumps money into English women’s football
FOOTBALL: Football chiefs have announced a “game-changing” three-year broadcast deal for the English Women’s Super League (WSL) that will inject millions into the game and boost exposure.
AstraZeneca hails US trials but poll shows European worries
AstraZeneca hails US trials but poll shows European worries
WORLD: Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said yesterday (Mar 22) that US trials showed its COVID-19 vaccine was 100% effective in preventing severe disease, even as a poll showed trust in the jab had plunged in many European countries.
Leicester rock Man Utd to reach FA Cup semis
Leicester rock Man Utd to reach FA Cup semis
FOOTBALL: Leicester City sent Manchester United crashing out of the FA Cup as Kelechi Iheanacho’s double sealed a 3-1 win, while Chelsea will face Manchester City in the semi-finals after beating Sheffield United yesterday (Mar 21).
Trump to launch own social media platform
Trump to launch own social media platform
WORLD: Donald Trump plans to return to social media soon, using “his own platform” after being banned from Twitter and other outlets, a former advisor said yesterday (Mar 21).
Thousands ordered to evacuate as floods hit Sydney
Thousands ordered to evacuate as floods hit Sydney
WORLD: Thousands of people in Sydney’s outer suburbs were ordered to evacuate today (Mar 21), as Australia’s east coast was hit by record rainfall and widespread flooding.