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Zelensky says ‘strong’ Trump can end Ukraine war
Zelensky says ‘strong’ Trump can end Ukraine war
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism in an interview published yesterday (Jan 5) that “strong” incoming US president Donald Trump will be able to force Russia into peace talks and end the war in Ukraine.
Man Utd rally to slow Liverpool charge
Man Utd rally to slow Liverpool charge
FOOTBALL: Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and slow Liverpool’s romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield yesterday (Jan 5).
Arsenal stumble in Premier League title race as Man City stroll
Arsenal stumble in Premier League title race as Man City stroll
FOOTBALL: Arsenal blew a chance to make up significant ground on Premier League leaders Liverpool yesterday (Jan 4) with a frustrating draw at Brighton as Manchester City pummelled West Ham 4-1.
39 bell tolls begin final national sendoff for Jimmy Carter
39 bell tolls begin final national sendoff for Jimmy Carter
UNITED STATES: Mourners began paying their respects to Jimmy Carter on Saturday (Jan 4), as a carefully choreographed six-day farewell for America's longest-lived president got underway.
Liverpool ready to inflict more misery on reeling Man Utd
Liverpool ready to inflict more misery on reeling Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United are in a relegation battle and the beleaguered boss will get little sympathy from red-hot Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Charlie Hebdo is uncowed and still provoking, 10 years after attack
Charlie Hebdo is uncowed and still provoking, 10 years after attack
PARIS: French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo is set to publish a special God-mocking edition next week to mark 10 years since an attack on its offices by jihadist gunmen that left eight staff members dead.
Plenty in store for sports fans in 2025
Plenty in store for sports fans in 2025
ALL SPORTS: There may be no Olympics or Paralympics in 2025 but the sporting calendar is still steeped in high quality tournaments. Here we look at five major events that are taking place in the year ahead:
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one
LAS VEGAS: At least one person was killed and seven wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, police said yesterday (Jan 1).
Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash
Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised on Saturday (Dec 28) over the crash of an Azerbaijani Airlines plane, though he stopped short of accepting that it might have been hit by Russian fire.
Liverpool destroy West Ham to go eight points clear
Liverpool destroy West Ham to go eight points clear
FOOTBALL: Rampant Liverpool smashed West Ham 5-0 yesterday (Dec 29) to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points as Manchester City returned to winning ways at troubled Leicester.
Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
WASHINGTON: Jimmy Carter, the 100-year-old former US president and Nobel peace laureate who rose from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to lead the nation from 1977 to 1981, has died, his nonprofit foundation said yesterday (Dec 29).
Plane crashes in South Korea, killing 47
Plane crashes in South Korea, killing 47
SEOUL: A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival this morning (Dec 29), emergency services told AFP, with 47 confirmed dead and dramatic video showing the aircraft bursting into flames.
LawConnect wins punishing and deadly Sydney-Hobart yacht race
LawConnect wins punishing and deadly Sydney-Hobart yacht race
SAILING: Australian supermaxi LawConnect took back-to-back line honours in the Sydney-Hobart ocean race early today (Dec 28), leading a fleet shaken by the deaths of two sailors in wild weather conditions.
Two killed in treacherous Sydney-Hobart yacht race
Two killed in treacherous Sydney-Hobart yacht race
SAILING: Two sailors have been killed in separate incidents in the treacherous Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic, officials said today (Dec 27), as a string of yachts limped out of a race fleet battered by powerful winds.
India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
NEW DELHI: India announced seven days of state mourning today (Dec 27) after the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s.
Liverpool power seven points clear, Man Utd crash at Wolves
Liverpool power seven points clear, Man Utd crash at Wolves
FOOTBALL: Liverpool powered seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as the title favourites survived a scare in their 3-1 win against Leicester, while Bruno Fernandes was sent off in Manchester United’s dismal 2-0 defeat at lowly Wolves.
Tsunami memorials begin as Asia mourns disaster 20 years on
Tsunami memorials begin as Asia mourns disaster 20 years on
BANDA ACEH: Emotional ceremonies began across Asia today (Dec 26) to remember the 220,000 people who died two decades ago when a tsunami devastated coastal areas around the Indian Ocean, in one of the worst natural disasters in human history.
Liverpool host Foxes, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka
Liverpool host Foxes, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka
FOOTBALL: Christmas Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day today (Dec 26) as both crisis-hit Manchester clubs will seek a festive fillip, with faltering champions City at home to Everton and United away to Wolves.
Trump vows to ‘stop transgender lunacy’ as a top priority
Trump vows to ‘stop transgender lunacy’ as a top priority
PHOENIX: President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to “stop the transgender lunacy” on day one of his presidency, as Republicans - set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House - continue their push against LGBTQ rights.
Liverpool hit Spurs for six, Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth
Liverpool hit Spurs for six, Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth
FOOTBALL: Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s masterclass inspired a memorable 6-3 rout of Tottenham, while Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth yesterday (Dec 22).