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Life from loss: The Frenchwoman who saved a Thai school
Life from loss: The Frenchwoman who saved a Thai school
KRABI: After the deadliest tsunami in history claimed her only daughter, Elisabeth Zana considered taking her own life - until a nearby Thai school reignited her sense of purpose.
Villa heap pain on slumping Man City
Villa heap pain on slumping Man City
FOOTBALL: Crisis-hit Manchester City slumped to an unthinkable ninth defeat in 12 matches at Aston Villa yesterday (Dec 21) as Nottingham Forest stormed Brentford’s fortress to climb to third in the Premier League table.
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight championship rematch
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight championship rematch
BOXING: Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision yesterday (Dec 21) to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats.
Ukraine drone hits Russian high-rise 1,000km from frontline
Ukraine drone hits Russian high-rise 1,000km from frontline
MOSCOW: Kyiv on Saturday (Dec 21) staged a major drone attack on the Russian city of Kazan, 1,000 kilometres from the frontier, the latest in a series of escalating aerial attacks in the nearly three-year conflict.
Macau’s civil society ‘falls silent’ after 25 years of Chinese rule
Macau’s civil society ‘falls silent’ after 25 years of Chinese rule
MACAU: A decade ago, the elegant cobblestone streets of Macau’s Tap Seac Square were jam-packed with people clamouring for change and government accountability - the high-water mark for the former Portuguese colony’s political awakening.
Saudi man arrested after deadly car attack on German Christmas market
Saudi man arrested after deadly car attack on German Christmas market
GERMANY: German police arrested a Saudi Arabian man after a deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market Friday (Dec 20) in which an SUV barrelled through a crowd of revellers at high speed, leaving a trail of bloody carnage.
Guardiola seeks spark as Chelsea eye Premier League summit
Guardiola seeks spark as Chelsea eye Premier League summit
FOOTBALL: Manchester City travel to Aston Villa tomorrow (Dec 21) desperately seeking to halt their dramatic slide while Chelsea have the chance to go top of the Premier League, if only briefly.
Putin ready to meet Trump to talk Ukraine deal
Putin ready to meet Trump to talk Ukraine deal
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday (Dec 19) he was ready for talks with US President-elect Donald Trump at “any time” while regretting that he did not launch Moscow’s full-scale offensive earlier.
Sarkozy must wear electronic tag after losing graft case appeal
Sarkozy must wear electronic tag after losing graft case appeal
PARIS: France’s highest appeals court ordered former president Nicolas Sarkozy to wear an electronic tag for a year yesterday (Dec 18) - a first for a former head of state - after confirming his convictions for corruption and influence peddling.
Russian military’s chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast
Russian military’s chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast
MOSCOW: The head of the Russian army’s chemical weapons division died yesterday (Dec 17) when an explosive device attached to a scooter went off outside an apartment building in Moscow, officials said.
Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction
Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction
NEW YORK: A New York judge ruled yesterday (Dec 16) against a bid by US President-elect Donald Trump to have his conviction for covering up hush money payments to a porn star thrown out on immunity grounds.
Patty Tavatanakit, Jake Knapp win PGA-LPGA pairs title
Patty Tavatanakit, Jake Knapp win PGA-LPGA pairs title
GOLF: Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit and American Jake Knapp birdied two of the last three holes on Sunday (Dec 15) to grab a one-stroke victory at the Grant Thornton Invitational, a PGA and LPGA pairs tournament.
Man Utd deepen Guardiola’s gloom, Chelsea gain on Liverpool
Man Utd deepen Guardiola’s gloom, Chelsea gain on Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Manchester United scored two late goals yesterday (Dec 15) to deepen the pain for beleaguered Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as Chelsea moved just two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
South Korea’s President Yoon impeached over martial law bid
South Korea’s President Yoon impeached over martial law bid
SEOUL: South Korean lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol yesterday (Dec 14) over his failed martial law bid, with the opposition declaring a “victory of the people”.
Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool in Fulham draw, Arsenal frustrated
Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool in Fulham draw, Arsenal frustrated
FOOTBALL: Diogo Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson’s early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal’s title challenge was dented by a goalless stalemate against Everton yesterday (Dec 14).
Manchester City host United in crisis derby
Manchester City host United in crisis derby
FOOTBALL: Manchester’s crisis-hit clubs face off in the Premier League when City host United tomorrow (Dec 15) while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe badly needs a win against Leicester at St James’ Park.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FOOTBALL: FIFA yesterday (Dec 11) confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.
Georgia protests enter 13th night as EU threatens ‘measures’
Georgia protests enter 13th night as EU threatens ‘measures’
TBLISI: Thousands of pro-European protesters rallied against Georgia’s government yesterday (Dec 10) for a 13th consecutive day, after the European Union warned it could punish authorities for their crackdown on demonstrators.
Zelensky grateful for Trump’s ‘strong resolve’ to end war
Zelensky grateful for Trump’s ‘strong resolve’ to end war
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today (Dec 10) he was grateful for Donald Trump’s “strong resolve” to end the war in Ukraine, after meeting the US president-elect in Paris last week.
Syrians rejoice as Assad flees, ending brutal reign
Syrians rejoice as Assad flees, ending brutal reign
DAMASCUS: President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus yesterday (Dec 8), triggering celebrations across the country and beyond at the end of his oppressive rule.