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Djokovic hires old rival Murray as coach
Djokovic hires old rival Murray as coach
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic has confirmed that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player’s coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January.
Philippine VP Duterte labelled ‘mastermind’ of assassination plot
Philippine VP Duterte labelled ‘mastermind’ of assassination plot
MANILA: The Philippines justice department today (Nov 25) labelled Vice President Sara Duterte the “mastermind” of a plot to assassinate the country’s president, giving her five days to respond to a subpoena.
Thailand’s Jeeno Wins LPGA Tour Championship
Thailand’s Jeeno Wins LPGA Tour Championship
GOLF: Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul sank a six-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the US$4 million (B138mn) top prize at the LPGA’s season-ending Tour Championship yesterday (Nov 24).
Man Utd draw in Amorim debut, Liverpool march on
Man Utd draw in Amorim debut, Liverpool march on
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim was given a stark illustration of the size of his task at Manchester United after his uninspiring team were held 1-1 by struggling Ipswich in his first match in charge yesterday (Nov 24).
World reaches US$300bn climate finance deal at COP29
World reaches US$300bn climate finance deal at COP29
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday (Nov 24) but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a US$300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low.
Spurs condemn Man City to fifth straight defeat as Arsenal cruise
Spurs condemn Man City to fifth straight defeat as Arsenal cruise
FOOTBALL: Manchester City collapsed to their fifth straight defeat yesterday (Nov 23), hammered 4-0 by Tottenham in another huge blow to their Premier League title hopes as Arsenal got their challenge back on track.
Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado
Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado
VENEZUELA: Venezuela prosecutors opened a treason investigation Friday (Nov 22) into opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a statement said, accusing her of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July reelection.
Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump
Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in tomorrow’s (Nov 24) trip to Ipswich, while Manchester City are aiming to snap a historic losing streak for Pep Guardiola against Tottenham.
World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
PARIS: Israel and its allies denounced the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant yesterday (Nov 21) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even as Turkey - and rights groups - welcomed the move.
Verstappen in sight of exclusive F1 club
Verstappen in sight of exclusive F1 club
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will become just the sixth man in Formula One history to win four world championship titles if he can see off his friend and rival Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend.
Australia eyes fines for social media flouting under-16s ban
Australia eyes fines for social media flouting under-16s ban
SYDNEY: Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million (B1 billion) if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia’s parliament today (Nov 21).
Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners, drawing condemnation
Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners, drawing condemnation
HONG KONG: Western governments and rights groups condemned the jailing of 45 pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong yesterday (Nov 19) in the city’s largest national security trial.
Kremlin vows ‘response’ if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
Kremlin vows ‘response’ if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
MOSCOW: The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden yesterday (Nov 18) of escalating the 1,000-day-old war in Ukraine, promising a “palpable” response to any use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia.
US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military information
US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military information
MANILA: US and Philippine defence chiefs signed an agreement today (Nov 18) on sharing classified military information and technology, as the long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.
‘Emotional’ Martin defies Bagnaia to claim first MotoGP world championship
‘Emotional’ Martin defies Bagnaia to claim first MotoGP world championship
MOTO GP: Spaniard Jorge Martin produced an ice-cool ride to finish third in the season-ending Barcelona GP yesterday (Nov 17), which was good enough to secure him a first MotoGP world championship title.
China tests building moon base with lunar soil bricks
China tests building moon base with lunar soil bricks
BEIJING: China is seeking to push forward in its quest to build the first lunar base, launching an in-space experiment to test whether the base’s bricks could be made from the moon’s own soil.
Tyson beaten by Youtuber Paul in heavyweight return
Tyson beaten by Youtuber Paul in heavyweight return
BOXING: Mike Tyson’s controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat yesterday (Nov 15), with Youtuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas.
Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘sooner’ with Trump in office
Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘sooner’ with Trump in office
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Nov 15) that Russia’s war against his country will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president next year.
Landslide win for Sri Lanka president’s leftist coalition in snap polls
Landslide win for Sri Lanka president’s leftist coalition in snap polls
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leftist coalition won a landslide victory in snap legislative elections, results showed today (Nov 15), as voters repudiated establishment parties blamed for triggering an economic crisis.
Advantage Martin as MotoGP reaches gripping climax in Barcelona
Advantage Martin as MotoGP reaches gripping climax in Barcelona
MOTO GP: For the second season running, MotoGP is serving up a nail-biting finale as Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia head into the last race of the season this weekend battling it out for the world championship title.