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Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges ‘real solutions’
Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges ‘real solutions’
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the EU must deepen trust in a turbulent world but the bloc’s chiefs called for “real solutions” to move past an inflection point as they met in Beijing today (July 24).
Moscow not expecting ‘breakthroughs’ from Ukraine talks
Moscow not expecting ‘breakthroughs’ from Ukraine talks
MOSCOW: Russia yesterday (July 22) once again downplayed expectations for a third round of peace talks with Ukraine and did not confirm the date for a meeting in Istanbul set for today by Ukraine.
Japan PM hangs on after ‘extremely regrettable’ election
Japan PM hangs on after ‘extremely regrettable’ election
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba clung on today (July 21) even after his coalition suffered what he called an “extremely regrettable” election result, as painful new US tariffs loom.
Brilliant Scheffler cruises to fourth major title at British Open
Brilliant Scheffler cruises to fourth major title at British Open
GOLF: Scottie Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush yesterday (July 20), notching his fourth major success.
Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
BOXING: Oleksandr Usyk cemented his status as the outstanding heavyweight of his generation with an emphatic fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois in their undisputed world title bout at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday (July 19).
‘Las Vegas in Laos’: the riverside city awash with crime
‘Las Vegas in Laos’: the riverside city awash with crime
VAN PAK LEN: Rising from the muddy fields on the Mekong riverbank in Laos, a lotus tops a casino in a sprawling city which analysts decry as a centre for cybercrime.
‘I’m not an old guy’: Usyk says age won’t matter in Dubois bout
‘I’m not an old guy’: Usyk says age won’t matter in Dubois bout
BOXING: Oleksandr Usyk has slammed claims that his age could be the decisive factor in today’s (July 19) undisputed world heavyweight title clash with Daniel Dubois.
AI-powered ‘nudify’ apps fuel deadly wave of digital blackmail
AI-powered ‘nudify’ apps fuel deadly wave of digital blackmail
WASHINGTON: After a Kentucky teenager died by suicide this year, his parents discovered he had received threatening texts demanding US$3,000 (B97,000) to suppress an AI-generated nude image of him.
Lions leave out Farrell, Pollock for first Australia Test
Lions leave out Farrell, Pollock for first Australia Test
RUGBY: England flanker Tom Curry and Scottish centre Sione Tuipulotu won the race yesterday (July 17) to start for the British and Irish Lions against Australia, but veteran Owen Farrell and emerging star Henry Pollock missed out.
UK to lower voting age to 16 in general elections
UK to lower voting age to 16 in general elections
LONDON: The British government said yesterday (July 17) it would allow 16 year-olds to vote in general elections, a landmark change giving the UK one of the lowest voting ages worldwide.
Syria says pulling troops from Druze heartland after US request
Syria says pulling troops from Druze heartland after US request
DAMASCUS: Syria announced that its army had begun to withdraw from violence-hit Sweida yesterday (July 16), following a wave of Israeli strikes on the capital and a US call for government forces to leave the majority-Druze southern city.
McIlroy confident of handling emotional British Open on home turf
McIlroy confident of handling emotional British Open on home turf
GOLF: Rory McIlroy insists the emotion of his return to Royal Portrush for the British Open, which starts today (July 17), will not distract him from challenging for the title.
Thai trans woman arrested over walking topless in Sri Lanka
Thai trans woman arrested over walking topless in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan police arrested a Thai trans woman for walking topless at a surfing resort and causing a “public nuisance”, an officer told AFP yesterday (July 15).
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump told Russia yesterday (July 14) to end its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO.
Healy first Irishman in 38 years to lead the Tour de France
Healy first Irishman in 38 years to lead the Tour de France
CYCLING: Ben Healy became the first Irishman since Stephen Roche in 1987 to take the overall lead on the Tour de France yesterday (July 14) with a relentless attack across eight gruelling hills in the Massif Central.
Sinner wins first Wimbledon title, Swiatek dominant
Sinner wins first Wimbledon title, Swiatek dominant
TENNIS: Jannik Sinner downed defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 yesterday (July 13) to win his first Wimbledon title, gaining sweet revenge for his painful defeat in the French Open final.
Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
WORLD: From a hero lapdog Lassie to why tennis stars can’t stop pinching Wimbledon towels. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strike kills children at clinic
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strike kills children at clinic
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said eight children - killed as they queued for nutritional supplements outside a health clinic - were among 66 people who died in Israeli strikes on the Palestinian territory yesterday (July 10).
Queensland upset NSW to snatch State of Origin
Queensland upset NSW to snatch State of Origin
RUGBY: Queensland produced a rousing performance for skipper Cameron Munster as they upset New South Wales 24-12 in Sydney to claim the State of Origin decider yesterday (July 9).
End of an era as Red Bull sack F1 team chief Horner
End of an era as Red Bull sack F1 team chief Horner
FORMULA ONE: Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull yesterday (July 9) after a hugely successful 20 years as team principal of the Formula One outfit.