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UN warns of catastrophe as Israel fights a two-front war
UN warns of catastrophe as Israel fights a two-front war
BEIRUT: UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warned Saturday (Oct 12) against a “catastrophic” regional conflict as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah and Hamas militants on two fronts, on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
Tears, warnings after Japan atomic survivors group win Nobel
Tears, warnings after Japan atomic survivors group win Nobel
SWEDEN: A grassroots group of survivors formed after the 1945 atomic bombings in Japan reacted with tears and dire warnings on Friday (Oct 11) after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in Stockholm.
Britain face ‘ultimate challenge’ in America's Cup duel with New Zealand
Britain face ‘ultimate challenge’ in America's Cup duel with New Zealand
SAILING: Ineos Britannia skipper Ben Ainslie believes the British team face the “ultimate challenge” in trying to pry a first America’s Cup away from double defending champions Emirates Team New Zealand in Barcelona.
At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared
At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA: At least 11 people died as Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning across Florida, officials said yesterday (Oct 10) as the state grappled with flooding, power outages and other woes from a milder than expected storm that many had feared would be catastrophic.
Rafael Nadal calls time on epic, iconic tennis career
Rafael Nadal calls time on epic, iconic tennis career
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal yesterday (Oct 10) announced he will retire at the end of the season having “come full circle” in a tennis career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
‘Many More To Get,’ says Root after England Test runs landmark
‘Many More To Get,’ says Root after England Test runs landmark
CRICKET: Joe Root said there are “many more runs to get” after he surpassed Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s greatest Test match run-maker yesterday (Oct 9).
Sea row on the menu as ASEAN leaders meet China’s Li
Sea row on the menu as ASEAN leaders meet China’s Li
VIENTIANE: Southeast Asian leaders will hold summit talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang today (Oct 10), with the disputed South China Sea on the agenda after months of escalating clashes between Beijing’s vessels and Philippine and Vietnamese fishermen.
Klopp to return as head of Red Bull football operations
Klopp to return as head of Red Bull football operations
FOOTBALL: Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has a new role as head of football operations at Red Bull, which owns the RB Leipzig, Salzburg and New York clubs, the company said yesterday (Oct 9).
Russian regions up army pay to get more men to fight in Ukraine
Russian regions up army pay to get more men to fight in Ukraine
MOSCOW: Several Russian regions have announced significant pay and bonus hikes for those signing up to fight in Ukraine, as Moscow seeks to boost military recruitment in the offensive’s third year.
Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make Lakers bow
Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make Lakers bow
BASKETBALL: LeBron James and eldest son Bronny James claimed a piece of NBA history on Sunday (Oct 6) after making their long-awaited first appearance alongside each other for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Hurricane Milton roars towards storm-battered Florida
Hurricane Milton roars towards storm-battered Florida
TREASURE ISLAND: Hurricane Milton exploded in strength yesterday (Oct 7) to become a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm bound for Florida, threatening the US state with a second ferocious hurricane in as many weeks.
World marks anniversary of Oct 7 attack on Israel
World marks anniversary of Oct 7 attack on Israel
LONDON: Israel’s president kicked off global commemorations on the first anniversary of Hamas’s deadly Oct 7 attack today (Oct 7), with memorials held to honour the victims and the hostages still in captivity in Gaza.
Man Utd stalemate keeps Ten Hag in danger, Spurs rocked by Brighton
Man Utd stalemate keeps Ten Hag in danger, Spurs rocked by Brighton
FOOTBALL: Erik ten Hag insisted he retains the support of Manchester United’s hierarchy after his troubled side were held to a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, while Tottenham blew a two-goal lead in a stunning 3-2 defeat at Brighton yesterday (Oct 6).
AI bubble or ‘revolution’? OpenAI’s big payday fuels debate
AI bubble or ‘revolution’? OpenAI’s big payday fuels debate
SAN FRANCISCO: Fear of missing out has rocketed the value of artificial intelligence companies, despite few signs as to when the technology will turn a profit, raising talk of AI overenthusiasm.
Liverpool stay top of Premier League as Arsenal, Man City win
Liverpool stay top of Premier League as Arsenal, Man City win
FOOTBALL: Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to remain top of the Premier League as Arsenal and Manchester City came from behind to win yesterday (Oct 5).
Iran says its allies ‘will not back down’ in war with Israel
Iran says its allies ‘will not back down’ in war with Israel
TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader vowed in a rare address yesterday (Oct 4) that his allies around the region would keep fighting Israel, as he defended his country’s missile strike on its foe.
Man Utd’s Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa
Man Utd’s Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa
FOOTBALL: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a reversal in his side’s Premier League fortunes on Sunday (Oct 6) against an Aston Villa team on a high after beating Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Singapore ex-minister jailed in rare graft trial
Singapore ex-minister jailed in rare graft trial
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean former minister was sentenced to 12 months in prison yesterday (Oct 3) for obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts in the city-state’s first political graft trial for nearly half a century.
Iran president vows ‘stronger’ response if Israel retaliates
Iran president vows ‘stronger’ response if Israel retaliates
TEHRAN: President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted yesterday (Oct 2) that Iran was “not looking for war” but pledged a stronger response if Israel retaliates for its missile attack.
World calls for restraint after Iran strikes Israel
World calls for restraint after Iran strikes Israel
TEHRAN: World leaders have urged Iran and Israel to step back from the brink after Tehran fired a barrage of rockets at its arch-rival.