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Australia raises terror threat level
Australia raises terror threat level
SYDNEY: Australia today (Aug 5) raised its terrorism threat level to “probable”, with the country’s top intelligence official citing a homegrown rise in “extreme ideologies”.
Thailand secures Olympic medals in badminton, boxing
Thailand secures Olympic medals in badminton, boxing
OLYMPICS: The long wait for Thai sports fans is finally over as talented shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn and boxer Janjaem Suwannapheng have assured the Kingdom of its first medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader’s killing
Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader’s killing
MIDDLE EAST: Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday (Aug 3) after the assassination of Hamas’s political leader, blamed on Israel, triggered vows of vengeance from Iran-backed Middle East groups.
Kunlavut carries Thai hopes for historic badminton medal
Kunlavut carries Thai hopes for historic badminton medal
OLYMPICS: Thailand’s hopes for bagging its first ever badminton medal in the Olympics now rest on star shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who is just one win away from making history for the kingdom.
Riots flare in another UK city as police brace for weekend turmoil
Riots flare in another UK city as police brace for weekend turmoil
ENGLAND: Rioting erupted Friday evening (Aug 2) in Sunderland, northeast England, where police said officers faced “serious and sustained levels of violence”, the latest unrest linked to a mass stabbing earlier this week that killed three young girls.
‘Perfect’ Marchand emulates Phelps with fourth gold at Paris Olympics
‘Perfect’ Marchand emulates Phelps with fourth gold at Paris Olympics
OLYMPICS: Leon Marchand called it a “perfect week” after winning his fourth gold of the Paris Olympics with an emphatic victory in the 200m individual medley on yesterday (Aug 2) in front of an ecstatic home crowd.
Russia frees US reporter in huge prisoner swap with West
Russia frees US reporter in huge prisoner swap with West
WASHINGTON: US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin murder were among two dozen prisoners freed yesterday (Aug 1) in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.
Trump attacks Harris’s racial identity, says she opted to ‘turn Black’
Trump attacks Harris’s racial identity, says she opted to ‘turn Black’
HARRISBURG: Donald Trump suggested yesterday (July 31) that Vice President Kamala Harris had decided to “turn Black” for political gain, as he attacked his Democratic White House rival during a combative interaction with African American journalists in Chicago.
Thai shuttlers advance in Paris
Thai shuttlers advance in Paris
OLYMPICS: Badminton stars Ratchanok Intanon, Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Supanida Katethong all advanced to the last 16 round of the men’s and women’s singles events of the 2024 Olympics in Paris yesterday (July 31).
‘Penguin’ sentenced over lese-majeste offence
‘Penguin’ sentenced over lese-majeste offence
BANGKOK: A prominent Thai pro-democracy activist was sentenced to two years in prison today (July 31) for posting an insult below an upside-down picture of His Majesty the King on social media, a human rights lawyers’ group said.
Hamas says leader killed in Israel strike in Iran
Hamas says leader killed in Israel strike in Iran
TEHRAN: Hamas said today (July 31) its political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran, where he was attending the inauguration of the country’s new president, and vowed the act “will not go unanswered”.
Bunjong eyes Olympic boxing semi-final
Bunjong eyes Olympic boxing semi-final
OLYMPICS: Thai boxer Bunjong Sinsiri secured his place in the Paris Olympics quarter-finals after he defeated Jesus Nazaret Cova Romero of Venezuela 5-0 in the men’s 63.5kg division on Monday (July 29).
Lebanon on alert as Israel vows ‘severe’ response to rocket deaths
Lebanon on alert as Israel vows ‘severe’ response to rocket deaths
MAJDAL SHAMS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday (July 29) vowed a “severe” response to a deadly strike that killed 12 youths in the annexed Golan Heights, as diplomats raced to contain escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Finance minister to reveal fiscal audit of ‘broke’ Britain
Finance minister to reveal fiscal audit of ‘broke’ Britain
LONDON: Finance minister Rachel Reeves will today (July 29) claim Britain is “broke and broken” when she reveals the findings of an assessment into the country’s public finances ahead of a forthcoming budget.
France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool
France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool
OLYMPICS: Rugby superstar Antoine Dupont inspired France to their first gold medal of the Paris Olympics yesterday (July 27) while Australia’s Ariarne Titmus held off her rivals in the pool to retain her 400m freestyle crown.
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
PARIS: A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair yesterday (July 26), as the City of Light welcomed the world’s greatest athletes for a sporting extravaganza.
Paris braces for ‘most incredible’ Olympics opening ceremony
Paris braces for ‘most incredible’ Olympics opening ceremony
PARIS: Thousands of athletes are set to sail through central Paris today (July 26) during an unprecedented and high-risk Olympics opening ceremony that will showcase the country’s hugely ambitious vision for the Games.
World’s richest 1% gained US$40trn in a decade, says Oxfam
World’s richest 1% gained US$40trn in a decade, says Oxfam
PARIS: The world’s richest 1% increased their fortunes by a total of US$42 trillion over the past decade, Oxfam said today (July 25), ahead of a G20 summit in Brazil where taxing the super-rich tops the agenda.
Kamala Harris attacks Trump in electrifying rally
Kamala Harris attacks Trump in electrifying rally
MILWAUKEE: An exuberant Kamala Harris whipped up a rapturous crowd yesterday (July 23) at her first rally since effectively clinching the Democratic presidential nomination, as she launched fresh attacks on Donald Trump for trying to “take the country backward.”
Ukraine’s top diplomat in Beijing for talks on ending war
Ukraine’s top diplomat in Beijing for talks on ending war
BEIJING: Ukraine’s foreign minister is in China today (July 23) for talks on how officials there might help end the war with Russia, whose ties with Beijing have only grown stronger since the conflict began.