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Pogacar hails ‘golden age’ after securing third Tour de France title
Pogacar hails ‘golden age’ after securing third Tour de France title
CYCLING: Tadej Pogacar hailed a new "golden age" for cycling after securing a third Tour de France title on Sunday (July 21) to add to his 2020 and 2021 triumphs.
Biden exits 2024 election, endorses Harris
Biden exits 2024 election, endorses Harris
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential election yesterday (July 21) and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee, in a political earthquake that upends the already extraordinary race for the White House.
Chanettee wins LPGA Dana Open, Schauffele wins British Open
Chanettee wins LPGA Dana Open, Schauffele wins British Open
GOLF: Chanettee Wannasaen closed with back-to-back birdies to capture her second career LPGA title yesterday (July 21), edging South Korean Ryu Hae-ran by a stroke to win the Dana Open.
Conspiracy theories take off after global IT crash
Conspiracy theories take off after global IT crash
UNITED STATES: From fearmongering about a looming ‘World War III’ to false narratives linking a cabal of global elite to a cyberattack, a torrent of online conspiracy theories took off Friday (July 19) after a major IT crash.
Chanettee takes lead at LPGA Dana Open
Chanettee takes lead at LPGA Dana Open
GOLF: Thailand’s Chanettee Wannasaen managed a birdie-eagle finish to grab a one-stroke lead after yesterday’s (July 19) second round of the LPGA Dana Open.
Lowry leads as McIlroy, Woods suffer nightmare start at the British Open
Lowry leads as McIlroy, Woods suffer nightmare start at the British Open
GOLF: Shane Lowry shot to the top of the leaderboard at five under par as Rory McIlroy was among the big names to struggle on day one of the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon yesterday (July 18).
Biden nears crunch point as pressure grows to drop out
Biden nears crunch point as pressure grows to drop out
REHOBOTH BEACH: US President Joe Biden was reportedly coming closer to dropping out of the White House race yesterday (July 18) as allies including Barack Obama were said to have expressed concerns that he can no longer win the 2024 election.
Elon Musk pledges US$45mn a month to electing Trump
Elon Musk pledges US$45mn a month to electing Trump
WASHINGTON: Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he plans to commit roughly US$45 million (B1.6 billion) each month to a new fund backing Donald Trump for US president, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday (July 15).
Pogacar expects Tour de France battle to explode in final week
Pogacar expects Tour de France battle to explode in final week
CYCLING: Tadej Pogacar predicted fireworks in the final week of the Tour de France yesterday (July 15) as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard prepares to launch a desperate attack for the title.
Trump rally shooting reshapes US election
Trump rally shooting reshapes US election
MILWAUKEE: A bloodied candidate, his fist raised in defiance after surviving an assassination attempt.
Alcaraz dominates Djokovic to retain Wimbledon crown
Alcaraz dominates Djokovic to retain Wimbledon crown
TENNIS: Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title yesterday (July 14) in a brutal statement that the new era of men’s tennis has arrived.
Spain beat England to win Euro 2024 final
Spain beat England to win Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in yesterday’s (July 14) Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 to confirm their re-emergence as a force on the international stage.
Spain and England go head to head in Euro 2024 final
Spain and England go head to head in Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: A brilliant Spain team featuring teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stands between England and a first major men’s international trophy in almost 60 years in today’s Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Trump injured but ‘safe’ after rally shooting
Trump injured but ‘safe’ after rally shooting
PENNSYLVANIA: Former US president Donald Trump was “safe” after he was rushed off stage when gunshots were fired at a campaign rally yesterday (July 13) in Pennsylvania, in a shocking incident that will fuel anxiety in the run-up to the 2024 election.
Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape in Argentina
Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape in Argentina
MENDOZA: Two French international rugby players were formally charged yesterday (July 12) with the aggravated rape of an Argentine woman after a night out following a match and an encounter they say was consensual sex.
Lawmakers, Hollywood, newspapers urge Biden to quit
Lawmakers, Hollywood, newspapers urge Biden to quit
WASHINGTON: Democratic lawmakers, Hollywood fundraisers and prestigious newspapers are among the growing voices calling on Joe Biden, 81, to let someone else take on Donald Trump in the US election.
NATO begins sending F-16 jets in new support for Ukraine
NATO begins sending F-16 jets in new support for Ukraine
WASHINGTON: NATO allies yesterday (July 10) announced they had started transferring F-16 jets to Ukraine while stepping up promises to Kyiv on eventual membership in the alliance, at a 75th anniversary summit clouded by political uncertainties in the United States.
Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final
Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 yesterday (July 10) to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin.
Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro 2024 final
Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: Lamine Yamal, 16, became the tournament’s youngest ever goalscorer as Spain came back to beat France 2-1 in Munich yesterday (July 9) and reach the Euro 2024 final.
Eight killed after Beryl sweeps across US
Eight killed after Beryl sweeps across US
HOUSTON: At least eight people were killed in the southern United States after storm Beryl felled trees and caused heavy flooding, before being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone yesterday (July 9).