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Russian missiles kill 37 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children’s hospital
Russian missiles kill 37 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children’s hospital
KYIV: Russia attacked cities across Ukraine with a missile barrage yesterday (July 8) that killed more than three dozen people and ripped open a children’s hospital in Kyiv, an assault condemned as a ruthless attack on civilians.
France seeks way out of political ‘fog’ after far right defeat
France seeks way out of political ‘fog’ after far right defeat
PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron was to start efforts to extract France from its most severe political uncertainty in decades today (July 8) after the left defeated the far right in elections with no group winning an absolute majority.
Injuries strike All Blacks and England after first test
Injuries strike All Blacks and England after first test
RUGBY: All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara and England prop Joe Marler are both considered unlikely starters for the second Test in Auckland where New Zealand will chase a series sweep.
England win on penalties, set up Netherlands semi-final at Euro 2024
England win on penalties, set up Netherlands semi-final at Euro 2024
FOOTBALL: England beat Switzerland on penalties yesterday (July 6) to keep their dreams of winning Euro 2024 alive as they advanced to a semi-final showdown with the Netherlands, who came from behind to defeat Turkiye in the day’s other match.
Spain and France to face off in Euros last four
Spain and France to face off in Euros last four
FOOTBALL: Theo Hernandez scored the winning kick as Kylian Mbappe’s France edged a tense Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Friday (July 5) in what will likely be remembered as Cristiano Ronaldo’s last-ever match at the tournament.
Keir Starmer’s Labour wins UK general election
Keir Starmer’s Labour wins UK general election
LONDON: Keir Starmer will become Britain’s new prime minister today (July 5), as his centre-left opposition Labour party swept to a landslide general election victory, ending 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule.
Sinner, Alcaraz advance as Osaka slumps on Centre Court return
Sinner, Alcaraz advance as Osaka slumps on Centre Court return
TENNIS: Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round yesterday (July 3) as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence.
White House says zero chance Biden will withdraw
White House says zero chance Biden will withdraw
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden is “absolutely not” pulling out of the White House race, his spokeswoman said yesterday (July 3), as pressure mounted on the president following his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.
US Regulator Approves Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s Drug
US Regulator Approves Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s Drug
WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug made by Eli Lilly yesterday (July 2) that is designed to treat the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Turkey set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win over Austria
Turkey set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win over Austria
FOOTBALL: Turkey will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after winning a thriller with Austria 2-1 yesterday (July 2) as both countries reached the last eight of a European Championship for the first time since 2008.
Brazil’s Amazon sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years
Brazil’s Amazon sees worst 6 months of wildfires in 20 years
RIO DE JANEIRO: The Brazilian Amazon recorded 13,489 wildfires in the first half of the year, the worst figure in 20 years, satellite data revealed yesterday (July 1).
Portugal advance via penalties to set up France showdown
Portugal advance via penalties to set up France showdown
FOOTBALL: Portugal spared Cristiano Ronaldo’s blushes but still needed penalties to beat Slovenia after a 0-0 draw to set up a Euro 2024 quarter-final with France, who edged out Belgium 1-0 yesterday (July 1).
Thitikul and Yin capture LPGA pairs title
Thitikul and Yin capture LPGA pairs title
GOLF: Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul sank a 10-foot birdie putt at the par-3 18th hole yesterday (June 30) to give herself and China’s Yin Ruoning the victory at the LPGA Great Lakes Bay Invitational.
Macron seeks to thwart French far-right in election second round
Macron seeks to thwart French far-right in election second round
FRANCE: French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on Monday (July 1) beginning a week of intense campaigning ahead of the second round of legislative elections to prevent the far right in a historic first from taking an absolute majority and control of government.
England avoid shock at Euro 2024 as Spain ease into quarter-finals
England avoid shock at Euro 2024 as Spain ease into quarter-finals
FOOTBALL: England escaped an embarrassing exit from Euro 2024 on Sunday (June 30) as they came from behind to beat Slovakia in extra time and reach the quarter-finals, while Spain defeated surprise packages Georgia 4-1 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with hosts Germany.
Will Hungary hijack the EU during its presidency?
Will Hungary hijack the EU during its presidency?
BRUSSELS: Hungary takes over the European Union’s six-month rotating presidency tomorrow (July 1), in the face of fears perennial spoiler Prime Minister Viktor Orban could use it to take the bloc hostage at a critical time.
Kohli leads India to T20 World Cup triumph over South Africa
Kohli leads India to T20 World Cup triumph over South Africa
CRICKET: India won the T20 World Cup title in dramatic and emotional fashion with Virat Kohli starring in a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa at Kensington Oval yesterday (June 29).
Germany weather storm at Euro 2024, holders Italy knocked out
Germany weather storm at Euro 2024, holders Italy knocked out
FOOTBALL: Hosts Germany beat Denmark 2-0 in a storm-interrupted encounter to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 yesterday (June 29), after reigning champions Italy were knocked out of the competition by Switzerland.
Reformist hopes for breakthrough as Iran votes
Reformist hopes for breakthrough as Iran votes
TEHRAN: Iranians voted in a presidential election yesterday (June 28) marked by a lone reformist’s bid to break through against a divided conservative field.
Forceful Trump, halting Biden clash in fiery presidential debate
Forceful Trump, halting Biden clash in fiery presidential debate
UNITED STATES: US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump traded fiery barbs Thursday (June 27) as they bitterly attacked each other’s records and conduct, in a debate with enormous stakes as each seeks to shift the razor-tight race for the White House.