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IOC invite 39 Russian, Belarus athletes to compete as neutrals at Olympics
IOC invite 39 Russian, Belarus athletes to compete as neutrals at Olympics
OLYMPICS: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 27 invited 22 Russian and 17 Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris Olympics as neutrals, even though some have already decided against taking part.
UK election campaign enters final straight
UK election campaign enters final straight
LONDON: Britain goes to the polls next week in a general election that looks set to end 14 years of Conservative rule marked by economic turbulence, Brexit, political scandal and upheaval.
Georgia stun Portugal to advance as last 16 revealed
Georgia stun Portugal to advance as last 16 revealed
FOOTBALL: Georgia secured a historic place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal yesterday (June 26), while Turkey, Belgium, Romania and Slovakia all advanced to the last 16 as the group stage came to an end.
US surgeon general declares gun violence a ‘public health crisis’
US surgeon general declares gun violence a ‘public health crisis’
WASHINGTON: The US surgeon general yesterday (June 25) issued a landmark advisory declaring gun violence a “public health crisis” and calling for wide-ranging firearm controls that have historically been quashed by stiff political opposition.
Dour England win Euro 2024 group, France face tough road to final
Dour England win Euro 2024 group, France face tough road to final
FOOTBALL: England ground out a 0-0 draw with Slovenia to claim top spot in Group C and avoid a last-16 meeting with hosts Germany, but France face a complicated path to the final after failing to beat Poland yesterday (June 25).
WikiLeaks says Julian Assange is ‘free,’ has left UK
WikiLeaks says Julian Assange is ‘free,’ has left UK
WASHINGTON: Julian Assange was released from prison yesterday (June 24) and has left Britain, WikiLeaks said, as he reached a landmark plea deal with US authorities that brought an end to his years-long legal drama.
Last-gasp Zaccagni saves Italy as Spain top group
Last-gasp Zaccagni saves Italy as Spain top group
FOOTBALL: Mattia Zaccagni kept Italy’s European Championship title defence alive with an incredible late equaliser in the holder’s thrilling 1-1 draw with Croatia, as Spain completed a perfect group stage and showed Albania the door.
Trump and Biden do battle in first US presidential debate
Trump and Biden do battle in first US presidential debate
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for a historic US presidential debate this week, with the stage set for what could be a pivotal moment in the 2024 race as millions of potential voters tune in.
Verstappen the Spanish master as Hamilton makes podium return
Verstappen the Spanish master as Hamilton makes podium return
FORMULA ONE: Three-time world champion Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix yesterday (June 23) after a decisive early move and an “aggressive strategy” from Red Bull to deny McLaren’s pole-sitter Lando Norris and extend his lead in the world championship.
Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungary victory marred by injury drama
Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungary victory marred by injury drama
FOOTBALL: Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas Fuellkrug’s stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on Sunday, while Hungary’s Barnabas Varga suffered a sickening injury in a 1-0 win that eliminated Scotland.
Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win
Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win
CRICKET: Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a surprise 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in their Group One Super Eight encounter in the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium on Saturday (June 22).
Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row
Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row
PHILIPPINES: President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday (June 23) the Philippines “will not be intimidated” by anyone after a violent clash between the Filipino navy and the Chinese coast guard in the South China Sea.
Portugal cruise into Euro 2024 knockout stages, Belgium bounce back
Portugal cruise into Euro 2024 knockout stages, Belgium bounce back
FOOTBALL: Portugal outclassed Turkey to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win in Dortmund on Saturday (June 22), while Belgium kept their hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over Romania.
UK’s richest family get jail terms for exploiting staff at Swiss villa
UK’s richest family get jail terms for exploiting staff at Swiss villa
SWITZERLAND: A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family, the Hindujas, on Friday, branding them “selfish” for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.
Putin does not rule out sending arms to North Korea
Putin does not rule out sending arms to North Korea
HANOI: Vladimir Putin said yesterday (June 20) he does not rule out Russia sending arms to isolated North Korea in what Washington called an “incredibly concerning” statement that threatens instability on the divided Korean peninsula.
Spain beat Italy to reach Euro 2024 knockouts, England thwarted by Denmark
Spain beat Italy to reach Euro 2024 knockouts, England thwarted by Denmark
FOOTBALL: Spain secured a spot in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 1-0 victory over Italy in their heavyweight clash yesterday (June 20), after England struggled to show their credentials in a 1-1 draw with Denmark.
Chinese sailors wield knives, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines
Chinese sailors wield knives, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines
MANILA: Chinese coast guard sailors brandished knives, an axe and other weapons in a clash with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea, dramatic new footage released by Manila showed.
Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, draws for Scotland and Croatia
Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, draws for Scotland and Croatia
FOOTBALL: Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary yesterday (June 19), while Scotland drew with Switzerland and Croatia’s hopes of progressing were left hanging in the balance after they were held by Albania.
Shunned by West, Russian army deserters live in fear
Shunned by West, Russian army deserters live in fear
KAZAKHSTAN: Russian officer Farkhad Ziganshin had prepared himself for a life of military service since a young age. He could never have imagined that one day he would become a deserter and flee the country. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed everything.
Portugal scrape Euro 2024 opening win, Turkey beat Georgia
Portugal scrape Euro 2024 opening win, Turkey beat Georgia
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to claim a Euro 2024 debut victory yesterday (June 18) but they needed to come from behind with a 92nd minute winner from youngster Francisco Conceicao.