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First Ukraine Pilots Trained To Fly Western Jets In France
First Ukraine Pilots Trained To Fly Western Jets In France
PARIS: At a secret location in southwestern France, a young Ukrainian pilot kept a tight grip on the controls of an Alpha Jet trainer aircraft.
Senate set to approve same-sex marriage
Senate set to approve same-sex marriage
BANGKOK: Thai lawmakers will vote today (June 18) on legalising same-sex marriage, putting the kingdom on the cusp of becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise marriage equality.
France win Euro 2024 opener, Slovakia stun Belgium
France win Euro 2024 opener, Slovakia stun Belgium
FOOTBALL: Kylian Mbappe came off late on with a broken nose as France edged Austria 1-0 in their opening game at Euro 2024 yesterday (June 17), after Slovakia inflicted a surprise 1-0 defeat on Belgium and Romania beat Ukraine.
DeChambeau edges McIlroy by one stroke to win US Open
DeChambeau edges McIlroy by one stroke to win US Open
GOLF: Bryson DeChambeau captured his second US Open title yesterday (June 16), but it was an epic late collapse by a gutted Rory McIlroy that will be remembered from the thrilling showdown at Pinehurst.
Nadal to skip Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
Nadal to skip Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will miss this year’s Wimbledon Championship in order to focus on the Paris Olympics, which will be played on the clay courts at Roland Garros.
China waits anxiously for economic plan as gloom reigns
China waits anxiously for economic plan as gloom reigns
TIANJIN: Rows and rows of partially inhabited high-rises sprawl into the suburbs of the northern Chinese metropolis of Tianjin, their empty balconies emblematic of a slowing economy that has not kept pace with the country’s ambitions.
Italy begin Euro 2024 title defence with win as Spain start in style
Italy begin Euro 2024 title defence with win as Spain start in style
FOOTBALL: Italy recovered from conceding the fastest goal in European Championship history to begin their title defence with a 2-1 win over Albania yesterday (June 15), after Spain made a dream start to their campaign by beating Croatia 3-0.
Germany hammer 10-man Scotland to launch Euro 2024
Germany hammer 10-man Scotland to launch Euro 2024
FOOTBALL: Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich yesterday (June 15), the start of a journey they hope culminates in a record fourth continental title.
China’s new rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
China’s new rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
SHANGHAI: New China Coast Guard rules taking effect today (June 15) will allow officers to detain foreigners in disputed areas of the South China Sea for up to 60 days without trial.
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
FOOTBALL: Singapore’s veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny says Chinese football fans have been sending him money to say thank you for his unlikely role in keeping their World Cup dreams alive.
Biden, Zelensky hail US$50bn G7 loan for Ukraine
Biden, Zelensky hail US$50bn G7 loan for Ukraine
BARI: G7 leaders agreed yesterday (June 13) on a new US$50 billion loan for Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets, a move Joe Biden said showed Moscow “we’re not backing down”.
Fires, tear gas as Argentine police clash with protesters
Fires, tear gas as Argentine police clash with protesters
ARGENTINA: Hundreds of security force members fired tear gas and water cannon Wednesday at rioting demonstrators protesting in Buenos Aires Wednesday (June 12) against proposed economic reforms.
Ten Hag to remain as Manchester United boss
Ten Hag to remain as Manchester United boss
FOOTBALL: Erik ten Hag is set to remain as manager of Manchester United following a post-season performance review by club chiefs, according to British media reports.
The ‘duped’ Sri Lankans fighting in Russia’s Ukraine war
The ‘duped’ Sri Lankans fighting in Russia’s Ukraine war
COLOMBO: When Sri Lanka’s economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it - including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.
Animals killed as fire rips through Bangkok pet market
Animals killed as fire rips through Bangkok pet market
BANGKOK: A fire ripped through pet shops next to Bangkok’s famed Chatuchak market early yesterday (June 11), killing caged dogs, cats, birds and snakes, and damaging more than 100 stalls, police said.
Apple unveils ‘Apple Intelligence’ in partnership with OpenAI
Apple unveils ‘Apple Intelligence’ in partnership with OpenAI
CUPERTINI: Apple unveiled “Apple Intelligence” yesterday (June 10), its suite of new AI features for its coveted devices - including a partnership with OpenAI - as it seeks to catch up to rivals racing ahead on adopting the white hot technology.
Alcaraz plays down chasing ‘impossible’ Nadal, Djokovic records
Alcaraz plays down chasing ‘impossible’ Nadal, Djokovic records
TENNIS: Carlos Alcaraz said emulating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s successes seems “impossible” after winning his maiden French Open title on Sunday (June 9) with victory over Alexander Zverev.
EU elections see far-right gains and a weaker Macron
EU elections see far-right gains and a weaker Macron
BRUSSELS: Far-right parties made striking gains in European Union elections yesterday (June 9), while the ultimate losers were French President Emmanuel Macron - and the Greens.
Heartbreak in Pakistan after cricket World Cup loss to India
Heartbreak in Pakistan after cricket World Cup loss to India
CRICKET: Pakistan fans were dejected today (June 10) after a loss to arch-rivals India compounded their cricket T20 World Cup misery, with some declaring their campaign a lost cause after only two matches.
Trump Advisor Bannon Ordered To Report To Prison By July 1
Trump Advisor Bannon Ordered To Report To Prison By July 1
WASHINGTON: Former top Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon was ordered by a federal judge yesterday (June 6) to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.