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Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea
Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea
PORT MORSEBY: Rescue teams arrived at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands this morning (May 25), helping villagers search for hundreds of people feared dead under towering mounds of rubble and mud.
China says drills around Taiwan test ‘seizure of power’ capability
China says drills around Taiwan test ‘seizure of power’ capability
BEIJING: Officials in Beijing said today (May 24) that ongoing drills encircling Taiwan were testing the military’s ability to seize power over the self-ruled island, days after its new president was sworn in.
Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge
Pochettino leaves Chelsea after just one season in charge
FOOTBALL: Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after just one season in charge by mutual consent, the English club announced yesterday (May 21).
One dead, dozens injured as Singapore-bound flight hits turbulence
One dead, dozens injured as Singapore-bound flight hits turbulence
BANGKOK: A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured yesterday (May 21) in what passengers described as a terrifying scene aboard a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence, triggering an emergency landing in Bangkok.
Iran mourns president Raisi’s death in helicopter crash
Iran mourns president Raisi’s death in helicopter crash
TEHRAN: Iranians yesterday (May 19) mourned the death of president Ebrahim Raisi whose helicopter crashed into a fog-shrouded mountain, setting off a period of political uncertainty in the Islamic republic.
Search for Iran’s President Raisi after helicopter goes missing
Search for Iran’s President Raisi after helicopter goes missing
IRAN: Search and rescue teams were scouring a fog-shrouded mountain area of northwest Iran Monday (May 20) after President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter went missing in what state media described as an accident.
Man City win historic fourth straight Premier League title
Man City win historic fourth straight Premier League title
FOOTBALL: Manchester City created English football history on Sunday (May 19), overcoming West Ham 3-1 to win their fourth straight Premier League title and break Arsenal’s hearts as Jurgen Klopp made an emotional Liverpool exit.
Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion
Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion
BOXING: Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world’s first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, an unprecedented feat in boxing’s four-belt era.
Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream
Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream
FOOTBALL: Manchester City stand on the brink of a historic fourth successive Premier League title, but Arsenal lie in wait hoping for a last-gasp slip from the leaders later today (May 19).
‘Fight of the century’’ Fury, Usyk in rare undisputed clash
‘Fight of the century’’ Fury, Usyk in rare undisputed clash
BOXING: Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in a historic clash billed as the fight of a generation on Saturday (May 18) with the first undisputed heavyweight bout in 25 years.
Police arrest golf world No.1 Scheffler outside PGA course
Police arrest golf world No.1 Scheffler outside PGA course
GOLF: Golf world number one Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed and arrested by police early Friday (May 17) after allegedly trying to drive around traffic controls outside the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Leclerc on top for Ferrari at Imola opening practice
Leclerc on top for Ferrari at Imola opening practice
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari in the opening free practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Friday (May 17), finishing a busy session one-tenth of a second clear of nearest rival George Russell of Mercedes.
Swiatek to face Sabalenka for Rome title and Serena record
Swiatek to face Sabalenka for Rome title and Serena record
TENNIS: Iga Swiatek swept past Coco Gauff to reach the Rome Open final on Thursday (May 16) where Aryna Sabalenka will stand in her way of a third title and her bid to match a Serena Williams record.
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister
SINGAPORE: Singapore swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime minister on Wednesday (May 15), replacing Lee Hsien Loong following two decades in office, with the new leader warning that the trade-dependent city-state faced a riskier, more conflict-ridden world.
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR
FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs will be given the chance to scrap VAR from next season when they vote on the controversial review system at their annual general meeting next month.
Google to use AI-generated answers in search results
Google to use AI-generated answers in search results
UNITED STATES: Google on Tuesday (May 14) said it would introduce AI-generated answers to online queries made by users in the United States, in one of the biggest updates to its search engine in 25 years.
Haaland double puts Man City on brink of Premier League history
Haaland double puts Man City on brink of Premier League history
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored twice to settle Manchester City’s nerves as the Premier League champions beat Tottenham 2-0 to take a giant step towards a historic fourth straight English title on Tuesday.
Thousands evacuated as Russia advances in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
Thousands evacuated as Russia advances in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
UKRAINE Russia said Sunday (May 12) it had captured four more villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, as thousands of residents were evacuated from the offensive in an area where Russian troops had been pushed back in 2022.
Arsenal grind out Man Utd win to go top of the Premier League
Arsenal grind out Man Utd win to go top of the Premier League
FOOTBALL: Arsenal kept their Premier League title dreams alive by ending an Old Trafford hoodoo to grind out a 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday to move back top of the table.
Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered
Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered
GAZA: Israeli strikes on Saturday (May 11) hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where Israel expanded an evacuation order and the UN warned of an ’epic’ disaster if an outright invasion of the crowded city goes ahead.