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Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
COLORADO: Colorado expanded its privacy law yesterday (Apr 17) to include brain data gathered by the booming array of gadgets people use for feedback about sleep, fitness, sports, and lifestyle.
Trial judge warns Trump over intimidation, seven jurors picked
Trial judge warns Trump over intimidation, seven jurors picked
NEW YORK: The judge in Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial warned the Republican presidential hopeful yesterday (Apr 16) against intimidating jurors as seven panelists were chosen with unexpected speed following questioning by both sides.
Pride and hype as F1 roars back to China after COVID absence
Pride and hype as F1 roars back to China after COVID absence
FORMULA ONE: Two years ago the Shanghai International Circuit hosted a COVID hospital, but this weekend it will stage Formula One once more as the sport returns to China for the first time since the pandemic.
Singapore PM Lee to step down, deputy to take over May 15
Singapore PM Lee to step down, deputy to take over May 15
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will step down next month and his deputy Lawrence Wong will take over, the second non-member of the Lee family to lead the wealthy nation.
Saudi reviews football fan rules after whip attack
Saudi reviews football fan rules after whip attack
FOOTBALL: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has vowed to review the fan code of conduct after a “disgraceful” attack in which a spectator appeared to whip a player.
Teen detained after Sydney church stabbing ‘terrorist’ act
Teen detained after Sydney church stabbing ‘terrorist’ act
SYDNEY: Australian police said today (Apr 16) a brutal live-streamed knife attack at a church service in Sydney was a religiously motivated “terrorist” act, as they urged calm from the angered local community.
Arsenal and Liverpool lose to hand Man City Premier League lead
Arsenal and Liverpool lose to hand Man City Premier League lead
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa struck twice late on through Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey to inflict a huge blow on Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge with a 2-0 win at the Emirates yesterday (Apr 14) as Liverpool also stumbled in a shock 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Israel urges Iran sanctions as world warns against escalation
Israel urges Iran sanctions as world warns against escalation
JERUSALEM: World powers urged restraint yesterday (Apr 14) for fear that Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone strikes on Israel could spark a wider war in the Middle East, as the United Nations heard a call for new sanctions against Tehran.
Scheffler dominates back nine to win second Masters title
Scheffler dominates back nine to win second Masters title
GOLF: Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler dominated a back-nine shootout to capture his second Masters title yesterday (Apr 14), taking a four-stroke victory at Augusta National.
Iran warns of ’stronger response’ if Israel retaliates to attack
Iran warns of ’stronger response’ if Israel retaliates to attack
ISRAEL: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday (Apr 14) against any “reckless” Israeli retaliation to Tehran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack, as world leaders urged restraint.
Five-star Man City go top as Spurs smashed by Newcastle
Five-star Man City go top as Spurs smashed by Newcastle
FOOTBALL: Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League as lowly Luton were eased aside 5-1 at the Etihad, while Newcastle thrashed Tottenham 4-0 yesterday (Apr 13).
Six killed in Sydney shopping centre attack
Six killed in Sydney shopping centre attack
AUSTRALIA: Six people were killed and several others injured ‒ including a nine-month-old baby ‒ when a knife-wielding attacker rampaged through a busy Sydney shopping centre on Saturday (Apr 13).
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
FOOTBALL: Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are locked in a tense battle for Premier League supremacy, with Unai Emery threatening the Gunners’ grip on top spot and Phil Foden taking centre stage for the champions.
O.J. Simpson, former NFL star acquitted of murder, dead at 76
O.J. Simpson, former NFL star acquitted of murder, dead at 76
UNITED STATES: O.J. Simpson, the American football star whose 1995 acquittal in the so-called ‘trial of the century’ for the murder of his ex-wife and a male friend gripped the world, has died at the age of 76.
Myanmar troops withdraw from border town following clashes
Myanmar troops withdraw from border town following clashes
MAE SOT: Myanmar junta troops stationed in an embattled border town have withdrawn from their positions, a spokesman for a Myanmar ethnic armed group and a Thai official told AFP today (Apr 10).
Scheffler and McIlroy start side-by-side in Masters showdown
Scheffler and McIlroy start side-by-side in Masters showdown
GOLF: Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy, each chasing a milestone Masters victory, will be playing partners in the first two rounds starting today (Apr 11) at Augusta National.
US warns to hold China accountable if Russia gains in Ukraine
US warns to hold China accountable if Russia gains in Ukraine
WASHINGTON: The United States warned yesterday (Apr 9) that it will hold China responsible if Moscow makes gains in Ukraine, after Beijing renewed pledges of cooperation during a visit by Russia’s top diplomat.
Abortion, surrogacy, gender theory all violations of human dignity, says Vatican
Abortion, surrogacy, gender theory all violations of human dignity, says Vatican
VATICAN CITY: The Vatican published a document setting out “grave violations of human dignity” yesterday (Apr 8), listing abortion, surrogacy and gender theory alongside discrimination against migrants and LGBTQ people.
‘Panama Papers’ trial to begin eight years after tax scandal
‘Panama Papers’ trial to begin eight years after tax scandal
PANAMA CITY: Twenty-seven people are set to go on trial today for money laundering in connection with the “Panama Papers” tax evasion scandal, which revealed how many of the world’s wealthy stashed assets in offshore companies.
Liverpool’s title bid dented by Man Utd draw, Spurs go fourth
Liverpool’s title bid dented by Man Utd draw, Spurs go fourth
FOOTBALL: Liverpool were held to a damaging 2-2 draw by Manchester United yesterday (Apr 7) as they handed the initiative to Arsenal in the Premier League title race, while Tottenham moved into fourth place with a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest.