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UK unveils plans for ‘biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years’
UK unveils plans for ‘biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years’
LONDON: The UK government announced plans today (Jan 11) for what it said was the country’s “biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years” to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets.
South Korea parliament passes bill banning dog meat trade
South Korea parliament passes bill banning dog meat trade
SEOUL: South Korea’s parliament passed a bill yesterday (Jan 9) banning breeding, slaughtering and selling dogs for their meat, a traditional practice that activists have called an embarrassment for the country.
German football legend Beckenbauer dies aged 78
German football legend Beckenbauer dies aged 78
FOOTBALL: Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German football association said yesterday (Jan 8).
China says foreign consulting agency head spied for Britain
China says foreign consulting agency head spied for Britain
BEIJING: China’s spy agency said today (Jan 8) the head of a foreign consultancy had been found to be spying for Britain’s MI6 intelligence service.
Liverpool late show stuns Arsenal in FA Cup
Liverpool late show stuns Arsenal in FA Cup
FOOTBALL: Liverpool survived an Arsenal barrage to claim a place in the FA Cup fourth round in dramatic fashion as a pair of late goals sealed a 2-0 win yesterday (Jan 7).
Isak stars as Newcastle beat Sunderland in FA Cup
Isak stars as Newcastle beat Sunderland in FA Cup
FOOTBALL: Newcastle ended their 13-year wait to beat bitter rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak’s double inspired a 3-0 win in the FA Cup third round yesterday (Jan 6).
Oscar Pistorius released on parole
Oscar Pistorius released on parole
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will face a ban on talking to the media when he is released on parole tomorrow, almost 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, prison authorities said yesterday (Jan 3).
Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games
Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games
FOOTBALL: Wayne Rooney said it would “take some time to get over this setback” after he was sacked as manager of Championship side Birmingham City yesterday (Jan 2) following a disastrous spell in charge.
Japan quake toll rises to 55 as weather hampers rescuers
Japan quake toll rises to 55 as weather hampers rescuers
WAJIMA: Japanese rescuers scrambled to search for survivors today (Jan 3) as authorities warned of landslides and heavy rain after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 55 people.
Race against time after deadly Japan quake
Race against time after deadly Japan quake
SHIKA: Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks today (Jan 2) to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year’s Day, reportedly killing more than 20 people and leaving a trail of destruction.
World rings in 2024 after turbulent last 12 months
World rings in 2024 after turbulent last 12 months
SYDNEY: Jubilant crowds began bidding farewell yesterday (Dec 31) to the hottest year on record, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and wrenching wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Arsenal falter once more at Fulham, Spurs close on top four
Arsenal falter once more at Fulham, Spurs close on top four
FOOTBALL: Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered another blow in a 2-1 defeat at Fulham yesterday (Dec 31), as Tottenham beat Bournemouth 3-1 to close in on their north London rivals.
Aston Villa, Man City close on Premier League lead, Man Utd beaten again
Aston Villa, Man City close on Premier League lead, Man Utd beaten again
FOOTBALL: Douglas Luiz’s late penalty took Aston Villa joint top of the Premier League with a 3-2 win over 10-man Burnley yesterday (Dec 30) as Manchester City closed on the leaders by sweeping aside Sheffield United 2-0.
Man City sitting pretty during festive fixtures
Man City sitting pretty during festive fixtures
FOOTBALL: Manchester City will have enjoyed the festive fixtures, with slip-ups from their Premier League title rivals leaving them within touching distance of the top.
US state of Maine blocks Trump from its Republican presidential primary
US state of Maine blocks Trump from its Republican presidential primary
WASHINGTON: The US state of Maine blocked former president Donald Trump from its Republican presidential primary ballot yesterday (Dec 28), becoming the second state to disqualify him over his role in the January 2021 assault on the US Capitol.
Man City battle back to beat Everton on return to Premier League
Man City battle back to beat Everton on return to Premier League
FOOTBALL: Manchester City came from behind to beat Everton 3-1 on their return from the Club World Cup yesterday (Dec 27), moving five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash
New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash
WASHINGTON: The New York Times sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft in a US court yesterday (Dec 27), alleging that the companies’ powerful AI models used millions of articles for training without permission.
LawConnect swoops late to win Sydney-Hobart thriller
LawConnect swoops late to win Sydney-Hobart thriller
SAILING: Australian supermaxi LawConnect took line honours in the punishing Sydney-Hobart ocean race this morning (Dec 28), pipping rival Andoo Comanche in one of the tightest-ever finishes to the blue water classic.
No peace until Hamas destroyed, says Israeli PM
No peace until Hamas destroyed, says Israeli PM
GAZA STRIP: Israel bombed Gaza yesterday (Dec 26) after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there would not be peace until the territory’s Hamas rulers are destroyed and Palestinian society is “deradicalised”.
Liverpool go top as Nunez strikes, Hojlund caps Man Utd fightback
Liverpool go top as Nunez strikes, Hojlund caps Man Utd fightback
FOOTBALL: Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League as Darwin Nunez ended his goal drought to inspire a 2-0 win against Burnley, while Rasmus Hojlund broke his own barren run to cap Manchester United’s thrilling fightback to beat Aston Villa 3-2 yesterday (Dec 26).