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No Christmas joy in Bethlehem or Gaza as war rages on
No Christmas joy in Bethlehem or Gaza as war rages on
GAZA: Palestinians said they felt “no joy” this Christmas as Israel bombed the besieged Palestinian territory yesterday (Dec 25), with no end in sight to the war that Hamas says has claimed more than 20,000 lives.
British billionaire Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% of Man Utd
British billionaire Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% of Man Utd
FOOTBALL: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United for about £1 billion (B45bn), vowing to return the Premier League club to the “top of world football”.
Ukrainians defy Moscow with first Dec 25 Christmas
Ukrainians defy Moscow with first Dec 25 Christmas
KYIV: Many Ukrainians will celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow (Dec 25) for the first time, after the government changed the date from the Orthodox Church observance of Jan 7 in a snub to Russia.
Joshua too strong for Wallin as Parker outpoints Wilder
Joshua too strong for Wallin as Parker outpoints Wilder
BOXING: Former world champions Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker re-established their heavyweight title credentials with victories on the same Riyadh bill yesterday (Dec 23).
Etsy targeted by child trafficking conspiracy theories
Etsy targeted by child trafficking conspiracy theories
WASHINGTON: Conspiracy theorists who believe in a secret cabal of child sex traffickers have set their sights on yet another online retailer: Etsy, a website best known for selling handmade items.
Liverpool host Arsenal in battle for Premier League Christmas No.1
Liverpool host Arsenal in battle for Premier League Christmas No.1
FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Arsenal will battle for the Christmas number one spot when they meet tomorrow (Dec 23), each with a golden chance to open up a significant lead over absent champions Manchester City.
Ex-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
Ex-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK: Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, filed for bankruptcy yesterday (Dec 21), just days after being ordered to pay US$148 million (B5 billion) in damages for defaming two Georgia poll workers.
Thai lawmakers give initial approval to same-sex marriage
Thai lawmakers give initial approval to same-sex marriage
BANGKOK: Thai lawmakers gave initial approval to legalising same-sex unions yesterday (Dec 21), moving the country a step closer to marriage equality.
Hopes rise for Israel-Hamas truce deal
Hopes rise for Israel-Hamas truce deal
GAZA: Hopes rose yesterday (Dec 20) that Israel and Hamas may be inching toward another truce and hostage-release deal in the Gaza war, following talks in Europe and a visit to Egypt by the head of the Palestinian militant group.
Colorado court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot
Colorado court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot
COLORADO: Donald Trump is ineligible for the US presidency because of his involvement in the January 2021 assault on the Capitol, Colorado’s supreme court ruled yesterday (Dec 19), setting off a political earthquake that could upend next year’s election.
Thai phenom Denwit seals hat-trick of wins
Thai phenom Denwit seals hat-trick of wins
GOLF: Denwit Boriboonsub completed a rare hat-trick of titles on Sunday (Dec 17) when he recorded a three-shot victory in the US$1 million (B35mn) Saudi Open at Riyadh Golf Club.
Battling Man Utd hold Liverpool as Arsenal go top
Battling Man Utd hold Liverpool as Arsenal go top
FOOTBALL: Manchester United ended Liverpool’s perfect record at Anfield yesterday (Dec 17), holding the Premier League title chasers to a 0-0 draw after wins for Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Actor Depardieu stripped of Belgian honorary title
Actor Depardieu stripped of Belgian honorary title
BRUSSELS: A Belgian municipality on Saturday stripped French cinema legend Gerard Depardieu of the title of honorary citizen over misogynistic comments broadcast in a French documentary earlier this month.
Luton game abandoned after player’s cardiac arrest as Man City squander lead
Luton game abandoned after player’s cardiac arrest as Man City squander lead
FOOTBALL: Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest that forced the abandonment of his team’s Premier League match at Bournemouth yesterday (Dec 16) as Manchester City threw away a 2-0 lead against Crystal Palace.
LIV chief Norman says ‘more apples will fall’ after Rahm move
LIV chief Norman says ‘more apples will fall’ after Rahm move
GOLF: LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says that Jon Rahm’s move to the Saudi-backed circuit will “create a domino effect” of more high-profile players making the lucrative jump.
Man Utd face daunting test at Premier League leaders Liverpool
Man Utd face daunting test at Premier League leaders Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Manchester United travel to the home of bitter rivals Liverpool this weekend desperate to avoid another humiliation but with all the signs pointing to a tough afternoon at Anfield.
EU calls Orban’s bluff and strikes deal to open Ukraine talks
EU calls Orban’s bluff and strikes deal to open Ukraine talks
BRUSSELS: EU leaders agreed yesterday (Dec 14) to open talks with Ukraine on joining the bloc, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ducked out of his threat to veto the plan.
‘Weak tea’: Climate scientists push back against COP28 cheer
‘Weak tea’: Climate scientists push back against COP28 cheer
WASHINGTON: A UN climate deal that approved a call to transition away from fossil fuels has been hailed as a major milestone and a cause for at least cautious optimism.
MP jailed for six years on lese majeste charges
MP jailed for six years on lese majeste charges
BANGKOK: A Thai court yesterday (Dec 13) sentenced a lawmaker from the progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) to six years in jail on royal insult charges.
Biden says Putin ‘banking’ on US failure as Zelensky seeks aid
Biden says Putin ‘banking’ on US failure as Zelensky seeks aid
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden warned yesterday (Dec 12) that Russia was banking on the United States abandoning Ukraine, as he promised President Volodymyr Zelensky he would support Kyiv despite Republicans blocking new military aid.