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Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65
Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65
DUBLIN: Shane MacGowan, songwriter and lead singer of Celtic folk-punk band The Pogues, died early yesterday (Nov 30) at the age of 65 after a long illness, his widow announced, prompting a flood of tributes.
Hamas open to truce extension as US urges Gaza ‘safe’ zones
Hamas open to truce extension as US urges Gaza ‘safe’ zones
TEL AVIV: Hamas is willing to further extend a truce for hostage and prisoner exchanges, a source close to the militant group said yesterday (Nov 30), as the United States urged Israel to set up safe zones for Gaza civilians as a pause in their deadly war neared expiry.
Henry Kissinger confirmed dead at 100
Henry Kissinger confirmed dead at 100
WASHINGTON: Henry Kissinger, the former US secretary of state whose unapologetic promotion of raw American power helped shape the post-World War II world, died yesterday (Nov 29) at the age of 100, his consulting firm said.
New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws
New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s plans for world-leading anti-smoking laws will be revoked, Christopher Luxon confirmed yesterday (Nov 27) after being sworn in as prime minister, in a move described as a “huge win for the tobacco industry”.
Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
TEL AVIV: The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours today (Nov 27), with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed more hostages, including a four-year-old orphaned by its attack.
Liverpool hold Man City as Arsenal go top
Liverpool hold Man City as Arsenal go top
FOOTBALL: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late equaliser rescued Liverpool in their 1-1 draw at title rivals Manchester City, as Arsenal snatched top spot in the Premier League with a dramatic 1-0 win at Brentford yesterday (Nov 25).
Soldiers and royals: How Thailand became world champions at petanque
Soldiers and royals: How Thailand became world champions at petanque
PETANQUE: On a shaded practice court in the sticky heat of rainy season in Bangkok, Ratchata Khamdee half-crouches, pauses and launches a petanque boule at the jack.
Man City face Liverpool summit meeting as Everton fight for survival
Man City face Liverpool summit meeting as Everton fight for survival
FOOTBALL: Liverpool will become the latest team to attempt to storm Manchester City’s Etihad fortress this weekend as Everton focus on Premier League survival following a punishing points deduction for breaching financial rules.
Russia throwing ‘waves’ of men in battle for key frontline city
Russia throwing ‘waves’ of men in battle for key frontline city
AVDIIVKA: Russia was throwing “waves” of soldiers towards the embattled Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, suffering massive losses in their attempt to capture strategically important territory on the eastern front lines, Ukrainian soldiers say.
WHO advises Chinese to take measures amid respiratory illness spike
WHO advises Chinese to take measures amid respiratory illness spike
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (Nov 22) urged people in China to “follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory illness” and asked authorities for more information about a reported spike in cases among children.
Israel, Hamas agree to truce, 50 hostages to be released
Israel, Hamas agree to truce, 50 hostages to be released
TEL AVIV: Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day truce that would see the Palestinian group release dozens of hostages taken on Oct 7, both sides announced today (Nov 22).
Global one-day temperature spikes above 2°C for first time
Global one-day temperature spikes above 2°C for first time
PARIS: The global average temperature last Friday (Nov 17) was more than two degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels for the first time on record, Europe’s Copernicus climate monitor said yesterday, adding Saturday likely continued the unprecedented warming streak.
Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title
Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title
CRICKET: Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title in a convincing six-wicket win over India yesterday (Nov 19) with captain Pat Cummins describing victory as “the pinnacle of cricket”.
Everton docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules
Everton docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules
FOOTBALL: Everton have been docked 10 points after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, plunging one of England’s most storied football clubs into the relegation zone.
Hamas says more than 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza camp
Hamas says more than 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza camp
ISRAEL: A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed Saturday (Nov 18) in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explode
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explode
UNITED STATES: SpaceX on Saturday (Nov 18) made progress in the second test launch of its mammoth Starship rocket, with the booster separating from the spaceship, but both then exploding shortly after over the ocean.
Russia moves to ban ‘international LGBT movement’ for ‘extremism’
Russia moves to ban ‘international LGBT movement’ for ‘extremism’
MOSCOW: Russian officials said Friday (Nov 17) they are seeking a ban on the “international LGBT public movement”, building on a crackdown against liberal-leaning groups that has intensified since Moscow deployed troops to Ukraine.
Fury vs. Usyk undisputed heavyweight fight confirmed
Fury vs. Usyk undisputed heavyweight fight confirmed
BOXING: Tyson Fury vowed to deliver a “fight for the ages” as his “historic” clash with Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title was confirmed for Feb 17 next year in Saudi Arabia.
Head breaks South African hearts as Australia set up World Cup final with India
Head breaks South African hearts as Australia set up World Cup final with India
CRICKET: Travis Head starred with bat and ball as Australia set up a “special” World Cup final clash with India after a tense three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata yesterday (Nov 16).
Israel takes control of Gaza port
Israel takes control of Gaza port
GAZA STRIP: Israeli troops advanced their campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza yesterday (Nov 16), fighting gun battles and taking control of a key port a day after a raid on the territory’s main hospital.