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Galthie’s ‘nervous’ France survive ‘uncomfortable’ Uruguay challenge
Galthie’s ‘nervous’ France survive ‘uncomfortable’ Uruguay challenge
RUGBY: France head coach Fabien Galthie said opponents Uruguay had made the Rugby World Cup hosts “uncomfortable” in yesterday’s (Sept 14) 27-12 win in Lille.
Halep gets four-year doping ban, Pogba provisionally suspended
Halep gets four-year doping ban, Pogba provisionally suspended
TENNIS/FOOTBALL: Former world number one Simona Halep has been given a four-year suspension from tennis for two doping offences, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said yesterday (Sept 12).
Smoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
Smoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
SYDNEY: A smoky haze blanketed Australia’s scenic Sydney Harbour today (Sept 13), as a ring of controlled blazes burned on the city’s fringes in preparation for the looming bushfire season.
150 dead as ‘catastrophic’ storm floods hit east Libya
150 dead as ‘catastrophic’ storm floods hit east Libya
BENGHAZI: At least 150 people were killed when freak floods hit eastern Libya, officials said yesterday (Sept 11), after storm Daniel swept the Mediterranean, lashing Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.
South Africa off mark as Wales avoid Fiji Rugby World Cup slip-up
South Africa off mark as Wales avoid Fiji Rugby World Cup slip-up
RUGBY: Fly-half Manie Libbok was named man of the match as South Africa opened the defence of their Rugby World Cup title with victory over Scotland yesterday (Sept 10), while Wales held out against a spirited Fiji comeback.
Moscow claims Putin’s party wins votes in annexed Ukraine regions
Moscow claims Putin’s party wins votes in annexed Ukraine regions
MOSCOW: Russia claimed yesterday (Sept 10) that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, had won local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia.
Djokovic, Gauff win US Open titles
Djokovic, Gauff win US Open titles
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets yesterday (Sept 10) to win his fourth US Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, cementing his claim as the greatest tennis player in history.
Saudi transfer window shutting brings relief in Europe
Saudi transfer window shutting brings relief in Europe
FOOTBALL: Clubs in Europe could breathe a collective sigh of relief following the closure this week of the transfer window in the Saudi Pro League, whose huge spending over the summer was topped only by the English Premier League.
World leaders offer solidarity after devastating Morocco quake
World leaders offer solidarity after devastating Morocco quake
MARRAKESH: Leaders and diplomats the world over expressed condolences and offered their support for Morocco yesterday (Sept 9) after a devastating earthquake struck the mountains southwest of Marrakesh.
England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton
England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton
RUGBY: England overcame a potentially dangerous Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina yesterday (Sept 9) thanks to the prolific boot of George Ford as Ireland welcomed back their dynamo Johnny Sexton.
Musk says blocked Ukraine attack on Russian warships
Musk says blocked Ukraine attack on Russian warships
WASHINGTON: US tech billionaire Elon Musk says he prevented Ukraine from wiping out Russia’s Black Sea navy fleet last year by denying Starlink internet access - a revelation that prompted a furious response from Kyiv yesterday (Sept 8).
Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory
Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory
RUGBY: France made an impressive start to their attempt to win a first Rugby World Cup as the host nation beat New Zealand 27-13 in a hot and humid tournament opener yesterday (Sept 8).
Rugby World Cup kicks off as France faces key organisational test
Rugby World Cup kicks off as France faces key organisational test
RUGBY: Hosts France kick-off the Rugby World Cup against three-time champions New Zealand later today (Sept 8) in a mouth-watering appetiser to a seven-week tournament that will also provide a key test of the country’s organisational skills ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
‘Ripe for abuse’: fears over new Thai refugee screening
‘Ripe for abuse’: fears over new Thai refugee screening
BANGKOK: In a church on the edge of Thai capital Bangkok, dozens of Vietnamese refugees sing at a joyful service, sharing a moment of respite from their lives in fear of arrest or deportation.
Pilot cleared over helicopter crash that killed Thai owner of Leicester City
Pilot cleared over helicopter crash that killed Thai owner of Leicester City
LONDON: A “catastrophic” mechanical failure, not pilot error, was the cause of a horrific helicopter crash that killed Leicester City’s Thai owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others in 2018, investigators said yesterday (Sept 6).
China warns against ‘new Cold War’ as big powers meet in SE Asia
China warns against ‘new Cold War’ as big powers meet in SE Asia
JAKARTA: China’s premier said today (Sept 6) major powers must oppose a new Cold War, a thinly veiled reference to Washington as top Asian and US officials gathered for talks in Indonesia.
Myanmar crisis, South China Sea to headline ASEAN summit
Myanmar crisis, South China Sea to headline ASEAN summit
JAKARTA: Southeast Asian leaders will gather today (Sept 5) in Indonesia for talks set to be dominated by the crisis in Myanmar and China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Thai teen Chanettee wins Portland LPGA event
Thai teen Chanettee wins Portland LPGA event
GOLF: Thai rookie Chanettee Wannasaen fired a dazzling 9-under par 63 on Sunday (Sept 3) to capture her first LPGA title, taking a four-stroke victory at the Portland Classic in tournament-record fashion.
Rice on target as Arsenal stun Man Utd with late flourish
Rice on target as Arsenal stun Man Utd with late flourish
FOOTBALL: Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal and Gabriel Jesus added the icing on the cake as the Gunners scored twice in stoppage time to beat Manchester United 3-1 yesterday (Sept 3).
Haaland hits hat-trick, Son treble inspires Spurs
Haaland hits hat-trick, Son treble inspires Spurs
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 5-1 thrashing of Fulham yesterday (Sept 2), as Son Heung-min also netted three times in Tottenham’s 5-2 victory at Burnley.