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NASA spots new Moon crater
NASA spots new Moon crater
WASHINGTON - NASA: has spotted a small new crater on the Moon that was probably caused by the crash-landing of a Russian probe on the surface around two weeks ago.
Arsenal face Man Utd test as Nunez targets Liverpool start
Arsenal face Man Utd test as Nunez targets Liverpool start
FOOTBALL: Manchester United will seek a cure for their travel sickness when they travel to face Arsenal in an early-season blockbuster on Sunday (Sept 3) as Liverpool take on free-scoring Aston Villa.
Singapore holds first contested presidential vote in over a decade
Singapore holds first contested presidential vote in over a decade
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans head to the polls today (Sept 1) in the city-state’s first contested presidential election in more than a decade, a vote being closely watched as an indication of support for the ruling party after a rare spate of political scandals.
China’s Baidu rolls out ChatGPT rival to public
China’s Baidu rolls out ChatGPT rival to public
BEIJING: China’s Baidu rolled out its ChatGPT rival ERNIE Bot to the public today (Aug 31), in a major leap for the country’s tech sector as it aims to cash in on the global artificial intelligence gold rush.
Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study
Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study
WASHINGTON: Air pollution is more dangerous to the health of the average person on planet Earth than smoking or alcohol, with the threat worsening in its global epicenter South Asia even as China fast improves, a study showed yesterday (Aug 29).
Mancini eyes Asian Cup as he seals lucrative Saudi move
Mancini eyes Asian Cup as he seals lucrative Saudi move
FOOTBALL: Roberto Mancini said he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to Asian Cup victory within months as he signed a multi-million dollar deal yesterday (Aug 28), just a fortnight after quitting as Italy coach.
Man Utd rally to beat Forest, Arsenal held by 10-man Fulham
Man Utd rally to beat Forest, Arsenal held by 10-man Fulham
FOOTBALL: Manchester United hit back from conceding twice in the first four minutes to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 yesterday (Aug 26) as Arsenal dropped Premier League points for the first time this season in a 2-2 draw with 10-man Fulham.
South Africa send New Zealand crashing to record defeat
South Africa send New Zealand crashing to record defeat
RUGBY: Reigning champions South Africa completed their World Cup preparations with a record 35-7 rout of 14-man New Zealand as the All Blacks suffered their all-time heaviest margin of defeat yesterday (Aug 25).
Sterling sparkles as Pochettino earns first Chelsea win
Sterling sparkles as Pochettino earns first Chelsea win
FOOTBALL: Raheem Sterling sparkled with a brace and Nicolas Jackson bagged his first goal for the club as Chelsea swept aside Luton 3-0 to give Mauricio Pochettino his first Premier League win as Blues boss yesterday (Aug 25).
Trump arrested in election case, mug shot released
Trump arrested in election case, mug shot released
ATLANTA: Former US president Donald Trump was arrested at a Georgia jail yesterday (Aug 24) on racketeering and conspiracy charges and released on a US$200,000 (B7 million) bond after having a historic mug shot taken.
Liverpool face Newcastle test, Man Utd seek Premier League lift off
Liverpool face Newcastle test, Man Utd seek Premier League lift off
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s new-look midfield faces a stern examination as the Reds put their Premier League title aspirations to the test at Newcastle on Sunday (Aug 27), while Manchester United aim to kickstart their campaign against Nottingham Forest.
Wagner chief Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash
Wagner chief Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash
KUZHENKINO: The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed yesterday (Aug 23), with all passengers killed, Russian officials have said.
Japan to release water from stricken Fukushima nuclear plant
Japan to release water from stricken Fukushima nuclear plant
TOKYO: Japan will release water from the stricken Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean from tomorrow (Aug 24), 12 years after one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters.
Thaksin jailed on return after 15 years in exile
Thaksin jailed on return after 15 years in exile
BANGKOK: Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned from 15 years in exile today (Aug 22) and was immediately jailed for eight years, but his time behind bars could be cut short with his party on the cusp of winning back power.
Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen’s son as next leader
Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen’s son as next leader
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s parliament elected long-time ruler Hun Sen’s eldest son as the new prime minister today (Aug 22), sealing a dynastic handover of power after last month’s one-sided polls.
Thaksin returns to face arrest
Thaksin returns to face arrest
BANGKOK: Thailand’s divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the kingdom today (Aug 22), after 15 years in exile and hours before parliament votes for a new prime minister.
Arsenal sink Palace to extend perfect start despite Tomiyasu red card
Arsenal sink Palace to extend perfect start despite Tomiyasu red card
FOOTBALL: Arsenal shrugged off Takehiro Tomiyasu’s red card to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season as Martin Odegaard sealed a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace yesterday (Aug 21).
Zelensky hails ‘historic’ decision to hand F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Zelensky hails ‘historic’ decision to hand F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday (Aug 20) hailed on a visit to the Netherlands a “historic” decision to supply F-16 fighter jets to strengthen Ukraine’s Soviet-era air force.
Spain tame England to win Women’s World Cup
Spain tame England to win Women’s World Cup
FOOTBALL: Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in yesterday’s (Aug 21) final.
Spurs sink toothless Man Utd, Man City too good for Newcastle
Spurs sink toothless Man Utd, Man City too good for Newcastle
FOOTBALL: Tottenham showed there is life after Harry Kane with a 2-0 win over Manchester United yesterday (Aug 19) as Manchester City beat potential Premier League title challengers Newcastle 1-0.