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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.
History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory
History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory
FOOTBALL: A Women’s World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax tomorrow (Aug 20) when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time.
China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘stern warning’
China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘stern warning’
BEIJING: China launched military drills around Taiwan today (Aug 19) as a “stern warning” after voicing anger over a stopover in the United States by the island’s vice president, William Lai.
Newcastle face title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow
Newcastle face title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow
FOOTBALL: Newcastle face an early test of their Premier League aspirations this season when they take on Manchester City, while Chelsea’s £115 million (B5.2 billion) midfielder Moises Caicedo is set to make his debut at West Ham.
New species of snake found in Peru named after Harrison Ford
New species of snake found in Peru named after Harrison Ford
LIMA: Scientists working in Peru have named a new species of snake after Harrison Ford in honour of the “Indiana Jones” actor’s support for conservation work.
Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
FOOTBALL: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on as England shattered Australian dreams yesterday (Aug 16) with a clinical 3-1 win in Sydney to set up a Women’s World Cup final against Spain on Sunday in a match that broke Australian TV viewing figures.
US prosecutors seek March trial in Trump racketeering case
US prosecutors seek March trial in Trump racketeering case
WASHINGTON: Prosecutors asked a judge yesterday (Aug 16) to set a trial date of March 4 next year for the election racketeering and conspiracy case against former president Donald Trump in the US state of Georgia.
Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide hits at least 31
Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide hits at least 31
YANGON: The death toll from a landslide at an unregulated jade mine in a remote part of Myanmar has hit at least 31, with eight people still missing, rescuers said today (Aug 15).
England, Australia to kick off new women’s rugby tournament in NZ
England, Australia to kick off new women’s rugby tournament in NZ
RUGBY: England will face Australia in Wellington on Oct 20 to kick off a new women’s international rugby tournament, organisers announced Monday (Aug 14).
Grand jury in Trump election probe hands down 10 indictments
Grand jury in Trump election probe hands down 10 indictments
ATLANTA: A grand jury in Georgia yesterday (Aug 14) handed down 10 indictments after a day-long hearing at which prosecutors presented evidence from their investigation of Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the state, US media reported.
Cambodia’s next leader, Chinese FM pledge to boost ties
Cambodia’s next leader, Chinese FM pledge to boost ties
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s next leader Hun Manet said he met China’s foreign minister Wang Yi in the capital Phnom Penh yesterday (Aug 13) and they pledged to boost ties between the two countries.
Farrell at risk of missing England World Cup opener after Wales red card
Farrell at risk of missing England World Cup opener after Wales red card
RUGBY: Captain Owen Farrell could miss the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign after he was sent off in a come-from behind 19-17 warm-up win over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday (Aug 12).
Chelsea, Liverpool stalemate shows need for Caicedo
Chelsea, Liverpool stalemate shows need for Caicedo
FOOTBALL: Chelsea and Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 draw to start their Premier League season yesterday (Aug 13) as Tottenham also drew 2-2 at Brentford as they began life without Harry Kane.
Arson attack on Berlin memorial to deported Jews
Arson attack on Berlin memorial to deported Jews
BERLIN: A man set fire to a box of books on Nazism that was part of a Berlin monument dedicated to the Jews deported by the Nazis, city police said Saturday (Aug 12).
England survive Colombia scare, Aussies beat France
England survive Colombia scare, Aussies beat France
FOOTBALL: England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 yesterday (Aug 12) in a bruising encounter and set up a tasty Women’s World Cup semi-final with Australia.
Arsenal launch Premier League title bid, Newcastle hit Villa for five
Arsenal launch Premier League title bid, Newcastle hit Villa for five
FOOTBALL: Arsenal began their Premier League title challenge by beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 yesterday (Aug 12) as Alexander Isak scored twice in Newcastle’s 5-1 thrashing of Aston Villa.
All former champions out of Women’s World Cup
All former champions out of Women’s World Cup
FOOTBALL: A new name will be engraved on the Women’s World Cup after Sweden clung on to defeat the 2011 champions Japan 2-1 yesterday (Aug 11), with Spain awaiting in the semi-final.
Man City start with a win as Spurs confirm Kane exit
Man City start with a win as Spurs confirm Kane exit
FOOTBALL: Manchester City opened the Premier League season with a 3-0 win at Burnley yesterday (Aug 11) although the defending champions could be without Kevin De Bruyne for a number of weeks after he suffered the recurrence of a hamstring injury.
Hawaii fire death toll expected to rise ‘very significantly’
Hawaii fire death toll expected to rise ‘very significantly’
KAHULUI: The death toll from a terrifying wildfire that razed a historic Hawaiian town is expected to rise “very significantly”, the state’s governor said yesterday (Aug 10), with 36 people already known to have perished.