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‘Sugar Man’ singer Rodriguez dies at 81
‘Sugar Man’ singer Rodriguez dies at 81
NEW YORK: Sixto Rodriguez, the once obscure American singer-songwriter who enjoyed a career renaissance after his music developed a cult following abroad, has died at the age of 81.
Chinese Foreign Minister to embark on Southeast Asia tour
Chinese Foreign Minister to embark on Southeast Asia tour
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia this week, Beijing said today (Aug 9) as it seeks to build ties in the region.
Rampant France set up Australia clash, Colombia also into quarters
Rampant France set up Australia clash, Colombia also into quarters
FOOTBALL: France issued a Women’s World Cup warning yesterday (Aug 8) to set up a tasty quarter-final clash against Australia, with Colombia joining them in the last eight and facing England.
China drafts rules for using facial recognition data
China drafts rules for using facial recognition data
BEIJING: Firms using facial recognition in China will be required to obtain consent or legal permission before collecting personal information, draft regulations released today (Aug 8) said, while stipulating the rules would not apply to some bodies.
Nitithorn back on form to win Mandiri Indonesia Open
Nitithorn back on form to win Mandiri Indonesia Open
GOLF: Thai golfer Nitithorn Thippong clinched the Mandiri Indonesia Open on Sunday (Aug 6), rediscovering the form that made him emerge as one of the brightest young regional talents last year to win his third Asian Tour title.
Arsenal have proved they can slug it out with Man City: Arteta
Arsenal have proved they can slug it out with Man City: Arteta
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s Community Shield victory against Manchester City yesterday (Aug 6) proves they can go toe to toe with the treble winners in the Premier League title race.
Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM
Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM
PHNOM PENH: Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia’s new leader by the king today (Aug 7), after having effectively been given the post from his father who ruled for nearly four decades.
All Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
All Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
RUGBY: Playmakers Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga say the All Blacks have taken “massive steps” from their troubles of last year and are ready to challenge for the Rugby World Cup.
Former Pakistan PM Khan jailed for three years
Former Pakistan PM Khan jailed for three years
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was sent to jail for three years yesterday (Aug 5) after a court in the capital found him guilty of graft, a move likely to bar him from standing in elections due later this year.
Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield
Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta has challenged big-spending Arsenal to deliver a statement of intent ahead of the Premier League season when they face treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield later today (Aug 6).
Saudi dives into Ukraine peace push with Jeddah talks
Saudi dives into Ukraine peace push with Jeddah talks
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia was set to host talks on the Ukraine war today (Aug 5) in the latest flexing of its diplomatic muscle, though expectations are mild for what the gathering might achieve.
NFL great Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
NFL great Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
FOOTBALL: NFL great Tom Brady said he “couldn’t be more excited” after becoming a minority owner in English second-tier football club Birmingham City.
Niger junta threatens immediate response to any ‘aggression’
Niger junta threatens immediate response to any ‘aggression’
NIAMEY: Niger’s newly installed junta has threatened an immediate response to any “aggression or attempted aggression”, as the clock ticks down on a deadline given by its neighbours to reverse last week’s coup.
Germany exit in World Cup ‘disaster’ as debutants Morocco advance
Germany exit in World Cup ‘disaster’ as debutants Morocco advance
FOOTBALL: A Women’s World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase yesterday (Aug 3) following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead.
Jamaica, South Africa roar into Women’s World Cup last 16
Jamaica, South Africa roar into Women’s World Cup last 16
FOOTBALL: Jamaica dumped out Brazil and South Africa sent Italy home yesterday (Aug 2) as the supposed minnows roared into the last 16 of an increasingly open Women’s World Cup.
Beijing rains ‘heaviest in 140 years’
Beijing rains ‘heaviest in 140 years’
BEIJING: Deadly rains that pummelled China’s capital in recent days were the heaviest since records began 140 years ago, Beijing’s weather service said yesterday (Aug 2), as a massive cleanup operation began.
Trump indicted for trying to overturn 2020 US election
Trump indicted for trying to overturn 2020 US election
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump was indicted yesterday (Aug 1) over his efforts to upend the results of the 2020 US election - the most serious legal threat yet to the former president as he campaigns to return to the White House.
AI could halve time reading breast cancer scans, study suggests
AI could halve time reading breast cancer scans, study suggests
PARIS: Artificial intelligence (AI) could help almost halve the workload of radiologists when it comes to searching routine scans for signs of breast cancer, the results of a large Swedish study suggested today (Aug 2).
Broad bows out with match-winning wicket as England draw Ashes
Broad bows out with match-winning wicket as England draw Ashes
CRICKET: Stuart Broad enjoyed a fairytale finish as England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval yesterday (July 31) and end the Ashes series all square at 2-2.
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, signalling poll delay
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, signalling poll delay
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta extended the country’s state of emergency by six months yesterday (July 31), signalling a delay to elections they had pledged to hold as the military battles anti-coup fighters across the country.