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Suicide blast kills at least 44 at Pakistan political party meet
Suicide blast kills at least 44 at Pakistan political party meet
PESHAWAR: At least 44 people were killed and more than 100 others wounded yesterday (July 30) by a suicide bombing at a political gathering of a leading Islamic party in northwest Pakistan, officials said.
Runners-up finish for Dechapol, Sapsiree in Tokyo
Runners-up finish for Dechapol, Sapsiree in Tokyo
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai settled for a runners-up title at the US$850,000 (B29 million) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo yesterday (July 30).
Scientists engineer fruit flies capable of ’virgin birth’
Scientists engineer fruit flies capable of ’virgin birth’
PARIS: Scientists said on Friday (July 28) they have genetically engineered female fruit flies that can have offspring without needing a male, marking the first time ’virgin birth’ has been induced in an animal.
Japan says North Korea threat more serious than ‘ever’
Japan says North Korea threat more serious than ‘ever’
TOKYO: Japan said today (July 28) that North Korea posed a more serious threat to its national security than “ever before”, as nuclear-armed Pyongyang rattles its neighbours with repeated missile tests and belligerent rhetoric.
Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down
Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, said yesterday (July 26) he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56
DUBLIN: Irish pop singer Sinead O’Connor, who shot to worldwide fame in the 1990s, has died at the age of 56, Irish media reported yesterday (July 26).
Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic first
Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic first
PYONGYANG: North Korea will welcome Russia’s defence minister and a high-level Chinese delegation to Pyongyang this week for Korean War armistice anniversary celebrations, state media said yesterday (July 25), marking a key shift in the nuclear-armed country’s stringent COVID-19 border restrictions.
Thousands more evacuated as Greece ‘at war’ with forest fires
Thousands more evacuated as Greece ‘at war’ with forest fires
RHODES: Authorities evacuated nearly 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu yesterday (July 24) as the prime minister warned that the heat-battered nation was “at war” with several wildfires and spoke of three difficult days ahead.
Jonas Vingegaard wins second successive Tour de France
Jonas Vingegaard wins second successive Tour de France
CYCLING: Jonas Vingegaard won his second successive Tour de France yesterday (July 23) after Jordi Meeus claimed the final stage honours on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
Greta Thunberg goes on trial over Swedish climate protest
Greta Thunberg goes on trial over Swedish climate protest
STOCKHOLM: Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is set to go on trial today (July 24) charged with disobeying police at a rally last month, in which activists blocked the port in the city of Malmo.
Australia retain Ashes after fourth Test washout
Australia retain Ashes after fourth Test washout
CRICKET: Australia have retained the Ashes after the fourth Test against England ended in a rain-affected draw, with bad weather at Old Trafford washing out yesterday’s (July 23) final day.
Hamilton revels in ending long pole drought
Hamilton revels in ending long pole drought
FORMULA ONE: An emotional Lewis Hamilton said “it felt like the first time” after ending his lengthy pole drought by outpacing Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday (July 22).
Tony Bennett, last of classic American crooners, dead at 96
Tony Bennett, last of classic American crooners, dead at 96
NEW YORK: Tony Bennett, the last in a generation of classic American crooners whose ceaselessly cheery spirit bridged generations to make him a hitmaker across seven decades, died Friday (July 21) in New York. He was 96.
Crawley blasts ton as England seize control of 4th Ashes Test
Crawley blasts ton as England seize control of 4th Ashes Test
CRICKET: Zak Crawley’s super-charged 189 fuelled a dramatic England run spree on the second day of the must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford as Australia wilted in the face of an Ashes onslaught.
Google testing AI news writing tool
Google testing AI news writing tool
SAN FRANCISCO: Google is working with news publishers to design a new AI-backed tool to help journalists report and write their stories, the company said yesterday (July 20).
Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with wins
Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with wins
FOOTBALL: New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for a historic first ever Women’s World Cup win and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts yesterday (July 20).
Two killed in shooting as New Zealand city hosts World Cup opener
Two killed in shooting as New Zealand city hosts World Cup opener
AUCKLAND: A gunman killed two people and wounded at least five at a building site in central Auckland today (July 20), just hours before New Zealand’s biggest city hosts the opening game of the football Women’s FIFA World Cup.
‘Grateful’ Australian ‘Cast Away’ sailor back on dry land
‘Grateful’ Australian ‘Cast Away’ sailor back on dry land
MEXICO: An Australian sailor rescued with his dog after more than two months adrift in the Pacific Ocean arrived in Mexico yesterday (July 18) declaring “I am so grateful. I’m alive.”
World Cup set for lift-off with women’s football at all-time high
World Cup set for lift-off with women’s football at all-time high
FOOTBALL: The first 32-team Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand tomorrow (July 20), with the United States favourites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title in a landmark month for women’s football.
Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host
Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host
COMMONWEALTH GAMES: The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games today (July 18) citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat.