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Children lost for 40 days in Colombian Amazon found alive
Children lost for 40 days in Colombian Amazon found alive
BOGOTA: The four Indigenous children who had been missing for more than a month in the Colombian Amazon rainforest after a small plane crash have been found alive, President Gustavo Petro announced yesterday (June 9).
Facing unprecedented fire season, Canada confronts logistical challenge
Facing unprecedented fire season, Canada confronts logistical challenge
MONTREAL: Larger and more powerful wildfires than ever have scorched millions of hectares of Canadian forests and displaced tens of thousands of residents. With so many fires out of control and no relief in sight, the nation is facing a logistical nightmare.
West Ham beat Fiorentina to win Europa Conference League
West Ham beat Fiorentina to win Europa Conference League
FOOTBALL: Jarrod Bowen’s dramatic 90th minute goal secured West Ham their first major European trophy since 1965 with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final yesterday (June 7).
Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed
Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed
KHERSON: Ukraine was evacuating thousands of people from flooded areas today (June 7) after an attack on a major Russian-held dam unleashed a torrent of water, inundating two dozen villages and sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster.
PGA Tour, LIV Golf merge to end golf’s ‘civil war’
PGA Tour, LIV Golf merge to end golf’s ‘civil war’
GOLF: The PGA Tour announced a shock merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit yesterday (June 6), rocking the golfing world with a bombshell deal aimed at ending the sport’s bitter two-year civil war.
Ibrahimovic says goodbye to football
Ibrahimovic says goodbye to football
FOOTBALL: Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought the curtain down on a long, trophy-packed career on Sunday (June 4) when he unexpectedly announced his retirement from football.
Apple unveils Vision Pro, its US$3,500 headset
Apple unveils Vision Pro, its US$3,500 headset
CUPERTINO: Apple unveiled its first mixed reality headset yesterday (June 5), challenging Facebook-owner Meta in a market that has yet to tempt users beyond videogamers and tech geeks.
China warns ‘NATO-like’ alliances could lead to conflict in Asia-Pacific
China warns ‘NATO-like’ alliances could lead to conflict in Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE: China’s defence minister warned yesterday (June 4) against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific, saying they would plunge the region into a “whirlpool” of conflict.
Erdogan sworn in for third term as Turkish president, vows unity
Erdogan sworn in for third term as Turkish president, vows unity
ANKARA: Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for a third term as president on Saturday (June 3), promising to serve ’impartially’ after winning a historic runoff election to extend his two-decade rule. Erdogan called for unity and the anger and resentment of the campaign to be set aside as he spoke during a lavish ceremony at his presidential palace in the capital Ankara attended by dozens of world leaders.
Gundogan double secures FA Cup for Manchester City
Gundogan double secures FA Cup for Manchester City
FOOTBALL: Manchester City are one game away from a historic treble after Ilkay Gundogan scored twice to beat Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final yesterday (June 3).
Guardiola puts City on red alert as United threaten treble bid in FA Cup final
Guardiola puts City on red alert as United threaten treble bid in FA Cup final
FOOTBALL: Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City stars that Manchester United are capable of wrecking their treble dreams in tomorrow’s (June 3) FA Cup final.
Former VP Pence to announce White House bid
Former VP Pence to announce White House bid
WASHINGTON D.C.: Former vice president Mike Pence plans to announce his 2024 White House candidacy next week, challenging Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, US media reported yesterday (May 31).
Djokovic says ‘it’s what I stand for’ in Kosovo ‘heart of Serbia’ row
Djokovic says ‘it’s what I stand for’ in Kosovo ‘heart of Serbia’ row
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic defiantly insisted yesterday (May 31) “it’s something I stand for” regarding the controversy over his explosive comments about Kosovo earlier this week at the French Open.
Plastic pollution: Treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty
Plastic pollution: Treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty
PARIS: Countries grappling with the “immense” task of ending plastic pollution began a new round of talks in Paris yesterday (May 29), amid protests and warnings of the urgency to act.
Erdogan: Turkey’s undisputed titan enters third decade of rule
Erdogan: Turkey’s undisputed titan enters third decade of rule
ISTANBUL: Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cemented his status as the most important figure in modern Turkish history, after victory in yesterday’s (May 28) presidential runoff extended his transformative two-decade rule to 2028.
Pajaree wins LPGA Match-Play final
Pajaree wins LPGA Match-Play final
GOLF: Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn defeated Japan’s Ayaka Furue 3&1 in yesterday’s (May 28) LPGA Match-Play final to capture her second career tour title.
Leicester, Leeds relegated from Premier League as Everton survive
Leicester, Leeds relegated from Premier League as Everton survive
FOOTBALL: Leicester were relegated from the Premier League just seven years after a spectacular title triumph as Everton prolonged their 69-year stay in the English top flight by beating Bournemouth 1-0 yesterday (May 28).
Everton, Leicester and Leeds at risk on Premier League’s survival Sunday
Everton, Leicester and Leeds at risk on Premier League’s survival Sunday
FOOTBALL: The battle for Premier League survival is the main event of today’s (May 28) final day of the season as Everton, Leicester and Leeds face a nerve-wracking scrap to avoid relegation.
Key facts about Neuralink, Musk’s cyborg gamble
Key facts about Neuralink, Musk’s cyborg gamble
WASHINGTON: Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-implant company, has won US approval to test on humans. Here is what to know about the multi-billionaire’s dream project to enable the human brain to communicate directly with computers.
Russia strikes Ukraine clinic, blames Kyiv for border attacks
Russia strikes Ukraine clinic, blames Kyiv for border attacks
KYIV: Russian missiles hit a medical clinic in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro yesterday (May 26), killing at least two people, as Russia blamed Kyiv for dozens of strikes on its southern Belgorod region.