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Bagnaia avoids Marquez mayhem to win MotoGP opener in Portugal
Bagnaia avoids Marquez mayhem to win MotoGP opener in Portugal
MOTO GP: World champion Francesco Bagnaia won yesterday’s (Mar 26) season-opening Portuguese MotoGP after a costly mistake by pole-sitter Marc Marquez.
Conte leaves Tottenham ‘by mutual agreement’
Conte leaves Tottenham ‘by mutual agreement’
FOOTBALL: Antonio Conte has left Tottenham “by mutual agreement” after 16 months in charge, the Premier League club announced yesterday (Mar 26).
Nelson Piquet fined for racist blast at Hamilton
Nelson Piquet fined for racist blast at Hamilton
FORMULA ONE: Three-time Formula 1 champion Nelson Piquet was fined US$945,000 (B32 million) on Saturday (Mar 25) for racist remarks made against British driver Lewis Hamilton, who he called “neguinho” (“little black”) in an interview.
Putin says will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Putin says will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday (Mar 25) he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus, bringing the arms to a country at the gates of the European Union.
‘Everything wiped away’: Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi
‘Everything wiped away’: Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI: Search efforts were underway yesterday (Mar 25) after at least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.
Biden says not seeking conflict with Iran after deadly strikes
Biden says not seeking conflict with Iran after deadly strikes
BEIRUT: President Joe Biden said yesterday (Mar 24) the United States is not seeking conflict with Tehran, after Washington carried out strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria in retaliation for a deadly drone attack.
Trans women banned from female athletics
Trans women banned from female athletics
ATHLETICS: Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events regardless of their levels of testosterone, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said yesterday (Mar 23), citing fairness over inclusion.
Kane leads England to win in Italy, Ronaldo sets new caps record as Portugal cruise
Kane leads England to win in Italy, Ronaldo sets new caps record as Portugal cruise
FOOTBALL: Harry Kane became England’s all-time leading goalscorer as the Three Lions enjoyed a perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying by winning 2-1 away to Italy yesterday (Mar 23), as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his record 197th cap in Portugal’s 4-0 win over Liechtenstein.
Thai man jailed over spycams at Australian Embassy toilet in Bangkok
Thai man jailed over spycams at Australian Embassy toilet in Bangkok
BANGKOK: A former IT manager at the Australian embassy in Bangkok was sentenced on Thursday (Mar 23) to two years in jail for installing spy cameras in women’s bathrooms at the mission.
Credit Suisse collapse leaves sports sponsorships in limbo
Credit Suisse collapse leaves sports sponsorships in limbo
SPORTS: The takeover of Swiss bank Credit Suisse leaves many sports stars, teams and tournaments with a big question mark hanging over their lucrative sponsorship deals.
Uganda faces calls to reject ‘appalling’ anti-LGBTQ bill
Uganda faces calls to reject ‘appalling’ anti-LGBTQ bill
KAMPALA: The United Nations (UN) and the United States led calls yesterday (Mar 22) for Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni to reject what has been labelled an “appalling” anti-gay bill.
Police shoot gunman dead after 15-hour standoff
Police shoot gunman dead after 15-hour standoff
BANGKOK: Thai police shot dead a gunman who killed three people and wounded three others after a 15-hour standoff, a senior officer said today (Mar 23).
MotoGP champion Bagnaia ready to start fast as healthy Marquez frets
MotoGP champion Bagnaia ready to start fast as healthy Marquez frets
MOTO GP: Even before the MotoGP season opens in Portugal on Sunday (Mar 26), defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia appears to hold pole position.
EU agrees 2-billion-euro ammunition plan for Ukraine
EU agrees 2-billion-euro ammunition plan for Ukraine
BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) ministers agreed on a two-billion-euro plan yesterday (Mar 20) to raid their own arsenals and jointly purchase desperately needed ammunition for Ukraine.
Xi, Putin hail ties ahead of ‘journey of peace’ to Moscow
Xi, Putin hail ties ahead of ‘journey of peace’ to Moscow
MOSCOW: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin applauded the solidity of their alliance today (Mar 20) as the Chinese leader headed to Moscow for a summit with the internationally isolated Russian president.
Prayut dissolves parliament, calls election
Prayut dissolves parliament, calls election
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolved the country’s parliament today (Mar 20), setting up a general election in May as the former coup leader seeks to extend army-backed rule.
Saka stars as rampant Arsenal move eight points clear
Saka stars as rampant Arsenal move eight points clear
FOOTBALL: Arsenal surged eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka’s brace inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace yesterday (Mar 19).
Ireland seal Grand Slam to give Sexton perfect Six Nations farewell
Ireland seal Grand Slam to give Sexton perfect Six Nations farewell
RUGBY: Hooker Dan Sheehan scored two tries to help steer Ireland to a 29-16 victory over England yesterday (Mar 18) for their fourth Five/Six Nations Grand Slam.
Ireland poised to give Sexton memorable Six Nations farewell
Ireland poised to give Sexton memorable Six Nations farewell
RUGBY: Andy Farrell has the opportunity to become the first Ireland head coach to seal a Five or Six Nations Grand Slam in Dublin should his side beat England on today (Mar 18).
War crimes court issues Putin arrest warrant
War crimes court issues Putin arrest warrant
THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court on Friday (Mar 17) announced an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.