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Australian smashes record for world’s longest surf
Australian smashes record for world’s longest surf
SURFING: Australian Blake Johnston shredded the world record for the longest surfing session yesterday (Mar 17), admitting he felt “pretty cooked” after catching waves for more than 30 exhausting hours.
Arsenal seek to pull clear of City as Premier League strugglers battle
Arsenal seek to pull clear of City as Premier League strugglers battle
FOOTBALL: Arsenal have a golden chance to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League this weekend with Manchester City distracted by the FA Cup as the scramble to avoid the drop intensifies.
Africa pays the price as China and Russia muscle in
Africa pays the price as China and Russia muscle in
DOHA: China and Russia are bolstering their presence in Africa to tap its rich natural resources, analysts say, amid grave warnings from UN agencies the world’s poorest countries face accumulating crippling debts.
Honduras switching ties to China from Taiwan
Honduras switching ties to China from Taiwan
TEGUCIGALPA: Honduras will establish diplomatic relations with China, President Xiomara Castro said on Tuesday (Mar 14), a move that would result in the severing of longstanding official ties with Taiwan.
Myanmar rebels, junta trade blame for monastery killings
Myanmar rebels, junta trade blame for monastery killings
MYANMAR: Junta and anti-coup fighters in Myanmar traded accusations yesterday (Mar 13) over the killing of around 30 people who were sheltering in a monastery.
Borthwick says France hammering shows scale of England’s task
Borthwick says France hammering shows scale of England’s task
RUGBY: England coach Steve Borthwick accepted his side had been given a huge reality check following a record-breaking 53-10 defeat by France at Twickenham on Saturday (Mar 11).
Haaland hits winner for Man City, Liverpool revival ended by Bournemouth
Haaland hits winner for Man City, Liverpool revival ended by Bournemouth
FOOTBALL: Manchester City needed an Erling Haaland penalty 12 minutes from time to see off Crystal Palace 1-0 yesterday (Mar 11) as Liverpool’s resurgence proved short-lived after a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth.
Arsenal face Fulham test, Liverpool target top four
Arsenal face Fulham test, Liverpool target top four
FOOTBALL: Arsenal travel to Fulham in the latest test of the Gunners’ Premier League title credentials this weekend as Manchester City aim to ramp up the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s men by winning at Crystal Palace.
China’s Xi handed historic third term as president
China’s Xi handed historic third term as president
BEIJING: Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president today (Mar 10), capping a rise that has seen him become the country’s most powerful leader in generations.
Massive Australia wildfires increased Antarctic ozone hole: study
Massive Australia wildfires increased Antarctic ozone hole: study
PARIS: Smoke from monster wildfires in Australia caused a chemical reaction that widened the ozone hole 10%, researchers said yesterday (Mar 8), raising fears that increasing forest fires could delay the recovery of Earth’s atmospheric protection against deadly UV radiation.
China lashes out at US, warns of ‘conflict and confrontation’
China lashes out at US, warns of ‘conflict and confrontation’
BEIJING: China lashed out at the United States yesterday (Mar 7), accusing Washington of stoking tensions between the two powers and warning of “conflict and confrontation”.
Scotland’s Gilchrist to miss rest of Six Nations after ban
Scotland’s Gilchrist to miss rest of Six Nations after ban
RUGBY: Grant Gilchrist will miss the rest of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign after being handed a three-week ban following his red card against France, tournament chiefs announced on Monday (Mar 6).
Ukraine moves to fortify embattled Bakhmut as Russia closes in
Ukraine moves to fortify embattled Bakhmut as Russia closes in
KYIV: Ukraine pledged to bolster its defences in frontline Bakhmut yesterday (Mar 6), after reports that Kyiv was withdrawing from the city that has become a symbolic prize in the war.
Liverpool rewrite record books in 7-0 thrashing of Man Utd
Liverpool rewrite record books in 7-0 thrashing of Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all scored twice as Liverpool shrugged off a season of frustration to thrash Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield yesterday (Mar 5).
Hatching leatherback turtles get a helping hand
Hatching leatherback turtles get a helping hand
PHUKET: It is past midnight on a beach in southern Thailand and 12-year-old Prin Uthaisangchai is anxiously staring at a leatherback turtle nest, waiting for scores of the endangered hatchlings to scrabble out from the sand.
Arsenal stage thrilling fightback to maintain five-point lead over Man City
Arsenal stage thrilling fightback to maintain five-point lead over Man City
FOOTBALL: Arsenal recovered from conceding the second fastest goal in Premier League history as Reiss Nelson’s stoppage-time strike gave the Premier League leaders a thrilling 3-2 win over Bournemouth after title rivals Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 yesterday (Mar 4).
At least four dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Malaysia floods
At least four dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Malaysia floods
KUALA LUMPUR: At least four people have died and nearly 41,000 were evacuated in Malaysia after floodwaters caused by “unusual” torrential rains lasting days swept through several states, officials said yesterday (Mar 4).
Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason
Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was sentenced to 27 years in jail yesterday (Feb 3) for treason, a verdict that disqualified him for elections this year and was immediately denounced by international observers such as the United Nations and the United States.
Man Utd face Liverpool test, Arsenal back in the groove
Man Utd face Liverpool test, Arsenal back in the groove
FOOTBALL: Rampant Manchester United are eager to inflict more pain on Liverpool at Anfield as Arsenal aim to pull further clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race this weekend.
Defending champ Verstappen still the man to beat in 2023
Defending champ Verstappen still the man to beat in 2023
FORMULA ONE: For the second season in a row there’s only question worth asking in Formula 1: can anyone catch Max Verstappen?