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Russia accuses Ukraine of cross-border incursion
Russia accuses Ukraine of cross-border incursion
MOSCOW: Moscow yesterday (Feb 2) claimed that Ukrainians had crossed into southern Russia and killed two civilians, an allegation dismissed by Kyiv as a “deliberate provocation”.
Greece seeks answers over deadliest train tragedy
Greece seeks answers over deadliest train tragedy
GREECE: A station master on duty during Greece’s deadliest train accident is to testify Thursday (Mar 2) in the central city of Larissa over the disaster that claimed dozens of lives, plunging the country into mourning.
Russia blasts EU, US sanctions as ‘absurd’ and ‘futile’
Russia blasts EU, US sanctions as ‘absurd’ and ‘futile’
MOSCOW: Russia hit out at the European Union and the United States yesterday (Feb 27) after they adopted their latest packages of sanctions against the country for its military intervention in Ukraine.
Australian women cricketers hailed as among greatest ever
Australian women cricketers hailed as among greatest ever
CRICKET: Australia’s all-conquering women cricketers were hailed yesterday (Feb 27) as among the greatest sporting teams the country has ever produced after winning yet another Twenty20 World Cup.
Ireland stay on course for Grand Slam
Ireland stay on course for Grand Slam
RUGBY: Ireland remained on course for a first Grand Slam since 2018 and just their fourth in all with a hard-fought 34-20 win away to Italy on Saturday (Feb 25).
Man Utd win League Cup to end six-year trophy drought
Man Utd win League Cup to end six-year trophy drought
FOOTBALL: Manchester United clinched their first major trophy for six years with a ruthless 2-0 win against Newcastle in the League Cup final at Wembley yesterday (Feb 26).
Arsenal maintain Premier League lead, Man City thrash Bournemouth
Arsenal maintain Premier League lead, Man City thrash Bournemouth
FOOTBALL: Arsenal remain two points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a 1-0 win at Leicester yesterday (Feb 25), as Manchester City maintained their pursuit of the Gunners by thrashing Bournemouth 4-1.
Goal-shy Chelsea eye Spurs win as Man City seek consistency
Goal-shy Chelsea eye Spurs win as Man City seek consistency
FOOTBALL: Graham Potter takes struggling Chelsea to the happy hunting ground of Tottenham on Sunday (Feb 26) desperate for a Premier League win as Manchester City seek to turn domination into goals.
‘Terrible toll’ of Russia’s year-long invasion of Ukraine
‘Terrible toll’ of Russia’s year-long invasion of Ukraine
UKRAINE: When Russia’s President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022, he started a war that has killed tens of thousands of people, ravaged cities and pummelled the country’s economy.
Pupil stabs teacher to death at French school
Pupil stabs teacher to death at French school
FRANCE: A teenage pupil stabbed a teacher to death in the middle of a lesson at a school in southwest France yesterday (Feb 22), the regional prosecutor said.
Man Utd fans urge prospective new owners to back Ten Hag
Man Utd fans urge prospective new owners to back Ten Hag
FOOTBALL: Manchester United fans have urged any prospective new owner to back manager Erik ten Hag as the club prepare for a pivotal week against the unsettling background of takeover talk.
LIV Golf completes lineup ahead of new season opener
LIV Golf completes lineup ahead of new season opener
GOLF: Phil Mickelson, Louis Oosthuizen and Bubba Watson filled out their LIV Golf League teams yesterday (Feb 20) with the latest players to join the Saudi-backed series ahead of Friday’s season debut.
New 6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Turkey
New 6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Turkey
HATAY: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded yesterday (Feb 20) in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay, the hardest hit by a Feb 6 tremor which left more than 41,000 dead in the country, the disaster response agency AFAD said.
US says China mulling arming Russia in Ukraine war
US says China mulling arming Russia in Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States yesterday (Feb 19) accused China of considering arming Russia in its war against Ukraine, ratcheting up tensions as the conflict hits its one-year mark this week.
Rashford shines as Man Utd rout Leicester amid takeover race
Rashford shines as Man Utd rout Leicester amid takeover race
FOOTBALL: Erik ten Hag said Marcus Rashford helped Manchester United recover from a “rubbish” start as the England forward’s double inspired a 3-0 win against Leicester as the race to buy the Old Trafford club gathers pace.
Rio holds first all-out carnival since COVID
Rio holds first all-out carnival since COVID
BRAZIL: With a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, Rio de Janeiro will kick off its famed carnival parades today , the climax of the festival’s first full-on edition since COVID-19 and Brazil’s bitterly divisive elections.
Arsenal regain top spot as Manchester City stumble in title race
Arsenal regain top spot as Manchester City stumble in title race
FOOTBALL: Arsenal regained pole position in the Premier League title race on Saturday (Feb 18) as the Gunners fought back for a thrilling 4-2 victory at Aston Villa, while Manchester City were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal seek swift response to take title fight to Man City
Arsenal seek swift response to take title fight to Man City
FOOTBALL: Arsenal have no time to lick their wounds after losing top spot in the Premier League to Manchester City as the Gunners aim to snap a four-game winless streak at Aston Villa later today (Feb 18).
Angry Bing chatbot just mimicking humans, say experts
Angry Bing chatbot just mimicking humans, say experts
UNITED STATES: Microsoft’s nascent Bing chatbot turning testy or even threatening is likely because it essentially mimics what it learned from online conversations, analysts and academics said on Friday (Feb 17).
US, allies plan ‘big’ Russia sanctions for war anniversary
US, allies plan ‘big’ Russia sanctions for war anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States and its allies plan a major array of new sanctions against Russia for the Feb 24 anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, a senior US official said yesterday (Feb 16).