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Earthquake kills more than 3,800 in Turkey, Syria
Earthquake kills more than 3,800 in Turkey, Syria
TURKEY: A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria yesterday (Feb 6), killing more than 3,800 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors.
China says US shooting down balloon ‘damaged’ relations
China says US shooting down balloon ‘damaged’ relations
BEIJING: A US decision to shoot down a Chinese balloon that Beijing claimed had veered off course has “seriously impacted and damaged” relations between the two countries, China’s foreign ministry said today (Feb 6).
Guardiola rues missed opportunity as Kane dents Man City’s title bid
Guardiola rues missed opportunity as Kane dents Man City’s title bid
FOOTBALL: Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City’s Premier League title defence had suffered a major blow after Harry Kane’s record-breaking goal gave Tottenham a 1-0 win over the champions yesterday (Feb 5).
US shoots down Chinese spy balloon over ‘unacceptable’ violation
US shoots down Chinese spy balloon over ‘unacceptable’ violation
WASHINGTON, DC: A US fighter jet shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina yesterday (Feb 4), the Pentagon said, over what it called Beijing’s “unacceptable violation” of US sovereignty.
Arsenal title bid rocked by Everton, dismal Liverpool crash again
Arsenal title bid rocked by Everton, dismal Liverpool crash again
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to dig deep after a shock 1-0 defeat at Everton dented the Premier League leaders’ title bid, while Liverpool’s troubled season hit a new low with a woeful 3-0 loss at Wolves yesterday (Feb 4).
Rugby scandals pave way for 2023 Six Nations
Rugby scandals pave way for 2023 Six Nations
RUGBY: This year’s Six Nations Championship starts today (Feb 4) - and for officials confronting mutiple crises among Europe’s elite, kick-off cannot come soon enough.
Fernandez set for Chelsea debut, Arsenal renew title charge
Fernandez set for Chelsea debut, Arsenal renew title charge
FOOTBALL: The clock is ticking for Chelsea manager Graham Potter to turn unprecedented spending into results, starting against Fulham this evening (Feb 3), as new Everton manager Sean Dyche prepares for a baptism of fire against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Almost 1,000 migrant kids separated by Trump still not back with family
Almost 1,000 migrant kids separated by Trump still not back with family
WASHINGTON, DC: Just under 1,000 children - separated from their parents while attempting to enter the United States during Donald Trump’s presidency - have yet to be reunited, the current US government said yesterday (Feb 2).
Philippines expands US access to military bases
Philippines expands US access to military bases
MANILA: The United States and the Philippines announced a deal today (Feb 2) to give US troops access to another four bases in the Southeast Asian nation, as the longtime allies seek to counter China’s military rise.
Newcastle sink Saints to end 47-year League Cup final wait
Newcastle sink Saints to end 47-year League Cup final wait
FOOTBALL: Eddie Howe hailed Newcastle as “a club on the up” after they reached the League Cup final for the first time in 47 years with a 2-1 win against Southampton in yesterday’s (Jan 31) semi-final second leg at jubilant St James’ Park.
Struggling Everton appoint Dyche as new manager
Struggling Everton appoint Dyche as new manager
FOOTBALL: Sean Dyche vowed yesterday (Jan 30) to “remodel” Everton after the Premier League strugglers hired the former Burnley boss to save them from relegation.
Over 60 dead, mostly police, in Pakistan mosque blast
Over 60 dead, mostly police, in Pakistan mosque blast
PESHAWAR: Over 60 people, most of them police, were killed in a blast at a mosque inside a highly sensitive Pakistan police headquarters yesterday (Jan 30), prompting the government to put the country on high alert.
Trump warns 2024 election ’one shot’ to save America
Trump warns 2024 election ’one shot’ to save America
UNITED STATES: Donald Trump warned Saturday (Jan 28) that the next election would be America’s last chance for salvation as he attempted to revive a faltering third run for the White House in two US states that launched his winning 2016 presidential campaign.
IOC’s move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition
IOC’s move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition
OLYMPICS: The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) efforts to find a “pathway” for Russians to take part in the 2024 Paris Games despite the invasion of Ukraine were strongly criticised by Britain on Thursday (Jan 26).
Man City and Arsenal take league rivalry into FA Cup
Man City and Arsenal take league rivalry into FA Cup
FOOTBALL: Manchester City and Arsenal take a break from an intense Premier League title race this weekend - only to face each other in a heavyweight FA Cup clash at the Etihad.
Myanmar opium farming booming after coup: UN
Myanmar opium farming booming after coup: UN
MYANMAR: Opium poppy production in Myanmar ramped up dramatically following the 2021 military coup, the UN’s drugs office said today (Jan 26), as political and economic turmoil drove farmers to cultivate the crop.
Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing name
Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing name
MUAY THAI: Thailand will boycott a kickboxing event at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia, officials confirmed yesterday (Jan 24), in a bitter row with the hosts over what to call the sport: Muay Thai or Kun Khmer.
Grief grips Asian Americans after California mass shootings
Grief grips Asian Americans after California mass shootings
MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA: Asian Americans were reeling yesterday (Jan 24) after two mass shootings in California targeting members of their community left 18 people dead - with the alleged gunmen in both cases being older men of Asian descent.
Lampard sacked as boss of troubled Everton
Lampard sacked as boss of troubled Everton
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard was sacked as Everton manager yesterday (Jan 23) after less than a year in charge at the struggling Premier League club.
Nketiah winner sees Arsenal past Man Utd, Haaland hat-trick tames Wolves
Nketiah winner sees Arsenal past Man Utd, Haaland hat-trick tames Wolves
FOOTBALL: Eddie Nketiah’s last minute strike earned Arsenal a thrilling 3-2 win over Manchester United to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League yesterday (Jan 22) after Erling Haaland’s hat-trick fired Manchester City to a 3-0 victory over Wolves.