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Chris Hipkins to be New Zealand PM
Chris Hipkins to be New Zealand PM
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s former COVID-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after receiving the only nomination from fellow MPs, the ruling Labour Party said today (Jan 21).
Arsenal face Man Utd test as struggling Liverpool host Chelsea
Arsenal face Man Utd test as struggling Liverpool host Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Arsenal face a stern test of their Premier League title credentials against Manchester United this weekend as Liverpool and Chelsea meet in a clash of two clubs desperate to escape mid-table obscurity.
Baldwin to face manslaughter charge over shooting
Baldwin to face manslaughter charge over shooting
LOS ANGELES: Alec Baldwin is to be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the accidental shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the low-budget western “Rust,” a prosecutor said yesterday (Jan 19).
New Zealand PM Ardern to resign next month
New Zealand PM Ardern to resign next month
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today (Jan 19) she will resign next month, saying she no longer has “enough in the tank” to remain as leader.
Ukraine investigates helicopter crash that killed interior minister
Ukraine investigates helicopter crash that killed interior minister
UKRAINE: Ukrainian authorities on Thursday (Jan 18) were investigating the circumstances surrounding a helicopter crash that killed the country’s interior minister and 13 others.
F1 Grand Prix schedule confirmed
F1 Grand Prix schedule confirmed
FORMULA ONE: Officials confirmed the schedule for the 2023 Formula One season yesterday (Jan 17), which includes a record 23 races in the following locations:
China back to ‘normal’, says vice-premier
China back to ‘normal’, says vice-premier
DAVOS: China has returned to normal after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, Vice Premier Liu He told the World Economic Forum yesterday (Jan 17) as he invited “international friends” to visit the country.
Russia and Belarus flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest
Russia and Belarus flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest
TENNIS: Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open were officially banned by Tennis Australia today (Jan 17) after Ukraine’s ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd.
Shakhtar to give $25m of Mudryk fee to aid war victims in Ukraine
Shakhtar to give $25m of Mudryk fee to aid war victims in Ukraine
DONETSK: Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk, who completed the sale of their player Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea at the weekend, pledged yesterday (Jan 16) to give a sizeable chunk of their fee to victims of the Russian invasion.
Theerathorn strike seals AFF Cup triumph for Thailand
Theerathorn strike seals AFF Cup triumph for Thailand
FOOTBALL: Thailand secured their second successive AFF Cup trophy yesterday (Jan 16), seeing off a poor Vietnam side 1-0 in the second leg of the final to cement their status as the leading force in Southeast Asian football.
Jones appointed Wallabies coach in ‘major coup’ after Rennie dumped
Jones appointed Wallabies coach in ‘major coup’ after Rennie dumped
RUGBY: Former England boss Eddie Jones was appointed the new Australia coach today (Jan 16) in “a major coup” after Dave Rennie was sacked, and vowed to steer them to World Cup glory in France this year.
At least 67 killed in Nepal plane crash
At least 67 killed in Nepal plane crash
POKHARA: At least 67 people were confirmed dead yesterday (Jan 15) after a plane with 72 on board crashed in Nepal, police said, in the Himalayan country’s worst aviation disaster in three decades.
Arsenal sink Spurs to move eight clear, Chelsea ease pressure on Potter
Arsenal sink Spurs to move eight clear, Chelsea ease pressure on Potter
FOOTBALL: Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Tottenham in the north London derby as Chelsea eased the pressure on manager Graham Potter by beating Crystal Palace 1-0 yesterday (Jan 15).
Man City fume as VAR ‘joke’ fuels Man Utd win, Brighton rock Liverpool
Man City fume as VAR ‘joke’ fuels Man Utd win, Brighton rock Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Manchester United fought back for a dramatic 2-1 win against Manchester City that left their arch rivals fuming over a controversial VAR decision to allow Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser, while troubled Liverpool crashed to a shock 3-0 defeat at Brighton yesterday (Jan 14).
Australia dump Afghan cricket series over Taliban crackdown on women
Australia dump Afghan cricket series over Taliban crackdown on women
CRICKET: Australia pulled out of an upcoming cricket series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates yesterday (Jan 12), citing Taliban moves to further restrict women’s rights.
Potter’s misery mounts as Fulham beat Chelsea after Felix red card
Potter’s misery mounts as Fulham beat Chelsea after Felix red card
FOOTBALL: Graham Potter pleaded with his Chelsea players to “stay together” after a shock 2-1 defeat at Fulham last night (Jan 12) that saw Blues forward Joao Felix sent off on his debut before a decisive blunder from Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Putin signals impatience over Ukraine war in commander switch
Putin signals impatience over Ukraine war in commander switch
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin’s move to replace his top commander in Ukraine is a sign of military disarray and his growing impatience in a war Russia is not winning, analysts said.
Osaka announces pregnancy and promises return in 2024
Osaka announces pregnancy and promises return in 2024
TENNIS: Former world number one Naomi Osaka announced yesterday (Jan 11) that she is pregnant and will be taking a break from tennis until 2024.
Meta bans ads targeted at teens based on gender
Meta bans ads targeted at teens based on gender
SAN FRANCISCO: Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, said yesterday (Jan 10) it will stop allowing advertisers to target ads at teens based on gender, as it fights accusations that its platforms are harmful to young users.
Gareth Bale calls time on glittering football career
Gareth Bale calls time on glittering football career
FOOTBALL: Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football at the age of 33 yesterday (Jan 9), bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated careers in British football history.