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Rescuers search for bodies as Philippines storm death toll hits 101
Rescuers search for bodies as Philippines storm death toll hits 101
MINDANAO: Philippine rescuers waded through thigh-deep mud yesterday (Oct 31) using long pieces of wood to search for bodies buried by a landslide, as the death toll from a powerful storm rose to 101.
Lula wins Brazil’s bitter presidential vote, Bolsonaro silent
Lula wins Brazil’s bitter presidential vote, Bolsonaro silent
SAO PAULO: Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for “peace and unity” after narrowly winning a divisive runoff election yesterday (Oct 30), capping a remarkable political comeback by defeating far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro - who has yet to accept defeat.
Five-star Arsenal back on top of the Premier League
Five-star Arsenal back on top of the Premier League
FOOTBALL: Reiss Nelson was the unlikely hero as Arsenal retook top spot in the Premier League with a 5-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest yesterday (Oct 30).
Man City go top, Leeds inflict more misery on Liverpool
Man City go top, Leeds inflict more misery on Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Manchester City moved top of the Premier League thanks to Kevin De Bruyne’s stunning strike to beat Leicester 1-0 yesterday (Oct 29), as Liverpool’s five-year unbeaten home league run in front of fans was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Leeds.
Scenes of horror in Seoul after Halloween stampede
Scenes of horror in Seoul after Halloween stampede
SEOUL: Party-goers in costumes fleeing in panic, desperate attempts at first aid on the sidewalks, scores of bodies lined up under makeshift shrouds: in Seoul’s lively Itaewon district, a Halloween festival turned to tragedy yesterday (Oct 29).
Newcastle’s rise puts established Premier League powers on edge
Newcastle’s rise puts established Premier League powers on edge
FOOTBALL: Newcastle United’s expected threat to the Premier League’s traditional top six has arrived ahead of schedule with the Mapgies well in the running for a place in next season’s Champions League.
World entering ‘most dangerous’ decade, warns Putin
World entering ‘most dangerous’ decade, warns Putin
MOSCOW: The world is probably entering the “most dangerous” decade since the end of World War II, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned yesterday (Oct 27), presenting the Ukraine conflict as part of a wider struggle against western domination.
‘Doesn’t get bigger than this’: Finch relishes England MCG showdown
‘Doesn’t get bigger than this’: Finch relishes England MCG showdown
CRICKET: Australia captain Aaron Finch said today (Oct 27) he couldn’t wait to face England in a Twenty20 World Cup clash that is shaping up as a must-win showdown for the Ashes rivals.
Putin oversees nuclear response drills
Putin oversees nuclear response drills
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday (Oct 27) surveyed drills carried out by his nuclear-capable forces as Moscow pressed unfounded claims to India and China that Ukraine was developing a “dirty bomb”.
‘Forget the controversies and focus on football’ at Qatar World Cup, says Zidane
‘Forget the controversies and focus on football’ at Qatar World Cup, says Zidane
FOOTBALL: French World Cup-winning hero Zinedine Zidane said yesterday (Oct 24) it was “time to forget the controversies and focus on the football” at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, despite calls to boycott the tournament over the Gulf state’s rights record and treatment of migrant workers.
Sunak to be appointed UK’s third PM this year
Sunak to be appointed UK’s third PM this year
LONDON: Rishi Sunak will on today (Oct 25) be installed as Britain’s third prime minister this year, replacing the humiliated Liz Truss after just seven weeks and inheriting a daunting array of problems.
Xi secures historic third term as China’s leader
Xi secures historic third term as China’s leader
BEIJING: Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as China’s leader on Sunday (Oct 23) and filled his inner circle with close allies, achieving after a decade in power complete dominance over the ruling Communist Party.
Liverpool lose at Forest, Haaland hits double for Man City
Liverpool lose at Forest, Haaland hits double for Man City
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge suffered another massive blow in a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest as Erling Haaland returned Manchester City to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Brighton.
Villa sack Gerrard as Ronaldo casts shadow over Man Utd
Villa sack Gerrard as Ronaldo casts shadow over Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Steven Gerrard was sacked as Aston Villa manager less than two hours after his struggling side crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat at Fulham last night (Oct 20).
Australian sports stars revolt over mining, fossil fuel sponsorships
Australian sports stars revolt over mining, fossil fuel sponsorships
CRICKET / NETBALL: Stars from two of Australia’s favourite sporting codes are pushing back against lucrative energy and mining sponsorship deals, with cricket captain Pat Cummins leading the charge yesterday (Oct 18).
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
SINGAPORE: A Singapore film on religious and LGBTQ issues that premiered in New York this year has been banned in the city-state because it could create “social division”, authorities said.
Man City stumble gives Spurs, Chelsea hope of title fight
Man City stumble gives Spurs, Chelsea hope of title fight
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s first defeat of the season has given the rest of the Premier League hope that the title race is not a foregone conclusion as Tottenham and Chelsea seek to close at the top of the table tomorrow (Oct 19).
Benzema wins Ballon d’Or as Putellas retains women’s prize
Benzema wins Ballon d’Or as Putellas retains women’s prize
FOOTBALL: Karim Benzema was rewarded for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d’Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris yesterday (Oct 17), while Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s prize.
Russian ‘kamikaze drones’ strike Kyiv: Ukraine
Russian ‘kamikaze drones’ strike Kyiv: Ukraine
KYIV: Russian-launched “kamikaze drones” attacked Kyiv early this morning (Oct 17), the Ukrainian presidency said, describing the strikes as an act of desperation nearly eight months into a war that has claimed thousands of lives.
‘Historic day’ as Namibia stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener
‘Historic day’ as Namibia stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener
CRICKET: Jan Frylinck smashed 44 runs and took two wickets as Namibia hammered Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs to cause a major upset in the opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup yesterday (Oct 16).