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Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble
Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa yesterday (Aug 31).
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
MOSCOW: Mikhail Gorbachev, who changed the course of history by triggering the demise of the Soviet Union and was one of the great figures of the 20th century, has died in Moscow aged 91.
‘Third’ of Pakistan under water as flood aid efforts gather pace
‘Third’ of Pakistan under water as flood aid efforts gather pace
PAKISTAN: Aid efforts ramped up across flooded Pakistan today (Aug 30) to help tens of millions of people affected by relentless monsoon rains that have submerged a third of the country and claimed more than 1,100 lives.
EU ministers to study call for ban on Russian tourists
EU ministers to study call for ban on Russian tourists
BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) foreign ministers are to discuss this week an appeal led by Ukraine to ban Russian tourists from visiting Europe.
Liverpool hit nine to equal record, Haaland hat-trick fires Man City
Liverpool hit nine to equal record, Haaland hat-trick fires Man City
FOOTBALL: Liverpool equalled the Premier League’s record win with a 9-0 demolition of Bournemouth, while Erling Haaland’s hat-trick inspired Manchester City’s comeback 4-2 victory against Crystal Palace yesterday (Aug 27).
Liverpool look to end dismal start, Arsenal on the up
Liverpool look to end dismal start, Arsenal on the up
FOOTBALL: Troubled Liverpool will be desperate to get their first win of the Premier League season when they face Bournemouth later today (Aug 27).
Trump social media platform faces money woes, modest following
Trump social media platform faces money woes, modest following
NEW YORK: Signs are growing that Donald Trump’s social media platform Truth Social is in financial trouble, with just a modest following six months after launching.
Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker’s term cut
Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker’s term cut
SURABAYA: Almost two decades after the Bali bombings left Thiolina Ferawati Marpaung with permanent eye injuries, news that one of the masterminds could be released early has caused fresh trauma.
Slow Liverpool start concerns Klopp
Slow Liverpool start concerns Klopp
FOOTBALL: Three months ago Liverpool stood on the brink of an unprecedented quadruple of trophies. Three games into the new season, they are yet to win a game.
Hong Konger ‘kidnapped’ in Thailand by SE Asia scam ring pleads for help
Hong Konger ‘kidnapped’ in Thailand by SE Asia scam ring pleads for help
HONG KONG: Anti-trafficking campaigners in Hong Kong played a harrowing recording yesterday (Aug 24) of a resident testifying that he has been kidnapped and forced to work for online scam syndicates in Myanmar.
Najib sent to jail after Malaysia top court upholds sentence in 1MDB scandal
Najib sent to jail after Malaysia top court upholds sentence in 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s highest court yesterday (Aug 23) upheld former prime minister Najib Razak’s 12-year jail sentence for corruption in the 1MDB financial scandal, a decision analysts said could slam the door to a political comeback.
Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian troops killed so far, says Kyiv
Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian troops killed so far, says Kyiv
KYIV: Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia invaded, the country’s top military officer said yesterday (Aug 22), as Moscow accused Kyiv over the assassination of the daughter of a leading hardliner.
Lift off for ten Hag as United beat Liverpool
Lift off for ten Hag as United beat Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Erik ten Hag secured his first win as Manchester United manager as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford yesterday (Aug 22).
Man City fightback denies Newcastle, Mendy howler rocks Chelsea
Man City fightback denies Newcastle, Mendy howler rocks Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Manchester City staged a thrilling fightback as the Premier League champions rescued a 3-3 draw against Newcastle, while Edouard Mendy’s embarrassing blunder condemned Chelsea to a 3-0 defeat at Leeds yesterday (Aug 21).
Singapore to repeal colonial-era law against gay sex: PM
Singapore to repeal colonial-era law against gay sex: PM
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced yesterday (Aug 21) Singapore will repeal a colonial-era law criminalising gay sex, though he maintained that the government will continue to “uphold” marriage as being between a man and a woman.
Usyk shatters Joshua by split decision in heavyweight rematch
Usyk shatters Joshua by split decision in heavyweight rematch
BOXING: Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk won his rematch against Anthony Joshua by split decision in Saudi Arabia this morning (Aug 21) to set up a potential unification bout with Britain’s Tyson Fury.
Arsenal power into first place, Kane makes history
Arsenal power into first place, Kane makes history
FOOTBALL: Arsenal swept to the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Bournemouth that extended their perfect start to the season, while Harry Kane made history in Tottenham’s 1-0 victory over Wolves yesterday (Aug 20).
Liverpool clash threatens more misery for Man Utd
Liverpool clash threatens more misery for Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Rooted to the bottom of the Premier League for the first time in 30 years, Manchester United’s disastrous start to the season on and off the field could still get worse when they face Liverpool on Monday (Aug 22).
Europe divided over banning Russian tourists
Europe divided over banning Russian tourists
KYIV: Ukraine is pressuring the EU to bar Russian tourists from entering the bloc but has met varying responses, with some EU countries agreeing while others resist.
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) called yesterday (Aug 17) for people infected with monkeypox to avoid exposing animals to the virus following a first reported case of human-to-dog transmission.