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Former Australian PM defends secret power grab
Former Australian PM defends secret power grab
CANBERRA: Australia’s former leader today (Aug 17) defended secret arrangements he made to swear himself in to key portfolios including defence and treasury, saying he would only have used the roles in an emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New F1 motors and fuel for 2026
New F1 motors and fuel for 2026
FORMULA ONE: The World Motor Sport Council (FIA) said yesterday (Aug 16) new engines, or power units (PU), would be required in Formula 1 racing by 2026, aimed at greater sustainability.
Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace
Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace
FOOTBALL: Liverpool fought back with 10 men to prevent a first Premier League defeat in front of fans at Anfield since 2017 as Darwin Nunez was sent off during a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace yesterday (Aug 15).
Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption
Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption
MYANMAR: A Myanmar junta court jailed Aung San Suu Kyi for six years for corruption yesterday (Aug 15), a source close to the case said, taking the ousted leader’s prison time to 17 years.
Nitithorn shrugs off pressure to win International Series Singapore
Nitithorn shrugs off pressure to win International Series Singapore
GOLF: Thailand’s Nitithorn Thippong seized the initiative as his rivals faltered yesterday (Aug 14), closing with a flawless three-under-par 69 to win the International Series Singapore.
Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start
Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start
FOOTBALL: Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 4-0 thrashing by Brentford to sink to the bottom of the Premier League yesterday (Aug 13), while Manchester City went top as the champions rolled over Bournemouth 4-0.
Chinese gambling kingpin taken into custody in Bangkok
Chinese gambling kingpin taken into custody in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Authorities in Bangkok have detained a controversial Chinese businessman who is the subject of an international arrest warrant for allegedly running an illegal online casino, police said Saturday (Aug 13).
Salman Rushdie on ventilator after stabbing
Salman Rushdie on ventilator after stabbing
NEW YORK: Salman Rushdie, who spent years in hiding after Iran ordered his killing, was on a ventilator and could lose an eye following a stabbing attack at a literary event in New York state on Friday (Aug 12).
Surprise date-change overshadows World Cup 100-day countdown
Surprise date-change overshadows World Cup 100-day countdown
FOOTBALL: FIFA and Qatar organisers yesterday (Aug 12) counted the cost of bringing forward the start of the World Cup by a day as they launched the 100-day countdown to the event.
Actor Anne Heche legally dead after crash
Actor Anne Heche legally dead after crash
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actor Anne Heche has been declared legally dead, one week after she crashed her car into a Los Angeles building, a spokeswoman said yesterday (Aug 12).
Tottenham’s Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test
Tottenham’s Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test
FOOTBALL: Tottenham lived up to pre-season hype they could challenge for the Premier League title by going top of the table on the opening weekend of the season, but face a truer test of their credentials away to Chelsea on Sunday (Aug 14).
China’s ex-COVID patients live under ‘dark shadow’ of stigma
China’s ex-COVID patients live under ‘dark shadow’ of stigma
SHANGHAI: When Zuo tested positive for COVID-19 while working as a cleaner in one of Shanghai’s largest quarantine centres, she hoped it wouldn’t be long before she could pick up the mop and start earning again.
Serena says ‘countdown’ to retirement has begun
Serena says ‘countdown’ to retirement has begun
TENNIS: United States tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday (Aug 9) that “the countdown has begun” to her retirement from the sport.
FBI raid on Trump’s home ignites political firestorm
FBI raid on Trump’s home ignites political firestorm
FLORIDA: Top Republican leaders flung their support behind former US president Donald Trump yesterday (Aug 9) after an extraordinary Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on his palatial Florida residence sparked a political firestorm in an already bitterly divided country.
Taiwan holds military drill as China accused of preparing invasion
Taiwan holds military drill as China accused of preparing invasion
TAIPEI: Taiwan held an artillery drill this morning (Aug 9) simulating a defence against an attack as its top diplomat accused Beijing of preparing to invade the island after days of massive Chinese war games.
Ozzy Osbourne closes Commonwealth Games as Birmingham parties
Ozzy Osbourne closes Commonwealth Games as Birmingham parties
COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne brought the curtain down on the Commonwealth Games in spectacular style yesterday (Aug 8) as dominant Australia celebrated finishing top of the medals table yet again.
More Ukraine grain sets sail as new strike hits nuclear site
More Ukraine grain sets sail as new strike hits nuclear site
KYIV: Four more ships loaded with grain set off from Ukrainian ports yesterday (Aug 7), as Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other for a new strike at a Russian-occupied nuclear plant.
Haaland double gives Man City dream start, Man Utd beaten by Brighton
Haaland double gives Man City dream start, Man Utd beaten by Brighton
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened their defence of the title with a 2-0 win at West Ham, while Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Brighton in Erik ten Hag’s first game in charge yesterday (Aug 7).
Liverpool stumble, Spurs shine on Premier League’s opening weekend
Liverpool stumble, Spurs shine on Premier League’s opening weekend
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge got off to a sluggish start as the Reds were held 2-2 at newly-promoted Fulham, while Tottenham delivered on their pre-season hype by thrashing Southampton 4-1 yesterday (Aug 6).
China scraps cooperation with US over Taiwan spat
China scraps cooperation with US over Taiwan spat
BEIJING: China said yesterday (Aug 5) it was ending cooperation with the United States on a litany of key issues including climate change, anti-drug efforts and military talks, as relations between the two superpowers nosedive over the island of Taiwan.