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Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini acquitted in FIFA trial
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini acquitted in FIFA trial
SWITZERLAND: Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, once the chiefs of world and European football, were acquitted Friday (July 8) over a suspected fraudulent payment that shook the sport and torpedoed their time at the top.
Japan mourns as body of assassinated ex-PM Abe arrives in Tokyo
Japan mourns as body of assassinated ex-PM Abe arrives in Tokyo
TOKYO: A hearse carrying the body of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Tokyo on Saturday (July 9) from the western Japanese city where he was shot at close range on the campaign trail.
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe killed in shooting
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe killed in shooting
TOKYO: Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe died in hospital today (July 8), local media reported, hours after being shot at a political campaign event in an attack condemned as “absolutely unforgivable”.
Japan’s former PM feared dead after apparent shooting
Japan’s former PM feared dead after apparent shooting
TOKYO: Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was feared dead today (July 8) after apparently being shot at a campaign event in the Nara region, local media reported.
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon glory after Nadal pulls out
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon glory after Nadal pulls out
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic is preparing for today’s (July 8) Wimbledon semi-final against Cameron Norrie safe in the knowledge that his greatest rival Rafael Nadal no longer stands in the way of a 21st Grand Slam triumph.
UK PM Johnson quits after cabinet bloodbath
UK PM Johnson quits after cabinet bloodbath
LONDON: Boris Johnson resigned yesterday (July 7) as leader of Britain’s Conservative party, triggering a prolonged race to succeed the scandal-dogged premier after an extraordinary exodus of ministers from his government.
Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in Taiwan
Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in Taiwan
TAIPEI: Dressed in military camouflage with an assault rifle at the ready, “Prof” Yeh peers from behind a vehicle in a parking lot outside Taipei, scanning his surroundings and waiting for a signal to advance.
Record crowd sees England women off to winning start at Euro 2022
Record crowd sees England women off to winning start at Euro 2022
FOOTBALL: England manager Sarina Wiegman hailed a record 69,000 crowd that saw the Lionesses start Euro 2022 with a 1-0 win over Austria as a testament to how far the women’s game has come.
MI5, FBI chiefs warn over China in rare joint address
MI5, FBI chiefs warn over China in rare joint address
LONDON: The heads of MI5 and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned yesterday (July 6) about China’s commercial espionage thrust in the West, in a rare joint address at the British intelligence service’s London headquarters.
July 4 gunman charged with seven counts of murder
July 4 gunman charged with seven counts of murder
HIGHLAND PARK: A 21-year-old man who allegedly opened fire on a July 4 parade in a wealthy Chicago suburb while disguised in women’s clothing was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder yesterday (July 5), prosecutors said.
Salah signs new Liverpool deal as Ronaldo wants away
Salah signs new Liverpool deal as Ronaldo wants away
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp said Mohamed Salah’s best years are still ahead of him after the Liverpool star ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract last Friday (July 1).
Police arrest suspect after gunman kills six at US July 4 parade
Police arrest suspect after gunman kills six at US July 4 parade
HIGHLAND PARK: Police arrested a suspect yesterday (July 4) after a mass shooting left six dead at a US Independence Day parade in a wealthy Chicago suburb, casting a dark shadow over the country’s most patriotic holiday.
Thousands evacuate from ‘dangerous’ Sydney floods
Thousands evacuate from ‘dangerous’ Sydney floods
SYDNEY: Rapidly rising rivers swamped swathes of rain-lashed Sydney today (July 4), forcing thousands to flee “dangerous” floods as the city’s largest dam spilled torrents of water.
Trial of US basketball star Griner opens in Russia
Trial of US basketball star Griner opens in Russia
KHIMKI (RUSSIA): The trial of US basketball star Brittney Griner, detained in Russia since February, opened on Friday (July 1) as tensions rage over Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine.
Ukraine leader accuses Russia of ‘terror’ in missile strike that killed 21
Ukraine leader accuses Russia of ‘terror’ in missile strike that killed 21
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (July 1) accused Russia of engaging in state “terror” as he blamed Moscow for missile strikes on a southern resort town that left 21 dead and dozens wounded.
California passes sweeping law to reduce non-recyclable plastic
California passes sweeping law to reduce non-recyclable plastic
LOS ANGELES: California passed an ambitious law yesterday (June 30) mandating reduction of non-recyclable plastic by at least 30% in six years, while also placing responsibility on producers.
Expanding NATO squares up to Russia as Putin slams ‘imperial’ alliance
Expanding NATO squares up to Russia as Putin slams ‘imperial’ alliance
MADRID: The United States vowed yesterday (June 29) to reinforce Europe’s defences in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as NATO declared Moscow the West’s greatest threat - prompting Vladimir Putin to lash out at the alliance’s “imperial ambitions”.
‘Motivated’ Serena brushes off retirement talk despite Wimbledon defeat
‘Motivated’ Serena brushes off retirement talk despite Wimbledon defeat
TENNIS: Serena Williams brushed off any talk of retirement yesterday (June 28) by insisting she is “motivated” to play at the US Open later this year despite a shattering Wimbledon defeat.
Ghislaine Maxwell gets 20 years for sex trafficking
Ghislaine Maxwell gets 20 years for sex trafficking
NEW YORK: Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison yesterday (June 28) for helping late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls, capping the former socialite’s sordid fall from grace.
G7 denounces ‘war crime’ as Russian strike kills shoppers
G7 denounces ‘war crime’ as Russian strike kills shoppers
KYIV: A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in central Ukraine killed at least 16 people yesterday (June 27) in what Group of Seven leaders branded “a war crime” at a meeting in Germany where they looked to step up sanctions on Moscow.