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Djokovic ‘not anti-vax’ but would rather skip events than be forced into jab
Djokovic ‘not anti-vax’ but would rather skip events than be forced into jab
TENNIS: World number one Novak Djokovic has claimed he is not anti-vaccination but would rather skip Grand Slams than be forced to get a COVID jab.
Interpol issues Red Notices for Canadians over gangster’s murder in Phuket
Interpol issues Red Notices for Canadians over gangster’s murder in Phuket
BANGKOK: Interpol has issued two “Red Notices” calling for the arrest for a pair of Canadians over the murder of an Indian gangster outside a luxury villa on Phuket island.
FIA alters F1 rain rules and refuses to increase number of sprints
FIA alters F1 rain rules and refuses to increase number of sprints
FORMULA ONE: The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said yesterday (Feb 14) it had changed a wet-weather rule that helped Max Verstappen snatch last season’s Formula One title and had dialled back plans for six ‘sprint’ qualifiers.
Snake on a plane: AirAsia jet forced to divert
Snake on a plane: AirAsia jet forced to divert
KUALA LUMPUR: An AirAsia passenger plane was forced to divert and make an unscheduled landing after a snake was spotted slithering through the overhead lights, the Malaysian budget carrier confirmed yesterday (Feb 14).
Rams down Bengals in Super Bowl thriller
Rams down Bengals in Super Bowl thriller
NFL: Cooper Kupp scored two touchdowns and Aaron Donald spearheaded a fearsome defensive display as the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday (Feb 13).
Liverpool close gap on Man City, Spurs rocked by Wolves
Liverpool close gap on Man City, Spurs rocked by Wolves
FOOTBALL: Liverpool kept the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City as Fabinho sealed a 1-0 win over Burnley, while Tottenham’s top four bid suffered a fresh blow in a 2-0 loss to Wolves yesterday (Feb 13).
Rams out to spoil Bengals script in Hollywood Super Bowl
Rams out to spoil Bengals script in Hollywood Super Bowl
NFL: A star-studded Los Angeles Rams team will seek to deny the giant-killing Cincinnati Bengals a Hollywood ending at the Super Bowl today (Feb 13) as the NFL season reaches its climax.
Swiss vote on banning tobacco advertising, animal testing
Swiss vote on banning tobacco advertising, animal testing
BERN: The Swiss head to the polls today (Feb 13) to decide whether to ban almost all advertising of tobacco products and separately on a blanket ban on all animal testing.
Sterling hat-trick extends Man City lead, toothless Man Utd held by Southampton
Sterling hat-trick extends Man City lead, toothless Man Utd held by Southampton
FOOTBALL: Manchester City restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling’s hat-trick put Norwich to the sword 4-0, while Manchester United’s chances of just making the top four stumbled again in a 1-1 draw against Southampton yesterday (Feb 12).
West Ham under pressure to drop Zouma as they battle for top four
West Ham under pressure to drop Zouma as they battle for top four
FOOTBALL: West Ham manager David Moyes is in the spotlight ahead of his side’s trip to Leicester tomorrow (Feb 13), with the build-up overshadowed by the fallout from a video showing defender Kurt Zouma physically abusing his cat.
US warns Russia could attack Ukraine ‘any day’
US warns Russia could attack Ukraine ‘any day’
WASHINGTON: The United States dramatically raised the alarm yesterday (Feb 11) over Ukraine, warning that a Russian invasion starting with civilians caught under aerial bombing could begin in days and telling US citizens to leave within 48 hours.
Jota double keeps Liverpool in title hunt, 10-man Arsenal win at Wolves
Jota double keeps Liverpool in title hunt, 10-man Arsenal win at Wolves
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool are not breathing down Manchester City’s necks yet, but the Reds remain in the hunt for the Premier League title after Diogo Jota’s double beat Leicester 2-0 at Anfield last night (Feb 10).
Australia warns koalas ‘endangered’ as numbers plunge
Australia warns koalas ‘endangered’ as numbers plunge
SYDNEY: Australia officially listed koalas across a swathe of its eastern coast as “endangered” today (Feb 11), with the marsupials fighting to survive the impact of bushfires, land-clearing, drought and disease.
Djokovic on entry list for vaccinated-only Indian Wells
Djokovic on entry list for vaccinated-only Indian Wells
TENNIS: Top-ranked 20-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, prevented from playing the Australian Open because he was not vaccinated for COVID-19, is entered in next month’s Indian Wells ATP event.
Man City stretch lead as Spurs stunned by Saints
Man City stretch lead as Spurs stunned by Saints
FOOTBALL: Manchester City surged 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Brentford, while Tottenham’s top four bid suffered a blow in a dramatic 3-2 defeat against Southampton yesterday (Feb 9).
Indonesia starts testing homegrown COVID-19 vaccine on humans
Indonesia starts testing homegrown COVID-19 vaccine on humans
JAKARTA: Indonesia began testing a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine on humans yesterday (Feb 9) after getting the green light from the drug regulator as the country faces a rising wave of virus cases.
Beijing sells troubled Xinjiang as a winter sports paradise
Beijing sells troubled Xinjiang as a winter sports paradise
BEIJING: China’s vast region of Xinjiang has hit the headlines as a centre of massive alleged human rights abuses, but Beijing is keen it gets recognition for another reason - as a top winter sports destination.
‘Animal lover’ Moyes defends decision to pick Zouma after cat shame
‘Animal lover’ Moyes defends decision to pick Zouma after cat shame
FOOTBALL: David Moyes insisted he is an “animal lover” as the West Ham manager defended his controversial decision to pick Kurt Zouma for yesterday’s (Feb 8) 1-0 win over Watford despite the Frenchman’s cat-kicking shame.
F1 teams set to unveil radical new look
F1 teams set to unveil radical new look
FORMULA ONE: Fans wondering how the coming season will unfold when the cars start racing in Bahrain on March 20, will be trying to look past the paint and the drivers but, due to rule changes in the sport, can expect a different look.
Newcastle face moment of truth as Premier League winter break ends
Newcastle face moment of truth as Premier League winter break ends
FOOTBALL: New-look Newcastle take on Frank Lampard’s Everton this evening (Feb 8) after splashing the cash in the January transfer window as the Premier League gears up for a first full programme of matches after the winter break.