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Rooney says handling of Premier League pay row 'a disgrace'
Rooney says handling of Premier League pay row 'a disgrace'
Wayne Rooney has criticised the government and the Premier League for placing footballers in a "no-win situation" over proposed pay cuts after a warning from players'
Read More... Lineker slams Spurs decision to furlough non-playing staff
Lineker slams Spurs decision to furlough non-playing staff
Tottenham Hotspur's decision to furlough 550 of their non-playingstaff due to the economic fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic has been sharply criticised by former Spurs and England
Read More... Chelsea's Loftus-Cheek says injury battle was 'toughest hurdle yet'
Chelsea's Loftus-Cheek says injury battle was 'toughest hurdle yet'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits battling to return from a serious Achilles injury while dealing with back problems has been a draining experience.
Read More... Juventus players agree to take pay reduction in 90-million-euro cost cut
Juventus players agree to take pay reduction in 90-million-euro cost cut
Juventus on Saturday announced that they had cut their players' and coach Maurizio Sarri's salaries after all Italian sport was suspended until at least April 3 due to the
Read More... Pedro reveals angst of separation from children due to virus
Pedro reveals angst of separation from children due to virus
Chelsea winger Pedro admits he is finding it hard separated from his children due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Read More... Ireland manager McCarthy in 'very frightening' situation
Ireland manager McCarthy in 'very frightening' situation
Ireland football manager Mick McCarthy is in self-isolation in London with his wife due to the coronavirus pandemic, describing their situation to the Football Association of Ireland website as
Read More... Re-organising Olympics a Herculean task: former IOC marketing head
Re-organising Olympics a Herculean task: former IOC marketing head
Thomas Bach and the IOC should not be criticised for procrastination over the Tokyo Olympics as re-organising them is "mind bogglingly complex", the movement's former head of marketing
Read More... British racing braces for coronavirus fallout
British racing braces for coronavirus fallout
British horse racing is preparing itself for tough times ahead after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered racecourses, putting jobs at risk and leaving the industry in
Read More... England cancel friendlies after Euro 2020 postponed
England cancel friendlies after Euro 2020 postponed
England's June friendlies against Austria and Romania have been called off after Euro 2020 was postponed for a year due to the coronavirus.
Read More... Fernandes says Man Utd revival not just down to him
Fernandes says Man Utd revival not just down to him
Bruno Fernandes says his stellar form since he arrived at Manchester United in January is not the only reason why the club's fortunes have improved on the pitch.
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British study shows unknowns of COVID-19 spread
Authors of headline-grabbing research into how many people in Britain may already be infected with COVID-19 insisted Wednesday their research showed the need for widespread antibodyRead More... -
Researchers study drug to reduce COVID-19 complications
Canadian researchers launched a study Monday into the use of a powerful anti-inflammatory drug to reduce the risks of pulmonary complications and death related to the new coronavirus.Read More... -
Schools set to close as UK steps up coronavirus response
British schools close indefinitely on Friday as part of tougher government measures to stem the coronavirus pandemic, following similar shutdowns in Europe and across the world.Read More... -
'Super-spreaders': COVID19 myth or reality?
Can a single COVID-19 patient infect dozens of others? Although transmission rates in the current outbreak appear to be far lower, a variety of factors can lead to an individual infecting many.Read More... -
Most Malaysia coronavirus cases linked to Islamic gathering
Malaysia said Sunday that more than half the country's 428 coronavirus cases were linked to an international Islamic gathering held last month.Read More... -
Several US states close schools to halt coronavirus
At least six US states have ordered schools to close in an attempt to curb the spread of the new coronavirus which has infected more than 1,660 people across the country.Read More... -
Science and shamanism: Medicine meets Myanmar's far-flung Naga tribes
With Malaria and tuberculosis screening out front and sacrifices to jungle gods out back, health worker Htan Pi and her shaman mother are an unlikely double-act in their isolated MyanmarRead More... -
Pint-sized bird may be smallest dinosaur yet: study
Tinier than the teeniest bird, older than T-Rex and perfectly preserved for eternity: scientists have identified a 100-million-year-old flying dinosaur encased in amber that may be the smallestRead More... -
Coronavirus: top US universities move classes online
Major American universities -- including Harvard, Princeton and Columbia -- have been forced to cancel classes because of the coronavirus and move lessons online, affecting tens of thousandsRead More... -
Jailed French academic Adelkhah hospitalised in Iran: lawyer
French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah, jailed in Iran since last year, has been transferred to a prison hospital after her health deteriorated following a hunger strike, her lawyer said Tuesday.Read More...
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Culture
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Eilish's 'Bad Guy' named top global song of 2019
US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish racked up another record on Tuesday after her hit "Bad Guy" was named the best-selling global single of 2019.Read More... -
Two-time defending champion Altior out of Champion Chase
Two-time victor Altior has lost his tussle to be fit to defend his Queen Mother Champion Chase crown at the Cheltenham Festival, his trainer Nicky Henderson announced on Tuesday.Read More... -
New seven-kilo gold coin unveiled to celebrate James Bond film
Britain's Royal Mint on Monday unveiled a seven-kilogram gold coin with the highest face value in its 1,100-year history in honour of the latest James Bond film.Read More... -
Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems
Olivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Read More... -
From samurais to Jedi knights, kimono stars in London show
Freddie Mercury, Yves Saint Laurent and George Lucas were all seduced by the charms of the kimono, whose evolution from medieval times in Japan will be on show atRead More... -
Bayern players big game drinking prep wows US rock star Jovi
Bayern Munich's 3-0 Champions League last 16 first leg victory over Chelsea on Tuesday made an impression on US rock star Jon Bon Jovi for the relaxed way the German side prepared for theRead More... -
Victoria Beckham's 'gentle rebellion' at London Fashion Week
Victoria Beckham made a clarion call for a "gentle rebellion" at London Fashion Week on Sunday with a sophisticated but wearable collection.Read More... -
Protests hit London Fashion Week as chic and glamour rule the catwalk
From the chic of Petar Petrov to the playful colours of Molly Goddard and the unabashed glamour of Halpern, different aspects of femininity lit up London Fashion Week on Saturday, unlike theRead More... -
London Fashion Week opens under shadow of novel coronavirus
London Fashion Week kicks off Friday with more than 60 shows over five days, including much-anticipated offerings from Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger, but withRead More... -
Oscar-winning director McQueen returns to art with Tate show
Oscar-winning British director Steve McQueen is returning to his art roots with a series of short films at London's Tate Modern art gallery, offering a sensory explorationRead More... -
Ex-pope Benedict seeks to end storm over controversial book
Retired former pope Benedict XVI sought to calm a dispute within the Vatican on Tuesday, claiming his name was erroneously attributed as co-author to a new bookRead More... -
Peru promises to protect Machu Picchu as it builds airport
Peru's government promised on Thursday to protect the Machu Picchu sanctuary and other Inca ruins when building a new airport to serve the ancient civilization'sRead More... -
Warehouses host glitzy Dubai's 'hipster' scene
In the glitzy city of Dubai, known for its mega-projects, futuristic skyscrapers and ostentatious malls, Dana Alhammadi sat in a cosy cafe learning how to make naturalRead More...
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UK News
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Queen Elizabeth II says collective effort will defeat COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday thanked healthcare workers on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus outbreak, promising that a united effort...06 April 2020Read More...
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EasyJet grounds 'entire fleet' over coronavirus
British airline easyJet on Monday said it had grounded its entire fleet because of the coronavirus pandemic but would still be available for rescue flights...30 March 2020Read More... -
John Lewis to close UK department stores due to crisis
John Lewis, one of the biggest names on the British high street, is to temporarily close its 50 UK department stores because of the coronavirus crisis,...21 March 2020Read More... -
UK urges end to 'non-essential' contact, travel to curb virus spread
Britain on Monday recommended tougher social distancing measures to curb the coronavirus outbreak, including household isolation, home-working and an...17 March 2020Read More... -
UK to deliver post-Brexit budget under virus cloud
Britain unveils its first post-Brexit budget on Wednesday and analysts expect Prime Minister Boris Johnson to press ahead with major spending on...08 March 2020Read More... -
Assange in UK court outburst over distance from lawyers
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday briefly disrupted his extradition hearing in Britain to complain about being forced to sit away from his...26 February 2020Read More... -
Julian Assange: World's most-wanted whistleblower back in spotlight
A fearless campaigner for democratic openness, or a criminal trying to avoid justice: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a highly polarising figure...24 February 2020Read More... -
UK police rule out terror in London mosque stabbing
British police on Thursday said they were not treating as terror related a London mosque stabbing in which an elderly worshipper suffered non life-threatening...21 February 2020Read More... -
Growing bill to fix Britain's Big Ben
The bill to repair London's iconic Big Ben clock tower has increased by millions of pounds after the discovery of World War II bomb damage, pollution...13 February 2020Read More... -
UK set to back high-speed railway despite soaring cost
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was set Tuesday to announce his plans for the HS2 high-speed railway, with reports suggesting he will stick with...11 February 2020Read More... -
UK ditches flags for Prince Andrew's birthday
The British government said Thursday it had changed the policy of flying flags on royal birthdays, with local authorities no longer required to raise...07 February 2020Read More... -
Nine arrested in Greenpeace protest at BP in London
British police arrested nine Greenpeace campaigners on Wednesday who blockaded BP's London headquarters with solar panels and oil barrels to mark the...05 February 2020Read More... -
'New dawn' or 'biggest gamble'? UK headlines on Brexit day
Britain's Brexit-day front pages expressed both joy at the country's imminent departure from the European Union and remorse and trepidation on Friday...31 January 2020Read More... -
London's 'City' is banking on wide appeal post Brexit
London's powerful "City" financial sector, facing reduced access to mainland European markets following Brexit, is banking on its global appeal to forge...29 January 2020Read More... -
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have agreed to give up their royal titles and stop receiving public funds as part of a settlement with the...18 January 2020Read More...
World News
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Banned! New York sends plastic bags packing
Consumerist mecca New York targets its throwaway culture this weekend with a ban on single-use plastic bags that has been years in the making and is...01 March 2020Read More... -
Trump 'offered pardon' to Assange if he denied Russia leak, court hears
US President Donald Trump promised to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if he denied Russia leaked emails of his 2016 election rival's campaign,...20 February 2020Read More... -
Storm Dennis wreaks havoc across UK, parts of France
Britain on Monday began to clear up after Storm Dennis battered the country over the weekend, leading the government's weather agency to issue a rare...17 February 2020Read More... -
UK calls virus 'serious' threat, reports new cases
The British government on Monday warned the outbreak of novel coronavirus was a "serious and imminent threat", doubling the number of cases recorded...10 February 2020Read More... -
US refusal to extradite diplomat's wife 'denial of justice': Britain
Britain on Friday rebuked the United States for refusing to extradite a diplomat's wife charged over a car crash that killed a British teenager, calling...24 January 2020Read More... -
UK PM raises visas in pitch for post-Brexit trade with Africa
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told African leaders Monday that Britain would be more open to migrants from their continent after Brexit as he hosted a...20 January 2020Read More... -
New York Jews scared, defiant as mayor decries anti-Semitism 'crisis'
At a Hasidic synagogue in Brooklyn, police, state troopers and civilian volunteers stand guard as Orthodox Jews mark the end of Hanukkah under heightened...31 December 2019Read More... -
US forces hit pro-Iran group in Iraq after contractor killed
The US bombed the headquarters of the Iran-backed Iraqi Hezbollah militant group in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon said Sunday, after a series of attacks...29 December 2019Read More... -
US hopeful for Iran prisoner talks but imposes new sanctions
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he hoped for further dialogue with Iran to free prisoners but announced new sanctions as he vowed no...11 December 2019Read More... -
Turkey deports 11 French relatives of 'terrorist' suspects
Turkey has sent 11 French relatives of suspected "terrorist fighters" back home, the Turkish interior ministry said Monday, the latest in...10 December 2019Read More... -
Spain to investigate the activities of Alexander Chikovani who fled from Russia
Alexander Chikovani, who is wanted by the Russian authorities for an especially large fraud, may soon face prosecution for his crime. Several deputies...20 November 2019Read More... -
China will not sit back if HK demos get 'uncontrollable': envoy
China will not simply sit back and watch if months of protests in Hong Kong develop into an "uncontrollable" situation, Beijing's ambassador to Britain...18 November 2019Read More... -
Trump to attend NATO summit in London, days before UK vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to retain power in the December 12 election that has been dominated by Brexit — a hugely divisive plan...16 November 2019Read More... -
UK Brexit accord rules out trade deal with US: Trump
President Donald Trump on Thursday criticised British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit divorce deal, saying it made it impossible to strike a future...01 November 2019Read More... -
World's most expensive bottle of whisky sells for $2.6 million
The "Holy Grail" of whiskies smashed the record for the most expensive bottle ever sold, going for nearly £1.5 million (S$2.62 million) at a London...27 October 2019Read More...
Media
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Bookies to donate virtual National profits to health service charity
Punters will be able to gamble on Tiger Roll's bid to become the first horse to win three successive Grand Nationals -- in a computer-simulated version...02 April 2020Read More...
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Sixty Australian newspapers to stop printing
Rupert Murdoch's Australian flagship media group News Corp announced Wednesday it will stop printing around 60 regional newspapers, as the troubled sector...01 April 2020Read More... -
In Venezuela shift, US asks Guaido to renounce power -for now
The United States on Tuesday called on Venezuela's Juan Guaido to renounce his claim to the presidency at least temporarily as it recalibrated its strategy...31 March 2020Read More... -
Oil storage buckles as virus saps demand
Global oil storage capacity is under intense pressure because of booming output from Saudi Arabia and the United States while the coronavirus outbreak...27 March 2020Read More... -
Britain tells shoppers to stop panic-buying
The British government on Saturday urged people to stop panic-buying during the coronavirus crisis, claiming there was enough food for everyone.22 March 2020Read More... -
New Bank of England chief starts under virus cloud
Andrew Bailey on Monday takes over the helm at the Bank of England just days after the BoE, under predecessor Mark Carney, slashed its key interest rate...16 March 2020Read More... -
English football season in doubt, horse racing says show must go on
The English Premier League looks set to suspend their season when they hold emergency talks over the new coronavirus pandemic later on Friday but jump...13 March 2020Read More...