admin‘Free to kill’: Duterte tells newly appointed police chief
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a controversial senior police commander, who was previously involved in high-profile drug operations that left two town mayors dead, to “start killing” in his…
Doubts over fate of Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal
London — Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal with Brussels at the expense of unionist politicians in Northern Ireland represents a political victory for the United Kingdom’s prime minister, but doubts remain…
Tensions rise as vote counting continues in Mozambique
MAPUTO (Mozambique) — Mozambique election results are being tallied following its high-stakes ballot, as tensions spiked over claims of voting irregularities and concerns that results will not be revealed for…
Bulgaria coach quits after racism row at England match
Sofia – Bulgaria’s coach quit yesterday over the 6-0 loss to England in a Euro 2020 qualifier which was overshadowed by racist abuse that sparked a storm of protest. Monkey…
Hooper ‘nervous’ but ready to rip up form book against England
Oita — Australia captain Michael Hooper admitted to nerves yesterday ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England but promised the Wallabies would come out firing —…
Liverpool have nothing to lose in title race, says Van Dijk
London — Liverpool have nothing to lose in the Premier League title race despite amassing an eight-point lead after just eight games, according to defender Virgil van Dijk. The European…
Barcelona, Real Madrid agree on new date for postponed Clasico
Madrid — Barcelona and Real Madrid have agreed a new date of December 18 for the Clasico after Spain’s biggest football match was postponed yesterday due to protests in Catalonia. …
Premier League launches BAME advisory group
London — The Premier League has launched an advisory panel to give a platform for black, Asian and minority ethnic players and managers to voice their opinions. Doncaster manager Darren…
Bangladesh sack coaches for not playing leg-spinners
Dhaka — Bangladesh have upped in the ante in their quest for a quality leg-spin bowler, with two domestic first-class coaches sacked for not fielding one in the National Cricket…
Liverpool match can spark Utd revival, says Solskjaer
London — Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the visit of rivals Liverpool to Old Trafford tomorrow could help galvanise his struggling side to pull themselves out of their…