Asians around the world are reacting with “happy tears” as Chloe Zhao made history at the Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first Asian woman to ever win the prize for…
Yemen: UK cuts aid citing financial pressure from Covid
Britain has drastically cut its aid to Yemen, which has been devastated by conflict for six years, saying the pandemic created “a difficult financial context for us all”. The UK…
Covid: Japan asks China to stop anal tests on its citizens
Japan has asked China to stop taking anal swab tests for Covid-19 on its citizens when they enter the country. Some have complained that the procedure caused them “psychological distress”,…
Spain: Arrests made at Barcelona FC Stadium office
Spanish police has made several arrests after searching the stadium offices of Spanish side Barcelona. The number of arrests made and the identity of those involved have not yet been…
France: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to jail for corruption
In unexpected turn of events, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to three years in jail – two of them suspended – for corruption. Sarkozy, 66, was found…
UK: Anticlimactic goalless draw at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United lost further ground on Premier League leaders Manchester City after they played out a drab goalless deadlock with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Ole Gunnar Solkjaer’s side remain second…
UK: Tottenham gives Burnley a thorough whipping
Gareth Bale scored twice and made another as Tottenham cruised to an easy Premier League win over Burnley that boosted their hopes of European qualification. Spurs had lost five of…
UK: Liverpool manager says club does not need a ‘massive rebuild’
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he does not believe his squad requires a “massive rebuild” this summer. Four successive top-flight defeats have left the defending Premier League champions in sixth…
UK: Arsenal tames the ‘Foxes’
Leicester’s increasingly forlorn-looking pursuit of Premier League leaders Manchester City suffered a big blow as Arsenal came from behind to claim an impressive victory at the King Power Stadium. On…
Italy: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery in Pompeii
Archaeologists in Italy have unveiled a ceremonial chariot they discovered near the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. The four-wheeled carriage was found near a stable where three horses were uncovered…