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US Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker opted for raw talent over experience by naming 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun among three debutants as he announced his final line-up on Tuesday. The event pitting a dozen American golfers against an international team from the rest of the world – excluding Europe – will take place from 24…
A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers. Spectators lined the roads in Yizhuang in the capital’s south to watch the machines and their human rivals race, each group in a separate lane to avoid accidents…
US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarising rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran that sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and beyond. “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!” the president wrote just after 08:00, renewing his threat…
South African police on Wednesday fired rubber bullets and teargas to disperse hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters in Durban. The country has been repeatedly swept by waves of anti‑foreigner sentiment, often erupting into violent – and sometimes deadly – attacks on immigrants. Political flashpoint With local elections due in less than a year, the issue has…
The son of US movie director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of both of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court on Monday. Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder over the double killing that sent shockwaves through Hollywood days before Christmas. The 32-year-old was arrested on…
Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third place playoff. Victory for the Super Eagles in Casablanca followed the disappointment of losing shoot-outs that cost them chances to compete at the 2026 FIFA World…
Arshdeep Singh led an inspired bowling attack to help India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 international on Sunday as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Left-arm quick Arshdeep returned figures of 2-13 as India bowled out South Africa for 117 after the hosts elected to field…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed social media rumours that have swirled about his health – including that he had died – as “fake news” during a press conference at the White House. Trump did not schedule any public appearances or hold any press conferences for several days last week, a noticeable absence from…
Oscar Piastri snatched pole position for Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix, locking up the front of the grid with his team-mate Lando Norris as McLaren maintained their dominance of Formula One. Piastri clocked a lap record time of one minute 8.662 seconds, 0.012 seconds ahead of Norris to give himself a valuable advantage for Sunday’s race….