UK plans to release more prisoners early to tackle overcrowding
Britain's new Labour government plans to expand the early release of prisoners from September to tackle a jail overcrowding crisis which justice minister Shabana Mahmood said threatened to create "a...
Kardashians in India for billionaire wedding gala
MUMBAI: Socialite sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian were among the global celebrities spotted in India on Friday to attend a lavish three-day wedding ceremony staged by Asia's richest man, Mukesh...
Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina cruises
London: Novak Djokovic progressed to a record-equalling 13th Wimbledon semi-final without hitting a ball on Wednesday after Alex de Minaur pulled out injured as former champion Elena Rybakina eased...
Djokovic faces De Minaur test as Rybakina eyes Wimbledon repeat
London: Alex de Minaur is the latest man standing in the way of the Novak Djokovic juggernaut on Wednesday as the Serbian superstar eyes a 13th Wimbledon semi-final.Former champion and fourth seed...
Less is more: Trump quiet as Biden flounders
Washington: Since announcing his White House bid, Donald Trump has taken every opportunity to paint President Joe Biden as so weak and compromised that he would struggle to make it to November's...
Boeing says 'reached agreement' with DoJ over 737 MAX crashes
Boeing on Monday said it had "reached an agreement" with the US Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes more than five years ago."We have reached an agreement in principle on terms of a...
Spain beat Germany in extra time to reach semi-finals
STUTTGART: A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis. After a fiery yet goalless first half, Spain's Dani Olmo latched...
Argentina survive copa America scare to beat Ecuador on penalties
Houston: Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America...
Alcaraz dodges bullet to beat Tiafoe
LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz survived a brutal encounter with close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon on Friday to keep his title defence on track with a 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 win. The Spanish...
Norris edges Stroll in tight Silverstone session
Silverstone, United Kingdom: Lando Norris showed no ill-effects from his recent brush with Max Verstappen as he topped the times in a closely-contested opening free practice on Friday for the British...
Schar keen to show Swiss class against England
Düsseldorf: Fabian Schar is hoping to show England what Switzerland are capable of in Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final, but warned against underestimating the misfiring opposition. The centre-back...
Pro-Gaza candidates dent Labour's UK election victory
Britain's Labour Party suffered significant election setbacks in areas with large Muslim populations on Friday amid discontent over its position on the war in Gaza, despite a landslide victory in the...
Israeli troops, warplanes strike north Gaza
Israel's military on Friday said it was conducting raids backed by air strikes in northern Gaza, killing "dozens" of militants in an area where it had declared the command structure of Hamas...
US Supreme Court rules in favor of January 6 rioters
WASHINGTON: Prosecutors overstepped in charging January 6 rioters with obstruction for trying to prevent certification of the 2020 presidential election, the US Supreme Court said Friday in a case...
Olive oil producers adapt to climate change
By Valentin BONTEMPSOlive oil producers are improving irrigation and seeking new varieties of olives to safeguard production as climate change upends harvests, causing prices of the staple of the...
Verstappen on top in Austria after Norris runs off in practice
Spielberg, Austria: Defending three-time world champion Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday's opening practice session at the Austrian Grand...
Unbeaten India and South Africa ready to end glory waits in T20 World Cup final
Bridgetown, Barbados: Unbeaten throughout almost a month of cricket across the USA and the Caribbean, India and South Africa will face off at the Kensington Oval on Saturday in the T20 World Cup final...
Murray, Djokovic cleared for Wimbledon duty
London: Former champions Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic shrugged off lingering injury concerns on Friday to take their places in the draw for Wimbledon. Murray, the 2013 and 2016 champion, had...
Euros hosts Germany face Denmark after Swiss 'warning shot'
Herzogenaurach: Euro 2024 hosts Germany come into Saturday's last 16 clash with Denmark in Dortmund hoping to have learned from Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final group stage match. After...
Italy face Swiss test after stumbling into Euros last 16
Berlin: Champions Italy take on Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Saturday after making it through the group phase by the skin of their teeth. The Azzurri needed a 98th minute equaliser from...