Second Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok bridge construction on track

NARATHIWAT: Construction of the second bridge connecting Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, and Sungai Golok here is progressing as planned, with the Thai authorities currently in the process of selecting a contractor to carry out the project. Sungai Golok Highway Division assistant officer Teetuch Mad-adum said the contractor selection process is expected to be completed by September… Continue reading Second Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok bridge construction on track

British amateur Tarvet eyes Wimbledon upset against Alcaraz

BRITISH amateur Oliver Tarvet is preparing for the match of his life as he takes on two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second round. The 21-year-old, ranked 733rd in the world, has already earned £99,000 ($136,000) from his qualifying run but must navigate strict amateur rules to keep his US college eligibility. “I’ve got… Continue reading British amateur Tarvet eyes Wimbledon upset against Alcaraz
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British amateur Tarvet eyes Wimbledon upset against Alcaraz

BRITISH amateur Oliver Tarvet is preparing for the match of his life as he takes on two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second round. The 21-year-old, ranked 733rd in the world, has already earned £99,000 ($136,000) from his qualifying run but must navigate strict amateur rules to keep his US college eligibility. “I’ve got… Continue reading British amateur Tarvet eyes Wimbledon upset against Alcaraz

Gauff stunned in Wimbledon first round as Djokovic advances

AMERICAN star Coco Gauff suffered a stunning first-round exit at Wimbledon on Tuesday, falling to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska 7-6 (7/3), 6-1. The US Open champion, fresh from her French Open triumph, struggled to adapt to the grass as her Grand Slam campaign ended abruptly. Gauff, seeded second, admitted the emotional toll of her recent success… Continue reading Gauff stunned in Wimbledon first round as Djokovic advances

Tuvalu seeks US assurance after visa ban list error

SYDNEY: Tuvalu, a tiny Pacific nation that scientists predict will be submerged by rising seas, said it is seeking written assurance from the United States that its citizens will not be barred from entry after being apparently mistakenly included in a list of 36 countries facing visa bans. An internal diplomatic cable signed by U.S.… Continue reading Tuvalu seeks US assurance after visa ban list error
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Tuvalu seeks US assurance after visa ban list error

SYDNEY: Tuvalu, a tiny Pacific nation that scientists predict will be submerged by rising seas, said it is seeking written assurance from the United States that its citizens will not be barred from entry after being apparently mistakenly included in a list of 36 countries facing visa bans. An internal diplomatic cable signed by U.S.… Continue reading Tuvalu seeks US assurance after visa ban list error

Ringgit gains as US dollar weakens amid fiscal concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trading on Wednesday, benefiting from ongoing weakness in the greenback due to fiscal uncertainties and tariff risks in the United States. At 8 am, the local currency traded at 4.1870/2065 against the US dollar, up from Tuesday’s close of 4.1995/2005. The US Dollar Index… Continue reading Ringgit gains as US dollar weakens amid fiscal concerns
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Ringgit gains as US dollar weakens amid fiscal concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trading on Wednesday, benefiting from ongoing weakness in the greenback due to fiscal uncertainties and tariff risks in the United States. At 8 am, the local currency traded at 4.1870/2065 against the US dollar, up from Tuesday’s close of 4.1995/2005. The US Dollar Index… Continue reading Ringgit gains as US dollar weakens amid fiscal concerns

PKK disarmament may begin in days, says Turkey’s AK Party

ANKARA/BAGHDAD: The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) could start handing over its weapons within days, a spokesman for Turkey’s ruling AK Party said on Tuesday, the clearest sign yet that efforts to secure the outlawed group’s disarmament may be nearing a breakthrough. Asked by reporters whether there was a timeline for the PKK militants to lay… Continue reading PKK disarmament may begin in days, says Turkey’s AK Party
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PKK disarmament may begin in days, says Turkey’s AK Party

ANKARA/BAGHDAD: The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) could start handing over its weapons within days, a spokesman for Turkey’s ruling AK Party said on Tuesday, the clearest sign yet that efforts to secure the outlawed group’s disarmament may be nearing a breakthrough. Asked by reporters whether there was a timeline for the PKK militants to lay… Continue reading PKK disarmament may begin in days, says Turkey’s AK Party

Tiga maut dalam kemalangan pacuan empat roda di Lahad Datu

LAHAD DATU: Tiga lelaki maut dalam kemalangan jalan raya yang melibatkan kenderaan pacuan empat roda dan sebuah treler membawa muatan minyak sawit di Batu 16, Jalan Lahad Datu-Sandakan, malam tadi. Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Lahad Datu, Sumsoa Rashid, mengesahkan ketiga-tiga mangsa yang terkorban ialah pemandu Mohd Azizi, 28, serta dua penumpang, Mohd Rasman Ahmat… Continue reading Tiga maut dalam kemalangan pacuan empat roda di Lahad Datu
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Trump administration probes CNN over migration app coverage

THE Trump administration said on Tuesday that it was looking into whether CNN could be prosecuted over its report on an Apple iPhone app that alerts users to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area. The cable news network said its reporting was not illegal. The app ICEBlock is the third most popular free… Continue reading Trump administration probes CNN over migration app coverage
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Trump administration probes CNN over migration app coverage

THE Trump administration said on Tuesday that it was looking into whether CNN could be prosecuted over its report on an Apple iPhone app that alerts users to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area. The cable news network said its reporting was not illegal. The app ICEBlock is the third most popular free… Continue reading Trump administration probes CNN over migration app coverage

Ringgit menguat berbanding dolar AS susulan kebimbangan fiskal

KUALA LUMPUR: Ringgit menunjukkan prestasi lebih kukuh berbanding dolar Amerika Syarikat (AS) pada awal dagangan Rabu, didorong oleh kelemahan berterusan dolar AS ekoran ketidaktentuan dasar fiskal dan risiko tarif di negara itu. Pada pukul 8 pagi, mata wang tempatan meningkat kepada 4.1870/2065 berbanding dolar AS berbanding penutupan semalam pada 4.1995/2005. Indeks Dolar AS (DXY) pula… Continue reading Ringgit menguat berbanding dolar AS susulan kebimbangan fiskal
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South America shivers in cold snap as Europe battles heat waves

BUENOS AIRES: As Europe and North America swelter through heat waves, people in South America are contending with equally extreme weather at the other end of the spectrum: a sudden cold snap. In Buenos Aires on Tuesday, locals wrapped up in scarves, puffer jackets and wooly hats, and they sipped hot drinks as frost coated… Continue reading South America shivers in cold snap as Europe battles heat waves
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South America shivers in cold snap as Europe battles heat waves

BUENOS AIRES: As Europe and North America swelter through heat waves, people in South America are contending with equally extreme weather at the other end of the spectrum: a sudden cold snap. In Buenos Aires on Tuesday, locals wrapped up in scarves, puffer jackets and wooly hats, and they sipped hot drinks as frost coated… Continue reading South America shivers in cold snap as Europe battles heat waves

Pearly-Thinaah tunjuk kematangan, beregu wanita Malaysia terus berkembang

KUALA LUMPUR: Gandingan beregu wanita negara Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah menunjukkan peningkatan ketara dari segi kematangan permainan, terutama ketika berdepan pasangan handalan China yang sebelum ini sering menjadi penghalang utama mereka. Jurulatih beregu wanita negara Rosman Razak berkata pasangan ranking ketiga dunia itu kini lebih bersedia dari segi mental dan tidak mudah mengalah apabila menghadapi situasi… Continue reading Pearly-Thinaah tunjuk kematangan, beregu wanita Malaysia terus berkembang
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US Senate passes Trump tax bill, House battle looms

WASHINGTON: U.S. Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s massive tax-cut and spending bill on Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, advancing a package that would slash taxes, reduce social safety net programs and boost military and immigration enforcement spending while adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt. The legislation now heads to the House of… Continue reading US Senate passes Trump tax bill, House battle looms
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US Senate passes Trump tax bill, House battle looms

WASHINGTON: U.S. Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s massive tax-cut and spending bill on Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, advancing a package that would slash taxes, reduce social safety net programs and boost military and immigration enforcement spending while adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt. The legislation now heads to the House of… Continue reading US Senate passes Trump tax bill, House battle looms

Wei Chong-Kai Wun focus on performance over titles in Japan and China Open

KUALA LUMPUR: National doubles shuttler Man Wei Chong emphasised that he and partner Tee Kai Wun are prioritising performance rather than chasing titles at the upcoming Japan and China Open tournaments. The pair, who have already secured two titles this season, believe maintaining high-level play will naturally lead to positive results. The 25-year-old shuttler stressed… Continue reading Wei Chong-Kai Wun focus on performance over titles in Japan and China Open
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Wei Chong-Kai Wun focus on performance over titles in Japan and China Open

KUALA LUMPUR: National doubles shuttler Man Wei Chong emphasised that he and partner Tee Kai Wun are prioritising performance rather than chasing titles at the upcoming Japan and China Open tournaments. The pair, who have already secured two titles this season, believe maintaining high-level play will naturally lead to positive results. The 25-year-old shuttler stressed… Continue reading Wei Chong-Kai Wun focus on performance over titles in Japan and China Open
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India seeks stronger semiconductor and digital economy ties with Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: India is keen to deepen its already robust business linkages with Malaysia in the fast-growing semiconductor industry and digital economy. India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, B N Reddy, said Malaysia has long been recognised as a leader in the semiconductor sector. Besides this, Malaysia had expressed keen interest in partnering with India in… Continue reading India seeks stronger semiconductor and digital economy ties with Malaysia
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India seeks stronger semiconductor and digital economy ties with Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: India is keen to deepen its already robust business linkages with Malaysia in the fast-growing semiconductor industry and digital economy. India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, B N Reddy, said Malaysia has long been recognised as a leader in the semiconductor sector. Besides this, Malaysia had expressed keen interest in partnering with India in… Continue reading India seeks stronger semiconductor and digital economy ties with Malaysia

Polis kesan empat suspek bakar lima kenderaan mewah di Kuala Langat

SHAH ALAM: Polis sedang giat mengesan empat lelaki yang disyaki terlibat dalam kejadian membakar lima kenderaan mewah di Bandar Tropicana Aman, Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Langat semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Langat, Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi, berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan daripada seorang lelaki yang memaklumkan kejadian kebakaran kenderaan pada pukul 6.45 pagi. Menurutnya, siasatan awal… Continue reading Polis kesan empat suspek bakar lima kenderaan mewah di Kuala Langat
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Kerajaan utamakan projek bermanfaat untuk rakyat – PM Anwar

ROM: Kerajaan MADANI bersedia membuat keputusan tegas, termasuk yang mungkin tidak popular, demi memastikan projek pembangunan memberi manfaat kepada rakyat, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau, yang sedang melawat Rom untuk lawatan kerja tiga hari, berkata langkah seperti rasionalisasi subsidi dan cukai perlu dilaksanakan meskipun menerima kritikan. Tindakan ini penting bagi membiayai pembangunan… Continue reading Kerajaan utamakan projek bermanfaat untuk rakyat – PM Anwar
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Mayat tiga beranak ditemui mereput dalam rumah di Seremban

SEREMBAN: Tiga mayat ahli keluarga ditemui dalam keadaan mereput di sebuah rumah di Taman Bukit Kristal dekat sini pada petang semalam. Polis menerima laporan orang awam mengenai bau busuk yang datang dari rumah tersebut sebelum membuat pemeriksaan. Ketua Polis Daerah Seremban ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din berkata, pasukan polis dan bomba tiba di lokasi dan… Continue reading Mayat tiga beranak ditemui mereput dalam rumah di Seremban
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Israel threatens retaliation against Houthis after missile interception

ISRAEL’S Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed to retaliate against Iran-aligned Houthis after his country’s military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory. “The fate of Yemen is the same as that of Tehran,“ Katz said in a statement, referring to last month’s 12-day conflict during which Israel targeted Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes.… Continue reading Israel threatens retaliation against Houthis after missile interception

Starmer wins UK welfare vote but faces major Labour rebellion

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote on his welfare plans on Tuesday at significant political cost as he suffered the biggest parliamentary rebellion of his premiership and was forced to back down on key parts of the package. After his lawmakers pushed him into a series of embarrassing U-turns to sharply scale… Continue reading Starmer wins UK welfare vote but faces major Labour rebellion
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PM Anwar tiba di ROM untuk lawatan rasmi tiga hari ke Itali

ROM: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tiba di sini pada Selasa untuk mengadakan lawatan kerja selama tiga hari ke Itali, ekonomi ketiga terbesar dalam Kesatuan Eropah (EU). Pesawat khas yang membawa Perdana Menteri mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino pada 8.18 malam (2.18 pagi Rabu waktu Malaysia). Menyambut ketibaan Anwar di lapangan terbang… Continue reading PM Anwar tiba di ROM untuk lawatan rasmi tiga hari ke Itali
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Starmer wins UK welfare vote but faces major Labour rebellion

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote on his welfare plans on Tuesday at significant political cost as he suffered the biggest parliamentary rebellion of his premiership and was forced to back down on key parts of the package. After his lawmakers pushed him into a series of embarrassing U-turns to sharply scale… Continue reading Starmer wins UK welfare vote but faces major Labour rebellion

Chile approves faster permitting for mining and energy projects

SANTIAGO: Chile’s congress approved long-awaited legislation to speed up the permitting process for investment projects in the country on Tuesday. The law was a key demand from the country’s mining industry as well as renewable energy companies and others who said the lengthy permitting process was holding back investment. Chile is the world’s largest copper… Continue reading Chile approves faster permitting for mining and energy projects

Chile approves faster permitting for mining and energy projects

SANTIAGO: Chile’s congress approved long-awaited legislation to speed up the permitting process for investment projects in the country on Tuesday. The law was a key demand from the country’s mining industry as well as renewable energy companies and others who said the lengthy permitting process was holding back investment. Chile is the world’s largest copper… Continue reading Chile approves faster permitting for mining and energy projects

55 calon disaring terima Rumah Kasih Johor secara percuma

JOHOR BAHRU: Seramai 55 calon daripada pelbagai daerah di Johor disaring hari ini bagi menerima manfaat Rumah Kasih Johor (RKJ), satu inisiatif kerajaan negeri yang menawarkan rumah percuma kepada golongan memerlukan. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan negeri, Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, berkata daripada jumlah itu, 36 calon disokong, 18 ditolak, dan satu permohonan… Continue reading 55 calon disaring terima Rumah Kasih Johor secara percuma
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French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote as RN holds back

PARIS: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived his latest no-confidence motion in parliament on Tuesday, after far-right National Rally (RN) lawmakers refrained from backing a measure brought by his opponents on the left. The measure garnered 189 votes, falling well short of the threshold needed to oust the government. Despite surviving his eighth no-confidence motion… Continue reading French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote as RN holds back
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French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote as RN holds back

PARIS: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived his latest no-confidence motion in parliament on Tuesday, after far-right National Rally (RN) lawmakers refrained from backing a measure brought by his opponents on the left. The measure garnered 189 votes, falling well short of the threshold needed to oust the government. Despite surviving his eighth no-confidence motion… Continue reading French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote as RN holds back

Lelaki nyaris maut, pikap ditembak depan sekolah di Butterworth

BUTTERWORTH: Seorang lelaki nyaris maut selepas kenderaan pacuan empat roda yang dinaikinya ditembak individu tidak dikenali di hadapan Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Nyior, petang tadi. Kejadian berlaku kira-kira jam 5.40 petang ketika mangsa sedang menunggu anaknya pulang dari sekolah. Menurut sumber, suspek mendekati kenderaan mangsa sebelum melepaskan beberapa das tembakan ke arah cermin sisi pemandu.… Continue reading Lelaki nyaris maut, pikap ditembak depan sekolah di Butterworth
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US Senate bill impacts renewable energy projects, sparks job loss fears

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate’s massive budget bill that passed on Tuesday will make it harder to develop wind and solar energy projects, despite the removal of some contentious provisions, industry advocates and lawmakers said. The Senate dropped a proposed excise tax on solar and wind energy projects that don’t meet strict standards after last-minute negotiations… Continue reading US Senate bill impacts renewable energy projects, sparks job loss fears

Respons positif AS terhadap pendekatan Malaysia dalam isu tarif

KUALA LUMPUR: Amerika Syarikat (AS) telah memberikan respons positif terhadap pendekatan dan libat urus Malaysia dalam isu serta cadangan berkaitan tarif, menurut Menteri Kewangan II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa Malaysia mengambil pendekatan proaktif dengan AS untuk memahami isu-isu yang terlibat dan bekerjasama mencari penyelesaian yang saling menguntungkan. “AS bersikap positif terhadap… Continue reading Respons positif AS terhadap pendekatan Malaysia dalam isu tarif
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Iran criticises European stance on Israel conflict in EU talks

CAIRO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned in a phone call with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas against what he called the “destructive approach” of several European countries, he said in a statement on Telegram on Tuesday. Araqchi also criticised the stance of some European countries over the recent air war between Israel and… Continue reading Iran criticises European stance on Israel conflict in EU talks

PM arah kedutaan bantu rakyat Malaysia terkandas di Italy

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengarahkan Kedutaan Malaysia di Itali bertindak segera membantu seorang rakyat negara ini, Dalila Zaidi, yang terkandas di Milan selepas pasportnya dicuri. Anwar turut memaklumkan perkara itu kepada Kementerian Luar bagi memastikan tindakan sewajarnya diambil. Beliau memberi respon menerusi ciapan balas kepada pengguna X, @daalilaz, yang memohon bantuan… Continue reading PM arah kedutaan bantu rakyat Malaysia terkandas di Italy
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US charges two Chinese nationals for recruiting military spies

U.S. prosecutors have charged two Chinese nationals with acting as agents of China’s security service, accusing them of gathering intelligence about U.S. Navy bases and trying to identify Navy members willing to spy for Beijing, the Justice Department said on Tuesday. The suspects facilitated a “dead-drop payment” of at least $10,000 in a locker at… Continue reading US charges two Chinese nationals for recruiting military spies

Sarawak sedia hantar belia ke Sandhurst untuk kerjaya keselamatan

KUCHING: Kerajaan Sarawak bersedia membiayai pengajian belia tempatan di Akademi Tentera Diraja Sandhurst, United Kingdom, sebagai langkah melatih generasi baharu dalam bidang keselamatan. Premier Sarawak, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, berkata inisiatif ini bertujuan memenuhi keperluan sumber manusia berkemahiran tinggi dalam sektor keselamatan negeri. “Kita mahu anak muda Sarawak mempunyai disiplin dan pengetahuan terkini… Continue reading Sarawak sedia hantar belia ke Sandhurst untuk kerjaya keselamatan
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Tesla Model Y boosts sales in Norway and Spain amid European challenges

TESLA’S sales rose in Norway and Spain during June, an early sign that some are buying its revamped Model Y vehicle even as the EV maker struggles with the fallout from CEO Elon Musk’s politics and competition from European and Chinese brands. Tesla sales also rose in Portugal, though it was not immediately clear from… Continue reading Tesla Model Y boosts sales in Norway and Spain amid European challenges
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Tesla Model Y boosts sales in Norway and Spain amid European challenges

TESLA’S sales rose in Norway and Spain during June, an early sign that some are buying its revamped Model Y vehicle even as the EV maker struggles with the fallout from CEO Elon Musk’s politics and competition from European and Chinese brands. Tesla sales also rose in Portugal, though it was not immediately clear from… Continue reading Tesla Model Y boosts sales in Norway and Spain amid European challenges

Oil and gas consultant loses RM2.7m in investment scam

IPOH: An oil and gas consultant lost over RM2.7 million after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme advertised on a website. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 37-year-old man lodged a police report on June 29 at the Ipoh district police headquarters, claiming he had been scammed through an online investment… Continue reading Oil and gas consultant loses RM2.7m in investment scam

Flintoff rules himself out of top England coaching job

ANDREW FLINTOFF said he has no desire to succeed Brendon McCullum as England head coach despite cutting his teeth with the second-string England Lions. The former England captain has returned to cricket coaching the Lions, as well as the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, after a car crash while filming for the BBC Top Gear… Continue reading Flintoff rules himself out of top England coaching job
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Flintoff rules himself out of top England coaching job

ANDREW FLINTOFF said he has no desire to succeed Brendon McCullum as England head coach despite cutting his teeth with the second-string England Lions. The former England captain has returned to cricket coaching the Lions, as well as the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, after a car crash while filming for the BBC Top Gear… Continue reading Flintoff rules himself out of top England coaching job

Zohran Mamdani wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

NEW YORK: The New York City Election board on Tuesday confirmed a stunning victory by mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary, clearing the way for the political upstart to be the party’s nominee for the November mayoral election. The ranked-choice voting results released on Tuesday showed Mamdani, who started his campaign as little-known… Continue reading Zohran Mamdani wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor