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Trump to have ‘routine’ medical check on Friday

At 79, Donald Trump is the oldest serving US president. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will have a "routine" medical checkup on Friday at a military facility near Washington, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. "On Friday morning, President Trump will visit Walter...

Oct 8, 2025

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Italian govt grants AC Milan’s US owner Italian citizenship

Gerry Cardinale founded RedBird Capital Partners in 2014, and the fund took control of AC Milan in 2022 for €1.2 billion. (EPA Images pic) ROME: The ultra-conservative government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday granted Italian citizenship, for "special merits" to AC Milan's American owner Gerry Cardinale. The...

Oct 8, 2025

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Medvedev to face De Minaur in Shanghai quarter-finals

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev prepares to return a shot during the match against the United States’ Learner Tien at the Shanghai Masters. (AP pic) SHANGHAI: Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday got his revenge against US teenager Learner Tien, beating him in a nail-biter 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (1/7), 6-4 to proceed to the...

Oct 8, 2025

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Kane out but Tuchel wants more of the same from England

England manager Thomas Tuchel (right) oversees a training session at St George’s Park ahead of the friendly against Wales. (AP pic) LONDON: England will be without captain Harry Kane in Thursday's friendly against Wales as manager Thomas Tuchel looks to build on a 5-0 win in Serbia that kickstarted his...

Oct 8, 2025

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‘I ain’t dead yet!’: Dolly Parton reassures fans after scare

Country singer Dolly Parton is due to receive an honorary Oscar next month. (AFP pic) LOS ANGELES: A very much alive Dolly Parton took to Instagram on Wednesday to declare "I ain't dead yet!" after her sister sent fans into a tailspin when she called for prayers for one of...

Oct 8, 2025

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Zidane’s son Luca ‘proud’ to play for Algeria

Luca Zidane, who plays for Spanish second-tier side Granada, switched his sporting nationality after never featuring for France at senior level. (AFP pic) ORAN: French football legend Zinedine Zidane's son Luca said on Wednesday he is "proud" to represent Algeria ahead of the north African country's World Cup qualifier against...

Oct 8, 2025

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Germany repeals fast-track citizenship law

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had pledged on the campaign trail to overturn the law as part of efforts to crack down on illegal immigration. (AP pic) BERLIN: The German parliament on Wednesday repealed a fast-track citizenship law introduced by the previous government, highlighting the souring public mood towards immigration in...

Oct 8, 2025

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Ratcliffe gives Amorim three years to prove himself at Man Utd

Asked whether the Glazers could order him to sack Ruben Amorim, Jim Ratcliffe dismissed the notion, saying it is not going to happen. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: Ruben Amorim has been given three years to prove himself at Manchester United after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe insisted he will not make a...

Oct 8, 2025

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Jane Goodall’s final wish: blast Trump, Netanyahu and Putin to space

Primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist Jane Goodall filmed the interview with Netflix in March with the understanding that it would not be released until after her death. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: It's like the opposite of naming your dream dinner party guests. In a Netflix interview aired posthumously, Jane Goodall, who died...

Oct 8, 2025

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Saudi Arabia win see-saw World Cup qualifier with Indonesia

Indonesia goalkeeper Maarten Vincent Paes blocks a close-range attempt from Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al Dawsari (right) at Alinma Bank Stadium. (AP pic) JEDDAH: Six-time World Cup participants Saudi Arabia had to come from behind to open their play-offs for the 2026 finals with a 3-2 victory over Indonesia, while 2022...

Oct 8, 2025

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Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (right) challenges Djibouti defender Idriss Houmed Bilha for possession during their match at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. (AFP pic) JOHANNESBURG: Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored twice to help Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca on Wednesday and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old has...

Oct 8, 2025

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German mayor accuses adoptive daughter of stabbing

Investigators said they discovered 'significant evidence' in the house which led them to focus on the children as suspects. (EPA Images pic) BERLIN: German police said Wednesday that the prime suspect in the stabbing of a newly elected town mayor was her 17-year-old adoptive daughter. Iris Stalzer, who had recently...

Oct 8, 2025

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Spain, Inter Miami star Alba retiring at end of season

Inter Miami's former Spanish international defender Jordi Alba on Tuesday announced his decision to retire from football at the end of the ongoing Major League Soccer season..Alba, who won 93 caps for Spain between 2011 and 2023 and was also a key member of Barcelona's team over the same era,...

Oct 7, 2025