A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, gouging open roads, toppling century-old religious monuments and destroying multistory buildings as it shook a vast expanse of Southeast Asia and dealt another severe blow to a country that has been ripped apart by civil war. While the death toll remains unclear, expert estimates warned it could … Read more
The six-time winner beat Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to reach his first Miami Open final since 2019. Novak Djokovic had some company for another Miami Open victory. With Lionel Messi watching from a suite, Djokovic cruised into the Miami Open final by routing 14th-seeded Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday at the Hard Rock Stadium. … Read more
Dorival was only appointed 14 months ago, but a 4-1 defeat against rivals Argentina proved to be his last game. Brazil coach Dorival Junior has been fired after 14 months in charge amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team. Hiss sacking by Brazilian Football Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues came three days after … Read more
The Israeli military launched airstrikes in the southern outskirts of Beirut on Friday for the first time since a U.S.-brokered cease-fire came into effect in November, shattering months of tense calm in the Lebanese capital and stoking fears of a further escalation. The bombardment came after rockets were fired at northern Israel from Lebanese territory … Read more
Tamim Iqbal was admitted to hospital on Monday after suffering chest pains while competing in a match in Bangladesh. Former Bangladeshi cricket captain Tamim Iqbal has returned home from hospital, days after suffering a massive heart attack during a local match. The 36-year-old was released on Friday. He was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a … Read more
A strong earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, on Friday, damaging or collapsing bridges and buildings across a swath of Southeast Asia, killing at least 20 people in Myanmar and injuring hundreds of others. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck just before 1 p.m. local time, and a strong, 6.4-magnitude aftershock followed 11 minutes later. The … Read more
Magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 earthquakes have struck Myanmar, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), with reports of strong tremors felt in Thailand and elsewhere in the region. The first tremor hit 16 kilometres (10 miles) northwest of the city of Sagaing at a depth of 10 kilometres at about 12:50 pm local time … Read more
Olympic skier Berkin Usta and his father were killed Thursday morning in a fire at a ski resort that was closed to the general public in Turkey. Usta, 25, represented Turkey in the 2022 Olympics. His father, Yahya Usta, was president of the Turkish Ski and Snowboard Teachers Association. Berkin Usta from Turkey in action. … Read more
Donald Trump has his eyes on Greenland. The US president says the semi-autonomous Danish territory is crucial to US national security and that Washington should take it over. Trump’s comments have raised alarms in Greenland, particularly after US Vice President JD Vance announced he would visit the island. Greenland is rich in minerals, and it’s … Read more
Four people have been injured following a stabbing in central Amsterdam, police say. The suspect, who has been arrested and will be questioned later on Thursday, was overpowered with the help of a local resident and taken to hospital with a leg injury, police say. A small area of the central Dam Square remains cordoned … Read more