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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:06:13 GMTAntonelli wins in Japan to become youngest F1 championship leader
Antonelli took advantage of a mid-race safety car to leapfrog into the lead after a dreadful start from pole position and led home McLaren's Oscar Piastri by 13.722sec with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc a further 1.548sec back in third.
He whooped with...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:12:19 GMTIran claims aluminium plant attacks in Gulf as Houthis join war
The war that began on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks on Iran has mushroomed throughout the region, sending world energy markets into a tailspin and threatening to torpedo the global economy.
With the official status of talks between Washington...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:08:12 GMTNorth Korea's Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: state media
Defence experts believe North Korea is planning to use its solid-fuel rocket engines for launching intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The engines enable faster missile launches as they require little preparation before ignition.
The latest test...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:22:14 GMT'Excited' Buttler rejuvenated for IPL after horror T20 World Cup
The wicketkeeper cut a downcast figure opening the England batting in the global showpiece, scoring just 87 runs in eight matches up to the semi-final defeat to eventual champions India this month.
"It's great to have a nice break," Buttler, whose ...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:20:19 GMTShip insurers juggle war risks for perilous Gulf route
Here are facts and figures about how maritime insurance works -- and the impact from the war sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which has virtually cut off shipping in the strait.
Insurance available
After the fighting broke out on February 28, ...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:18:14 GMTHelplines buzz with alerts from seafarers trapped in war
"Writing to urgently inform you that our vessel is currently facing a critical situation regarding provisions and one crew health conditions," read an email from one seafarer on March 24 to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)'s Sea...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:46:20 GMTLet's get physical: Singapore's seniors turn to parkour
"Good job!" the 69-year-old's coach cheers.
This is "geriatric parkour", where around 20 retirees learned to tackle a series of relatively demanding exercises, building their agility and enjoying a sense of camaraderie.
Boon, an upbeat grandmother...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:20:26 GMTIndian tile makers feel heat of Mideast war energy crunch
At a cavernous facility in Morbi, in India's western Gujarat state, a 200-metre-long propane-powered kiln that normally fires clay nonstop is silent. It is one of hundreds of plants supplying homeware tiles across the world that have been forced to ...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:12:13 GMTStruggling Force lament missed opportunities after Chiefs defeat
The Perth-based Force stayed in the game for long periods on Saturday evening, but were not clinical enough and went down at home 24-14.
They have now lost five of their opening six games to languish 10th in the 11-team standings, 21 points adrift ...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:08:12 GMTMalinin bounces back from Olympic collapse with third straight world skating gold
Malinin led all the way to take the title with a winning margin of 22.73 points over Japanese rival Yuma Kagiyama after the free skate. Japan's Shun Sato took bronze.
"It's done. That's it," said an emotional Malinin after his performance in Prague...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:42:12 GMTLakers guard Doncic gets one-game ban for accumulated technicals
NBA rules require any player or coach be automatically suspended for one game once he is whistled for his 16th technical foul during a regular season.
Doncic would be banned an additional game for every two more technical fouls he receives during t...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:52:11 GMTNBA Spurs stretch win streak to eight in rout of Bucks
Castle contributed 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Spurs while 22-year-old French star Wembanyana added two steals, six assists and a blocked shot.
San Antonio improved to 56-18, second in the Western Conference and only two games beh...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:50:15 GMTUS thrashed 5-2 by Belgium in reality check for World Cup hosts
The thrashing comes as a wakeup call just 75 days before the tournament for the Americans, who after a good run of recent results were found severely lacking once again when facing top European opposition.
"I see this as a good check reality for us...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:36:12 GMTSabalenka sinks Gauff to win second straight Miami Open title
The world number one from Belarus, fresh off her first triumph in the California desert, became the fifth woman -- and the first since Iga Swiatek in 2022 -- to win both of the elite early season hardcourt WTA 1000 titles.
"It means a lot," Sabalen...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:22:21 GMTLebanon kids struggle to keep up studies as war slams school doors shut
"I don't want to regret not finishing my studies despite the difficult circumstances," said Melhem, whose family was displaced from Beirut's southern suburbs, the site of repeated Israeli bombardment.
"We took a risk and went back to get schoolbook...