Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea. The Philippines and China have traded accusations over a collision of their vessels near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea as tensions over claims in the vital waterway escalate. The shoal is
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Egyptians vote in presidential polls clouded by economic crisis, Gaza war
Incumbent Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is likely to secure a third term despite the country facing severe economic crisis. Egyptians are voting in a presidential election overshadowed by war in neighbouring Gaza and economic woes, with the incumbent, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, likely to secure a third term. Polls opened at 9am (07:00
Anthony Davis, LeBron James power LA Lakers to inaugural NBA Cup crown
Davis recorded 41 points and James scored 24 as the Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 123-109 to win the NBA Cup. The Los Angeles Lakers, fuelled by a monster game from Anthony Davis, beat the upstart Indiana Pacers 123-109 to win the first edition of the NBA in-season tournament. Davis
Patrice Evra: ‘Not a victim, but a survivor’ of sexual abuse
The former French footballer discusses his journey to stardom, battling racism and overcoming sexual abuse. Born in Senegal and raised in France, Patrice Evra rose to fame playing for Manchester United and Juventus, facing racism on and off the pitch. Later in his career, Evra revealed that he was sexually
French frigate shoots down drones over Red Sea: Military
Incident comes after Houthi rebels threatened to prevent passage of Israel-linked ships if aid is not allowed into Gaza. A French frigate has shot down two drones over the Red Sea that were believed to be approaching from the coast of Yemen, according to the French military. “The interception and
Forde, Carty take West Indies to ODI series win over England
West Indies claimed a four-wicket win at Barbados to clinch their first ODI series victory over England since 1998. A dream debut by Matthew Forde and a Keacy Carty half-century helped guide the West Indies to a series-clinching four-wicket win over England in the final match of their one-day international
Tens of thousands again march in London calling for Gaza ceasefire
The latest protest comes a day after the UK abstained from voting on a UNSC resolution demanding ceasefire, which the US vetoed. Tens of thousands of people have converged on the United Kingdom capital for another weekend of protests, calling for an immediate end to Israel’s assault on Gaza and
Yemen’s Houthis warn they will target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea
The Iran-linked rebels warn to block passage of Israel-bound ships of any nationality unless Gaza gets the food and medicines it needs. Yemen’s Houthi movement says it will target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned all international shipping companies against dealing with Israeli ports. “If
Egypt election: Is President el-Sisi poised to win a third term?
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is returning to the polls as he bids to extend his presidency by a third term. The face may be the same, but the circumstances are different as Egyptians head to cast their ballots on December 10. The economy is in a tailspin, held up
Iran’s Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to begin new hunger strike: Family
Mohammadi to go on hunger strike ‘in solidarity’ with Iran’s Baha’i religious minority as her prize is awarded in Norway. Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, currently jailed in Iran for her activism for women’s rights, will begin a new hunger strike in prison as her prize is awarded in