Author: Daily Sabah With Reuters
Manchester United crashed to their 14th Premier League defeat of the season – equaling their worst tally since 1989-90 – with a humbling 4-1 loss at Newcastle on Sunday. Despite missing manager Eddie Howe, who was hospitalized due to illness, Newcastle showed no signs of slowing in the race for a Champions League spot. Sitting fourth with 56 points, the Magpies struck early, with Sandro Tonali’s crisp 24th-minute volley setting the tone for a dominant display. The visitors responded well, scoring a superb goal on the break finished by Argentine forward Alejandro Garnacho in the 37th minute, but Harvey Barnes…
Manchester United crashed to their 14th Premier League defeat of the season – equaling their worst tally since 1989-90 – with a humbling 4-1 loss at Newcastle on Sunday. Despite missing manager Eddie Howe, who was hospitalized due to illness, Newcastle showed no signs of slowing in the race for a Champions League spot. Sitting fourth with 56 points, the Magpies struck early, with Sandro Tonali’s crisp 24th-minute volley setting the tone for a dominant display. The visitors responded well, scoring a superb goal on the break finished by Argentine forward Alejandro Garnacho in the 37th minute, but Harvey Barnes…
Ferrari legend Michael Schumacher has signed a special helmet to be worn by fellow Formula One champion Jackie Stewart during a tribute lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, aimed at raising funds for dementia research. Schumacher, now 56, has not been seen in public since suffering a severe brain injury in a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2013. Organizers revealed that all 20 living Formula One world champions have signed the helmet, which Stewart, 85, will wear while driving his 1973 title-winning Tyrrell to mark the 60th anniversary of his F1 debut. “It is wonderful…
Ferrari legend Michael Schumacher has signed a special helmet to be worn by fellow Formula One champion Jackie Stewart during a tribute lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, aimed at raising funds for dementia research. Schumacher, now 56, has not been seen in public since suffering a severe brain injury in a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2013. Organizers revealed that all 20 living Formula One world champions have signed the helmet, which Stewart, 85, will wear while driving his 1973 title-winning Tyrrell to mark the 60th anniversary of his F1 debut. “It is wonderful…
Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday its air defence systems had shot down a F-16 fighter aircraft of Ukrainian forces, Interfax news agency reported. Reuters was unable to immediately verify battlefield reports.
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to deepen his country’s strategic partnership with Indonesia in a call with President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported. Xi told Prabowo the bilateral partnership had strategic significance and impact globally, as the two exchanged congratulations over the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Xinhua said. Beijing is trying to persuade other nations to hew to a common line against U.S. import tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. Xi will visit Indonesia’s fellow Southeast Asian nations Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia from Monday, aiming to consolidate ties with some of China’s closest neighbours…
An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake was at a depth of 174 km (108.12 miles), USGS added.
Ukraine’s air defence units intercepted and destroyed 43 drones of 55 launched by Russia overnight targeting northern, southern and central areas of Ukraine, the air force said on Sunday. In its post on Telegram, the Ukraine air force did not say what happened to the drones that escaped destruction, however.
The acting mayor of the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy said on Sunday that there were “many dead” after a Russian missile strike. He did not immediately provide further details.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has called for patience amid growing speculation over his future, assuring that clarity will come at season’s end as he aims to steady the ship following a humbling Champions League defeat to Arsenal. The 3-0 quarterfinal first-leg loss on Tuesday has intensified scrutiny on Ancelotti, who has come under fire for his team’s lackluster display. The Italian manager remains under contract with the club until the end of next season. “I shouldn’t talk about things about my future, because the contract is quite clear. Whatever it is, it will be talked about at the end…