CIA now favours ‘lab leak’ theory to explain Covid-19 origins
New CIA director John Ratcliffe has long said he believes the virus most likely emerged from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Kristi Noem confirmed by US Senate as Trump’s homeland security secretary
Ms Noem, who shares Mr Trump’s hardline immigration views, was confirmed by a vote of 59 to 34 in the Republican-led Senate.
Romanian prehistoric gold treasures stolen from Dutch museum
BUCHAREST - Romanian artefacts, including a 2,500-year-old gold helmet, were stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands early on Saturday, the museum said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cody Gakpo stars as Liverpool rout Ipswich, Arsenal survive red card drama to beat Wolves
Liverpool’s 16th win from 22 league games this season keeps them on course for a first title since 2020. Read more at ...
Villarreal hold Atletico Madrid to 1-1 draw
MADRID - Villarreal held Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw in the Spanish LaLiga on Saturday as Samuel Lino's close-range effort ...
Gakpo double helps leaders Liverpool to 4-1 win over Ipswich
LIVERPOOL, England - Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo scored twice and created another goal as the hosts cruised to a 4-1 win ...
Albania to create a Vatican-style, sovereign Muslim state in capital Tirana
If created, the enclave for the Islamic Sufi order would be one of the world's smallest states. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Arsenal keep title race alive with nervy 1-0 win at Wolves
WOLVERHAMPTON, England - Riccardo Calafiori's goal earned Arsenal a 1-0 win away to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday after ...
Ndiaye penalty gives Everton 1-0 win at Brighton
BRIGHTON, England - Iliman Ndiaye scored a first half penalty as Everton secured only their second Premier League away win ...
Isak doubles up as Newcastle beat Southampton 3-1
SOUTHAMPTON, England - Alexander Isak scored twice as Newcastle beat rock-bottom Southampton 3-1 at St Mary's on Saturday to ...