British football: a rash of rotten teeth
Footballers may make huge amounts of money, but little of it seems to go to dental care: on average, their teeth and gums are in worse shape than their British age peers.
Thu Nov 05 2015
Van Persie not given 'honest' chance by Van Gaal
Robin van Persie believes he was not given an 'honest' chance by Louis van Gaal to prove himself worthy of remaining at Manchester United.
Sun Jul 19 2015
Manchester United contemplate Van Persie start against West Brom
Robin van Persie could make his first start since February against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday as Manchester United attempt to consolidate their place in the Premier League's top four.
Fri May 01 2015
De Gea stars as United deepen Liverpool gloom
United's fans finished the game by chanting "You're getting sacked in the morning!" at Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers.
Sun Dec 14 2014
Football: Van Persie rescued United, admits Van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal conceded that he was indebted to Robin van Persie after the Dutch striker's brace earned his below-par side a 2-1 victory at Southampton.
Tue Dec 09 2014
Brazil booed as Netherlands claim third
A penalty from Robin van Persie and a Daley Blind strike saw the Dutch take a 2-0 lead after only 17 minutes.
Sun Jul 13 2014
World Cup: Van Persie awaits his first goal in a knockout match
Prior to the Netherland's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, Robin van Persie is still waiting for his first goal in a knockout match
Tue Jul 08 2014
Van Persie returns as Dutch seek World Cup quarters place
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie returns to the fray Sunday when his side take on a rejuvenated Mexico for a place in the World Cup quarter finals.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Football: Five memorable World Cup headers
Robin Van Persie's flying strike in Holland's 5-1 demolition of Spain has been hailed as one of the greatest headers in World Cup history.
Sun Jun 15 2014
Spain goalie Casillas apologizes after world champions 5-1 loss
Casillas made as many as three mistakes as Spain let in the most goals since 1963 and now faces the possibility of a first- round exit.
Sat Jun 14 2014
World Cup: Flying header by Robin van Persie
There were those who even went as far to say that it was among the best goal in World Cup history.
Sat Jun 14 2014
World Cup: Netherlands beats Spain 5-1; Dutch goal-haul wrong-foots Van Persie
Robin van Persie was wrong-footed by the scale of the Netherlands' 5-1 drubbing of Spain in their opening World Cup match.
Fri Jun 13 2014
United back where they belong, top of the BPL tree
Robin van Persie hit a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United cantered to an unprecedented 20th English league title this morning.
Tue Apr 23 2013
Van Persie treble fires United to 20th title
Robin van Persie hit a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United cantered to an unprecedented 20th English league title with an emphatic 3-0 victory at home to Aston Villa on Monday.
Mon Apr 22 2013
Ferguson interested in Van Persie
Alex Ferguson said Luis Suarez was "no different to any other good player" before heaping praise on Robin van Persie ahead of Liverpool's visit to Manchester United on Sunday.
Fri Jan 11 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024