Soccer: Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final
The news comes just hours after Olga Carmona scored the only goal of Sunday's showpiece match against England in Sydney.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Pearly-Thinaah one step away from gold, home duo stun Aaron-Wooi Yik
World number 11 Pearly-Thinaah downed India's Treesa Jolly-Gaytri Gopichand Pullela to set up a title showdown against England.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Thomas Cup: Malaysia whip England 5-0
The Malaysian men's badminton squad kicked off their 2022 Thomas Cup Finals campaign in stunning fashion as they cruised to a 5-0 victory against England in the opening fixture of Group D today.
Mon May 09 2022
Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey sells for record US$9.28m at auction
The jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his famous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup was sold at an auction on Wednesday for a world record price of US$9.28 million.
Thu May 05 2022
Maradona's daughter claims wrong jersey is up for auction
Dalma Maradona said the Argentina shirt is not the one her late father wore when he scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England.
Fri Apr 08 2022
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against England's Alli
This follows Dele Alli's obscene gesture during a World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
Fri Sep 08 2017
Football: UEFA charges Russia after England match violence
UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia after crowd disturbances in the stadium at the end of the Euro 2016 match against England.
Sun Jun 12 2016
EURO 2016: Five things to know about Wales
Five things about Wales as they go into the 2016 European Championship finals in Group B against England, Russia and Slovakia.
Tue May 10 2016
World Cup: Costa Rica draws 0-0 with England, tops group D
The draw against England allowed them to secure first place, while Uruguay seized second spot with a 1-0 win against 10-man Italy in Natal.
Wed Jun 25 2014
Malaysia shortlisted for 2018 World Cup host job
Malaysia up against England, India, Australia, New Zealand and Belgium in bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
Sun Mar 24 2013
Fifa won't add Zlatan as Goal Award candidate
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his astonishing overhead kick goal against England hours too late to be named best goal in 2012 in a Fifa contest.
Fri Nov 16 2012
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024