Ukraine considers counter to Russian drones with mobile service limitations

Ukraine may intentionally reduce mobile communication quality during Russian drone attacks in an effort to stop the networks being used to coordinate strikes, Chief of the General Staff Andryi Hnatov was quoted as saying on Sunday. Russia has ramped up drone attacks on Ukraine in recent months, enhancing its technology and increasing the number of drones … Read more

Crawford shocks Alvarez for historic undisputed super middleweight world title

LAS VEGAS: Terence Crawford stunned Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to claim the undisputed super middleweight world boxing crown on Saturday, becoming the first man to win undisputed titles in three weight divisions. In a fight of razor-thin margins, Crawford poured it on in the closing rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory, improving his … Read more

Russia displays military might with hypersonic missiles and bombers in drills

Russia said on Sunday that it had fired a Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise missile at a target in the Barents Sea and that Sukoi Su-34 supersonic fighter-bombers had carried out strikes as part of joint military exercises with Belarus. Russia’s “Zapad”, or West, joint strategic exercise with Belarus began on Sept. 12, aiming to improve … Read more

Jepchirchir wins marathon thriller, heartbreak for Ingebrigtsen

TOKYO: Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir produced a lung-busting final 100m sprint to win a dramatic women’s marathon at the world championships on Sunday, but there was heartbreak for Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen. In the sole final of the second morning session at the National Stadium, Jepchirchir edged Ethiopa’s Tigst Assefa for gold by just two seconds after … Read more