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Rodrygo scrapes Real Madrid win at Alaves

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Rodrygo secured the visitors a much-needed victory at Alaves. Photo: AFP MADRID: Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo struck goals to earn Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job.Second-placed Madrid trimmed league leaders Barcelona’s advantage back to four … Read more

Talal Chaudhry accuses PTI of running anti-state campaigns via paid overseas accounts

Minister claims authorities have traced fake accounts and actively reporting to relevant platforms Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. Photo: File Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of running what he described as a targeted propaganda campaign on social media for a prolonged period. However, he urged that freedom of … Read more

Man who tackled Bondi Beach attacker hailed as ‘genuine hero’ after mass shooting

Sydney fruit shop owner who disarmed gunman at Bondi is recovering after surgery, family says New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visits Ahmed al Ahmed, who was identified on social media as the bystander who hid behind parked cars and seized a rifle from one of the gunmen during the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach … Read more

Smart electricity metre prices drop nearly 40%

[ Energy minister Awais Leghari says the move will lead to Rs150b national savings annually Energy Minister Awais Leghari said that the prices of smart electricity metres have fallen by around 40 per cent, a move he said would lead to massive national savings. In a statement, the minister said that the reduction in prices … Read more

Title-chasing Man City beat Palace

Manchester City’s Phil Foden celebrates scoring their second goal. Photo: REUTERS MANCHESTER: Manchester City maintained their squeeze on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday, a result that keeps Pep Guardiola’s side lurking two points behind the leaders and ready to pounce.Aston Villa came from … Read more

Louvre shuts to visitors as staff strike over working conditions

Museum staff gathered outside the glass pyramid, blocking the entrance and holding banners. A notice informs members of the public of the closure of the Louvre Museum as members of the French CGT union protest outside the entrance as museum workers voted to go on strike against increasingly deteriorating working conditions. PHOTO:AFP The Louvre closed … Read more