Rugby

Rugby-Scotland bring back big guns for Australia showdown

(Reuters) - Scotland have made 14 changes to their starting XI for the Autumn international clash with in-form Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday, including a return for mercurial flyhalf Finn Russell.

Nation

Floods worsen in Terengganu, Perak while Kelantan latest state hit

KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Terengganu and Perak has grown worse, while Kelantan has become the latest state hit by floods as of 8pm on Friday (Nov 22) night.

Technology

Amazon doubles down on AI startup Anthropic with another $4 billion

(Reuters) -Amazon.com pumped another $4 billion into OpenAI competitor Anthropic, as the e-commerce giant goes up against Big Tech rivals in a race to capitalize on generative artificial intelligence technology.

World

Ottawa denies it has evidence linking India PM Modi to violence in Canada

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada, which expelled six Indian diplomats over allegations they were involved in a plot against Sikh separatists, denied it had evidence Prime Minister Narendra Modi was linked to violence on Canadian soil.

Football

Soccer-Leverkusen striker Boniface ruled out with thigh injury

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will be sidelined for some time with a thigh muscle injury following his return from international duty with Nigeria, coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday.

Motorsport

Motor racing-GM moving closer to F1 entry with revived Andretti bid

(Reuters) - A General Motors-backed bid to enter Formula One as an 11th team in 2026 is now looking more likely to succeed after being previously rejected, multiple sources said on Friday.

Rugby

Rugby-Potter to debut as Australia change six for Scotland battle

(Reuters) - Harry Potter will hope to weave his magic on the wing for Australia when he makes his test debut against Scotland in their Autumn international clash at Murrayfield on Sunday, while there is a return from concussion protocols for captain Harry Wilson.

Rugby

Rugby-England coach Borthwick plays it safe with two changes for Japan

LONDON (Reuters) -England coach Steve Borthwick has resisted the urge for a widespread shake-up of his team to play Japan on Sunday, with the recall of George Furbank and Tom Curry the only changes to the side beaten by South Africa last week.

World

Blinken to attend G7 meeting in Italy, US State Department says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will attend a meeting of the Group of Seven major democracies in Italy at the weekend, the State Department said on Friday, amid rising tensions in the war in Ukraine.

Football

Soccer-Guardiola promises to stay at City even if they are relegated

(Reuters) - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he would stay to the end of his contract with the Premier League champions even if they were relegated, a day after he signed a two-year extension that will keep him at the club until 2027.

Entertainment

'Abang Adik' wins Best Film at the 10th Asian World Film Festival held in Los Angeles

Fahmi says the achievement demonstrates the capabilities of the local film industry in bringing international recognition to Malaysia.

Football

Soccer-Barca need to learn how to win without Yamal, says Flick

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury but manager Hansi Flick on Friday urged the rest of his players to step up in his absence in their LaLiga clash at Celta Vigo this weekend.

Nation

Dr Wee is set to address key issues at the 11th GLA Conference in Bangkok

PETALING JAYA: Transportation and the halal industry will be among the key points during Datuk Dr Seri Wee Ka Siong's speech at the 11th Global Logistics Alliance (GLA) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Nov 22, 2024)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (Nov 22, 2024)

Rugby

Rugby-Kolisi wary of Welsh forward threat ahead of Cardiff challenge

(Reuters) - South Africa are still searching for their best form in the Autumn international series but hope to finish on a high with a win in Wales on Saturday, according to captain Siya Kolisi, who warns their hosts will present several challenges.

Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik, Pearly Thinaah bow out of China Masters

PETALING JAYA: Doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah bowed out of the China Masters after losing their respective quarter-final matches against home pairs.

Japan

Japan government approves mammoth US$140bil stimulus with aims putting more cash into peoples' pocket

Japan's minority government signed off Friday on a US$140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' pockets after the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years.

Nation

Bachok, first district in Kelantan flooded

KOTA BHARU: Bachok is the first district in Kelantan to be hit by flood following continuous rain since Wednesday (Nov 20), and a temporary relief centre (PPS) has been opened.

AseanPlus News

Man killed after public place shooting in Sydney's inner city

Police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) announced that a man has died after a public place shooting in Sydney's inner city on Friday evening.

South Korea

Gold bars, cash bundles in kimchi boxes: Millions seized from S. Korea tax dodgers

Nearly 700 high-income tax evaders have been uncovered in South Korea, with one of them found hiding millions of won in kimchi containers and another driving a Rolls-Royce while dodging taxes.