Web archive - August 30, 2024

World

New Zealand's Maori king Tuheitia dies at 69

Kiingi Tuheitia succeeded his mother, Queen Dame Te Atairangikaahu, in 2006

Sports

Curry secures $62.6m extension, staying with Warriors until 2027

Extension locks 10-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion with Golden State through his 39th birthday

Sports

Extreme heat tests US Open players as Djokovic and Gauff move forward

Sabalenka celebrates victory with young fan dressed like her, complete with matching tiger tattoo

Sports

Zakia Khudadadi makes history with Paralympic bronze for refugee team

France-based Afghan athlete claims taekwondo bronze, vowing to fight for equality and freedom

Sports

Al-Ittihad post stunning victory against Al-Taawoun in Saudi Pro League

Benzema equalises, Aouar nets 98th-minute penalty to maintain Al-Ittihad’s unbeaten record

Sports

Fake Colombian basketball team dupes Russia in friendly match

Russian organisers were tricked by a phoney Colombian squad, resulting in legal action and a suspended tournament

Sports

Muchova topples Osaka in US Open thriller

Returning after wrist surgery, Muchova’s flawless serve-and-volley game halts Osaka’s bid for another US Open title

Sports

Real Madrid survive Las Palmas scare thanks to Vinicius penalty

Mbappe struggled to impress again, still searching for his first LaLiga goal; Real Madrid slump to fourth in LaLiga

Pakistan

Lahore authorities recover snow leopard skin in crackdown against illegal wildlife trade

Estimated market value of snow leopard skin is $20,000, equivalent to approximately PKR 5.6 million.

World

No oil Spill detected from Greek tanker hit by Houthis

Yemen's Houthi plant bombs on already disabled 900-foot Sounion that was laden with about 1 million barrels of oil