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Arise Sir Lewis; Formula One champion Hamilton gets his knighthood
LONDON (Reuters) - Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year's honours list published on Wednesday.
British literary giant and humanitarian John le Carre dies aged 89
Thriller author was famous for books on Cold War intrigue and he was a real-life spy in post-war Europe.
Royal fan Hamilton says he would never refuse a knighthood
MANAMA (Reuters) - Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton left no doubt on Thursday that he would accept a knighthood if it was offered to him.
Hamilton a fantastic ambassador, deserves a knighthood: Hill
(Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton has been breaking down barriers since he arrived in Formula One and deserves a knighthood for his achievements on and off the track, former world champion Damon Hill has said.
Arise, Sir Lewis? I'm no unsung hero, says Hamilton
LONDON (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton's record-equalling seventh Formula One world championship has fuelled expectations of a knighthood but the Briton, overlooked in the past, pointed instead to the ranks of 'unsung heroes'.
Sean Connery's star power lasted 7 decades, from Bond to 'The Untouchables'
Connery, Oscar winner and James Bond star, dies at 90.
Elton John gives RM107mil to fight HIV in Central Asia and Eastern Europe
About 1.7 million people in the region are HIV-positive, United Nations data shows.
Ian Holm, Shakespearean Actor Who Played Bilbo Baggins, Dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (Reuters): Ian Holm, the classically trained Shakespearean actor best known to film audiences for his performances in films including the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movies,"Chariots of Fire" and "Alien," has died. He was 88.
Recovered Covid-19 patients likely to have some immunity, says Nipah virus scientist
KUALA LUMPUR: Covid-19 patients are likely to have some level of immunity to re-infection based on past experiences with the related Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronaviruses, says a Universiti Malaya research consultant.
‘Sir’ Francis Yeoh receives honorary knighthood from the Queen
PETALING JAYA: YTL Corp Bhd’s executive chairman Tan Sri Francis Yeoh (pic) has been conferred the award of honorary Knight of the British Empire by the United Kingdom’s (UK) Queen Elizabeth II that carries the title “Sir”.
