Chinese authorities play cash
Luliang (China) (AFP) – Moments after registering their marriage, Zhang Gang and Weng Linbin posed in front of a red backdrop adorned with a Chinese government emblem, fanning out the…
New York, Paris, Berlin to mark anniversaries of iconic Christo art
New York (AFP) – New York, Paris and Berlin are celebrating the anniversaries this year of iconic art installations that saw some of their most prominent landmarks wrapped in fabric…
Musk's DOGE team raises major cyber security concerns
Washington (AFP) – Young engineers deployed across the US government as part of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have triggered alarm throughout Washington's security establishment. Issued on: 13/02/2025 -…
Facing egg shortage, Americans bring chickens home to roost
Houston (AFP) – A Houston poultry supply company is selling chickens like there is no tomorrow, as sky-high prices for eggs prompt some Americans to produce their own at home.…
South Korea's Yoon back in court for impeachment hearing
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol faces potentially his last impeachment hearing Thursday over his failed martial law bid before judges begin deliberations on whether to…
NHL announces World Cup of Hockey will return in 2028
Montreal (AFP) – The World Cup of Hockey, last played in 2016, will return in February 2028 with hopes of commanding a regular place on the global schedule alongside the…
China's 2024 coal projects threaten climate goals: report
Beijing (AFP) – China last year began construction on projects with the greatest combined coal power capacity since 2015, jeopardising the country's goal to peak carbon emissions by 2030, according…
Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open furore
Melbourne (AFP) – The Australian Open on Thursday ruled out following the US Open's move to radically overhaul the mixed doubles competition and play it before the main tournament starts.…
Kompany hails composed Bayern's Champions League win at Celtic
Glasgow (AFP) – Vincent Kompany saluted Bayern Munich's composure and ignored the "crazy" atmosphere at Celtic to seize control of the Champions League play-off round with a 2-1 win in…
AP reporter again barred from Oval Office over 'Gulf of America'
Washington (AFP) – An AP reporter Wednesday was barred from attending White House events for the second straight day, as Donald Trump's administration sought to justify its actions against media…