Dodgers manager expects Sasaki, Yamamoto to pitch in Tokyo
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are expected to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in season openers at Tokyo next month, Dodgers…
Wife of Colombian
Bogotá (AFP) – The wife of Elkana Bohbot, a Colombian-Israeli man being held hostage by Hamas, said Wednesday she had received proof he was alive and denounced the "terrible" conditions…
Penalty row as Club Brugge gain Champions League advantage over Atalanta
Bruges (Belgium) (AFP) – Gustaf Nilsson shot Club Brugge to a 2-1 win over Atalanta on Wednesday with a controversial penalty in stoppage time to boost the Belgians' chances of…
Sleightholme says Six Nations win over France has revived England's self
London (AFP) – England wing Ollie Sleightholme believes a dramatic Six Nations win over France has renewed the team's faith in its own ability. Issued on: 12/02/2025 - 20:47Modified: 12/02/2025…
UN envoy warns Syria against retribution campaign
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – The United Nations envoy for Syria on Wednesday called on its new authorities to prevent a "cycle of retribution and revenge" after the overthrow…
Chevron to cut 15
New York (AFP) – Chevron will cut 15 to 20 percent of its workforce as part of a reorganization to save money and to position the oil giant for the…
Trump says to sign order on reciprocal tariffs today or tomorrow
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump committed Wednesday to announcing "reciprocal tariffs" on other countries, saying he could sign an order for them within a day, a move that…
New accuser sues US actor Spacey in UK over sexual abuse claim
London (AFP) – A new civil claim alleging sexual abuse against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey was filed on Wednesday at London's High Court, the legal team representing the accuser confirmed…
Jordan king faces quagmire over Trump's Gaza proposal
Amman (AFP) – Jordan's King Abdullah II was visibly uncomfortable as he sat across from US President Donald Trump and discussed the fate of over two million Palestinians in Gaza.…
World heavyweight champion Usyk plans two more fights before retiring
London (AFP) – World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said Wednesday he intends to take on two more fights before heading into retirement. Issued on: 12/02/2025 - 19:11Modified: 12/02/2025 - 19:09…