Itoje says England 'ready' for Six Nations kings Ireland
London (AFP) – Maro Itoje says England are "ready to go" as they bid to upset the odds by launching their Six Nations campaign with a defeat of twice defending…
Apple profit climbs but sales miss expectations
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Rennes sack Sampaoli, announce Beye as new coach
Rennes (France) (AFP) – Ligue 1 club Rennes announced Thursday the sacking of coach Jorge Sampaoli, with former Newcastle defender Habib Beye taking over the hotseat in Brittany until the…
Trump insists Egypt, Jordan will take Gazans
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that Egypt and Jordan would take in displaced Gazans, despite the two Arab nations dismissing his plan to move Palestinians from…
Washington midair crash: What we know so far
Washington (AFP) – A US commercial airliner with 64 people aboard and a military helicopter collided over Washington on Wednesday before crashing into the Potomac River. Issued on: 30/01/2025 -…
McIlroy sinks hole
San Francisco (AFP) – Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy aced the par-3 15th hole at Spyglass Hill on Thursday, sinking a hole-in-one at the PGA Tour's Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Issued…
Stones lead tributes to 'beautiful' Marianne Faithfull, dead at 78
London (AFP) – The Rolling Stones on Thursday led tributes to Sixties music icon Marianne Faithfull, adding she would be forever remembered after her death at the age of 78.…
Barca's Bonmati voices opposition to Saudi Arabia hosting Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona's two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati said Thursday she was against Saudi Arabia hosting the women's Spanish Super Cup. Issued on: 30/01/2025 - 21:19Modified: 30/01/2025 -…
On first trip, Rubio to wield big stick in Latin America
Washington (AFP) – Traditionally, when US secretaries of state make their international debuts, they travel to major US allies and offer bromides about working together. Issued on: 30/01/2025 - 20:51Modified:…
Neymar announces return to Brazil's Santos
Sao Paulo (AFP) – Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal. Issued…