• Sat. Jul 12th, 2025

Oilers try to end Canada's NHL title drought by dethroning Panthers

Washington (AFP) – A tension-packed Canada-United States rivalry reaches an emotional high starting Wednesday when the Edmonton Oilers try to become the first Canadian club since 1993 to win the…

Sinner crushes Rublev to reach Roland Garros last eight

Paris (AFP) – Jannik Sinner fired a warning sign to his French Open title rivals as he romped to a comprehensive victory over Andrey Rublev in the French Open last…

Brazil's Bolsonaro to take the stand in coup trial

Brasília (AFP) – Brazil's rightwing former president Jair Bolsonaro will take the stand next week in his trial on charges of trying to stage a coup to retain power after…

Chelsea sign Essugo in time for Club World Cup

London (AFP) – Chelsea announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo on Monday from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth £18 million ($25 million). Issued on: 02/06/2025 - 22:01Modified:…

Who said what: French Open day 9

Paris (AFP) – Key quotes from the ninth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Monday: Issued on: 02/06/2025 - 21:47Modified: 02/06/2025 - 21:45 2 min Reading time

Ukraine peace talks: What are Kyiv and Moscow's positions?

Istanbul (AFP) – Delegations from Kyiv and Moscow on Monday held a second round of direct talks on the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine, triggered by Russia's February…

Nigeria flood victims mourn missing bodies as death toll stagnates

Mokwa (Nigeria) (AFP) – On a hot and humid afternoon in Mokwa, Nigeria, Fatima and Habiba Jibrin sat under a mango tree, waiting for the recovery of corpses they fear…

Spain's Le Normand has 'no resentment' ahead of France clash

Madrid (AFP) – Spain defender Robin Le Normand bears "no resentment" towards France, he explained before a Nations League semi-final clash against the country of his birth on Thursday. Issued…

Trump, Xi will 'likely' talk this week: White House

Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping will likely hold a long-awaited call later this week, the White House said Monday, as trade tensions between…

Bublik downs Draper for 'best moment of his life'

Paris (AFP) – Alexander Bublik hailed his surprise four-set victory over Jack Draper in the French Open last 16 on Monday as the "best moment of his life" as the…