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Fears of US public health crises grow amid falling vaccination rates
'Just not ready'
Washington (AFP) – Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Monday he was "just not ready" as he announced he will not play in this week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines as…
Syrians back to famed Palmyra ruins scarred by IS
Palmyra (Syria) (AFP) – Syrians are once again picnicking and smoking shisha amid the ruins of ancient Palmyra, once desecrated by jihadists but still awe-inspiring, and open to the public…
Steel at heart of new Trump trade war
Paris (AFP) – US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on steel promise to further complicate a strategic industry already destabilised by Chinese overproduction and Europe's stuttering blast furnaces. Issued on:…
Trump warns 'all hell' will break loose if Gaza hostages not returned
Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – US President Donald Trump warned Monday that "all hell" would break loose if every Israeli hostage is not released from Gaza within days, after…
Cycling: five rough diamonds who dream of being the new Pogacar
Paris (AFP) – Who amongst them will be the new Tadej Pogacar? Here AFP looks at five up and coming talents joining cycling's World Tour with the dream of winning…
Feyenoord coach Priske pays for 'lack of chemistry'
The Hague (AFP) – Feyenoord head coach Brian Priske has parted ways with the Dutch outfit on Monday by mutual agreement with the club citing "inconsistent results and a lack…
White S. Africans clamour for US resettlement after Trump order
Johannesburg (AFP) – A deluge of more than 20,000 queries crashed the email server of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United States after President Donald Trump said…
Kanye West's account on X goes dark after hate
New York (AFP) – Kanye West's account on X has been deactivated after a days-long rant on the platform that included vitriolic, anti-Semitic outbursts. Issued on: 10/02/2025 - 18:23Modified: 10/02/2025…
US judges challenge Trump cuts as legal battles mount
Washington (AFP) – The Trump administration was on a collision course with the US courts Monday, with federal judges questioning the legality of the White House's cost-cutting onslaught of government…
Venice extends tourist tax for 2025
Rome (AFP) – Venice authorities said Monday they would extend a controversial ticket policy for day-trippers in 2025, reporting that last year's trial scheme had "slightly" reduced crowds. Issued on:…