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Winter Olympics venue warns selfie tourists
Published on 15/01/2026
» ROME - As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics next month, Alpine communities are sounding the alarm over social media-driven tourism that is transforming sacred landscapes into selfie backdrops and straining the fragile mountain ecosystem.
Hosts Morocco set up Senegal Afcon final showdown
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» RABAT - Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane’s Senegal in this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah’s dreams of winning the title were again dashed.
Nigeria signals more strikes likely in 'joint' US operations
AFP, Published on 26/12/2025
» LAGOS - Nigeria on Friday signalled more strikes against jihadist groups were expected after a Christmas Day bombardment by US forces against militants in the north of the country.
Palace sink Fulham to reach fourth place, Rutter rescues Brighton
AFP, Published on 08/12/2025
» LONDON - Crystal Palace moved into fourth place in the Premier League as their remarkable rise hit a new high with a 2-1 win against Fulham, while Brighton stopped West Ham climbing out of the relegation zone with a last-gasp 1-1 draw on Sunday.
Haaland century makes Premier League history in Man City's nine-goal thriller
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» LONDON - Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in a remarkable 5-4 win against Fulham on Tuesday.
How China won innovation in lieu of freedom
Oped, Published on 28/11/2025
» A decade ago, China's government unveiled Made in China 2025 -- a bold vision for transforming the country from the world's assembly line into a global innovation leader. The plan was met with considerable scepticism, particularly in the West, where a robust scholarly consensus held that authoritarianism was fundamentally incompatible with innovation. China was light-years behind the global frontier. Barring drastic political change, many observers concluded, China would remain a "copycat nation".
DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala's war crimes trial opens in Paris
AFP, Published on 12/11/2025
» PARIS — Former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala goes on trial in Paris Wednesday over atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's bloody eastern conflict more than two decades ago.
Mexican president files complaint against groper
AFP, Published on 06/11/2025
» MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for sexual harassment to be made a crime nationwide after being groped on the street in an attack that underscored the dangers women in the Latin American country face.
Cool Gunn and Ding strike first at Macao
Sports, Published on 17/10/2025
» Macao: Thailand's Gunn Charoenkul, helped by a touch of inspiration from PGA Tour star Tom Kim, and Ding Wenyi from China, made fine starts at the US$1million Macao Open on Thursday -- taking a share of the lead following first-round seven-under-par 63s.
Rattanon eyes rare Macao Open back-to-back crowns
Sports, Published on 16/10/2025
» Macau: Thai star Rattanon Wannasrichan will begin his title defence as the US$1 million (approx 32 million baht) Macao Open tees off today at the scenic Macau Golf & Country Club.