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Spanish football boss apologises for kissing World Cup star
AFP, Published on 22/08/2023
» MADRID - Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, apologised on Monday for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup.
Arm wrestling grips India with glitzy dreams
AFP, Published on 11/08/2023
» NEW DELHI - Athletes flex muscled biceps before going hand-to-hand in a newly televised arm-wrestling league seeking to take the sporting spotlight in otherwise cricket-mad India with a glitzy Bollywood-style makeover.
Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin dies at 89
AFP, Published on 01/07/2023
» NEW YORK - Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Argo" actor known for his wry wit and improvisation skills, has died at the age of 89, according to his sons.
Ten dead in Australia wedding bus crash
AFP, Published on 12/06/2023
» GRETA (AUSTRALIA) - A bus carrying wedding guests overturned and killed 10 people in an "unimaginable" night-time crash in a popular wine region near Sydney, police said Monday -- Australia's deadliest road accident in 16 years.
Spain arrests seven over Vinicius racism incidents
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» MADRID - Spanish police arrested seven people Tuesday over the racial abuse of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, as the Brazilian star was spared a ban for his red card against Valencia.
Six Nations sigh of relief as Wales-England to go ahead
AFP, Published on 23/02/2023
» CARDIFF (UNITED KINGDOM) - Wales playing England at home is one of the stand-out fixtures of the Six Nations, a fierce rivalry between neighbours that sees thousands fill Cardiff for a day of rugby, beer and cheer.
'Squid Game' competes for Emmys history
AFP, Published on 13/09/2022
» LOS ANGELES - South Korea's "Squid Game" is bidding to make Emmys history Monday by becoming the first foreign-language television show to win top honors for best drama.
Raiders edge Browns, Vikings win to boost NFL playoff bids
AFP, Published on 21/12/2021
» WASHINGTON - Daniel Carlson kicked a 48-yard field goal on the final play Monday to give Las Vegas a 16-14 victory at Cleveland and boost the Raiders' NFL playoff hopes.
Affleck happy to no longer be the young hero in 'Tender Bar'
AFP, Published on 15/12/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Hollywood superstar Ben Affleck never feels like he's getting any older.
Valbuena felt 'in danger' over sex tape, Benzema trial hears
AFP, Published on 20/10/2021
» VERSAILLES (FRANCE) - Former France international Mathieu Valbuena told a court Wednesday he "felt in danger" after being targeted in a blackmail attempt involving a sex tape over which his former teammate, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, has gone on trial.