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Green and gold fever grips S.Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup final
AFP, Published on 26/10/2023
» JOHANNESBURG - From restaurant cooks to street workers, Springbok jersey-wearing South Africans are ubiquitous in Johannesburg, as a frenzied mood grips the nation in anticipation of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
China pushes largest-ever expansion of nuclear arsenal
AFP, Published on 26/04/2023
» HONG KONG: China is pushing ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, modernising the atomic deterrent with an eye on any future conflicts with the United States, experts say.
Haaland on target again as Man City book Real Madrid semi-final clash
AFP, Published on 20/04/2023
» MUNICH (GERMANY) - Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals for the second straight year after an Erling Haaland goal secured a 1-1 draw and a 4-1 aggregate last-eight win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Small store a lifeline in Ukraine war zone
AFP, Published on 31/03/2023
» CHASIV YAR, Ukraine: With pink-painted walls, the small general store stocks a little bit of everything — from cheese to cigarettes to shampoo — providing a lifeline to local residents and soldiers.
Trump to rally at site of deadly anti-government siege in Texas
AFP, Published on 25/03/2023
» WACO (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump stages his first presidential campaign rally Saturday at the site of a deadly 1993 standoff between an anti-government cult and federal agents in Texas, as he rails against multiple criminal probes threatening his bid for the White House.
Man Utd beat West Ham to reach FA Cup quarters as Spurs crash out
AFP, Published on 02/03/2023
» LONDON - Alejandro Garnacho and Fred struck late as Manchester United came from behind to beat West Ham 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday but Tottenham were stunned by Championship side Sheffield United.
Salah downs Man City as Arsenal extend lead in Premier League
AFP, Published on 17/10/2022
» LONDON: Mohamed Salah produced a moment of magic as Liverpool condemned Manchester City to their first Premier League defeat of the season on Sunday, leaving leaders Arsenal four points clear at the summit.
Horse racing: Queen Elizabeth II's abiding sporting passion
AFP, Published on 09/09/2022
» LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II, who had a lifelong passion for horses, was a keen racegoer as well as a successful owner and breeder who enjoyed many notable triumphs.
Judge orders retrial of ex-Man Utd star Giggs
AFP, Published on 07/09/2022
» LONDON: Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs will face a re-trial on domestic violence charges, a UK judge ruled on Wednesday, after a jury last month failed to reach a verdict.
Sharks make Grier first Black general manager in NHL history
AFP, Published on 06/07/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO - The San Jose Sharks named Mike Grier general manager on Tuesday, an historic appointment that makes the former Sharks player the first Black GM in the NHL.