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Trump says 2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington
AFP, Published on 23/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 -- and got a rare chance to hold the coveted football trophy.
Historic Swedish church on the move in logistical feat
AFP, Published on 20/08/2025
» KIRUNA — With great fanfare, a historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings began its slow move from its home in the Arctic town of Kiruna on Tuesday to allow the expansion of Europe's biggest underground mine.
Historic Swedish church being moved as giant mine casts growing shadow
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» STOCKHOLM - A historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings is to be moved from its longtime home in the Arctic town of Kiruna next week as part of a campaign to expand Europe's biggest underground mine.
Trump says to move homeless people 'far' from Washington
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Sunday that homeless people must be moved "far" from Washington, after days of musing about taking federal control of the US capital where he has falsely suggested crime is rising.
UK rock legends Oasis kick off 'historic' comeback tour
AFP, Published on 05/07/2025
» CARDIFF - British pop legends Oasis kicked off a hotly anticipated worldwide reunion tour in Cardiff on Friday, commencing an unlikely comeback few thought possible nearly 16 years after last performing together.
The heart of Hokkaido
Life, Published on 12/06/2025
» My first trip to Sapporo last month made me fall in love with Japan even more. It's not only the delicious food and nice people that impressed me but also the unique beauty that makes me want to go back.
There's hope for J-Hope
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/05/2025
» Before BTS began their hiatus, people questioned if the members' solo performances would be as successful as their group performances since the vibe would be different. J-Hope has proved that whether as an individual or a group, BTS members will always have the public's attention. The concert, "Hope On The Stage Tour", has been well received and sold out quickly in many cities such as Seoul, Chicago, New York, Oakland, Mexico City and Bangkok.
Grand Vietnam parade 50 years after the fall of Saigon
AFP, Published on 30/04/2025
» HO CHI MINH CITY - Vietnam is set to hold its biggest celebration of the fall of Saigon on its 50th anniversary Wednesday, including Chinese troops for the first time after Xi Jinping visited to portray Beijing as a more reliable partner than Washington.
The beautiful game: Pope Francis's passion for football
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace.
Miuccia Prada's path from activist to top designer
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» MILAN (ITALY) - As a student in the volatile May of 1968, Miuccia Prada took to the streets of Milan to demonstrate for women's rights wearing an Yves Saint Laurent suit.