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Ukraine 'very concerned' over Russian Olympics call
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» PARIS - The Ukrainian government is "very concerned" by the call from sports federations and National Olympic Committees to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at next year's Paris Olympics, its acting sports minister has told AFP.
Missy Elliott, George Michael, Kate Bush to enter Rock Hall of Fame
AFP, Published on 03/11/2023
» NEW YORK - Music's glitterati will fete a new class of legends entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Friday, among them Missy Elliott and the late George Michael.
Berlin opera passes baton from Barenboim
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» BERLIN - Berlin said on Wednesday that German maestro Christian Thielemann would succeed world-renowned conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim as general musical director of its State Opera following his resignation due to ill health.
Record in Sexton's sights, Tonga await ex-All Black impact
AFP, Published on 15/09/2023
» NANTES (FRANCE) - Ireland will hope to beat Tonga and come through injury-free on Saturday in their Pool B match giving themselves the perfect boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup meeting with defending champions South Africa.
Weeds grow at London's Chelsea Flower Show
AFP, Published on 22/05/2023
» LONDON - Nettles, dandelions, brambles: weeds -- once considered a scourge -- are taking pride of place at London's Chelsea Flower Show as gardeners concern themselves more than ever with biodiversity and sustainable development.
US therapist pleads guilty in Okagbare Olympic doping case
AFP, Published on 09/05/2023
» NEW YORK: A Texas therapist faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty on Monday to supplying performance-enhancing drugs to Olympic athletes including banned Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare, US authorities said.
Credit Suisse collapse leaves sports sponsorships in limbo
AFP, Published on 23/03/2023
» GENEVA - The takeover of Swiss bank Credit Suisse leaves many sports stars, teams and tournaments with a big question mark hanging over their lucrative sponsorship deals.
Fake 'fact-checks' seek to obscure Russian role in war
AFP, Published on 16/02/2023
» WASHINGTON - A Russian missile smashed a Ukrainian apartment complex, killing dozens. Pro-Russian propagandists offered a slick counter-narrative that shifted the blame away from Moscow -- using pseudo fact-checking as a tool of disinformation.
Fans targeting Djokovic risk ejection from Australian Open
AFP, Published on 11/01/2023
» MELBOURNE: Australian Open spectators were warned on Wednesday that they risk being ejected if they target nine-time champion Novak Djokovic.
Leadership shake-up at Dior, Louis Vuitton
AFP, Published on 11/01/2023
» PARIS: The French luxury group LVMH announced a leadership shuffle on Wednesday, naming a new CEO at flagship brand Louis Vuitton and appointing the daughter of billionaire boss Bernard Arnault atop Christian Dior Couture.