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EU wants to suspend Hungary financing as it awaits reforms
AFP, Published on 19/09/2022
» BRUSSELS - The European Union's executive arm on Sunday proposed suspending 7.5 billion euros in financing for Hungary, as it awaited potential "game changer" anti-corruption reforms from Budapest.
Serena says Brady's NFL un-retirement 'really cool trend'
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» NEW YORK - Serena Williams, who seemed to make a farewell to competitive tennis at the US Open, dropped a hint she might not be done on Wednesday by evoking a famous retirement U-turn.
Haaland haunts Dortmund as Man City win but Chelsea held on Potter debut
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» PARIS - Erling Haaland scored an acrobatic late winner against his old club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while there were hard-earned victories for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
One queen, many presidents: Elizabeth II's ties with America
AFP, Published on 10/09/2022
» WASHINGTON - She had scones with Dwight Eisenhower, went riding with Ronald Reagan and took tea with Donald Trump: Queen Elizabeth II saw 14 US presidents serve during her reign, and she crafted her "special relationship" with America in her dealings with them.
Ancient Indian sport builds bridges across cultures in Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 18/08/2022
» HONG KONG - Overlooked by high-rises on the outskirts of Hong Kong, a group of students practise body-slam tackles and vicious ankle-wrenches at weekly training for an unlikely sport: the ancient Indian game of kabaddi.
Removing 'camouflage,' Brazil football referee comes out
AFP, Published on 12/08/2022
» BELO HORIZONTE (BRAZIL) - Growing up, he never liked football, but Igor Benevenuto played it anyway to avoid being teased with homophobic jokes -- something all too common in his hometown in southeastern Brazil.
Lawn bowls gives Commonwealth Games minnows a chance to shine
AFP, Published on 05/08/2022
» LEAMINGTON SPA (UNITED KINGDOM) - The Falkland Islands, Niue and Norfolk Island are unlikely to produce a 100m champion but lawn bowls is a chance for them to "put their flag on the map" at the Commonwealth Games.
Japan eSports players with disabilities shoot down stereotypes
AFP, Published on 27/07/2022
» TOKYO - Street Fighter player Shunya Hatakeyama has muscular dystrophy, so he uses his chin to launch devastating combos. He is not the only Japanese gamer proving that disability is no barrier in eSports.
Precision rockets shifting balance in Ukraine, say experts
AFP, Published on 15/07/2022
» WASHINGTON: US-made precision rockets have given Ukraine forces a major battlefield boost since they were introduced in June, tilting the balance against the Russians and possibly forcing Moscow to pause its offensive, experts said.
Jabeur makes African history with Wimbledon final spot against Rybakina
AFP, Published on 08/07/2022
» LONDON - Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final on Thursday when she defeated close friend Tatjana Maria in the Wimbledon semi-finals.