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Fifa president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» LONDON — Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott.
'Empowering': Ireland's first female sumo wrestler blazes a trail
AFP, Published on 01/02/2026
» BELFAST - Sweat darkened the white "dohyo" ring mat as Ireland's first female sumo wrestler shoved and strained, learning a freshly-discovered sport.
Malaysian Minister claims work stress can ‘turn people gay’
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2026
» Malaysia’s Minister for Religious Affairs has been criticised after saying work stress can cause people to adopt an LGBTQ+ identity, with human rights advocates at home and abroad condemning the remarks as 'dehumanising'.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Jan 28-Feb 3
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/01/2026
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Napoli staring at Champions League elimination against Chelsea
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» MILAN - Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on Wednesday racked by a deep injury crisis and a faltering Serie A title defence.
Fireworks-blaze damage to Bhumibol Bridge less than reported B15m
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» The damage caused to a concrete pillar supporting the Bhumibol Bridge by a fire started by boys playing with fireworks is not as high as the 15 million baht figure being circulated on social media and in some news reports, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) said on Monday.
Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Forest beaten
AFP, Published on 23/01/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while Nottingham Forest slid to a costly defeat away to Braga.
‘They poisoned us’: the deadly legacy of nuclear testing
AFP, Published on 22/01/2026
» GENEVA - Nuclear weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least four million premature deaths from cancer and other diseases over time, according to a new report delving into the deadly legacy.
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» PARIS - Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move.
Bhumibol Bridge blaze traced to boys playing with firecrackers
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2026
» SAMUT PRAKAN - A fire that engulfed a drainage pipe attached to a pillar of the Bhumibol Bridge and terrified local witnesses on Thursday night was caused by a group of 11-year-old boys who had been playing with firecrackers under the bridge, police said.