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Greta Thunberg among Gaza flotilla detainees to leave Israel
AFP, Published on 06/10/2025
» ATHENS - Swedish activist Greta Thunberg will be among more than 70 people of different nationalities to leave Israel on Monday after they were seized aboard an intercepted Gaza aid flotilla.
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71
AFP, Published on 25/07/2025
» MIAMI - Hulk Hogan, the 1980s icon of professional wrestling who helped propel the low-budget spectacle into the global spotlight and parlayed his prowess in the ring into pop culture stardom, died Thursday. He was 71.
Zhao makes history as China's first World Snooker champion
AFP, Published on 06/05/2025
» SHEFFIELD — Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday.
Liga leaders Barca make stunning comeback to beat Celta Vigo
AFP, Published on 20/04/2025
» BARCELONA - Barcelona pulled off a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday and move seven points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.
Spanish youth keep vibrant Holy Week processions alive
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» ZAMORA (SPAIN) - Clad in a traditional white tunic and purple sash, four-year-old Thiago could barely contain his excitement before taking part as a drummer in a Spanish Easter procession thronged by thousands.
Eagles reach Super Bowl with 55-23 win over Commanders
AFP, Published on 27/01/2025
» MIAMI - Quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley rushed in three touchdowns each as the Philadelphia Eagles reached the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game on Sunday.
Three talking points from the Premier League
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» LIVERPOOL - Arsenal took advantage of a share of the points between Manchester City and Liverpool to move top of the Premier League after a weekend that left the top four separated by just four points.
The psychological effect of being held hostage
AFP, Published on 25/11/2023
» PARIS - How will the first group of hostages released by Hamas on Friday recover from the psychological trauma of being held captive since the Palestinian militant group's attack on Israel on October 7?
Centre-right parties take early lead in NZ vote
AFP, Published on 14/10/2023
» WELLINGTON - A centre-right coalition Saturday surged to an early lead in New Zealand's election, as voters punished an incumbent Labour government rocked by Jacinda Ardern's surprise resignation earlier this year.
US man pleads guilty to theft of 'Wizard of Oz' slippers
AFP, Published on 14/10/2023
» LOS ANGELES - An elderly US man pleaded guilty Friday to the theft nearly 20 years ago of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the classic film "The Wizard of Oz."