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US lawmakers visit Denmark to support Greenland
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» COPENHAGEN - A bipartisan US Congress delegation began a visit to Copenhagen on Friday to voice support for Denmark and Greenland after US President Donald Trump threatened to take over the Arctic island, an autonomous Danish territory.
Tesla shareholders voting on Musk’s $1-trillion pay package
AFP, Published on 06/11/2025
» NEW YORK - Tesla shareholders will determine on Thursday the fate of a massive pay package meant to retain Elon Musk long enough to achieve technological breakthroughs he vows will change the world.
Hollywood A-listers donate millions to striking actors
AFP, Published on 03/08/2023
» LOS ANGELES: A dozen of Hollywood's highest-earning stars, from George Clooney to Meryl Streep, have each donated $1 million or more to support out-of-work actors as their strike enters its fourth week, their union's charitable foundation said Wednesday.
Courtney Dauwalter: No loneliness for the long-distance runner
AFP, Published on 07/06/2023
» LEADVILLE (UNITED STATES) - Some time during a 200-mile race, maybe when she has been awake all night, ultra runner Courtney Dauwalter will probably start hallucinating.
High stakes for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian troops
AFP, Published on 19/05/2023
» WASHINGTON: Ukraine's highly anticipated counteroffensive will be an important test of its ability to make significant new gains against Russian forces, and of the effectiveness of the massive amount of military assistance provided by Kyiv's international supporters.
US Soccer crisis deepens as top team officials quit
AFP, Published on 27/01/2023
» MIAMI: The United States men's national football team, already without a permanent coach, was plunged further into turmoil on Thursday with both the federation's Sporting Director and the national team General Manager quitting their jobs.
UK strikes to intensify as teachers and nurses announce walkouts
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» LONDON - Industrial action looked set to intensify Monday as Britain's largest teaching and nursing unions announced further walkouts over pay, while the government seeks to limit strikes with a controversial bill.
Fresh fears after Facebook's role in US abortion case
AFP, Published on 11/08/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook sparked outrage by complying with US police probing an abortion case, boosting simmering fears the platform will be a tool for clamping down on the procedure.
McKeon dazzles in Commonwealth pool as Kenny wins emotional cycling gold
AFP, Published on 02/08/2022
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Australian swim sensation Emma McKeon won a record-extending 12th gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Monday as cycling star Laura Kenny finished her campaign with an emotional gold.
Wallabies wary of complacency, Jones record, as England series kicks off
AFP, Published on 29/06/2022
» PERTH (AUSTRALIA) - Wallabies coach Dave Rennie isn't being sucked into a false sense of security by England's recent underwhelming form ahead of the first Test in Perth on Saturday, with Eddie Jones having an ominous record against his home nation.