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Chilean police arrest suspect in deadly wildfires
AFP, Published on 22/01/2026
» LIRQUEN, Chile - Police in south-central Chile have arrested a man on suspicion of starting one of the recent wildfires that killed 21 people and razed entire neighbourhoods, the government said on Wednesday.
Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» LIRQUéN (CHILE) - Wildfires that have killed 19 people in southern Chile and wiped out entire towns, raged for a third day Monday, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds at the height of the southern hemisphere summer.
Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 18
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» PENCO, Chile - Uncontrolled wildfires tore through communities in southern Chile, leaving charred ruins in their wake and at least 18 dead, authorities said on Sunday.
Spanish Socialists win first parliamentary battle
AFP, Published on 17/08/2023
» MADRID: Spanish lawmakers on Thursday elected the Socialist party's candidate for parliamentary speaker following a closely watched vote that augurs well for Pedro Sanchez's efforts to return as prime minister.
Leicester, Leeds relegated from Premier League as Everton survive
AFP, Published on 29/05/2023
» LIVERPOOL - Leicester were relegated from the Premier League just seven years after a spectacular title triumph as Everton prolonged their 69-year stay in the English top flight by beating Bournemouth 1-0 on Sunday.
Man City close in on Premier League coronation, Chelsea end losing streak
AFP, Published on 06/05/2023
» LONDON - Manchester City moved a step closer to being crowned Premier League champions with a 2-1 win against Leeds on Saturday as Chelsea finally won for the first time under caretaker boss Frank Lampard.
Haaland at the double as City heap pressure on Arsenal, Villa extend streak
AFP, Published on 16/04/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Erling Haaland equalled the Premier League record for goals in a 38-game season on Saturday as Manchester City closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to just three points after a day of drama in the top-four race.
Presidential candidates refuse to back rival Robredo in Philippine race
AFP, Published on 17/04/2022
» Three rivals of Philippine presidential candidate Leni Robredo refused to back her campaign Sunday, dousing speculation they would withdraw from the race to improve her chances of defeating the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
Marchers walk 7,000 steps for Canadian pair detained by China
AFP, Published on 06/09/2021
» OTTAWA: Hundreds of supporters of two Canadian men being held on what Ottawa says are specious charges marched 7,000 steps through the Canadian capital on Sunday to mark the pair's 1,000th day of "unjust" detention in China.
Former European Central Bank boss Draghi set to be Italy's new PM
AFP, Published on 13/02/2021
» ROME - Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi was expected Friday to be formally named Italy's new prime minister, to lead a national unity government and guide his country through the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic.