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Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» MOSCOW — Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries' leaders said on Thursday, announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
Russia bans Nobel-winning rights group, raids independent newspaper, in one day
AFP, Published on 10/04/2026
» MOSCOW - Russia banned the Nobel Prize-winning human rights group Memorial and raided the offices of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta Thursday, in fresh blows to already diminished civil liberties in the country.
Russia brands Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial 'extremist'
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» MOSCOW - Russia's Supreme Court labelled the Nobel Prize-winning human rights group Memorial "extremist" on Thursday, making it easier for authorities to prosecute its supporters and those who work with it.
Maple syrup or Nutella? PM Carney calls Canadian astronaut
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» HOUSTON - Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen told Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that “teamwork is willingness” during an Earth-to-space call celebrating the achievements of the historic lunar journey.
You’re being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» TOKYO - Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to target competitors at this year’s Asian Games: You are being watched
BTS to kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» SEOUL - South Korean K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Trump to AFP: Iran deal 'total and complete victory' for US
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.
Forest's Igor Jesus eyes Europa League 'dream', Villa brace for Bologna in quarters
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS — Nottingham Forest may be fighting for Premier League survival this term, but Thursday's trip to Porto for their Europa League quarter-final first leg offers top goalscorer Igor Jesus and his team-mates the chance to put relegation woes to one side as they chase a first continental title in 46 years.
Artemis and ISS astronauts share celestial call
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» HOUSTON - The Artemis astronauts hurtling back home after circling the Moon have had regular communication with their team on Earth, but on Tuesday they got to chat with colleagues floating elsewhere in space.