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Rampant England and France reach Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals
AFP, Published on 14/07/2025
» ST. GALLEN (SWITZERLAND) - Holders England reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Sunday after thrashing Wales 6-1 and taking second place in Group D behind France, who won 5-2 in a thrilling match with the Netherlands.
Rescue teams comb site of Air India crash that killed at least 265
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» AHMEDABAD (INDIA) - Rescue teams with sniffer dogs combed the crash site Friday of a London-bound passenger jet which ploughed into a residential area of India's Ahmedabad city, killing at least 265 people on board and on the ground.
Experts warn 'AI-written' paper is latest spin on climate change denial
AFP, Published on 04/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Climate change deniers are pushing an AI-generated paper questioning human-induced warming, leading experts to warn against the rise of research that is inherently flawed but marketed as neutral and scrupulously logical.
Galopin des Champs bids to join Gold Cup legends
AFP, Published on 13/03/2025
» CHELTENHAM, England - Galopin des Champs bids to join the legends of jump racing Arkle, Best Mate, Cottage Rake and Golden Miller as a three-time winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
Legal battles loom as first Mickey Mouse copyright ends
AFP, Published on 29/12/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Almost a century after his big-screen debut, Mickey Mouse enters the public domain on Monday, opening the floodgates to potential remakes, spin-offs, adaptations and legal battles with Disney.
Vauban tipped for Melbourne Cup glory as Gold Trip targets another win
AFP, Published on 06/11/2023
» MELBOURNE - Irish-trained Vauban heads into Tuesday's Melbourne Cup as favourite in Australia's "race that stops a nation", but faces a looming threat from in-form Gold Trip who is targeting back-to-back wins.
Missy Elliott, George Michael, Kate Bush to enter Rock Hall of Fame
AFP, Published on 03/11/2023
» NEW YORK - Music's glitterati will fete a new class of legends entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Friday, among them Missy Elliott and the late George Michael.
Boks expect 'grind' against All Black rivals in World Cup final
AFP, Published on 27/10/2023
» PARIS - Defending champions South Africa expect Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against "greatest foes" New Zealand to be a "grind" as both teams eye what would be a record fourth tournament title.
Pollard breaks England hearts to send South Africa into final
AFP, Published on 22/10/2023
» PARIS - Handre Pollard broke English hearts as he landed a 49-metre penalty three minutes from time to book South Africa's place in the World Cup final as they edged England 16-15 at the Stade de France on Saturday.
'How to win graciously': Sportsmanship melts hearts at World Cup
AFP, Published on 17/08/2023
» SYDNEY - Unless there is an uncharacteristic outbreak of hostility and flurry of red cards in Sunday's final, opposing players consoling each other after games will be among the enduring images of the Women's World Cup.