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Russian oil arrives in Cuba as US eases blockade
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» MATANZAS, Cuba - A Russian oil tanker arrived in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the island since January after Washington gave the crisis-hit country a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.
Cubans ready for Russian oil but some say not enough
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» MATANZAS (CUBA) - Cubans on Monday cautiously welcomed the imminent arrival of a Russian oil shipment, with some warning it would do little to ease an energy crisis after US President Donald Trump granted a reprieve from his oil blockade.
'We will wait for each one': Ukrainians greet POWs with tears and cheers
AFP, Published on 18/03/2026
» UNDISCLOSED (UKRAINE) - Larysa Gladka was among hundreds of Ukrainians lining the road stretching towards the northern border, holding flags as they anxiously fixed their gaze at the horizon.
Racism allegations overshadow Real Madrid victory as PSG win in Champions League
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid's 1-0 win away to Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2.
Liverpool, Man City and Barcelona ease into Champions League last 16
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» PARIS - Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday, as holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid missed out on the top eight.
Benfica beat Bayern at Club World Cup as Auckland City hold Boca
AFP, Published on 25/06/2025
» PHILADELPHIA - Benfica beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in searing heat at the Club World Cup on Tuesday to progress to the last 16 as group winners, while minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca Juniors.
Holders Italy secure Euro 2024 place, Czech Republic and Slovenia qualify
AFP, Published on 21/11/2023
» PARIS - Reigning champions Italy secured their ticket for Euro 2024 on Monday after holding on for a nervy goalless draw against Ukraine in their final qualifier, while the Czech Republic and Slovenia also clinched places at next year's finals.
Ukraine crews conduct 'scary' missions in aged Soviet helicopters
AFP, Published on 27/03/2023
» A HELICOPTER BASE (Ukraine): Anatoliy points to the few reinforced panels inside one of Ukraine's Mi-8 helicopters where he spends five-week shifts firing rockets at Russian positions.
'God spared us': Fleeing occupation by dinghy under Russian fire
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» ARHANHELSKE (UKRAINE) - The tractor driver and the nurse who became his wife during the war think they must have helped 2,200 villagers cross a river under Russian shelling to Ukrainian-held land.
Haaland scores double as City cruise, Chelsea boost knockout hopes
AFP, Published on 06/10/2022
» PARIS: Erling Haaland continued his remarkable goalscoring form by netting twice as Manchester City thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea saw off AC Milan to revive their hopes of reaching the last 16.