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Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests
AFP, Published on 02/01/2026
» TEHRAN - Protesters and security forces clashed in three Iranian cities on Thursday, with six people reported killed, the first deaths since the cost-of-living demonstrations broke out.
Louvre Museum closed as workers strike
AFP, Published on 15/12/2025
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The Louvre Museum closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery.
Haaland century makes Premier League history in Man City's nine-goal thriller
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» LONDON - Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in a remarkable 5-4 win against Fulham on Tuesday.
France arrests two men, two women over Louvre heist: prosecutor
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» PARIS - French authorities Tuesday arrested four more people in the probe into last month's spectacular daylight theft of imperial jewels from the Louvre museum, the top Paris prosecutor said.
Two Louvre heist suspects a couple with children: prosecutor
AFP, Published on 03/11/2025
» PARIS - Small-time criminals are believed to be behind the spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre, the top Paris prosecutor said Sunday, adding that two of the suspects are a couple with children.
Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Arsenal thrash Leeds
AFP, Published on 24/08/2025
» LONDON - A new-look Manchester City showed familiar frailties as Tottenham strolled to a 2-0 win at the Etihad on Saturday, while Viktor Gyokeres scored his first Arsenal goals in a 5-0 hammering of Leeds.
'Epstein files' explained: Why Trump is under pressure
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his typically loyal Republican base.
Fifa: ‘Ref cam’ will steer clear of controversy
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» MIAMI - Referees at this month’s Fifa Club World Cup will wear body cams with the footage used in broadcasts of the game — but only if the images are of non-controversial incidents, Fifa refereeing officials said on Wednesday.
Japanese company aborts Moon mission after assumed crash-landing
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» TOKYO - Japan's hopes of achieving its first soft touchdown on the Moon by a private company were dashed Friday when the mission was aborted after an assumed crash-landing, the startup said.
SpaceX launches Starship rocket on latest test flight
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» SOUTH PADRE ISLAND (UNITED STATES) - SpaceX's Starship megarocket, the linchpin of founder Elon Musk's ambitions to colonize Mars, blasted off on its latest test mission Tuesday after the vessel's last two outings ended in fiery explosions.