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Franco captivates young Spaniards 50 years after death
AFP, Published on 06/11/2025
» MADRID - Young people in Spain are increasingly seduced by General Francisco Franco 50 years after the dictator’s death, often unaware of his harsh rule and influenced by propaganda permeating social media, experts say.
Lyles leads US medal charge in Tokyo, Kipyegon eyes fourth title
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» TOKYO - Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lead the US medal charge at the world championships in Tokyo that get under way on Saturday, while Armand Duplantis is expected to cement his legacy as the greatest pole vaulter in history.
North Korea's Kim decorates troops who fought for Russia against Ukraine
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» SEOUL - New images released by North Korean state media on Friday showed leader Kim Jong Un kneeling before portraits of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, as well as hugging an emotional survivor of the conflict.
Putin gears up for 'grandest' Victory Day amid Ukraine conflict
AFP, Published on 06/05/2025
» MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the "grandest" ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his troops fighting in Ukraine.
North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia's Kursk
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» SEOUL - North Korea confirmed for the first time on Monday it had deployed troops to Russia, with state news agency KCNA reporting Pyongyang's soldiers helped Moscow reclaim territory under Ukrainian control in the Russian border region of Kursk.
Arsenal oust holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» MADRID - Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph.
Sydney to review plaques on colonial statues
AFP, Published on 25/10/2023
» SYDNEY - Australia's oldest city, Sydney, is reviewing statues of its colonial figureheads after an Indigenous leader raised concerns about "offensive" plaques ignoring historical atrocities.
Dettori -- Racing's great entertainer set for final European hurrah
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» PARIS - For Frankie Dettori, come Saturday evening the flying dismounts and unabashed displays of emotions in victory or defeat will be a thing of the past as the great showman retires from European racing, leaving a huge vacuum.
Mongolia's circus performers fight to preserve their craft
AFP, Published on 06/10/2023
» ULAANBAATAR: Mongolian circus performers fly through a cavernous hall inspectors have warned could collapse any time, one of the few places left to train if they hope to travel the world with their country's spectacular big top shows.
Rubiales faces calls to be sacked after 'disgusting' World Cup kiss
AFP, Published on 24/08/2023
» MADRID - Spain's women's football league on Wednesday demanded Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales be sacked for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the country's World Cup victory, describing his behaviour as "disgusting".