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KFC readies finger-licking Japanese Christmas
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» TOKYO - KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for special festive buckets of deep-fried chicken and other treats.
From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» TOKYO — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on Wednesday by holding aloft a large sea bream.
Why an Amazon chef said no to a vegan dinner for Prince William event
AFP, Published on 04/11/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Saulo Jennings, a chef from Brazil's Amazon region, is so passionate about the rainforest's flavors -- like the massive pirarucu fish -- that he refused to cater a vegan dinner at an environmental awards ceremony hosted by Britain's Prince William.
US appeals court says Trump can deploy soldiers in Portland
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - A US appeals court said Monday that President Donald Trump can send National Guard troops to Portland, despite objections from Oregon's governor.
Trump's UK state visit turns to politics after regal welcome
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» CHEQUERS — Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday welcomed Donald Trump to his country home of Chequers for talks on difficult issues including trade, Ukraine and Gaza after the US president hailed his second state visit to the UK as the "highest honour".
Trump’s UK visit gets political after royal welcome
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» LONDON - After the royal hospitality and pageantry, US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK takes a serious turn on Thursday when he is hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for wide-ranging talks.
Trump gets lavish UK banquet - and an awkward guest
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» WINDSOR (UNITED KINGDOM) - US President Donald Trump got a succulent menu for his UK state banquet -- but there was also an awkward guest at the feast in the form of Rupert Murdoch.
Australian mushroom murderer accused of poisoning husband
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia's recently convicted mushroom murderer also tried to poison her husband with a chicken korma curry, according to accusations aired Friday after a suppression order lapsed.
'Absolute madness': Thailand's pet lion problem
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» CHIANG MAI — Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogramme lion-tiger hybrid called "Big George."
Canada steelworkers urge Ottawa to counter Trump
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» HAMILTON (CANADA) - Steelworkers in the Canadian city of Hamilton see President Donald Trump's latest trade war escalation as a wake-up call, insisting US efforts to protect struggling metal producers demand an equivalent national response.