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In Finland's forests, soldiers re-learn how to lay anti-personnel mines
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» KAJAANI - Finland is barely out of the treaty banning them but the country's armed forces are already training soldiers to lay anti-personnel mines, citing a threat from neighbouring Russia.
Iran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jitters
AFP, Published on 01/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Iran's top security official said Saturday that progress had been made towards negotiations with the United States, even as the Islamic republic's army chief warned Washington against launching military strikes.
ICE-linked security ‘not welcome’ at Winter Olympics
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» ROME - A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, officials confirmed on Tuesday, sparking anger and warnings they were not welcome.
US immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has reignited accusations that federal agents enforcing US President Donald Trump's militarised immigration crackdown are inexperienced, under-trained and operating outside law enforcement norms.
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title after final walk-off protest
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» RABAT - Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's extra-time goal gave them a 1-0 win over the hosts after a chaotic end to the match marred by the eventual champions storming off the pitch in a lengthy protest following a controversial late penalty award.
US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» MINNEAPOLIS - An immigration agent in Minneapolis shot dead a woman on Wednesday, triggering outrage from local leaders even as President Donald Trump claimed the officer acted in self-defence.
Western allies agree Ukraine guarantees after Paris 'progress'
AFP, Published on 07/01/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Ukraine's Western allies on Tuesday agreed key security guarantees for Kyiv including a US-led monitoring mechanism and a European multinational force that would be deployed after a ceasefire in Russia's war against its neighbour.
Slot has 'no clue' whether rebel star Salah has played last Liverpool game
AFP, Published on 09/12/2025
» MILAN (ITALY) - Arne Slot admitted Monday that he didn't know whether Mohamed Salah will play again for Liverpool after the Egypt star was dropped for the Reds' Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
Liverpool's defensive woes deepen, Arsenal face Villa test
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» LONDON - Liverpool travel to Leeds this weekend with mounting questions over whether Arne Slot can stop the rot, while in-form Aston Villa take aim at Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test
AFP, Published on 28/11/2025
» LONDON - Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West Ham this weekend?