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Demanding Dupont set to fire France in Ireland opener
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» PARIS — France coach Fabien Galthie expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a higher level in their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Ireland on Thursday.
'Empowering': Ireland's first female sumo wrestler blazes a trail
AFP, Published on 01/02/2026
» BELFAST - Sweat darkened the white "dohyo" ring mat as Ireland's first female sumo wrestler shoved and strained, learning a freshly-discovered sport.
Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as Fifa 'suspend' ban
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» LISBON — Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football governing body Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) gave him a partially "suspended" ban on Tuesday following a red card.
France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» PARIS - France reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks, while Portugal were made to wait after losing 2-0 in Dublin as Cristiano Ronaldo saw red.
Uefa 'reluctantly' approves European league games in US, Australia
AFP, Published on 07/10/2025
» LAUSANNE - European football governing body Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) on Monday said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of a Spanish La Liga and an Italian Serie A match in the United States and Australia respectively despite fan protests.
Last flotilla boat sails on towards Gaza after Israel interceptions
AFP, Published on 03/10/2025
» JERUSALEM — The only remaining boat in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sailed towards the war-torn Palestinian territory on Friday, after Israeli navy interceptions of its fellow vessels drew worldwide protests.
Bloody Sunday trial of British ex-soldier to open in Belfast
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» BELFAST - The first ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murdering victims of the Bloody Sunday massacre opens Monday in Belfast, in a landmark moment in Northern Ireland's conflict-scarred recent history.
Indie favorite Jarmusch beats out Gaza war film for Venice top prize
AFP, Published on 07/09/2025
» VENICE - A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docu-drama about the Gaza war took second.
Immigration opposition fuels English flag frenzy
AFP, Published on 04/09/2025
» LONDON - Bitter debate about immigration in the United Kingdom has triggered a new trend of flying English and British flags in a vivid show of patriotism spearheaded in part by far-right figures.
Rugby Championship kicks off amid uncertain future
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» JOHANNESBURG — The annual Rugby Championship, featuring World Cup title-holders South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina, kicks off on Saturday amid uncertainty over its future.