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Cuba cancels cigar festival as fuel crisis escalates
AFP, Published on 15/02/2026
» HAVANA - Cuba on Saturday announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival, amid a major energy crisis sparked by US pressure on the cash-strapped island.
UK defence chief says 'whole nation' must meet global threats
AFP, Published on 16/12/2025
» LONDON - The new head of Britain's armed forces warned on Monday that "more" Britons will need to be ready to fight for their country due to an increasingly dangerous world.
Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, White Stripes among Rock Hall of Fame inductees
AFP, Published on 10/11/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes and Soundgarden were among this year's inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, adding their names to the pantheon of music's most esteemed and beloved acts.
Columbia University to pay $200 million in clash with Trump
AFP, Published on 24/07/2025
» NEW YORK — Columbia University said Wednesday it will pay US$200 million to the US government after President Donald Trump threatened to pull federal funding over what he said was its unwillingness to protect Jewish students.
LA Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10-billion deal
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the highest-valued sports team in US history, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Grand Theft Auto VI release postponed to May 2026
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» NEW YORK - The creative team behind the popular Grand Theft Auto video game series postponed the launch of the latest installment by several months to May 2026, hitting the shares of parent Take-Two Interactive.
NBA's 'King' James on top of his game at 40
AFP, Published on 30/12/2024
» LOS ANGELES - NBA superstar LeBron James celebrates his 40th birthday on Monday, the milestone carrying him to yet another first in a league in which he has starred for more than two decades -- with the clock still running.
Ukraine 'very concerned' over Russian Olympics call
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» PARIS - The Ukrainian government is "very concerned" by the call from sports federations and National Olympic Committees to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at next year's Paris Olympics, its acting sports minister has told AFP.
Missy Elliott, George Michael, Kate Bush to enter Rock Hall of Fame
AFP, Published on 03/11/2023
» NEW YORK - Music's glitterati will fete a new class of legends entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Friday, among them Missy Elliott and the late George Michael.
Berlin opera passes baton from Barenboim
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» BERLIN - Berlin said on Wednesday that German maestro Christian Thielemann would succeed world-renowned conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim as general musical director of its State Opera following his resignation due to ill health.