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The foreign POWs stuck in Ukrainian prison limbo
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» UNDISCLOSED (UKRAINE) — "Assemble!" someone bellowed in the prison corridor, cutting through the silence.
Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» DAVOS, Switzerland- The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported on Monday, warning of "highly dangerous" political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum.
Carrick given Manchester derby baptism of fire, Frank in the firing line
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City's Premier League title challenge on Saturday.
Protesters out in force for anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies across US
AFP, Published on 19/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Huge crowds took to the streets Saturday in all 50 US states to vent their anger over President Donald Trump's hardline policies at "No Kings" protests that Republicans ridiculed as "Hate America" rallies.
Republicans warn of pain ahead as US shutdown faces second week
AFP, Published on 06/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Trump administration officials and top Republicans warned Sunday that Americans will increasingly feel the pain of an ongoing US government shutdown as most federal operations remained shuttered.
China hopes for 'reciprocity' at trade talks with US in Stockholm
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» STOCKHOLM - Chinese and US economic officials met for talks in Stockholm on Monday, with Beijing saying it wanted to see "reciprocity" in its trade with the United States.
US targets attempts to dodge Trump tariffs with China in crosshairs
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - As President Donald Trump ramps up tariff threats on US trading partners, his administration is taking aim at a tactic said to be used by Chinese companies to dodge the levies by moving goods through third countries.
Humanoid robot says not aiming to 'replace human artists'
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» GENEVA — When successful artist Ai-Da unveiled a new portrait of King Charles this week, the humanoid robot described what inspired the layered and complex piece, and insisted it had no plans to "replace" humans.
Trump says 'very wealthy' group to buy TikTok
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Sunday a group of buyers had been found for TikTok, which faces a looming ban in the United States due to its China ties, adding he could name the purchasers in two weeks.
Climate warning signs flashing bright red, say scientists
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» PARIS - From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in uncharted territory, more than 60 top scientists warned on Thursday.