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89 kidnapped Nigerian Christians released
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» KADUNA (NIGERIA) - The last 89 Christians held captive since criminal gangs attacked three churches in northern Nigeria in mid-January were released on Thursday, following a spate of mass kidnappings in the country.
Cubans queue for fuel as Trump issues energy ultimatum
AFP, Published on 31/01/2026
» HAVANA - Cubans queued around the block for fuel Friday, as the island's Communist government decried US efforts to "suffocate" the already‑stricken economy with a virtual oil blockade.
Tesla profits tumble on lower EV sales, AI spending surge
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» NEW YORK - Tesla reported a 61-percent drop in fourth-quarter profits on Wednesday due to lower auto sales and increased expenses as CEO Elon Musk ramps up technology investments.
Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power after Russian attack
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» KYIV - An overnight Russian aerial attack left thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv without heating and water in -14C temperatures on Tuesday — another blow to a capital already reeling from strikes that have knocked out vital utilities.
Zelensky hopes US talks yield results
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» KYIV - President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he hopes Ukraine will sign agreements with the United States next week on a plan to end Russia’s invasion but lashed out at slow ammunition deliveries from abroad.
Emotional Carey slams ton to give Australia upper hand in 3rd Ashes Test
AFP, Published on 17/12/2025
» ADELAIDE - An emotional Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put Australia in the driving seat of the third Ashes Test against England.
EU agrees three-euro small parcel tax to tackle China flood
AFP, Published on 13/12/2025
» BRUSSELS - European Union (EU) finance ministers agreed Friday to impose a three-euro duty on low-value imports into the bloc from July 2026 to help tackle a flood of small parcels ordered via the likes of Shein and Temu.
Hay fifty on debut helps put NZ on top in West Indies Test
AFP, Published on 11/12/2025
» WELLINGTON - Mitch Hay scored an aggressive half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 41-run lead over the West Indies at the close of play on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Thursday.
New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
AFP, Published on 10/12/2025
» WELLINGTON — New Zealand fought back to claim first-day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, but the home side suffered a blow when seam bowler Blair Tickner was taken to hospital with a nasty shoulder injury.
EU agrees to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» BRUSSELS - European Union lawmakers and member states reached a deal Wednesday to ban all imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027, as the bloc seeks to choke off key funds feeding Moscow’s war chest.