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Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» TOKYO — Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu or Mao Asada.
Apple AI chief leaving as iPhone maker plays catch-up
AFP, Published on 02/12/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO — Apple on Monday said the head of its artificial intelligence (AI) team is stepping down, and the effort is to be led by a veteran engineer from Google and Microsoft.
From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» TOKYO — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on Wednesday by holding aloft a large sea bream.
Canada's captive whales face euthanasia threat
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» NIAGARA FALLS — The remaining 30 captive belugas at Canada's Marineland have nothing to do but wait.
Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» RIYADH - Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year’s World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great football careers.
Sinner, Swiatek romp through at US Open
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» NEW YORK - World number one Jannik Sinner began his bid for back-to-back US Open titles with an emphatic victory on Tuesday as women's draw favourite Iga Swiatek swept into the second round.
SpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setback
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» SOUTH PADRE ISLAND (UNITED STATES) - SpaceX canceled a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a series of explosive failures.
Liverpool honour 'champion' Jota in return to action at Preston
AFP, Published on 13/07/2025
» LIVERPOOL - Diogo Jota was hailed "a champion" on Sunday by Liverpool manager Arne Slot as the Reds returned to the field for the first time since the Portuguese's death in a pre-season friendly at Preston.
'Backs to the Wall' for surfing's cancer survivor Flores
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» PARIS - Jeremy Flores faced numerous challenges in the water as he carved himself a hugely successful surfing career but nothing prepared the Frenchman for the tumultuous months that followed his retirement in 2021.
'Rested' Pacquiao relishing boxing comeback at 46
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday shrugged off concerns about his decision to return to boxing at the age of 46 as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios.