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Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84
Reuters, Published on 04/11/2025
» Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the US invasion of Iraq and a man considered by historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history, has died at the age of 84.
Return of the alpha male: Why toxic masculinity is gaining prominence
AFP, Published on 20/03/2025
» LONDON - Toxic masculinity peddled by online influencers is becoming increasingly prominent, experts say, buoyed by the resurgence of far-right ideology and a virulent backlash against feminism.
Ex-PM Cameron makes shock return to UK government
AFP, Published on 13/11/2023
» LONDON - Former UK leader David Cameron sensationally returned to the British government as foreign secretary on Monday, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his top team with a general election looming next year.
McTominay stars as Scotland down Spain, Croatia see off Turkey
AFP, Published on 29/03/2023
» PARIS - Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland claimed a famous 2-0 victory over Spain at Hampden Park in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday, while Croatia won in Turkey.
Liverpool's reunion with Real Madrid a reminder of Paris pain for fans
AFP, Published on 21/02/2023
» LIVERPOOL - A reunion with Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday serves as a reminder to Liverpool fans of the failings that put their lives at risk at last year's final in Paris.
Australia gunfight kills 6, including 2 police
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2022
» SYDNEY: Six people including two police officers were killed in a gunfight at a remote property in Australia's Queensland state, authorities said on Tuesday, after police visited the place to investigate reports of a missing person.
Scandal-hit London fire service vows to reform
AFP, Published on 26/11/2022
» LONDON: The union representing UK firefighters said Saturday it was "sceptical" that London Fire Brigade (LFB) leaders would implement reforms after an independent review concluded the service was institutionally misogynistic and racist.
Protest scrutiny intensifies on Iran team
Published on 25/11/2022
» DOHA: Iran’s football stars scored a famous victory with a last-gasp World Cup win on Friday but scrutiny of the conduct of the team ahead of the decisive clash with the United States will only intensify as its leaders press a crackdown on protests at home.
England, Netherlands eye last-16 berths at World Cup
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» DOHA - England head into their second match of the World Cup against the United States on Friday knowing victory would secure a place in the last 16, while the Netherlands could also qualify for the knockout phase.
World Cup fitness fears steal Premier League spotlight
AFP, Published on 11/11/2022
» LONDON - With the World Cup just days away, the Premier League pauses after this weekend's action, leaving international managers a bag of nerves as they anxiously await fitness reports on their stars.