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Italy's Salvini defiant as verdict due in migrant trial
AFP, Published on 20/12/2024
» PALERMO (ITALY) - Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was defiant Friday as he arrived for the verdict in his long-running trial for blocking a migrant rescue ship at sea, for which he risks six years in jail.
Julian Assange pleads guilty, securing his freedom
New York Times, Published on 26/06/2024
» SYDNEY — Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony charge of violating the US Espionage Act, securing his freedom under a plea deal that saw its final act play out in a remote US courtroom in Saipan in the Western Pacific.
A rush for firearms in wartime Israel
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» JERUSALEM - Declaring her preference for "something light and comfortable", an Israeli mother-of-four browsed through a collection of pistols in a Jerusalem gun store, which appeared to be experiencing a business boom in wartime.
New Zealand into Rugby World Cup final after outclassing Argentina
AFP, Published on 21/10/2023
» PARIS - Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World Cup final against the winner of the second semi-final between England and defending champions South Africa.
'Purpose-driven' Springboks braced for England showdown
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» PARIS - For most rugby players the glory of getting your hands on the Webb Ellis cup would be motivation enough to lay your body on the line in a World Cup semi-final.
New Zealand reset after Ireland high to tackle Argentina
AFP, Published on 19/10/2023
» PARIS - New Zealand have reset from their thrilling win over Ireland to prepare for Friday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina with the pain of losing four years ago at the same stage "a big driver".
England wise to South Africa's 'curveballs' before World Cup semi
AFP, Published on 18/10/2023
» PARIS - England defence coach Kevin Sinfield said on Tuesday they are aware of South Africa's potential tactical surprises before this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris.
France's Dupont has facial fracture but not out of World Cup: federation
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» MARSEILLE - France captain Antoine Dupont sustained a facial fracture in the record victory over Namibia, but has not yet been ruled out of the World Cup, the French federation announced Friday.
Six Nations sigh of relief as Wales-England to go ahead
AFP, Published on 23/02/2023
» CARDIFF (UNITED KINGDOM) - Wales playing England at home is one of the stand-out fixtures of the Six Nations, a fierce rivalry between neighbours that sees thousands fill Cardiff for a day of rugby, beer and cheer.
England beat Italy to give Borthwick first win as coach
AFP, Published on 13/02/2023
» TWICKENHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - England won their first match under coach Steve Borthwick as they overpowered Italy up front in a 31-14 Six Nations success at Twickenham on Sunday.