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Second-lowest turnout ever for HK legislative election
AFP, Published on 08/12/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong's legislative election on Sunday drew the second-lowest turnout rate on record, with voters choosing candidates under Beijing's "patriots only" rules in the aftermath of the city's deadliest fire in decades.
Palace sink Fulham to reach fourth place, Rutter rescues Brighton
AFP, Published on 08/12/2025
» LONDON - Crystal Palace moved into fourth place in the Premier League as their remarkable rise hit a new high with a 2-1 win against Fulham, while Brighton stopped West Ham climbing out of the relegation zone with a last-gasp 1-1 draw on Sunday.
Arsenal rocked by Aston Villa, Man City cut gap to two points
AFP, Published on 07/12/2025
» LONDON - Aston Villa ended Arsenal's 18-match unbeaten run to blow the Premier League title race wide open on Saturday as Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-0 to close within two points of the leaders.
Trump, Rwanda and DR Congo leaders sign deal despite fresh violence
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace deal Thursday, even as fresh violence raised questions about the accord to end one of Africa's longest wars.
Trump envoys press plan with Ukraine as sanctions eased on Russia
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» MIAMI - President Donald Trump's envoys were to meet Thursday with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks to press his plan to end the war as his administration eased economic pressure on Russia.
African stars get extra week with clubs before Cup tourney
AFP, Published on 04/12/2025
» PARIS - Star players such as Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo and Achraf Hakimi will be able to play for their clubs for an extra week until December 15 before joining their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA said on Wednesday.
KFC readies finger-licking Japanese Christmas
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» TOKYO - KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for special festive buckets of deep-fried chicken and other treats.
Honduran ex-president leaves US prison after Trump pardons drug crimes
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - A former Honduran president convicted of helping to smuggle 400 tons of cocaine into the United States has left prison after being pardoned by President Donald Trump, his wife said Tuesday.
Trump to meet top national security team on Venezuela
AFP, Published on 02/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump summoned his top national security officials to the White House on Monday to discuss Venezuela, as tensions rise over potential military action by Washington.
McLaren blunder in Qatar sets up final race title showdown
AFP, Published on 01/12/2025
» DOHA - Max Verstappen boosted his late bid for a fifth successive drivers' world championship on Sunday when he took full advantage of a McLaren strategic blunder to complete a sensational hat-trick of victories at the Qatar Grand Prix.