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Bad Bunny wins top album prize at Latin Grammys in Vegas
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» LAS VEGAS - Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny enjoyed a victory lap Thursday night at the Latin Grammys, the biggest celebration of Spanish and Portuguese-language music.
BTS agency HYBE raided over alleged fraud trading
AFP, Published on 24/07/2025
» SEOUL — HYBE, the agency behind Korean pop (K-pop) superstars BTS, was raided by police on Thursday in connection with alleged fraudulent trading involving its founder Bang Si-hyuk, investigators said.
Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, who died Monday aged 88, will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs who forged a more compassionate Catholic Church while stopping short of overhauling centuries-old dogma.
'Bali Nine' drug ring prisoners 'relieved' on return home
AFP, Published on 16/12/2024
» SYDNEY - The five remaining members of the Australian "Bali Nine" drug ring say they are "relieved and happy" over their return home after 19 years in jail in Indonesia.
Pope says to attend COP28 climate conference in Dubai
AFP, Published on 02/11/2023
» ROME - Pope Francis on Wednesday said he would attend the crucial COP28 climate talks starting in Dubai on November 30, weeks after warning that time is running out to act on global warming.
'My heart dropped': families fear for Thais held by Hamas
AFP, Published on 10/10/2023
» The families of Thai labourers held hostage by Hamas spoke Tuesday of their fears for their safety, after the Palestinian militant group threatened to execute civilian captives in its war with Israel.
Pope warns of 'irreversible' climate change
AFP, Published on 04/10/2023
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis warned on Wednesday that the world "is collapsing" due to global warming, urging participants of the upcoming COP28 climate talks to agree to binding policies on phasing out fossil fuels.
Brecel forecasts European snooker boom after World Championship triumph
AFP, Published on 02/05/2023
» LONDON - Belgium's Luca Brecel said European snooker would "explode" after he became the first player from the continental mainland to be crowned world champion.
'Drunk as hell' Brecel stuns O'Sullivan at world snooker
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» LONDON - Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out of the world snooker championship on Wednesday by Luca Brecel, who said he had been "drunk as hell" after beating Mark Williams to set up a quarter-final with the seven-time winner.
Luxury brands court Middle East with Ramadan collections
AFP, Published on 14/04/2023
» PARIS - With flowing kaftans, fluid separates and glamorous maxi dresses, Western luxury fashion brands are increasingly targeting the monied Middle Eastern market with Ramadan capsule collections.