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Animal celebs who surprise, sooth and scream at us
New York Times, Published on 26/12/2024
» Every year has its breakout stars, and 2024 yielded a bumper crop: Glen Powell, Chappell Roan, Pommel Horse Guy.
Born in New York's Bronx before dominating the globe, hip hop turns 50
AFP, Published on 08/08/2023
» NEW YORK - A genre, a culture and a lifestyle all at once: hip hop has traveled from the block party to the billionaire's club, soundtracked protest and celebration, and asserted seismic influence over the course of pop.
Killer of S.African anti-apartheid hero Hani freed on parole
AFP, Published on 07/12/2022
» JOHANNESBURG - South Africa on Wednesday released on parole Janusz Walus, a far-right Polish immigrant who in 1993 assassinated anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani and nearly plunged the country into civil war.
Killer of S.African anti-apartheid hero Hani freed on parole
AFP, Published on 07/12/2022
» JOHANNESBURG - South Africa on Wednesday released on parole Janusz Walus, a far-right Polish immigrant who in 1993 shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani, after a postponement due to an attack inside prison.
S.African parole for Hani's killer roiled by appeals, protests
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» PRETORIA - The release from prison of the far-right killer of South African anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani hung in the balance on Wednesday, amid fierce bids to block the move.
Folau takes legal action against Queensland Rugby League
AFP, Published on 04/06/2021
» SYDNEY - Dual-code international Israel Folau has applied for a Supreme Court injunction against Queensland Rugby League (QRL) in a bid to resume his career in Australia, claiming its refusal to register him amounted to a restraint of trade.
Football chiefs 'too slow' to act, says review into child sex abuse scandal
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» LONDON - England's Football Association was guilty of inexcusable "institutional failings" in delaying the implementation of child safeguarding measures between 1995 and 2000, an independent review of historical sexual abuse has found.
Bahrain eyes golden racing future in wake of 'Royal' winner
AFP, Published on 10/07/2020
» LONDON - English racegoers have become used to the silks of Dubai's Godolphin, Qatar Racing and Saudi Arabia's Prince Khalid Abdullah taking the big prizes but Golden Horde's win at Royal Ascot allowed Bahrain to bask in the racing limelight.
Fears for 'Super Saturday' as pubs reopen in England
AFP, Published on 04/07/2020
» LONDON - Pubs in England reopen on Saturday for the first time since late March, bringing cheer to drinkers and the industry but fears of public disorder and fresh coronavirus cases.
Fears for 'Super Saturday' as pubs reopen in England
AFP, Published on 04/07/2020
» LONDON - Pubs in England reopen on Saturday for the first time since late March, bringing cheer to drinkers and the industry but fears of public disorder and fresh coronavirus cases.