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Gen Z shift, high costs force UK nightclubs to reinvent
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» LONDON — Is the party over? Nightclubs in the United Kingdom (UK) are famed around the world, but the coronavirus disease (Covid) and inflation have hit the sector hard, forcing businesses to reinvent themselves to attract new generations to the dance floor.
Accused ‘mushroom murderer’ sent children to movies before deadly meal
AFP, Published on 08/05/2025
» SYDNEY - An Australian woman accused of triple murder sent her children to the movies before serving up a toxic mushroom lunch that killed her guests, a court heard on Thursday.
Far-right Proud Boys leader gets 22 years for US Congress attack
AFP, Published on 06/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys militia, was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Tuesday for his role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, the stiffest sentence handed out so far.
Ronaldo marks 200th Portugal cap with winner, Haaland fires Norway
AFP, Published on 21/06/2023
» PARIS - Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 200th international appearance with the winner as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday, while Erling Haaland netted twice for Norway.
Australian businessman charged with working for Chinese spies
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2023
» SYDNEY: An Australian businessman has been refused bail after being charged with a foreign interference offence for accepting cash from suspected Chinese intelligence agents, with a Sydney court saying his close ties to China made him a flight risk.
Ireland and France gear up for Six Nations blockbuster
AFP, Published on 10/02/2023
» DUBLIN - Ireland host France at Lansdowne Road on Saturday in one of the most eagerly awaited Six Nations clashes of recent years pitching the top two world ranked teams against each other.
US toughens ban on Huawei and ZTE
Bloomberg and Kyodo News, Published on 26/11/2022
» WASHINGTON: The US government has banned the sale of new telecommunications equipment made by the Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE, as well as video surveillance equipment from some other companies, citing national security risks.
Rescuing trapped grandkids via kayak -- the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
AFP, Published on 30/09/2022
» MCGREGOR (UNITED STATES) - Suzanne Clarke wades through waist-deep water, struggling to reach her daughter's apartment as she drags a kayak behind her.
Haaland haunts Dortmund as Man City win but Chelsea held on Potter debut
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» PARIS - Erling Haaland scored an acrobatic late winner against his old club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while there were hard-earned victories for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
Spain and Portugal risk early exits at Euro 2020, rainbow row overshadows Germany game
AFP, Published on 23/06/2021
» PARIS - Spain and reigning champions Portugal are at risk of a shock early exit from Euro 2020 on the last day of group matches on Wednesday, while UEFA's refusal to allow Munich to light the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours has overshadowed a crucial game between Germany and Hungary.