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Tearful Canadian mother mourns daughter before Carney visits town shaken by killings
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» TUMBLER RIDGE — A grieving Canadian mother whose daughter was murdered in a mass school shooting addressed the public on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to a community in mourning.
Trump threatens legal action against Grammy host over Epstein comment
AFP, Published on 02/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump threatened legal action on Monday against the host of the 68th Grammy Awards over the comedian's comment on the US president and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Hong Kong's new smoking rules just kicked in. Is everyone sticking to them?
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/01/2026
» Some smokers are still lighting up at bus stops in Hong Kong despite new rules banning them from doing so while queuing, the South China Morning Post has observed, with authorities saying they have stepped up inspections at tourist spots and ramped up promotion efforts.
Afghan IOC member Asghari hopes Taliban dialogue spark u-turn over women's rights
AFP, Published on 12/12/2025
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Afghanistan's International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari has told AFP that the Taliban authorities must face the stark truth that if they are ever to be accepted internationally they must respect the rights of women to education and sport.
Eight Matisse engravings stolen from Brazil library
AFP, Published on 08/12/2025
» BRASíLIA - Eight engravings by the French artist Henri Matisse were stolen from a library in Sao Paulo, the Brazilian city's government said Sunday.
Frida Kahlo painting sells for $54.7 mn in record for female artist
AFP, Published on 22/11/2025
» NEW YORK - A self-portrait by celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million in New York on Thursday, setting a record for the price of a painting by a woman, the auction house Sotheby's said.
World leaders to rally climate fight ahead of Amazon summit
AFP, Published on 06/11/2025
» BELéM (BRAZIL) - World leaders meet Thursday in the Brazilian Amazon in an effort to show that climate change remains a top global priority despite broken promises and the United States shunning the gathering.
'Arrested for singing': Russia's case against teen busker stirs anger
AFP, Published on 29/10/2025
» SAINT PETERSBURG - Supporters of an 18-year-old Russian street musician arrested after performing anti-war songs in public expressed frustration at the legal case against her as she attended court on Tuesday.
'Not welcome': English town protests against JD Vance's holiday
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» CHARLBURY (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dozens of activists and locals protested on Tuesday against a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to an idyllic rural region of southwest England, where he is on holiday with family.
Gaza mediators 'working very hard' to revive truce plan: Egypt
AFP, Published on 12/08/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Egypt said Tuesday it was working with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the United States to broker a 60-day truce, as part of a renewed push to end the Israel-Hamas war.