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Richard Branson ‘heartbroken’ by wife's death
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» LONDON - British entrepreneur Richard Branson paid tribute Wednesday to his wife Joan Templeman shortly after announcing her death, saying “life will never be the same without her”.
One dead, 50,000 stranded in eastern Australia floods
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» SYDNEY - Torrential rain continued to lash eastern Australia on Thursday, swelling already engorged rivers, engulfing roads and leaving almost 50,000 people stranded.
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
Reuters, Published on 25/11/2024
» A New Zealand citizen poisoned after drinking contaminated alcohol in a popular tourist town in Laos has returned home, authorities said on Monday, as Laos pledged to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Passengers set for world's 1st continual cruise after repair delay
Published on 30/09/2024
» BELFAST - Cruise passengers are to set sail from Belfast on Monday on a three-and-a-half-year world voyage after being stranded in the city for months as the ship underwent unexpected repair works. Some plan to make it their forever home.
Iraq dig uncovers 5,000-year-old pub-restaurant
AFP, Published on 15/02/2023
» LAGASH, Iraq: Archaeologists in southern Iraq have uncovered the remains of a tavern dating back nearly 5,000 years they hope will illuminate the lives of ordinary people in the world's first cities.
Captain Tsubasa creator targets real-life football glory
AFP, Published on 06/02/2023
» TOKYO - Japanese cartoon hero Captain Tsubasa inspired Lionel Messi and countless other football stars worldwide. Now its creator is laying down his pen and aiming for the top with his own real-life team.
Four coaches banned for life after NWSL abuse, misconduct probe
AFP, Published on 10/01/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Four football coaches named in a National Women's Soccer League investigation into abuse and malpractice in women's football have been banned for life, the NWSL said in a statement on Monday.
Veronica Ryan wins Turner Prize evoking Windrush, Covid
AFP, Published on 08/12/2022
» LONDON - British artist Veronica Ryan on Wednesday won the prestigious Turner Prize for her installations focused on the Windrush Generation and Covid.
US women's football probe uncovers 'systemic' abuse and sexual misconduct
AFP, Published on 04/10/2022
» WASHINGTON: An independent investigation into allegations of misconduct in United States women's football released Monday found "systemic" abuse and sexual misconduct by coaches.
Vax the kids? A bitter dispute for separated couples
AFP, Published on 08/11/2021
» CHICAGO - Michael Thompson, a 47-year-old executive recruiter from Illinois, expects his former wife to take him to court over vaccinating their two children against Covid-19.