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World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump's domestic agenda.
Fifa boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» BARRANQUILLA — Fifa boss Gianni Infantino told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader.
Winter Olympics venue warns selfie tourists
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2026
» ROME - As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics next month, Alpine communities are sounding the alarm over social media-driven tourism that is transforming sacred landscapes into selfie backdrops and straining the fragile mountain ecosystem.
ONE Championship: Sinsamut warns George Jarvis ‘don’t run’ with high-stakes clash set
Nick Atkin, Published on 14/01/2026
» Sinsamut Klinmee will face George Jarvis in a pivotal lightweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 41 on March 14 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok – and quickly fired a broadside at his British counterpart.
ONE Championship: fighter Petnamtan dies aged 21, just weeks after debut; promotion pays tribute
Nick Atkin, Published on 12/12/2025
» ONE Championship has paid tribute to Muay Thai fighter Petnamtan VWin Gym, who died at the age of 21, less than three weeks after making his promotional debut.
Lawconnect bid for Sydney-Hobart hat-trick faces challenge
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» SYDNEY - LawConnect skipper Christian Beck admitted it will be a mighty task to win a third straight Sydney-Hobart race with four other supermaxi yachts entered for the brutal bluewater classic in one of the largest fleets in years.
Journey of Royal Flame of Auspice gets stellar start
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2025
» The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and 13th Asean Para Games torch relay officially began its journey across all four host provinces — Bangkok, Chon Buri, Songkhla, and Nakhon Ratchasima — Sunday morning.
ONE Championship: Nabil says Haggerty ‘missed his chance,’ wants kickboxing title if fight rebooked
Nick Atkin, Published on 14/11/2025
» Nabil Anane says he still wants to fight Jonathan Haggerty next in ONE Championship, but this time for the bantamweight kickboxing world title.
ONE Championship: Chatri eyes records as Japan hosts biggest card yet at ONE 173
Nick Atkin, Published on 12/11/2025
» Up on stage at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba, a glittering row of gold belts lined the table – five world titles that will be on the line when ONE Championship returns to Ariake Arena on Sunday.
ONE Championship: Reug Reug injured in ‘serious’ Dubai car accident, heavyweight title rematch with Malykhin off ONE 173
Nick Atkin, Published on 06/11/2025
» ONE Championship’s blockbuster ONE 173 event in Tokyo has suffered a blow, with Oumar “Reug Reug” Kane forced to withdraw from his heavyweight MMA world title rematch against Anatoly Malykhin after being injured in a “serious” car accident in Dubai.