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Boos, blowups and last-minute pause as a chaotic COP30 closes out
AFP, Published on 23/11/2025
» BELéM (BRAZIL) - Jabs about greedy children, boos for the Vatican, and a suspension of proceedings lasting more than an hour: the COP30 finale unfolded with the same chaotic energy that defined the summit, exposing the rifts that came close to derailing a deal.
Spain's political class spars over chaotic Vuelta finale
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» MADRID - Spain's political class clashed over chaotic pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that brought the Vuelta to a premature end Sunday, with the opposition accusing the leftist government of permitting an "international embarrassment".
French authorities blame sabotage for second power blackout
AFP, Published on 26/05/2025
» NICE (FRANCE) - French authorities on Sunday blamed sabotage and ordered heightened security after a fire at an electricity sub-station in Nice caused the second major power blackout in two days along the Riviera.
Champions League first phase set for frantic finale
AFP, Published on 28/01/2025
» PARIS — The new league phase of this season's expanded Champions League is all set for a frantic conclusion on Wednesday, as 18 matches are played simultaneously across Europe and the likes of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) battle to avoid an early exit.
Dissident Russian band back on stage after detention in Thailand
Online reporters, Published on 17/03/2024
» The dissident Russian rock band Bi-2 returned to the stage last week following a stint of detention in Thailand, amplifying their dissent against Moscow's incursion into Ukraine, according to news agency AFP.
Verstappen hails 'incredible' 50th career win in Texas
AFP, Published on 23/10/2023
» AUSTIN - Freshly-minted triple world champion Max Verstappen completed a hat-trick of Texan victories on Sunday when he claimed the 50th win of his career in a tense and strategic United States Grand Prix.
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia chapter after contestants 'forced to strip'
Reuters, Published on 13/08/2023
» JAKARTA: The Miss Universe Organization has cut ties with its Indonesia franchise, it announced days after allegations of sexual harassment, and will cancel an upcoming Malaysia edition.
K-pop to the rescue? S. Korea all-in for scout jamboree closing concert
AFP, Published on 11/08/2023
» SEOUL - Tens of thousands of scouts are set to gather for a massive K-pop festival in Seoul on Friday, as South Korea seeks to salvage a problem-plagued jamboree with "the power of Korean culture".
Alcaraz, Djokovic set for 'feast' in blockbuster Wimbledon final
AFP, Published on 15/07/2023
» LONDON - Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their semi-finals on Friday with the Serb superstar promising a "feast" of tennis in the championship match.
Gundogan double secures FA Cup for Manchester City
AFP, Published on 03/06/2023
» LONDON - Manchester City are one game away from a historic treble after Ilkay Gundogan scored twice to beat Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday.