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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.
Mega church gathers in Manila to protest Philippine corruption
Bloomberg, Published on 16/11/2025
» Thousands of members of an influential religious group started gathering in Manila on Sunday for a rally to call for accountability in the Philippine government over a widening corruption scandal.
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.
Singapore ends 181 years of horse racing to make way for homes
Bloomberg, Published on 06/10/2024
» More than 180 years of horse racing came to an end in Singapore on Saturday, as the Singapore Turf Club hosted its final race day before its track is handed back to the government to provide land for new homes.
Pop, pop, pop, then a bloodied Trump rushed from election rally
Reuters, Published on 14/07/2024
» BUTLER, Pennsylvania: Donald Trump was standing on a stage behind a podium, six minutes into his speech at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, his head turned to the right, under a clear sky and in broiling heat.
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.
Greek PM was 'grandstanding' in sculpture row: UK's Sunak
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» LONDON - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday defended his decision to snub Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing his Greek counterpart of playing to the gallery in a row over ancient sculptures.
Greek PM was 'grandstanding' in sculpture row: UK's Sunak
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» LONDON - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday defended his decision to snub Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accusing his Greek counterpart of playing to the gallery in a row over ancient sculptures.