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French jury upholds jail terms for three rugby players over gang rape
AFP, Published on 04/04/2026
» ANGOULêME (FRANCE) - A French court on Saturday upheld the prison sentences of up to 14 years imposed on three former rugby players who had appealed their convictions for raping a student in 2017.
Ex-Wales flanker Popham wants his day in court with rugby authorities
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» PARIS — Alix Popham, one of hundreds of former rugby players to bring a lawsuit against the sport's authorities for head injuries, said he wants his day in court so he can look in the face some of the officials "who are part of the reason why we are in the mess we are in."
NZ teen dies after taking part in rugby-inspired craze
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» SYDNEY - A teenager has died in New Zealand after taking part in a rugby-inspired craze in which participants sprint into each other head-on with no protective gear, police said Tuesday.
French magazine with all autistic staff hits newsstands
AFP, Published on 08/01/2025
» PARIS - A French magazine produced by autistic journalists went on sale on newsstands for the first time on Wednesday, further raising the profile of a project that has already made waves on television.
Black day? Guinness runs dry in UK pubs amid online craze
AFP, Published on 16/12/2024
» LONDON - At her London pub, landlady Kate Davidson has taken to issuing Guinness ration cards, but still the beer has run out amid a UK shortage of Ireland's national drink.
Golden rooster fitted to spire of Paris's Notre Dame cathedral
AFP, Published on 17/12/2023
» PARIS - Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral got a new golden rooster on Saturday, part of its renaissance from the ashes of the 2019 fire that severely damaged it, and ahead of its reopening next year.
Bellingham brace earns Real Madrid Clasico win at Barcelona
AFP, Published on 28/10/2023
» BARCELONA - Jude Bellingham's stunning double snatched Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory at Barcelona in his first La Liga Clasico on Saturday.
Australia to restart aerial shooting of wild horses
AFP, Published on 27/10/2023
» SYDNEY - Australia approved on Friday the aerial shooting of wild horses in one of the country's largest national parks, resuming a contentious practice that authorities described as "essential" to protect native wildlife.
Car drivers torture NZ city with Celine Dion songs
AFP, Published on 26/10/2023
» WELLINGTON - Car drivers armed with a playlist of Celine Dion songs have been plaguing residents of a small New Zealand city for months on end with loud, late-night "siren battles".
New Zealand into Rugby World Cup final after outclassing Argentina
AFP, Published on 21/10/2023
» PARIS - Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World Cup final against the winner of the second semi-final between England and defending champions South Africa.