Year: 2025

NFL could vote on banning Eagles' 'tush push'

Miami (AFP) – The NFL could vote on banning the “tush push” — the trademark play of the Super Bowl winning Philadelphia Eagles, a league official told reporters on Monday.

Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles scored a touchdown using the 'tush push' in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs moving 'forward' on schedule

Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump said Monday that tariffs he unveiled on Canada and Mexico are moving forward as planned, addressing reporters after meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who urged “fair competition” in trade.

US President Donald Trump said tariffs he has unveiled on Canada and Mexico are going ahead as planned, in a press conference after talks with French President Emmanuel Macron

🔴 Live: 'Peace cannot mean the surrender of Ukraine,' Macron says after talks with Trump

BREAKING NEWS 🔴 Live: Peace cannot mean the surrender of Ukraine, Macron says after talks with Trump

Anthropic releases its 'smartest' AI model

San Francisco (AFP) – OpenAI rival Anthropic on Monday released what it said is its smartest artificial intelligence model to date, particularly when it comes to computer coding.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei took part in a session on artificial intelligence during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on January 23, 2025.

Protesters demand Germany stand by Ukraine on invasion anniversary

Berlin (AFP) – Protesters marched through Berlin on Monday to demand Germany stand by Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, a day after Germans voted in elections in which support for Kyiv was a hot topic.

People gather in central Berlin for a protest in support of Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion

Kiwi match

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) – New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra on Monday thanked his support staff and well-wishers for the care after a freak on-field accident as he returned to action with a match-winning century that booked his side’s passage to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra celebrates after reaching his century against Bangladesh

South Carolina to carry out first US firing squad execution since 2010

Washington (AFP) – A South Carolina man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s parents has chosen to be put to death by firing squad next month in what would be the first such execution in the United States since 2010.

Convicted murderer Brad Sigmon, 67, is to be put to death by firing squad in South Carolina in what would be the first execution using the method in the United States since 2010

Injured champion Martin to miss MotoGP season opener

Paris (AFP) – World MotoGP champion Jorge Martin will miss the first race of the season this weekend in Thailand after sustaining several fractures in a fall, his Aprilia team announced on Monday.

World champion Jorge Martin will miss the Thailand Grand Prix

Fiji skipper Nayacalevu joins Wales' Ospreys from England's Sale

London (AFP) – Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu has joined the Ospreys as injury cover for Wales centre Owen Watkin until the end of this season, the Welsh regional side announced Monday.

Running back: Fiji centre Waisea Nayacalevu (R), pictured in action against Wales in November, is joining Welsh regional side the Ospreys

France heavyweight Meafou a doubt for Ireland showdown

Toulouse (France) (AFP) – France second-row Emmanuel Meafou is a doubt for next month’s Six Nations showdown with Ireland after missing training with his club Toulouse on Monday.

Emmanuel Meafou on the rampage against New Zealand in November