• Year: 2025

    World

    Trump names right

    Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of right-wing podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a break with tradition that puts yet another loyalist in a key law enforcement position.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 16:21Modified: 24/02/2025 – 16:20

    2 min

    Dan Bongino, a former New York police officer and US Secret Service agent, currently hosts a popular right-wing podcast

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    In Ukraine, anticipating the 'next' war with Russia

    Donetsk Region (AFP) – The Russian invasion of Ukraine is still raging, but Vladyslav Chumachenko, a frontline medic, is already anticipating the next war.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 08:51Modified: 24/02/2025 – 08:49

    3 min

    Frontline medic Vladyslav Chumachenko is already anticipating the next war

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    Macron to present Trump with 'proposals' on peace in Ukraine

    Washington (AFP) –

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 08:03

    2 min

    US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet at the White House and give a joint press conference after its conclusion

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    Cavs hold off Grizzlies for seventh straight NBA win

    Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a testy cross-conference NBA clash on Sunday.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 06:45Modified: 24/02/2025 – 06:43

    3 min

    Luka Garza of the Minnesota Timberwolves draws a foul against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the Thunder's NBA win over the Timberwolves

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    China's Alibaba to invest $50 bn in AI, cloud computing

    Beijing (AFP) – Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Monday it will spend more than $50 billion on artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years, a week after co-founder Jack Ma was seen meeting President Xi Jinping.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 05:29Modified: 24/02/2025 – 05:44

    2 min

    Alibaba and other tech giants have enjoyed a revival in recent months, after being hit by a long-running government crackdown

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    Vatican thriller 'Conclave' wins top prize in SAG Awards upset

    Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Vatican thriller “Conclave” won top prize at an unpredictable Screen Actors Guild Awards gala Sunday, throwing a potential late curveball into the Oscars race just a week before the Academy Awards.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 05:07Modified: 24/02/2025 – 05:05

    4 min

    'Conclave' cast members (L-R) Sergio Castellitto, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini and Ralph Fiennes celebrate the film's win for best cast in a motion picture at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

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    Dominant Ducati unleash deposed MotoGP kings Marquez and Bagnaia

    Paris (AFP) – As the lights go out to start the MotoGP season in Thailand on Saturday, the road seems clear for one of the sport’s two deposed kings to reclaim their crown – if they do not get in each other’s way.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 05:05

    3 min

    Marc Marquez, surging round the Buriram circuit as he dominated pre-season testing on his factory Ducati

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    Three things we learned in the Six Nations

    London (AFP) – Double-defending champions Ireland maintained their Grand Slam bid by defeating a resurgent Wales, England stayed in title contention by edging Scotland and France returned to form with a rout of Italy.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 05:05

    3 min

    On the run: France captain Antoine Dupont goes in to score one of his side's 11 tries in a 73-24 Six Nations thrashing of Italy in Rome

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    Premier League champions

    Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Tired of finishing second best to Manchester City, Liverpool took revenge on the English champions with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad on Sunday to strike a potentially decisive blow in the Premier League title race.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 05:05Modified: 24/02/2025 – 05:16

    3 min

    Liverpool opened up an 11-point Premier League lead with a 2-0 win at Man City

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    Indonesia launches new multi

    Jakarta (AFP) – Indonesia on Monday launched a new sovereign wealth fund that will aim to manage state assets worth more than $900 billion as President Prabowo Subianto looks to turbo-charge growth in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 04:41Modified: 24/02/2025 – 06:31

    2 min

    Prabowo Subianto has ordered sweeping cuts across government to fund his key campaign pledges including the new investment vehicle

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