• Year: 2025

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    Most USAID workers to be fired or placed on leave

    Washington (AFP) – Most employees at USAID will be placed on leave or fired by midnight on Sunday, the aid agency said, as President Donald Trump’s administration plows ahead in slashing government spending.

    Issued on: 24/02/2025 – 01:29Modified: 24/02/2025 – 02:07

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    Donald Trump has led an effort to dismantle USAID since he took office in January

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    Hakimi scores twice as PSG sink Lyon to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1

    Paris (AFP) – Achraf Hakimi scored twice and Ousmane Dembele kept up his remarkable recent form in front of goal as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-2 away to Lyon on Sunday to maintain their unbeaten record in Ligue 1 this season.

    Issued on: 23/02/2025 – 23:25Modified: 24/02/2025 – 00:01

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    Achraf Hakimi (L) celebrates after scoring one of his two goals in Paris Saint-Germain's 3-2 win at Lyon on Sunday

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    Hat trick pulls Ovechkin closer to Gretzky's NHL goals record

    Washington (AFP) – Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick in a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday to move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time goals record.

    Issued on: 23/02/2025 – 23:09Modified: 23/02/2025 – 23:07

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    Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring a goal in an NHL victory over the Edmonton Oilers

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    USA and Japan win to set up SheBelieves Cup decider

    Miami (AFP) – The United States beat Australia 2-1 and Japan thumped Colombia 4-1 on Sunday to set up a SheBelieves Cup tournament decider on Wednesday between the two favorites.

    Issued on: 23/02/2025 – 22:23Modified: 24/02/2025 – 02:11

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    Lynn Biyendolo was on target for the USA in their 2-1 win over Australia in the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday

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    Relentless Bayern stay eight points clear

    Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich re-established their eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a deserved 4-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

    Issued on: 23/02/2025 – 22:01Modified: 23/02/2025 – 22:00

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    Jamal Musiala scoring Bayern's third goal

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    Kane admits last

    Berlin (AFP) – Harry Kane admitted that the decision for him to start on the bench for Bayern Munich’s 4-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt was only made on Sunday morning.

    Issued on: 23/02/2025 – 21:53

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    Harry Kane madse a surprise return on Sunday after injury

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    Baker wins US indoor 60m as Kessler, Hiltz complete double

    New York (AFP) – Ronnie Baker powered to victory in the 60 metres at the U.S Indoor Championship, the 31-year-old clinching his first national title in the event in eight years.

    Issued on: 23/02/2025 – 21:33Modified: 23/02/2025 – 21:52

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    Ronnie Baker won the Men's 60m at the 2025 USATF Indoor Championships on Sunday.

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    American Airlines flight lands in Rome after 'security' issue

    Rome (AFP) – An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday afternoon following an “alleged bomb scare”, an Italian airport spokesman said.

    Issued on: 23/02/2025 – 21:25Modified: 23/02/2025 – 21:23

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    This handout picture taken and released by the Italian Air Force shows the American Airlines flight being escorted by a fighter jet

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    Slot wary of Premier League dangers despite 'big' Man City win

    Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Liverpool boss Arne Slot said the depth of quality in the Premier League means his side can take nothing for granted despite opening up an 11-point lead with a 2-0 win at Manchester City on Sunday.

    Issued on: 23/02/2025 – 21:03Modified: 24/02/2025 – 02:10

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    Liverpool opened up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League

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    Borthwick defiant after uninspired England edge Scotland

    Twickenham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – England coach Steve Borthwick defended his side’s tactics after they just did enough to regain the Calcutta Cup with a 16-15 win over Scotland that kept them in the hunt for the Six Nations title.

    Issued on: 23/02/2025 – 20:47Modified: 23/02/2025 – 20:45

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    Marching on: England coach Steve Borthwick has defended his side's tactics after a gritty 16-15 Six Nations win over Scotland at Twickenham

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