Power restored to most homes after Chile's massive blackout
Santiago (AFP) – Chilean authorities said they restored power to most homes on Wednesday, hours after a massive, rare blackout caused transport chaos in the capital and forced the president…
India's vast Hindu festival draws to an end
Prayagraj (India) (AFP) – India's Kumbh Mela festival wraps up Wednesday, with final ritual river bathing ceremonies ending six weeks of celebration that organisers say have been attended by hundreds…
'45 seconds!': Oscar nominees urged to tighten speeches as gala looms
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – "How many seconds do we have?" Issued on: 26/02/2025 - 07:21Modified: 26/02/2025 - 07:19 2 min
Football Australia slams 'unacceptable' remarks about Matildas by radio host
Sydney (AFP) – Football Australia condemned Wednesday "inappropriate and unacceptable" remarks by a radio host about their women's team and urged more respectful commentary on women's sport. Issued on: 26/02/2025…
Trump to convene first cabinet meeting, including Musk
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to convene his first Cabinet meeting since returning to office last month, in an effort to further his agenda…
South Korea births rose last year on surge in marriage
Seoul (AFP) – The number of births in South Korea rose last year for the first time in more than a decade on the back of a rise in marriages,…
Jordi Cruyff joins Kluivert as Indonesia target World Cup berth
Jakarta (AFP) – Jordi Cruyff has joined fellow Dutchman Patrick Kluivert at the Indonesian national side as the country steps up its bid to reach a first World Cup since…
Lakers' Doncic makes triple
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Luka Doncic faced his old team the Dallas Mavericks for the first time since his shock move to the Los Angeles Lakers and served…
Most Asian markets rebound as Hong Kong tech rally resumes
Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets mostly rose on Wednesday after a poor start to the week, with Hong Kong boosted by a rebound in tech firms that had taken…