Ravindra ton powers NZ into Champions Trophy semis, hosts Pakistan out
Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) – Rachin Ravindra struck a superb 112 to lead New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh and in turn dump hosts…
Mexico president hopeful of deal this week to avert US tariffs
Mexico City (AFP) – Mexico's president said Monday she was optimistic about reaching an agreement with Donald Trump this week to avoid sweeping US tariffs, hinting at possible levies on…
Man Utd announce up to 200 fresh job cuts
London (AFP) – Manchester United said Monday they expect to make up to 200 fresh job cuts as part of a "transformation plan" to improve the club's financial sustainability. Issued…
EU vows to enforce digital rules despite Trump tariff warning
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) – The EU promised on Monday to enforce its digital rules and to defend its laws "decisively" if necessary, after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap…
Roberta Flack of 'Killing Me Softly' fame dies at 88
New York (AFP) – Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer behind the classic "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and one of the most recognizable voices of the 1970s, died Monday…
Upset stomach to overdose: A child's ordeal at France abuse trial
Saint-Germain (France) (AFP) – French retiree Roland Vinet is certain his grandson Mathis would still be alive if he had never met doctor Joel Le Scouarnec as a 10-year-old with…
Greenpeace trial begins in North Dakota in key free speech case
Washington (AFP) – A US oil pipeline operator's lawsuit seeking millions of dollars from Greenpeace for allegedly orchestrating a campaign of violence and defamation begins Monday in a North Dakota…
Mercedes unveil 2025 F1 car ahead of pre
London (AFP) – Mercedes on Monday unveiled their 2025 F1 car ahead of this week's pre-season testing in Bahrain as they adjust to life without Lewis Hamilton. Issued on: 24/02/2025…
Islamic Jihad says Israeli tanks part of 'plans to annex West Bank by force'
Jenin Refugee Camp (AFP) – Palestinian militants said on Monday that an unusual deployment of Israeli tanks in the occupied West Bank, part of a major offensive that has displaced…
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…