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…
Australian says 'wasn't nice' sitting with corpse on long
Sydney (AFP) – An Australian couple have criticised Qatar Airways after a blanket-draped corpse was seated next to them during a long-haul flight. Issued on: 26/02/2025 - 03:41Modified: 26/02/2025 -…
Under pressure, EU to take axe to green rules
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) – The EU is expected to roll back a slew of environmental rules on Wednesday as it charges ahead with a deregulation drive in a bid to…
Shunned by US, Europe courts India over trade and security
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) – The EU's top team is to embark on an "unprecedented" visit to India this week, as the bloc seeks to broaden its commercial and diplomatic ties…
Private US company set for second Moon landing attempt
Washington (AFP) – Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private company to put a robot on the Moon, although the triumph was marred by the lander tipping…