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Kim Kardashian will testify at Paris jewellery theft trial: lawyer

Paris (AFP) – US reality television star Kim Kardashian is to testify in person at an upcoming French trial over an armed robbery of her jewellery in Paris in 2016,…

Alcaraz hits back at critics before Barcelona Open

Barcelona (AFP) – World number two Carlos Alcaraz took aim at his critics on Monday after winning the Monte Carlo Masters at the weekend. Issued on: 14/04/2025 - 18:11 2…

Macron urges 'reform' of Palestinian Authority to run Gaza without Hamas

Paris (AFP) – French President Emmanuel Macron Monday urged "reform" of the Palestinian Authority as part of a plan for the West Bank-based body to govern a post-war Gaza without…

US opens door to tariffs on pharma, semiconductors

Washington (AFP) – The United States opened the door Monday to tariffs targeting high-end technology and pharmaceuticals, feeding the uncertainty gripping the global economy in a trade war that Chinese…

Emery says home fans can inspire Aston Villa comeback against PSG

London (AFP) – Unai Emery says his players can feed off the energy of their fans as Aston Villa seek to overturn a 3-1 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final…

'Miracles happen', says Kovac before uphill Barca battle

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – Trailing 4-0 going into Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final return home leg against Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said his side can draw inspiration from Liverpool's…

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Beijing (AFP) – Chinese authorities appear to have censored a document showing plans to spend more than $6.6 million this year on training for two American-born winter sport athletes, including…

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