Washington, United States | AFP | President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Islamic State group’s elusive leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been killed, dying “like a dog” in a daring nighttime raid by US special forces in northwest Syria. Trump told the nation in a televised White House address that …
Read More »Johnson pushes for poll as EU prepares Brexit delay
London, United Kingdom | AFP | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make a fresh push today for an early election as EU leaders prepare to back yet another Brexit delay, just days before the departure deadline. Johnson was forced to abandon his promise to leave the European Union on October …
Read More »‘It’s crazy’: Tiger Woods secures record 82nd US PGA Tour win in Japan
Inzai, Japan | AFP | Tiger Woods said it was “crazy” after he made golfing history Monday by holding off the challenge of home favourite Hideki Matsuyama to win the weather-delayed Zozo Championship by three shots. The 15-time major winner Woods finished 19-under par to equal US legend Sam Snead’s …
Read More »Islamic State head Baghdadi believed dead after US strike
Washington, United States | AFP | Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was believed to be dead after a US military raid in Syria’s Idlib region, US media reported early Sunday. Baghdadi may have killed himself with a suicide vest as US special operations forces descended, media said citing multiple government …
Read More »‘Pope should open priesthood in Amazon to married men’
Vatican City, Holy See | AFP | Catholic bishops gathered at a special Vatican assembly called on Pope Francis Saturday to open the priesthood to married men in the Amazon, as well as giving women a greater role to play and making damaging the environment a sin. The bishops issued a …
Read More »Week of furious protests leaves Chilean leader Pinera stunned
Santiago, Chile | AFP | After a week of huge and sometimes violent protests, Chileans are showing no sign of easing the pressure on a government that seems stunned and paralyzed by a popular explosion fueled by years of socio-economic frustration. Seeking to negotiate an end to the crisis, …
Read More »LIVE: England destroy New Zealand in semis
✳ England 🏴 19 New Zealand 🇳🇿 7 Yokohama, Japan | AFP | Fly-half George Ford led the way as England ended New Zealand’s eight-year reign as champions with a superb 19-7 World Cup semi-final win in Yokohama on Saturday. Ford, restored at 10 by coach Eddie Jones, had to …
Read More »LIVE: England 10 New Zealand 0 at half-time in World Cup semi
Yokohama, Japan | AFP | An early Manu Tuilagi try helped England to a 10-0 lead at half-time against New Zealand in a breathless Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday. Tuilagi bundled his way through two All Black props to score under the posts with less than two minutes on …
Read More »A surge in protests around the world in October
Paris, France | AFP | The past weeks have seen a wave of protest movements erupt in countries worldwide. Here is an overview of the main demonstrations that started this month and others that are ongoing. – Bolivia – When? Since October 21. Trigger? The disputed results of the October …
Read More »Heavyweights New Zealand, England clash in blockbuster World Cup semi
✳ 11am – England vs New Zealand Yokohama, Japan | AFP | Reigning champions New Zealand and England clash in a heavyweight Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday after a build-up marked by spying claims and a game of tactical cat-and-mouse. The All Blacks are defending a record 18-match World Cup …
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