US says Gaza deal 'can get done this week'
Washington (AFP) – A Gaza truce and hostage release deal is close and could be finalized in the final week of US President Joe Biden's term, White House National Security…
Hassan set for London Marathon return after stunning debut
London (AFP) – Sifan Hassan said Monday the London Marathon is "in my heart" as she gets ready to return to the scene of an extraordinary debut in the distance…
Operation to pull out illegal miners from abandoned S. African pit
Stilfontein (South Africa) (AFP) – Rescuers on Monday hoisted seven illegal miners and at least four bodies from an abandoned South African gold mine amid claims that hundreds were still…
Kazakhstan says part of Aral Sea has nearly doubled in volume
Almaty (Kazakhstan) (AFP) – Kazakhstan said on Monday the northern part of the Aral Sea had nearly doubled in volume since 2008, a rare environmental success story in a region…
Jegou, Auradou 'can be picked' for France, says Galthie
Paris (AFP) – France coach Fabien Galthie said Monday that two players who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed can now be selected for the…
Havertz's wife calls for respect after threats to unborn child
London (AFP) – The wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has shared screenshots of "shocking" abuse she received on social media, including threats to the couple's unborn child, after the…
Italy's Benetton ad photographer Toscani dies: family
Rome (AFP) – Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer known for his work on Benetton's provocative advertising campaigns, died Monday aged 82, his family announced. Issued on: 13/01/2025 - 09:39Modified:…
'Exhausted' Frenchman held in Iran since 2022 reveals identity
Paris (AFP) – A Frenchman held in Iran since October 2022 on Monday revealed his identity in an audio message broadcast on a French radio station, saying he was becoming…
Italy's Benetton ad photographer Toscani dies: family
Rome (AFP) – Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer known for his work on Benetton's provocative advertising campaigns, died Monday aged 82, his family announced. Issued on: 13/01/2025 - 09:15…
Philippine sect gathers to oppose VP Duterte impeachment
Manila (AFP) – More than a million members of an influential religious sect gathered in the Philippine capital on Monday, police said, opposing steps to unseat Vice President Sara Duterte.…