Waymo exec hopeful Trump will boost autonomous driving
Las Vegas (AFP) – A top Waymo executive said Wednesday the United States could lead globally on autonomous driving, expressing hope that a national standard under the incoming Trump administration…
YouTube patriots? The men backing S. Korea's impeached president
Seoul (AFP) – Fears of North Korea, online conspiracies and unproven claims of electoral fraud -- conservative South Korean men told AFP why they had descended on impeached President Yoon…
Top seeds Pegula, Paul surge into Adelaide semis
Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) – Top seeds Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul both powered into the Adelaide International semi-finals on Thursday with straight-set wins as they play themselves into form days…
Australia frets over Meta halt to US fact
Sydney (AFP) – Australia is deeply concerned by Meta's decision to scrap US fact-check operations on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, a senior minister said Thursday. Issued on: 09/01/2025 -…
Trade war worries loom over Las Vegas tech show
Las Vegas (AFP) – Chinese companies have turned out in force again at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, with their prospects overshadowed by the threat of steeper tariffs from incoming…
Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw, Sinner faces Jarry test
Melbourne (AFP) – World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to…
Bok prop Nche wary of Dupont threat in Champions Cup
Paris (AFP) – Springbok prop Ox Nche and the Sharks host record six-time winners Toulouse in the Champions Cup on Saturday with the French side packed with stars including Antoine…
Conceicao brings good vibes back to AC Milan after Super Cup triumph
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – Sergio Conceicao has brought back the feelgood factor to AC Milan as the seven-time European champions host Cagliari on Saturday still on a high from a…
'We have lost everything': Despair in the Los Angeles fires
Altadena (United States) (AFP) – Homes reduced to ashes, businesses in flames, and in the midst of the devastation, haggard residents: the California city of Altadena, ravaged Wednesday by a…