Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
Palm Beach (United States) (AFP) – Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are…
X's 'Community Notes': a model for Meta?
Paris (AFP) – Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that the group's platforms including Facebook and Instagram would in future imitate rival X's "Community Notes" feature rather than using professional…
Don't eat your Christmas tree, warns Belgium food agency
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) – Some things may go without saying, but just in case... Belgium's food agency issued a public health warning as the festive season wrapped up Tuesday: don't…
Freewheeling Trump sets out US territorial ambitions
Palm Beach (United States) (AFP) – Donald Trump threatened military action to secure the Panama Canal and economic force against neighboring Canada in meandering remarks Tuesday that drew firm and…
England skipper Stokes undergoes hamstring operation
London (AFP) – England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday said he had undergone surgery on his injured hamstring. Issued on: 07/01/2025 - 19:21 1 min
Ban for Wolves striker Cunha cut after offer to buy new glasses for security guard
London (AFP) – An offer from Wolves forward Matheus Cunha to buy new glasses for a security guard following a post-match melee helped convince an independent disciplinary panel to cut…
US sanctions top Hungary minister over 'corruption'
Budapest (AFP) – The United States announced sanctions against the head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in corruption. Issued on: 07/01/2025 -…
Frigid temps hit US behind major winter storm
Washington (AFP) – Frigid temperatures across a large US area complicated efforts Tuesday at restoring power and clearing roads after a major winter storm plowed through the central plains to…
Former Cambodian opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok: Thai media
Bangkok (AFP) – A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen was shot dead by a gunman on a motorcycle in Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai media reported. Issued on: 07/01/2025…
US says Sudan's RSF committed 'genocide' in Darfur
Washington (AFP) – The United States determined on Tuesday that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had "committed genocide" and imposed sanctions on the paramilitary group's leader. Issued on: 07/01/2025 -…