South Korea police raid Jeju Air, airport over fatal crash
Muan (South Korea) (AFP) – South Korean police on Thursday raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of the probe into the…
South Korea's Yoon resists arrest over martial law bid
Seoul (AFP) – Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was resisting arrest for a third day on Thursday after vowing to "fight" authorities seeking to question him over his…
Sainz set to step out of comfort zone to defend Dakar Rally title
Bisha (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz made history when he won his fourth Dakar Rally last year and is confident that he has what it takes…
New Year's fireworks accidents kill five in Germany
Berlin (AFP) – Five people died across Germany and a police officer was seriously injured from accidents linked to the powerful fireworks Germans traditionally set off to celebrate the new…
'I'm Still Here': an ode to Brazil resistance
Sao Paulo (AFP) – "I'm Still Here," Brazil's hope for Oscars glory, focuses on the country's military dictatorship years (1965-1985) but is also very much "a film about the present,"…
Australia axe Marsh, call
Sydney (AFP) – Out-of-form all-rounder Mitch Marsh was axed Thursday from Australia's team for the series-deciding fifth Test against India in Sydney with Beau Webster to make his debut. Issued…
Jets quarterback Rodgers ponders NFL future ahead of season finale
New York (AFP) – New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers acknowledged the uncertainties he's facing after the team's NFL season finale against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, which could spell…
Eagles' Barkley likely to sit out season finale, ending rushing record bid
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will probably sit out the regular-season finale against the New York Giants on sunday, ending his pursuit of the…