Economic woes mount for Russia's war machine
Warsaw (AFP) – Stubborn inflation, exorbitant borrowing costs, bankruptcy risks and a growth slowdown: the Russian economy is facing a slew of negative headlines, as the costs of the Ukraine…
Anger as Amsterdam allows 'ugly' solar panels on historic canal houses
Amsterdam (AFP) – Amsterdam's world-famous canalside houses will soon be allowed to have visible solar panels on their roofs, much to the dismay of local heritage groups, who say they…
US Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead
Washington (AFP) – The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signal a slower pace of cuts ahead, brushing off…
T20 series goes to Bangladesh with 27
Kingstown (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) (AFP) – Taskin Ahmed spearheaded a superb bowling effort as Bangladesh defended another modest total to claim a series-clinching 27-run victory over the West…
Giannis stars as Bucks beat Thunder to win NBA Cup
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks silenced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half to win the second edition of the NBA Cup…
Federer hails 'true legend' as Australia says farewell to Fraser
Melbourne (AFP) – Australian tennis great Neale Fraser was honoured with a state funeral on Wednesday with Roger Federer among those paying tribute to "a true legend". Issued on: 18/12/2024…
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia rally on Tokyo debut
Tokyo (AFP) – Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia rallied more than seven percent on their debut in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at…
McIlroy and Scheffler rout Koepka and DeChambeau in PGA
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and third-ranked Rory McIlroy combined to give the PGA Tour a 2.5-0.5 victory over LIV Golf's Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau…
Zelensky huddles with European leaders as Trump looms
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders in Brussels to discuss "next steps" on Russia's war as Donald…
End of the Dubai dream for Europe's drug lords?
Paris (AFP) – Sean McGovern, a top lieutenant of the Kinahan cartel, and Faissal Taghi -- son of the infamous head of the Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia -- used to hang…