PGA drops Vegas from next year's autumn schedule
Miami (AFP) – The PGA Tour announced its schedule of seven post-season tournaments for the fall of 2025 on Tuesday with no Las Vegas event on the calendar for the…
Manchester United striker Rashford 'ready for new challenge'
London (AFP) – Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he was "ready for a new challenge" away from Old Trafford. Issued on: 17/12/2024 -…
No 'credible civilian' purpose for Iran uranium: UK, France, Germany
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Britain, France and Germany accused Iran on Tuesday of growing its stockpile of high enriched uranium to "unprecedented levels" without "any credible civilian justification."…
For real life? 'Bluey' coming to the big screen
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Preschoolers and parents hooked on heartwarming animated series "Bluey" might want to take a "tactical wee" to avoid any excited accidents: there's going to…
Canada's Trudeau battles to hold on after deputy PM resigns
Ottawa (AFP) – The bombshell resignation of Canada's deputy prime minister is spurring new calls for the resignation of Justin Trudeau, whose rock-bottom popularity is plummeting further amid opposition attacks…
France imposes curfew for cyclone
Pamandzi (France) (AFP) – Authorities announced a nighttime curfew Tuesday to curb looting after a devastating cyclone hit the French overseas territory of Mayotte, with the country's prime minister warning…
AI startup Databricks raises $10 bn as value soars
San Francisco (AFP) – Young startup Databricks, which specializes in scaling and building artificial intelligence, said Tuesday it raised $10 billion, bringing the company's valuation to $62 billion. Issued on:…
Saim Ayub, Salman Agha steer Pakistan to victory in first ODI
Paarl (South Africa) (AFP) – Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first…
Assad's fall clears way for expanded US strikes on IS jihadists
Washington (AFP) – Bashar al-Assad's overthrow has cleared the way for US strikes against the Islamic State group in areas previously shielded by Syrian and Russian air defenses -- but…