• Thu. Jan 23rd, 2025

Election

Berlin (AFP) – As Germany heads for elections, its security services warn that Russia and its sympathisers may step up meddling and disinformation to boost extremist parties and sow doubt…

UK court to sentence father, stepmother for killing daughter

London (AFP) – A UK court will Tuesday hand down its sentences on the father and stepmother of a British-Pakistani girl, who died from prolonged and horrific abuse in a…

ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google

San Francisco (AFP) – OpenAI on Monday said it is making ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users, escalating its threat to Google's dominance. Issued on: 17/12/2024 - 01:39Modified: 17/12/2024…

New Zealand run through England to post 423

Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) – New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to post a crushing 423-run third Test win and send seamer Tim Southee into retirement on a winning…

S. Korea's Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning: Yonhap

Seoul (AFP) – South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible…

Unal's late stunner rescues Bournemouth in West Ham draw

Bournemouth (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Bournemouth's Enes Unal provided a dramatic climax to his side's 1-1 draw with West Ham on Monday as the Turkey forward's superb late free-kick cancelled…

TikTok asks Supreme Court to temporarily block looming US ban

Washington (AFP) – TikTok asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the popular online video-sharing platform or…

Inter hit Lazio for six to stay on tail of Serie A leaders Atalanta

Rome (AFP) – Inter Milan are hot on the heels of Serie A leaders Atalanta after crushing Lazio 6-0 in Rome on Monday to demolish one of the division's form…

Brazil judge orders Adele song be pulled globally

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, "Million Years Ago," be pulled worldwide -- including on streaming services -- over…

Lookman and Banda crowned African players of the year

Marrakesh (Morocco) (AFP) – Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named 2024 African men's player of the year at a ceremony in Marrakesh on Monday, while Zambia's Barbra Banda picked up…