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Membership of UK's anti

London (AFP) – Membership of Britain's upstart anti-immigration Reform UK party has overtaken that of the centre-right Conservative Party for the first time, the party said Thursday, as Tories disputed…

Two dead in treacherous Sydney

Sydney (AFP) – Two sailors have died in separate incidents in the treacherous Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic, organisers said Friday, while race favourite Comanche was forced to retire. Issued…

Amorim warns of 'long journey' ahead for miserable Man Utd

Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said he needs time on the training ground to iron out the Red Devils' flaws after a 2-0 defeat to…

Panama president rules out talks with Trump over canal threat

Panama City (AFP) – Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, denying that China was interfering…

Three dead, four injured in Norway bus accident

Oslo (AFP) – A bus carrying several foreign tourists went off the road and ended up partially submerged in a lake near the Raftsundet strait that separates the Lofoten archipelago…

Man Utd fall to Wolves as Fernandes sees red

Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United's miserable season suffered another Boxing Day blow as captain Bruno Fernandes was sent-off in a 2-0 defeat at lowly Wolves. Issued on: 26/12/2024…

'Logical' that fatigued Spurs are faltering

Nottingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou blamed an injury crisis for his side's poor form after a 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest on Thursday. Issued on: 26/12/2024…

Manmohan Singh: technocrat who became India's accidental PM

New Delhi (AFP) – Manmohan Singh's father may have believed his bookworm son would one day lead India, but the understated technocrat with the trademark blue turban, who died Thursday…

Panama president rules out talks with Trump over canal threat

Panama City (AFP) – Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, which the US president-elect threatened to demand…

India's former PM Manmohan Singh dies aged 92

New Delhi (AFP) – Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose economic reforms made his country a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 92. Issued on: 26/12/2024…