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Bach's successor must give Russia cold shoulder: Ukrainian sports minister
The successor to Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee president must "embody the principles of justice" and that means refusing to welcome Russia back into the sporting world, Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP.
New Zealand crush England to send Southee out on a high
New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.
Syria's Jolani says rebel factions will be 'disbanded'
Syria's rebel factions will be "disbanded," the head of the group that led the ouster of Bashar al-Assad has pledged, as the former president denounced the country's new rulers as "terrorists".
Asian markets mixed as Fed gears up for interest rate decision
Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Embassy plans add to UK headaches in resetting China ties
As Britain's new Labour government bids to reset long-fraught ties with China amid a suspected spy scandal, another issue could mar relations: Beijing's controversial plans to open the largest embassy in the UK.
Election-bound Germany braces for Russian disinformation threat
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 about the democratic process.
UK court to sentence father, stepmother for killing daughter
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 case which shocked the UK.
New Zealand run through England to post 423-run third Test win
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 note.
Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction
A New York judge ruled Monday against a bid by US President-elect Donald Trump to have his conviction for covering up hush money payments to a porn star thrown out on immunity grounds.
ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google
OpenAI on Monday said it is making ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users, escalating its threat to Google's dominance.
New Zealand remove Root, Bethell and Brook to close on huge win
New Zealand captured three prized wickets Tuesday as England slid closer to defeat on 193-5 at lunch on day four of the third and final Test in Hamilton.
S. Korea's Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning: Yonhap
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 arrest, the Yonhap news agency said.
TechGALA 2025 - Aichi's First International Startup Conference
Join us 4-6 February 2025 to discover Aichi's international, vibrant startup ecosystem.
Premiere Anaheim 2025: The West Coast's Leading Beauty Event Returns with New Innovations
Premiere Show Group, the nation's leading network of beauty industry events and world-class educational programming, is thrilled to announce the return of Premiere Anaheim on February 23-24, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center. This highly anticipated event, now in its third year, offers beauty professionals unmatched opportunities to elevate their craft through top-tier education, live demos, competitions, and networking with industry icons.
American Wave Machines Announces Partnership with China Tourism Group
PerfectSwell® Heading to China's Surfing Capital
Student, teacher killed in latest US school shooting
A teenage student opened fire Monday at a school in the northern US state of Wisconsin, killing two and injuring several others before being found dead, officials said.
Global stocks mostly fall, bitcoin soars to new peak
Global shares mostly retreated Monday as markets awaited a Federal Reserve interest rate decision while concerns over political battles in Europe and China's struggling economy pressured equities.
Unal's late stunner rescues Bournemouth in West Ham draw
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 out Lucas Paqueta's penalty.
TikTok asks Supreme Court to temporarily block looming US ban
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 shut down a month from now.
Inter hit Lazio for six to stay on tail of Serie A leaders Atalanta
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 teams.
Student, teacher killed in US school shooting
A teenage student opened fire Monday at a school in the northern US state of Wisconsin, killing two and injuring several others before being found dead, officials said.
Brazil judge orders Adele song be pulled globally
A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, "Million Years Ago," be pulled worldwide -- including on streaming services -- over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.
Lookman and Banda crowned African players of the year
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 the women's award.
US Ryder Cup golfers to be paid $200,000 stipend
US golfers will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time after the PGA of America unveiled a program on Monday that will give each team member a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 to distribute to charity.
Palestinian economy facing unprecedented crisis: World Bank
The war in the Palestinian territories is having a catastrophic impact on the local economy, the World Bank said Monday, noting that all sectors have been badly affected by Israel's attacks.
Macron to visit France's cyclone-battered Mayotte
France's President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he would soon visit Mayotte in the aftermath of a cyclone that ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory, with hundreds feared dead.
Two killed in US school shooting, student suspect also dead
A student opened fire Monday at a school in the northern US state of Wisconsin, killing at least two people and injuring several others before apparently taking their own life, officials said.
Trump calls rebel victory in Syria 'unfriendly takeover' by Turkey
President-elect Donald Trump characterized the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad as an "unfriendly takeover" by US ally Turkey as he addressed the conflict at a news conference on Monday.
Trump vows to speak to Zelensky and Putin to end 'carnage' of war
Donald Trump said Monday that he would speak to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin to end the "carnage" of almost three years of war, as the Kremlin leader lauded Russian army successes on the ground.
After budget row, French MPs pass 'special law' to keep show on the road
More than a week after a historic no-confidence vote brought down a prime minister unable to secure backing for an austerity budget, French lawmakers Monday unanimously passed a law to keep tax and social security machinery running.
Trump touts $100 bn SoftBank investment, vowing 100,000 jobs
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday praised Japan's SoftBank for its decision to invest $100 billion in the United States and create 100,000 new jobs, a big win for his incoming administration.
Spain handed kind Women's Euro 2025 draw, holders England in tough group
World Cup winners Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025, while England face a tough path to defending their title at the tournament in Switzerland.