Shakhtar deal blow to Brest's Champions League last
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) (AFP) – Shakhtar Donetsk eased to a 2-0 win against Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday, denting the high-flying French side’s hopes of earning an automatic spot in the last-16.
What would Trump tariffs mean for key trade partner Mexico?
Mexico City (AFP) – US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 25-percent tariff on Mexican goods on February 1, a move that analysts say would deal a heavy blow to Latin America’s second-largest economy.
Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?
Panama City (AFP) – US President Donald Trump’s threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing’s growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.
Toyota arm Hino makes deal to settle emission fraud case
Washington (AFP) – US officials late Wednesday announced a $1.6 billion deal with Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors to settle charges it deceived regulators about the amount of emissions spewed by its diesel engines.
Superb Swiatek sets up Raducanu showdown at Australian Open
Melbourne (AFP) – World number two Iga Swiatek romped into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday to set up a high-profile clash with 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu.
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Herbicide under US scrutiny over potential Parkinson's link
Washington (AFP) – First came the slow hand movements, then the tremor, and now the looming fear of what lies ahead.
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South Korea's Yoon to avoid fresh questioning after dramatic arrest
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faced renewed questioning Thursday, a day after his dramatic arrest over a failed martial law declaration, but his lawyers said he would not take part.
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Behind the Gaza deal: a US odd couple and last
Washington (AFP) – The Israel-Hamas deal was made possible by 18-hour days and a “remarkable” partnership between Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s Mideast envoys — but even then it seemed it might come apart at the last minute.
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Noisy racket on Australian Open 'party court' forces match move
Melbourne (AFP) – Unbearable noise forced a match close to the Australian Open’s polarising “party court” to be moved, but the men playing in front of “extremely drunk” fans said they loved the atmosphere.
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AFP strikes deal for France's Mistral AI to use news articles
Paris (AFP) – Global news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) and French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI have signed a deal for the start-up’s chatbot to use news agency reports to respond to users’ requests, executives from the two organisations said Thursday.
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'Sensational' Arsenal back in title race: Arteta
London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta warned Liverpool that “sensational” Arsenal are back in the Premier League title race after beating Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby on Wednesday.
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Yamal drives dominant Barca past Betis into Copa del Rey quarters
Barcelona (AFP) – Lamine Yamal put on a spectacular show as Barcelona sailed into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a dazzling 5-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday.
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Survivors count the mental cost of Los Angeles fires
Pacific Palisades (United States) (AFP) – When the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles went up in smoke, Alexander Swedelson lost his apartment, but also a bit of his identity: the flames ravaged the businesses he loved, the trails he ran, and even the place he fished.
