Relatives of freed Gaza hostages call for release of remaining captives
Ramat Gan (Israel) (AFP) – The relatives of the three Israeli hostages released from Gaza by Palestinian militants Hamas called on Monday for all those remaining in the territory to be freed.
'Dear friend': Nations react to Trump inauguration
Paris (AFP) – Leaders from around the world reacted to Donald Trump’s return Monday to the White House, offering congratulations and urging good relations with the mercurial leader.
Melania Trump brings steely fashion game back to Washington
Washington (AFP) – Where in the world is Melania Trump? Back in Washington in a sharply tailored outfit that exudes international woman of mystery as her husband once again becomes president of the United States.
Hassan set for London Marathon return after stunning debut
London (AFP) – Sifan Hassan said Monday the London Marathon is “in my heart” as she gets ready to return to the scene of an extraordinary debut in the distance two years ago.
Operation to pull out illegal miners from abandoned S. African pit
Stilfontein (South Africa) (AFP) – Rescuers on Monday hoisted seven illegal miners and at least four bodies from an abandoned South African gold mine amid claims that hundreds were still underground and many had died.
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Kazakhstan says part of Aral Sea has nearly doubled in volume
Almaty (Kazakhstan) (AFP) – Kazakhstan said on Monday the northern part of the Aral Sea had nearly doubled in volume since 2008, a rare environmental success story in a region plagued by pollution.
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Jegou, Auradou 'can be picked' for France, says Galthie
Paris (AFP) – France coach Fabien Galthie said Monday that two players who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed can now be selected for the upcoming Six Nations.
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Havertz's wife calls for respect after threats to unborn child
London (AFP) – The wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has shared screenshots of “shocking” abuse she received on social media, including threats to the couple’s unborn child, after the Gunners’ FA Cup defeat by Manchester United.
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Italy's Benetton ad photographer Toscani dies: family
Rome (AFP) – Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer known for his work on Benetton’s provocative advertising campaigns, died Monday aged 82, his family announced.
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'Exhausted' Frenchman held in Iran since 2022 reveals identity
Paris (AFP) – A Frenchman held in Iran since October 2022 on Monday revealed his identity in an audio message broadcast on a French radio station, saying he was becoming increasingly exhausted over his ordeal.
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Italy's Benetton ad photographer Toscani dies: family
Rome (AFP) – Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer known for his work on Benetton’s provocative advertising campaigns, died Monday aged 82, his family announced.
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Philippine sect gathers to oppose VP Duterte impeachment
Manila (AFP) – More than a million members of an influential religious sect gathered in the Philippine capital on Monday, police said, opposing steps to unseat Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Tiafoe vomits on court during five
Melbourne (AFP) – Frances Tiafoe admitted Monday it was touch and go whether he would carry on after vomiting on court during a testing five-set win at the Australian Open.
