Trump says could impose 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb 1
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump said Monday he could impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from neighbors Canada and Mexico on February 1.
Man City sign Uzbekistan defender Khusanov from Lens
London (AFP) – Manchester City on Monday announced the signing of Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens for a reported fee of 40 million euros ($42 million) plus add-ons.
Flick expecting Barca improvement at Benfica after Liga slump
Lisbon (AFP) – Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping his team can improve against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday after a string of poor results in La Liga.
IPL's Punjab names Shreyas Iyer as captain
New Delhi (AFP) – Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings for the upcoming edition of the lucrative T20 tournament.
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London (AFP) – Did US tech giant Apple abuse the dominant position of its app store in the UK? A trial opening Monday in which plaintiffs want more than one billion pounds is set to answer that question.
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Sinner relief at warm Australian Open welcome amid doping scandal
Melbourne (AFP) – World number one Jannik Sinner said he was relieved at his warm welcome despite a doping controversy as he powered into the Australian Open second round Monday with a hard-fought win over Nicolas Jarry.
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IOC long
Tokyo (AFP) – Japan’s Morinari Watanabe is a rank outsider to become International Olympic Committee president but he hopes his “crazy idea” to host the Games in five cities at once can spark debate.
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Swiatek battles past Siniakova into Australian Open second round
Melbourne (AFP) – Iga Swiatek battled past a gritty Katerina Siniakova in straight sets at the Australian Open on Monday to launch her quest for a sixth Grand Slam title and first at Melbourne Park.
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Japan PM tells Biden 'strong' concerns over steel deal
Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told US President Joe Biden that his blocking of Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel raised “strong” concerns in both countries, local media reported Monday.
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China saw booming exports in 2024 as Trump tariffs loom
Beijing (AFP) – China’s exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as the prospect of biting tariffs imposed by US president-elect Donald Trump looms.
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Gauff, Swiatek off to flyers as Djokovic, Sinner launch Open quests
Melbourne (AFP) – Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff launched their Australian Open title bids with straight-sets wins on Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first big casualty of the tournament.
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'It sucks': Tsitsipas first big name to fall at Australian Open
Melbourne (AFP) – Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas said “it sucks” after being on the end of the first big upset of the Australian Open on Monday, with the worst part having to hang around before his next tournament.
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Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha
Xiamen (China) (AFP) – Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman’s workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation.
