India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings
Bengaluru (India) (AFP) – Within five hours while sitting at home in India, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh handed over his hard-earned savings to online fraudsters impersonating police.
Mug shot, solitary cell for South Korea's President Yoon
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol had his mug shot taken and underwent a physical check before spending his first night in jail as a criminal suspect, a prison officer said Monday.
Trade wars, culture wars, and anti
Washington (AFP) – A sweeping deportation program, “drill, baby, drill,” and peace for Ukraine: President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to move big and fast when he returns to the White House on Monday.
Bills trample Broncos, Eagles beat Packers in NFL playoffs
New York (AFP) – Josh Allen threw two touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills trounced the Denver Broncos 31-7 to cruise into the next round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday.
India opens giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims
Prayagraj (India) (AFP) – Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India began bathing in sacred waters on Monday as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people — the largest gathering of humanity.
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Calpe (Spain) (AFP) – Britain’s Tom Pidcock will sit out the Tour de France but admitted Sunday the legendary event was very much on his radar for 2026 where he will look to bolster his credentials as a “game-changer”.
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'Fragile' Mayotte still on high alert as storm moves away
Mamoudzou (AFP) – A tropical storm still presented a threat to the French territory of Mayotte, officials said Sunday, even though it was moving away after bringing torrential rains and flooding, and after killing three people in Madagascar.
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'Den of Thieves 2' snatches top spot in N.America box office
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Lionsgate’s heist film “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” opened atop the North American box office this weekend with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales, industry watchers said Sunday.
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Clement calls for unity as Rangers fans walkout during win
Glasgow (AFP) – Rangers boss Philippe Clement called for a united front after some fans walked out in protest on 55 minutes despite a 3-1 win over St. Johnstone on Sunday to bounce back to winning ways.
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Arsenal defeat to Man Utd one in a 1,000, says defiant Arteta
London (AFP) – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he could not be prouder of his players despite crashing out of the FA Cup to 10-man Manchester United on penalties on Sunday.
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Tanzania rights activist latest abduction victim in Kenya
Nairobi (AFP) – A renowned Tanzanian rights activist was kidnapped on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Sunday, only to be released after a rapid intervention by rights groups.
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Vrabel named new head coach of Patriots
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Former New England Patriots player Mike Vrabel was named as the new head coach of the franchise on Sunday following the sacking of predecessor Jerod Mayo, the club confirmed.
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Bayindir the hero as 10
London (AFP) – Altay Bayindir was Manchester United’s unlikely hero as the holders held out for over an hour a man down to knock Arsenal out the FA Cup on penalties after a feisty 1-1 draw at the Emirates on Sunday.
