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Police fire tear gas as new French demonstrations kick off
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Seen and heard at France protests
AFP has deployed reporters, photographers and video journalists in cities across France to document massive cost-of-living protests expected to take place nationwide Saturday.
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Tropical Storm Champi nears China after battering Taiwan, Japan
A powerful storm swept towards China on Saturday after battering Taiwan and Japan's southernmost islands, knocking out power to thousands of households and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
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Bhatia fires bogey-free 63 to seize lead at PGA Texas Open
Akshay Bhatia birdied five of the last seven holes to fire a nine-under par 63 and grab a three-stroke lead in Thursday's darkness-halted opening round of the PGA Texas Open.
Inter eyeing Milan derby title triumph as Roma host capital clash
Inter Milan travel to Udinese on Monday still with a chance of winning the Serie A title in the upcoming Milan derby, while Roma host their own colourful local rivalry with Champions League football in the balance.
Liverpool face Man Utd title test as top four battle heats up
Premier League leaders Liverpool head to Manchester United looking to move a step closer to equalling their bitter rivals' record of 20 English titles.
Muhammad Ali's 'Thrilla in Manila' shorts up for auction
The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match are up for grabs at Sotheby's in New York, part of a growing sports memorabilia market eyed by auction houses.
Biden warns Netanyahu of US shift, as domestic pressure mounts
President Joe Biden warned Israel of a sharp shift in his policy over the Gaza war Thursday amid growing frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu and mounting domestic pressure in a US election year.
Aid worker killed by Israel felt need to help, parents say
The father of US-Canadian citizen Jacob Flickinger, one of seven aid workers killed in an Israeli strike, said Thursday his son was hesitant to go to Gaza but felt a need to help.
Mac Allister's 'wonder goal' fires Liverpool back to the top
Alexis Mac Allister fired Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League as the Argentine's "wonder goal" inspired a tense 3-1 win against lowly Sheffield United on Thursday.
Hat-trick hero Palmer fires Chelsea to last-gasp win over Man Utd
Hat-trick hero Cole Palmer scored twice deep into stoppage time on Thursday as Chelsea stunned Manchester United 4-3, all but ending United's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
US stocks fall, oil prices jump on Middle East tensions
Wall Street equities tumbled while Brent oil prices finished above $90 a barrel for the first time since late October as markets took stock of rising political tensions in the Middle East.
Tottenham mogul Lewis spared prison for insider trading
Billionaire Tottenham Hotspur mogul Joe Lewis has avoided prison in an insider trading case, with a New York judge on Thursday instead giving him three years' probation and a $5 million fine.
X gives free blue check to big follower accounts
Users with big followings will receive a free subscription to X, formerly Twitter -- and the platform's famous blue check, the company said in another policy U-turn.
Mac Allister's rocket fires Liverpool back to the top
Alexis Mac Allister fired Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League as the Argentine's superb strike inspired a tense 3-1 win against lowly Sheffield United on Thursday.
Guatemala's former first lady alleges plot to kill her
Guatemala's former first lady Sandra Torres, who has lost three presidential runoffs, on Thursday denounced an alleged plot to assassinate her due to an internal party conflict.
Frustrated Biden warns Netanyahu of US shift, as domestic pressure mounts
President Joe Biden warned Israel of a sharp shift in his policy over the Gaza war Thursday amid growing frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu and mounting domestic pressure in a US election year.
French Open in doubt for Nadal after Monte Carlo withdrawal
Rafael Nadal's hopes of returning to Roland Garros for a crack at a 15th French Open title suffered a major blow on Thursday when the 37-year-old Spaniard was forced to withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters.
Christmas market attack plotter jailed for 30 years by French court
A French court on Wednesday sentenced Audrey Mondjehi to a 30-year jail term for helping an Islamist militant who killed five people in a 2018 attack on a Christmas market in the eastern city of Strasbourg.
Athletics to play in Sacramento for three seasons
The Oakland Athletics will play at a minor-league baseball park in Sacramento for three years ahead of their planned move to Las Vegas, the MLB team said on Thursday.
Almost impossible to deliver aid in Gaza, say top charities
Major international aid groups warned Thursday it was now almost impossible to work in Gaza, as one accused countries supplying arms to Israel of being complicit in what "amounts to genocide".
Podcast sued for 'AI George Carlin' settles with comic's estate
Podcasters who controversially used AI to emulate the late US comedian George Carlin in a recent comedy episode have reached a settlement with his estate after family members sued.
Vingegaard suffers broken collarbone after 'terrible' crash in Basque Country
Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard broke his collarbone and several ribs after a horror mass crash during stage four of the Tour of the Basque Country on Thursday.
Biden warns Netanyahu US support depends on Gaza civilian protection
President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday that US policy on Israel depends on the protection of civilians in Gaza, in his strongest hint yet of possible conditions on military aid after an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers.
Vingegaard suffers broken collarbone after mass crash in Basque Country
Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard broke his collarbone and several ribs after a horror mass crash during stage four of the Tour of the Basque Country on Thursday.
'I've made it through' says Kim on return from decade of despair
Anthony Kim will tee-up on home soil for the first time in almost 12 years at LIV Golf's Miami tournament on Friday saying he is a different person from the man who vanished from the sport.
Togo opposition calls for protests over election delay
Togo's opposition on Thursday called for a three-day mass protest to demonstrate against the government's decision to delay this month's legislative elections.
German firms help 'rebuild' Russian-occupied Mariupol: report
Two German construction companies are taking part in rebuilding Russian-occupied Mariupol, the Ukrainian city that fell to Moscow's invading forces two years ago, a German press investigation claimed on Thursday.
Punjab edge Gujarat to spoil Gill's party
Shubhman Gill smashed an unbeaten 89 for the highest individual score of this year's Indian Premier League for Gujarat Titans but Punjab Kings still snuck through to a three-wicket victory on Thursday.
Mercury contamination rampant in Brazil Indigenous group: study
Researchers in the Brazilian Amazon found universal mercury contamination among members of the Yanomami Indigenous group living in a region awash in illegal gold mining, said a study published Thursday, warning of devastating health impacts.
Biden warns Netanyahu US policy depends on Gaza civilian protection
President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday that US policy on Israel depends on the protection of civilians in Gaza, in his strongest hint yet of possible conditions on military aid after an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers.
Ailing French star Alain Delon under legal guardianship
A French judge placed screen legend Alain Delon under reinforced legal guardianship on Thursday, a source close to the case and a judicial source said.
Biden, Netanyahu speak as pressure mounts over Gaza aid worker deaths
President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday amid growing domestic pressure to set conditions on US military support amid domestic outrage over the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza.
IMF chief Georgieva sole candidate in reelection process
The International Monetary Fund confirmed Thursday that its current managing director is the only candidate to lead the international financial institution once her first term expires later this year.
Nadal withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters comeback
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, where the 22-time Grand Slam winner was expected to make his ATP Tour comeback.