Tigray authorities warn of looming famine in Ethiopia’s war-scarred north
The authorities in Ethiopia’s war-scarred Tigray region warned Friday of a looming famine linked to drought and the lingering effects…
After war, bots and Barbie, world rings in 2024
Sydney (AFP) – Jubilant crowds will bid farewell to the hottest year on record Sunday, closing a turbulent 12 months marked…
Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott honoured by Britain’s King Charles III
London (AFP) – King Charles III on Friday announced awards for showbusiness royalty Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott while a bereaved…
Thunder end Nuggets winning streak, Bucks rally to beat Cavs
Miami (AFP) – The Denver Nuggets’ six-game winning streak came to an end on Friday with the defending NBA champions failing…
World number one Iga Swiatek helped Poland sweep past Brazil at the United Cup in Perth
Perth (Australia) (AFP) – World number one Iga Swiatek helped Poland sweep past Brazil 3-0 at the United Cup in Perth…
Premier League, Aston Villa joint top of Premier League, Man City close in
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Douglas Luiz’s late penalty took Aston Villa joint top of the Premier League with a 3-2…
MSF suspends activities and evacuates staff after attack on compound
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced on Friday the suspension of all its medical activities in the city of Wad Madani…
WFP accuses “rapid support” of looting its warehouse in “Al Jazeera”
On Thursday, the World Food Program accused the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan of looting food supplies estimated at 2,500…
Arsenal fail in Premier League summit bid as Spurs lose thriller
London (AFP) – Arsenal missed out on the chance to return to the Premier League summit on Thursday, losing 2-0 to…
Australian Open prizemoney hits record high
Melbourne (AFP) – Players at January’s Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool with organisers Friday announcing a…