Leeds and Burnley held to draws as Sunderland blunt Blades
London (AFP) – English Championship leaders Leeds had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Blackburn following a frantic finish to their New Year's Day clash at Elland Road. Issued…
Arteta reveals Arsenal hit by virus before vital win at Brentford
London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal's preparations for their 3-1 win at Brentford were hampered by a virus that swept through his squad. Issued on: 01/01/2025 - 22:35Modified:…
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Qatar-based Al Jazeera across the Palestinian territories, accusing the network of airing "inciting content",…
Israel's sacked defence minister Gallant quits parliament
Jerusalem (AFP) – Israel's former defence minister Yoav Gallant, who was dismissed in November after spearheading the military campaign in Gaza for more than a year, announced Wednesday that he…
New Orleans truck attack: what we know so far
New Orleans (AFP) – The United States saw 2025 begin with a violent attack, after a man drove deliberately at high speed into a crowd of New Year's revelers in…
Arsenal close gap on Liverpool as Jesus stars again
London (AFP) – Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday. Issued…
Zverev injured as holders Germany crash at United Cup, USA advance
Perth (Australia) (AFP) – Elena Rybakina's Kazakhstan dumped defending champions Germany out of the United Cup on Wednesday with Alexander Zverev sidelined by an arm injury barely a week away…
Cosmetic surgery aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein dies aged 79: partner
Paris (AFP) – Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, also known as "catwoman" due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died aged 79, her partner said on Wednesday. Issued on: 01/01/2025 -…
Tschofenig takes overall Four Hills lead after second leg win
Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany) (AFP) – Austrian ski-jumper Daniel Tschofenig won the second leg of the annual Four Hills tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Wednesday to move into the overall lead. Issued on:…
Terrorism suspected in New Orleans truck
New Orleans (AFP) – A US army veteran with an Islamic State flag and "hellbent" on carnage steered a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revelers in New…