Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87

The 24-hour network was the first in the United States to run non-stop news and quickly built a worldwide footprint.

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Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow mothership

Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked lemon-laden Emirati dhow at sea after failing to use the vessel to attack other ships, security sources in Somalia's Puntland state told AFP.

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Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the "energy and belief" generated by reaching the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as fuel to complete an historic double.

By Afp 23 hrs ago

Bayern's Kompany channels 'inner tranquility' before PSG showdown

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he was in a state of "total calm" before Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain.

By Afp 23 hrs ago

Cruise ship passenger with hantavirus being treated in Zurich

"One person has tested positive for hantavirus in Switzerland," said a Swiss health ministry statement.

By Afp 21 hrs ago

Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

WHO said two crew members and one other person thought to be infected were being taken off the MV Hondius, anchored off Cape Verde, to be flown to the Netherlands for treatment.

By Afp 22 hrs ago

US trade gaps widen in March as AI spending boosts imports

The US trade deficit grew slightly less than expected in March, government data showed, as spending linked to the artificial intelligence buildout boosted imports.

By Afp 21 hrs ago

Simeone, Atletico at crossroads after Arsenal Champions League KO

Arsenal's Champions League elimination of Atletico Madrid condemned Diego Simeone's side to a fifth straight season without silverware

By Afp 19 hrs ago

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws

By Afp 18 hrs ago

Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees land in Europe

A plane believed to be carrying a passenger from a cruise ship struck by the deadly hantavirus landed in the Netherlands on after patients were evacuated from the vessel off Cape Verde.

By Afp 12 hrs ago

Amnesty accuses IS-linked fighters of eastern DR Congo war crimes

Amnesty International on Tuesday accused militants in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to the Islamic State group of "rampant" war crimes and crimes against humanity.

By Afp 1 day ago

Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown

Bukayo Saka has reignited Arsenal’s attack ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

By Afp 2 days ago

World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink

World leaders on Tuesday piled pressure on Tehran to stick to diplomacy to bring an end to the Middle East war, after a salvo of attacks in the region left a ceasefire crumbling.

By Afp 2 days ago

Romanian pro-EU PM faces no-confidence motion

Romania's parliament on Tuesday will vote on a motion of no confidence that could oust liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, deepening political turmoil in the country.

By Afp 2 days ago

Zack Polanski: 'Eco-populist' eyeing big gains for UK Greens

Zack Polanski, a pugnacious, self-styled "eco-populist" and one-time hypnotherapist, hopes to lead the Green Party to a landmark political breakthrough in British local elections on Thursday.

By Afp 2 days ago

What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

So far, one case of the potentially deadly virus has been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization, which stressed that the risk to the public remains low.

By Afp 1 day ago

Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacks

Ethiopia's foreign ministry accused Sudan's army of supporting "mercenaries" with the Tigray People's Liberation Front, who fought a civil war against the federal government from 2020 to 2022.

By Afp 1 day ago

Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

So far, two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and there have been five other suspected cases among the 147 people who were on the cruise ship.

By Afp 1 day ago

Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four

Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool yesterday

By Afp 3 days ago

In Wales, UK Labour Party loses grip on storied heartland

Wales -- the cradle of Britain's revered National Health Service and a former industrial powerhouse -- has been a Labour Party stronghold for well over a century.

By Afp 3 days ago

Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week

Following high-profile testimony from Elon Musk, one of OpenAI's co-founders will testify Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world's richest man against the creators of ChatGPT.

By Afp 3 days ago

India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway

Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is hoping for crucial gains.

By Afp 3 days ago

Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships

Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire.

By Afp 3 days ago

Cape Verde bans passengers from cruise with suspected virus deaths

Passengers aboard a cruise ship on which a suspected outbreak of hantavirus has killed three people will not be allowed to disembark in Cape Verde where it is anchored, authorities said.

By Afp 2 days ago

Russia, Ukraine drones kill four, hit oil tankers

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine killed three people across the country, while Ukrainian attacks killed one near Moscow and targeted Russia's lucrative oil facilities.

By Afp 4 days ago

Man United boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United against Liverpool is always a "standout" fixture even though neither club are challenging for the Premier League title this season.

By Afp 4 days ago

Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese at suspected scam centre: police

Sri Lankan police have arrested 37 Chinese nationals suspected of running a cyberscam centre in the capital Colombo, a spokesman said on Sunday.

By Afp 4 days ago

Arsenal peaking at the right time says Arteta

Mikel Arteta warned Manchester City that Arsenal aren't finished yet after the Premier League leaders moved six points clear of their title rivals with a 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.

By Afp 4 days ago

Coe will be 'tough' on athletes seeking nationality switch

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he will remain "tough" on the issue of athletes switching nationality after blocking a bid by Kenyans to move to Turkey.

By Afp 4 days ago

PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms

PSG warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding a second-string line-up and throwing away the lead twice in a 2-2 draw

By Afp 4 days ago

Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday.

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Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami Grand Prix pole

Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli stormed to pole position on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, resisting a late charge by four-time champion Max Verstappen

By Afp 4 days ago

Arsenal hit stride to go six points clear, West Ham loss offers Spurs hope

Arsenal stormed six points clear as Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres put Fulham to the sword, while West Ham's defeat at Brentford offered Tottenham a lifeline

By Afp 4 days ago

Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offs

Ipswich secured an immediate return to the Premier League as they beat QPR 3-0 to hold off the challenge of Millwall as Hollywood-backed Wrexham missed out on the play-offs.

By Afp 4 days ago

Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" after claiming an impressive second place in qualifying for today's Miami Grand Prix.

By Afp 4 days ago

Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo.

By Afp 4 days ago

Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place

Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

By Afp 3 days ago

The first "bookless bookstore" opens in New York

The pop-up store labeled as a "bookless bookstore" is dedicated to audiobooks.

By Afp 5 days ago

Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.

By Afp 5 days ago

DR Congo ex-president Kabila condemns blacklisting by US

Washington's move was "profoundly unjustified, politically motivated and based on unsubstantiated accusations", Kabila said in a statement sent to AFP.

By Afp 4 days ago