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US govt shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach deal

By AFP   2025-10-01 10:04:06

The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks.

Barca's Yamal eyes up PSG after Ballon d'Or miss

By AFP   2025-10-01 10:58:13

Yamal has made over 100 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 27 goals, and winning two LaLiga titles since his debut at 15 in 2023.

Chelsea memories don't 'feed' Mourinho after return ends in defeat

By AFP   2025-10-01 11:01:46

Jose Mourinho insisted fond memories of his time at Chelsea were not enough to satisfy him after Benfica were beaten 1-0 on his return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

Rodri 'not ready' for rigours of Man City schedule, says Guardiola

By AFP   2025-10-01 11:12:57

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Rodri will need much more time to find his top form after struggling with fitness problems on his return from a serious knee injury.

'Morgue is full': How Kenyan starvation cult kept killing

By AFP   2025-10-01 11:41:33

Almost 450 bodies were discovered in mass graves -- most starved to death, though some, including children, were strangled, beaten and suffocated.

Slot faces reality check at Liverpool as problems mount

By AFP   2025-10-01 15:26:18

Liverpool started the season with seven straight wins as they threatened to sweep all before them but consecutive defeats underscore pressing issues that Arne Slot must address.

Verstappen's late-season surge faces steamy Singapore examination

By AFP   2025-10-01 15:29:30

His resurgence will be put to the test at the Singapore Grand Prix this week as the Red Bull driver tries to turn the Formula One world championship into a three-horse race.

Renowned British chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

By AFP   2025-10-01 22:23:53

Goodall "passed away due to natural causes" while in California, her institute said.

'Conservation giant': World reacts to Jane Goodall's death

By AFP   2025-10-02 10:16:47

World leaders and environmental advocates paid tribute Wednesday to renowned British chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall after she died at the age of 91.

Elon Musk halfway to becoming world's first trillionaire: report

By AFP   2025-10-02 11:12:47

Billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is nearly halfway to becoming the planet's first trillionaire, Forbes magazine reported Wednesday.

Trump wants Nobel but 'forgotten' peacemakers more likely, experts say

By AFP   2025-10-02 11:23:40

US President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants the Nobel Peace Prize when it is announced next week but experts predict he has little chance.

Planes collide on runway at New York's LaGuardia airport

By AFP   2025-10-02 11:34:18

Two planes operated by a Delta subsidiary collided Wednesday on the runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, the local port authority and the airline said.

Trump administration cuts energy projects, freezes New York funding

By AFP   2025-10-02 11:36:00

Trump administration announces plans to terminate dozens of clean energy projects and freeze billions of dollars for major projects in New York.

Man City 'not good enough' for frustrated Haaland

By AFP   2025-10-02 12:36:15

Erling Haaland said Manchester City must show more energy to end their miserable run on the road in the Champions League after twice blowing the lead in draw at Monaco.

Barca must defend better to reach PSG level, Flick says

By AFP   2025-10-02 12:47:03

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted his team must learn how to defend better after conceding a last-gasp winner against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain.

Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad

By AFP   2025-10-02 12:52:23

Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan.

Two killed, 3 wounded in Manchester synagogue attack

By AFP   2025-10-02 14:47:12

Two people were killed and three wounded in a car ramming and stabbing incident outside a synagogue in Manchester, northwest England.

More than 16,000 killed in Haiti violence since 2022: UN

By AFP   2025-10-02 14:57:47

More than 16,000 people have been killed in armed violence in Haiti since the start of 2022

Rescuers say no more signs of life in rubble of collapsed Indonesian school

By AFP   2025-10-02 15:05:14

Rescuers detected "no more signs of life" at a collapsed Indonesian school where 59 people were believed missing days after it gave way

Morocco set for fresh protests after demonstrators killed

By AFP   2025-10-02 15:13:38

The protests were called by the group GenZ 212, a recently formed collective based on the Discord web platform whose organisers remain unknown.