Greenpeace trial begins in North Dakota in key free speech case
Washington (AFP) – A US oil pipeline operator’s lawsuit seeking millions of dollars from Greenpeace for allegedly orchestrating a campaign of violence and defamation begins Monday in a North Dakota court, in a case with broad free speech implications.
Mercedes unveil 2025 F1 car ahead of pre
London (AFP) – Mercedes on Monday unveiled their 2025 F1 car ahead of this week’s pre-season testing in Bahrain as they adjust to life without Lewis Hamilton.
Islamic Jihad says Israeli tanks part of 'plans to annex West Bank by force'
Jenin Refugee Camp (AFP) – Palestinian militants said on Monday that an unusual deployment of Israeli tanks in the occupied West Bank, part of a major offensive that has displaced tens of thousands, may be a step toward annexation.
Trump names right
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of right-wing podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a break with tradition that puts yet another loyalist in a key law enforcement position.
In Ukraine, anticipating the 'next' war with Russia
Donetsk Region (AFP) – The Russian invasion of Ukraine is still raging, but Vladyslav Chumachenko, a frontline medic, is already anticipating the next war.
Macron to present Trump with 'proposals' on peace in Ukraine
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Cavs hold off Grizzlies for seventh straight NBA win
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a testy cross-conference NBA clash on Sunday.
China's Alibaba to invest $50 bn in AI, cloud computing
Beijing (AFP) – Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Monday it will spend more than $50 billion on artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years, a week after co-founder Jack Ma was seen meeting President Xi Jinping.
Vatican thriller 'Conclave' wins top prize in SAG Awards upset
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Vatican thriller “Conclave” won top prize at an unpredictable Screen Actors Guild Awards gala Sunday, throwing a potential late curveball into the Oscars race just a week before the Academy Awards.
Dominant Ducati unleash deposed MotoGP kings Marquez and Bagnaia
Paris (AFP) – As the lights go out to start the MotoGP season in Thailand on Saturday, the road seems clear for one of the sport’s two deposed kings to reclaim their crown – if they do not get in each other’s way.
