Abuja: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria's armed forces on Thursday warned against Kenya-style violence over planned protests over the cost of living for the next week, which the military said would lead to “chaos”. Kenya was rocked by deadly protests that forced the government to scrap new taxes. Nigeria's economic reforms have seen a … Read more
Paris: Don't know your pommel horse from your uneven bars? AFP Sport looks at the ins and outs of Saturday's artistic gymnastics competition at the Paris Olympics. Men compete on six apparatus: floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal/high bar. It's four for women: vault, uneven bars, beam and floor. The competition, which … Read more
New York: American baseball legend Babe Ruth's jersey broke the world record for the most expensive sporting item sold at auction on Thursday – and the sale isn't over yet. The highest bid for a New York Yankees jersey is currently $13.3 million, including commissions and fees. However, the sale won't end until August 24, … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has seen a remarkable transformation in its fashion industry in recent years, emerging as a vibrant and dynamic regional hub of creativity. Now, thanks to the power of artificial intelligence, more opportunities are emerging rapidly. With a blend of traditional influences and modern innovation, Saudi designers are captivating a global audience, redefining … Read more
Washington: US Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is learning the hard way that the internet doesn't just love cats but childless cat ladies, resurfacing comments in which he claimed the childless are less fit to govern. In a 2021 clip, Vance accused Kamala Harris, now a Democratic presidential candidate, among others, of telling Fox … Read more
Washington: US Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is learning the hard way that the internet doesn't just love cats but childless cat ladies, resurfacing comments in which he claimed the childless are less fit to govern. In a 2021 clip, Vance accused Kamala Harris, now a Democratic presidential candidate, among others, of telling Fox … Read more
One killed, two injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon BEIRUT: One person was killed and two others were wounded in an Israeli army attack on the Lebanese border village of Rab al-Thalathin on Thursday, amid growing concerns of a conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Hezbollah said it fired anti-aircraft missiles after Israeli warplanes entered Lebanese … Read more
PARIS: There will be no flags or fanfare for Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Olympics but Russia's highest-profile athlete is unlikely to shy away from the headlines in the French capital. The tennis star, along with other Russians and Belarusians at the Games, must compete as neutrals after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. They are allowed … Read more
Washington: US Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is learning the hard way that the internet doesn't just love cats but childless cat ladies, resurfacing comments in which he claimed the childless are less fit to govern. In a 2021 clip, Vance accused Kamala Harris, now a Democratic presidential candidate, among others, of telling Fox … Read more
Washington: US Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is learning the hard way that the internet doesn't just love cats but childless cat ladies, resurfacing comments in which he claimed the childless are less fit to govern. In a 2021 clip, Vance accused Kamala Harris, now a Democratic presidential candidate, among others, of telling Fox … Read more
