Doha (AFP) – Mediators were making a final push Wednesday to seal a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, after a Qatari official involved in the talks expressed hope an agreement could be reached “very soon”.
Mediators make final push for Gaza truce deal
Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration: report
San Francisco (AFP) – Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, NBC news reported Tuesday, further highlighting the tech moguls’ efforts to develop closer ties with the incoming president.
'We may look easy
Ottawa (AFP) – Different values, different spelling — different country. Donald Trump’s unlikely plan for Canada to become the 51st US state is leading to a surge of national pride north of the border and a pushback against an often imposing neighbor.
Is obesity a disease? Sometimes but not always, experts decide
Paris (AFP) – Do people with obesity have an illness? A panel of global health experts looking at this controversial question announced Wednesday that the definition of obesity should be split into two categories — and diagnosed using more accurate measurements.
Biden issues land protections after LA fires delay ceremony
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – US President Joe Biden on Tuesday designated two large areas of California as protected national monuments, after the initial ceremony was called off due to wildfires breaking out in Los Angeles.
Williams, Vine vie for season
Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) – Defending champion Stephen Williams, former winner Jay Vine and 2018 Tour de France victor Geraint Thomas headline the 25th staging of Australia’s Tour Down Under this week, heralding the new UCI WorldTour season.
Maresca 'concerned' as Chelsea winless run stretches to five games
London (AFP) – Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expressed his concern at the Blues’ reaction to conceding in a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth as their winless Premier League run stretched to five games on Tuesday.
'Outstanding' Liverpool deserved more than Forest draw: Slot
Nottingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Arne Slot insisted Liverpool deserved to beat Nottingham Forest after the “outstanding” Premier League leaders needed Diogo Jota’s equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against their title rivals.
Guardiola laments Man City decision
London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola said Manchester City’s lack of care with the ball was the reason for their late collapse from 2-0 up to draw 2-2 at Brentford on Tuesday.
Marseille dumped out of French Cup on penalties
Marseille (AFP) – Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille were dumped out of the French Cup on Tuesday, losing to Lille on penalties in a dramatic tie in the last 32 at the Velodrome after Luis Henrique’s stunning strike had rescued them in normal time.
