Washington (AFP) – President Donald Trump wants to boost US oil production, pledging to bring costs down as he returned to office this week — but analysts warn his efforts could be hampered by the industry itself.
Trump push to 'drill, baby, drill' may hit industry roadblock
UK teen faces sentencing over murders that sparked riots
Liverpool (AFP) – A UK judge is due on Thursday to sentence a teenager who brutally murdered three young girls in a stabbing spree last year that sparked the country’s worst riots in over a decade.
Political crisis hits South Korea growth: central bank
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s economic growth slowed in the last quarter of 2024, data from the central bank showed Thursday, as the country struggled with the fallout from impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of martial law.
Elephants are not people, US judges say
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – A bid to get five elephants released from a US zoo has failed after judges ruled the animals are not people so laws on unlawful imprisonment do not apply.
Sinner aiming to be 'better, stronger' in Australian Open semi
Melbourne (AFP) – Jannik Sinner insists nothing is being taken for granted ahead of his Australian Open semi-final, with the world number one warning that he is constantly striving to get “better and stronger”.
Guardiola concedes Man City 'could not cope' with PSG as European hopes flicker
Paris (AFP) – Pep Guardiola admitted his Manchester City side “could not cope” with Paris Saint-Germain after throwing away a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to the French side on Wednesday, leaving their Champions League hopes on the brink.
Arteta wants sunshine break as Arsenal move towards last 16
London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta said Arsenal have their sights set on a sunshine break after beating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 to move within touching distance of the Champions League last 16.
PSG comeback floors Man City as Arsenal near Champions League last 16
Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain pushed Manchester City to the brink of Champions League elimination after coming from two goals down to win 4-2 on Wednesday, while Arsenal all but secured their place in the last 16.
As Trump declares 'Gulf of America,' US enters name wars
Washington (AFP) – For years, as disputes over names on the map riled up nationalist passions in several parts of the world, US policymakers have watched warily, trying to stay out or to quietly encourage peace.
Trump's tariff threats are 'leverage,' says informal economic advisor
Washington (AFP) – Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico are a negotiating tactic, the president’s long-time informal economic advisor argued Wednesday.
