Las Vegas (AFP) – Chinese companies have turned out in force again at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, with their prospects overshadowed by the threat of steeper tariffs from incoming US president Donald Trump.
Trade war worries loom over Las Vegas tech show
Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw, Sinner faces Jarry test
Melbourne (AFP) – World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open defence while Novak Djokovic is on a collision course to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.
Bok prop Nche wary of Dupont threat in Champions Cup
Paris (AFP) – Springbok prop Ox Nche and the Sharks host record six-time winners Toulouse in the Champions Cup on Saturday with the French side packed with stars including Antoine Dupont.
Conceicao brings good vibes back to AC Milan after Super Cup triumph
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – Sergio Conceicao has brought back the feelgood factor to AC Milan as the seven-time European champions host Cagliari on Saturday still on a high from a dramatic Italian Super Cup triumph over local rivals and Serie A kings Inter Milan.
'We have lost everything': Despair in the Los Angeles fires
Altadena (United States) (AFP) – Homes reduced to ashes, businesses in flames, and in the midst of the devastation, haggard residents: the California city of Altadena, ravaged Wednesday by a violent fire, looked like an area that has just been bombed.
Australia frets over Meta halt to US fact
Sydney (AFP) – Australia is deeply concerned by Meta’s decision to scrap US fact-check operations on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, a senior government minister said Thursday.
Japan startup hopeful ahead of second moon launch
Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese startup ispace vowed its upcoming second unmanned Moon mission will be a success, saying Thursday that it learned from its failed attempt nearly two years ago.
Ukraine allies to hold last defence meet before Trump takes office
Ramstein Air Base (Germany) (AFP) – Ukraine’s Western allies will gather with President Volodymyr Zelensky at a US base in Germany on Thursday in their last such meeting before Donald Trump returns to the White House in less than two weeks.
NBA
Washington (AFP) – In a historic showdown seen as a possible NBA Finals preview, Jarrett Allen scored 25 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers over Oklahoma City 129-122 on Wednesday.
What you need to know about HMPV
Beijing (AFP) – Reports that cases of a flu-like virus called HMPV are rising in China have sparked concern, but experts have dismissed fears that the situation is comparable to the beginnings of Covid-19 five years ago.
