Washington (AFP) – Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia called Sunday for the military to recognize him as commander-in-chief, as he continued an international tour seeking to pressure President Nicolas Maduro to relinquish power.
Venezuela opposition seeks army backing, leader to meet Biden
Most Asian markets cautiously higher as traders eye Trump 2.0
Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets started the first full week of 2025 on a positive but cautious note as traders struggled to track a healthy run-up on Wall Street, with minds turning to Donald Trump’s second presidency.
Franco dictatorship splits Spain 50 years after death
Madrid (AFP) – Spain’s conservative opposition will boycott the start of official commemorations marking the 50th anniversary of right-wing dictator Francisco Franco’s death, laying bare the enduring divisiveness of his legacy.
Hollywood stars glitter at Golden Globes
Beverly Hills (United States) (AFP) – Hollywood’s top stars on Sunday made their first major fashion statements of this year’s awards season at the Golden Globes, and the looks did not disappoint.
The quiet financier: Islamic State's elusive strongman
Paris (AFP) – His orange henna-dyed beard and striking eyewear would make him easy to pick out in a crowd, but Abdul Qadir Mumin has remained elusive.
Algerians campaign to save treasured songbird from hunters
Sétif (Algeria) (AFP) – With its vivid plumage and sweet trill, the goldfinch has long been revered in Algeria, but the national obsession has also driven illegal hunting, prompting calls to protect the songbird.
Matsuyama sets 72
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Hideki Matsuyama broke the 72-hole PGA Tour tournament scoring record on Sunday, firing an eight-under par 65 to finish on 35-under par 257 and win the Sentry tournament.
French marine park closes over law banning killer whale shows
Antibes (France) (AFP) – A French marine park on Sunday closed down definitively over a 2021 law banning shows featuring marine mammals, leaving uncertain futures for the two last orcas in captivity in the country, hundreds of other animals as well as dozens of staff.
At Las Vegas show, tech world turns to mental health tools
Las Vegas (AFP) –
'Form of violence': Across globe, deepfake porn targets women politicians
Washington (AFP) – From the United States to Italy, Britain, and Pakistan, female politicians are increasingly becoming victims of AI-generated deepfake pornography or sexualized images, in a troubling trend that researchers say threatens women’s participation in public life.
