San Francisco (AFP) – E-commerce giant Amazon reported Thursday its fourth-quarter net income nearly doubled to $20 billion, driven by strong holiday sales, but its outlook for the coming quarter came in less than hoped for by analysts.
Amazon profits double, but cautious outlook disappoints
Fighting global warming in nations' self
Brasília (AFP) – The UN’s climate chief, seeking to shore up solidarity on combating global warming as the United States retreats from its leadership role, appealed to nations’ self-interest in a speech Thursday.
It's all business for Eagles quarterback Hurts at Super Bowl
New Orleans (AFP) – Jalen Hurts has held a press conference every day this week in the build-up to the Super Bowl and the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has somehow managed to keep his name out of the headlines.
Alcaraz cruises, Tsitsipas scrapes through in Rotterdam
Rotterdam (Netherlands) (AFP) – Carlos Alcaraz eased into the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open on Thursday with a comfortable straight-sets win over Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori.
Judge pauses Musk plan for mass cull of US govt workers
Washington (AFP) – A judge on Thursday suspended a scheme masterminded by billionaire Elon Musk to slash the size of the US government by encouraging federal workers to quit through a mass buyout.
Monahan, Scott implore Trump to help finalize PGA
Washington (AFP) – US PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Adam Scott have implored President Donald Trump to help complete a Saudi Arabian investment deal and reunite golf’s top players in one series.
British 'Netflix' conman gets six
Guéret (France) (AFP) – A convicted British conman who featured in a Netflix documentary was sentenced on Thursday to six years in prison by a French court for running over and injuring two police officers while trying to escape.
PSG's crushing domination leaves no hope for domestic rivals
Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain head into the Champions League knockout phase in rude health, with their crushing domination against domestic opposition making a Ligue 1 and French Cup double look highly likely and leaving them in a strong position to keep advancing in Europe.
Mexican troop deployment met with skepticism on US border
Tijuana (Mexico) (AFP) – Mexican armed troops guard the fence snaking along the US border as part of a deal with President Donald Trump, who delayed tariffs on Mexico in exchange for increased efforts against illegal migration and fentanyl smuggling.
England captain Itoje says 'non
Bagshot (United Kingdom) (AFP) – England captain Maro Itoje has insisted physicality is “non-negotiable” as his side look to revive their Six Nations campaign against France at Twickenham on Saturday.
