Mali and Burkina Faso Impose Travel Bans on Americans
The West African countries said they made the decisions in retaliation against the Trump administration’s move to block their citizens from entering the United States.
Month: December 2025
Senegal top AFCON group
The Democratic Republic of Congo beat Botswana 3-0 in Rabat but finished second to Senegal in Group D. Photo: AFP RABAT: Senegal saw off Benin on Tuesday to go through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group D, leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo to settle for second … Read more
Amorim still ‘really confident’ about Man Utd potential
Ruben Amorim is still optimistic about Manchester United’s prospects this season. Photo: AFP MANCHESTER: Ruben Amorim is still optimistic about Manchester United’s prospects this season despite ending a torrid 2025 with a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home to strugglers Wolves. Rob Edwards’ side arrived at Old Trafford on a run of 11 successive Premier League … Read more
New Year’s 2026 Celebrations Around the World: Photos and Videos
See how people across the globe celebrated.
Bangladeshis Pay Last Respects to Former Leader in Tense Capital
Huge crowds turned out to say goodbye to Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister, amid a huge army presence following recent political violence.
Women Directed Fewer Box Office Hits in 2025, Report Finds
The number of female filmmakers dropped to 8.1 percent this year from 13.4 percent in 2024, according to a study from the University of Southern California.
Head hopes for post-series drinks
Both teams routinely meet for drinks at the end of Ashes REUTERS December 31, 2025 1 min read Australia’s Travis Head in action. Photo: REUTERS MELBOURNE: Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after … Read more
Rashid to lead Afghanistan in T20 World Cup
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan in action. Photo: REUTERS KABUL: All-rounder Rashid Khan will lead a strong Afghanistan side in the Twenty20 World Cup after seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi and off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman returned for the marquee tournament set for February-March.All-rounder Gulbadin Naib and seamer Naveen-ul-Haq also found places in the 15-member squad for the 20-team tournament … Read more
Merz Says Relationship Between U.S. and Germany Is ‘Changing’
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, making his New Year’s Eve address, said the change would force Europe to do more to defend itself.
He Is Being Sued in the U.S. for Human Rights Abuses. He Could be Deported First.
Rafael Quero Silva faces a lawsuit brought by five people who say he oversaw their abuse and mistreatment as a military officer in Venezuela. But he could be deported before the case is heard.
