Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, “Million Years Ago,” be pulled worldwide — including on streaming services — over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.
Brazil judge orders Adele song be pulled globally
Lookman and Banda crowned African players of the year
Marrakesh (Morocco) (AFP) – Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named 2024 African men’s player of the year at a ceremony in Marrakesh on Monday, while Zambia’s Barbra Banda picked up the women’s award.
US Ryder Cup golfers to be paid $200,000 stipend
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – US golfers will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time after the PGA of America unveiled a program on Monday that will give each team member a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 to distribute to charity.
Palestinian economy facing unprecedented crisis: World Bank
Washington (AFP) – The war in the Palestinian territories is having a catastrophic impact on the local economy, the World Bank said Monday, noting that all sectors have been badly affected by Israel’s attacks.
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Washington (AFP) – A 15-year-old female student was identified by police as the assailant who opened fire Monday at a school in the US state of Wisconsin, where a fellow student and teacher were killed and the suspected shooter was found dead.
Trump calls rebel victory in Syria 'unfriendly takeover' by Turkey
Washington (AFP) – President-elect Donald Trump characterized the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad as an “unfriendly takeover” by US ally Turkey as he addressed the conflict at a news conference on Monday.
After budget row, French MPs pass 'special law' to keep show on the road
Paris (AFP) – More than a week after a historic no-confidence vote brought down a prime minister unable to secure backing for an austerity budget, French lawmakers Monday unanimously passed a law to keep tax and social security machinery running.
Gerry Adams to stand civil trial in 2026 over IRA bombs
London (AFP) – Politician Gerry Adams, whose Sinn Fein party was once the political wing of the Irish Republican Army, will stand trial in 2026 in a civil case brought by IRA bomb victims, England’s High Court ruled Monday.
Trump defends health pick RFK Jr over vaccine stance
Washington (AFP) – Donald Trump defended his nomination of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy for health secretary as the US president elect offered up debunked data linking vaccines and autism in his first post-election news conference on Monday.
