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New York (AFP) – The Grammys, slated for February 2, will “proceed as planned” despite the devastating fires scorching Los Angeles, the Recording Academy said Monday.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The body that awards the Oscars said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees’ luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with enormous wildfires.

New York (AFP) – Megastar Bad Bunny announced on Monday a 21-concert residency in his homeland Puerto Rico, with the first nine shows limited to residents of the island.

London (AFP) – Tyson Fury has, not for the first time, announced his retirement from the boxing ring. But is this really the end of the road for the “Gypsy King”?

Liverpool (AFP) – David Moyes insisted on Monday he had jumped at the chance to manage Everton for a second spell and was confident of extending the club’s 71-year stay in English football’s top-flight.

Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) – Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s new prime minister, is a leading international judge who won support for staying out of the political infighting that has paralysed the crisis-hit country in recent years.

Milan (Italy) (AFP) – The Giro d’Italia will once again finish in Rome this year after the Grand Tour begins for the first time in Albania and then leads the peloton through a punishing 21 stages.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Search teams with dogs fanned out looking for victims in Los Angeles on Monday, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark new blazes.

Washington (AFP) – A Gaza truce and hostage release deal is close and could be finalized in the final week of US President Joe Biden’s term, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Monday.