'No matter the faith': east Ukraine marks Epiphany despite war divide
Svyatogirsk (Ukraine) (AFP) – Military medic Natalya carried a jug of water blessed by priests at the Sviatogirsk monastery in east Ukraine as she celebrated Orthodox Epiphany in a Russian-affiliated church, despite the war.
New 'oligarchy' under fire as elites descend on Davos
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) – A leading NGO warned Monday of an emerging “aristocratic oligarchy” with massive political clout and primed to profit from Donald Trump’s presidency, as global elites descend on Davos for their annual confab.
Straka shakes off nerves to win US PGA American Express
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Austrian Sepp Straka conquered his nerves to capture his third US PGA Tour title in convincing style Sunday, firing a two-under-par 70 to win the American Express in La Quinta, California, by two strokes.
Djokovic condemns 'violence' against protesters in Serbia
Melbourne (AFP) – Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic sent his support to the thousands of people protesting against the government in Serbia on Sunday and condemned “violence” against his compatriots.
Allen outguns Jackson as Bills beat Ravens, Eagles sink Rams
New York (AFP) – Josh Allen scored two touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills punished a slew of mistakes to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 and set up a blockbuster NFL playoff clash with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
'Back on track': Trump supporters brave freezing conditions to attend rally
Washington (AFP) – Thousands of supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump braved long waits in freezing temperatures, rain and snow to attend a “victory rally” in the US capital on Sunday, saying they were eager to see him get to work.
Inter beat Empoli to keep pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – Inter Milan kept in touch with Napoli after seeing off struggling Empoli 3-1 on Sunday and going three points behind the Serie A leaders.
Marseille slump to Strasbourg draw as title hopes dwindle
Marseille (AFP) – Marseille were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Strasbourg on Sunday, leaving Roberto De Zerbi’s side nine points behind runaway Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
Inter beat Empoli to keep pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – Inter Milan kept in touch with Napoli after seeing off struggling Empoli 3-1 on Sunday and going three points behind the Serie A leaders.
India uses AI to stop stampedes at world's biggest gathering
Prayagraj (India) (AFP) – Keen to improve India’s abysmal crowd management record at large-scale religious events, organisers of the world’s largest human gathering are using artificial intelligence to try to prevent stampedes.
