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HAKIM ZIYECH has seen his loan move to PSG officially collapse following a shambolic paperwork gaffe. The two clubs agreed a deal but Chelsea sent over the wrong documentation for Ziyech's move , infuriating PSG. In a desperate attempt to revive the transfer, the French champions submitted an appeal in order to get the move completed. But it has now been confirmed that the French FA decided the deal cannot go through, one day after the winter window shut. It was always going to be difficult for France's governing body to grant PSG's request. Although the LFP also had an issue on deadline day with some of their computer systems experiencing a breakdown. READ MORE IN football PROMOTION Best new casinos for UK players in February 2023 PITCH TO TRACK Inside Villas-Boas' career change after quitting football to race rally cars It gave PSG some hope but the deal has since fallen through. Ziyech, 29, … [Read more...] about Ziyech’s PSG transfer officially OFF as football chiefs reject appeal for Chelsea star’s loan after paperwork shambles

LONDON (AP) — A top European Union official told Elon Musk that Twitter needs to make progress in preparing for a new law aimed at curbing hate speech, misinformation and other harmful content, adding pressure on the company to ensure it complies. EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and Musk held a video call on Tuesday to assess Twitter's readiness for Europe's new rules, known as the Digital Services Act, that are set to take effect later this year. Breton, who oversees the EU's digital policy, told Musk that he's "vigilant" about the resources and tools that Twitter is devoting to tackle trust and safety issues across the 27-nation bloc, including in all its languages, according to a readout of the meeting. Breton noted that Twitter has committed to complying with the new EU regulations, which will start applying to the biggest online platforms by September. “The next few months will be crucial to transform commitments into reality,” Breton said. "We need to see progress … [Read more...] about EU official pushes Musk for Twitter’s progress on new rules

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A top U.S. health official urged the World Health Organization to address allegations reported by The Associated Press that one of its doctors repeatedly engaged in sexual misconduct. "There are many of us who stand with survivors and stand with those who identify as victims and are truly committed, but also frustrated by where things have stood to date," Loyce Pace, Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, told a meeting of the WHO's Executive Board on Tuesday. Last month, the AP reported that a WHO doctor accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Berlin conference in October was flagged to senior WHO directors years ago for allegedly harassing another staffer. The earlier allegation did not result in any significant consequences for the doctor, Temo … [Read more...] about Top US official pressures WHO to address claims that one of its doctors sexually assaulted women

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The sweet smell of green chile roasting on an open flame permeates New Mexico every fall, wafting from roadside stands and grocery store parking lots and inducing mouth-watering visions of culinary wonders. Now one state lawmaker says it's time for everyone to wake up and smell the chile. Sen. Bill Soules' visit with fifth grade students in his southern district sparked a conversation about the savory hot peppers and the potential for New Mexico to become the first state in the nation to proudly have an official state aroma, a proposal now being considered by lawmakers. “It’s very unique to our state,” the Las Cruces Democrat said of roasting chile. “I have tried to think of any other state that has a smell or aroma that is that distinctive statewide, and I can’t think of any.” For New Mexico, chile is more than a key … [Read more...] about New Mexico considers roasted chile as official state aroma

close Video New terror groups form due to Afghanistan withdrawal Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster discusses stopping the rise of Islamic extremism on 'One Nation with Brian Kilmeade.' Afghanistan's deputy minister of intelligence bragged on national television about his role in a 2018 suicide bombing in Kabul that killed over 100 people. During an appearance on TOLONews Jan. 28, Taj Mir Jawad took credit for directing the attack, along with other attacks, including car and suicide bombings. The 2018 attack involved an ambulance full of explosives traveling to an intersection in Kabul, where it detonated and killed over 100 civilians, including women and children. Two U.S. intelligence officials, who wish to remain anonymous, told the Long War Journal Taj Mir Jawad went by the name of Jawad Sargar during his time as a Taliban commander who helped lead the Kabul Attack Network along with known jihadist Daud, or Dawood. … [Read more...] about Afghanistan intelligence official brags about ordering attacks that killed hundreds of civilians

close Video Afghanistan official: At least 18 killed in Kabul attack David Lee Miller reports after gunmen storm a hotel. More than 40 people were killed after Taliban gunmen stormed the Intercontinental Hotel in Afghanistan's capital on Saturday, a government official told Fox News on Sunday. The assault by six "heavily-armed" assailants pinned down security forces for more than 13 hours before the last attacker was killed, as guests were forced to flee the building while parts of the structure caught fire. Some guests couple be seen shimmying down tied-together bedsheets from upper-floor windows, while others were rescued by Afghan forces. The heavily-guarded luxury hotel is popular among foreigners and Afghan officials. A man tries to escape from a balcony at Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel during an attack by gunmen in Kabul, Afghanistan January 21, 2018 (REUTERS/Omar Sobhani) Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish … [Read more...] about Kabul Intercontinental Hotel siege leaves more than 40 dead, Afghanistan official says

FILE PHOTO: United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks during a news conference after a bilateral meeting with Philippines’ Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana at Camp Aguinaldo military camp in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 30, 2021. Rolex Dela Pena/Pool via REUTERS Manila , Philippines — The United States and the Philippines are expected to announce a deal Thursday that will give US troops access to another four military bases in the Southeast Asian nation, as the longtime allies seek to deter Chinese aggression in the region. The agreement to expand cooperation will be announced during a visit by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a senior Philippine official told AFP, and comes as the countries seek to repair ties that were fractured in recent years. China’s growing assertiveness on Taiwan and its claims over the disputed South China Sea have given fresh impetus to Washington and Manila to strengthen their partnership. Given its … [Read more...] about Philippines to expand US access to military bases: official

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia is mustering its military might in the Luhansk region of Ukraine, local officials said Wednesday, in what Kyiv suspects is preparation for an offensive in the eastern area in coming weeks as the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion approaches. Also Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government continued its crackdown on alleged corruption, reportedly targeting the head of the Kyiv tax service, customs officials, a former government minister and an oligarch. Zelenskyy was elected in 2019 on an anti-establishment and anti-corruption platform in a country long gripped by graft, and the new allegations come as Western allies are channeling billions of dollars to help Kyiv fight against Moscow. On the battlefront, the Kremlin’s forces are expelling local residents from their homes near the Russian-held parts of the front line so that they … [Read more...] about Russia focuses on eastern Ukraine for possible new offensive

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 15 KILDARE, Ireland (AP) — St. Patrick has long received the attention and the big parades, but another patron saint of Ireland is making a 21st century comeback. St. Brigid of Kildare, a younger contemporary of St. Patrick, is quietly and steadily gaining a following, in Ireland and abroad. Devotees see Brigid, and the ancient Irish goddess whose name and attributes she shares, as emblematic of feminine spirituality and empowerment. For the first time this year, Ireland is observing a public holiday in honor of St. Brigid’s Day and Imbolc, an ancient pagan holy day associated with the goddess Brigid and heralding the coming of spring. The official holiday is Monday, but celebrations began in earnest this week. The holiday designation, the first honoring a woman in Ireland, comes 120 years after St. Patrick got … [Read more...] about Ireland celebrates ‘matron saint’ with prayers, new holiday

Vladimir Putin meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2019 (Image: AP ) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ukraine: Jake Berry issues World War Three warning China’s blossoming relationship with Russia despite Putin’s invasion of Ukraine “underlines that China poses a threat … to NATO allies”, the alliance’s general secretary Jens Stoltenberg has said. In a speech to Keio University in Tokyo, the NATO chief accused the two nations of leading an “authoritarian pushback” against the West, adding that the importance of stronger cooperation between IndoPacific nations and the alliance was greater than ever. China responded by accusing NATO of attempting “ to reach beyond its traditional defence zone and scope” and … [Read more...] about Ukraine LIVE: NATO’s dire warning over China supporting Russia in ‘authoritarian pushback’