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Last Christians gather in ruins of Turkey's quake-hit Antakya
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Pope Leo condemns 'open wounds' of war in first Christmas homily
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Mogadishu votes in first local elections in decades under tight security
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Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh
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'Starting anew': Indonesians in disaster-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass
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Cambodian PM's wife attends funerals of soldiers killed in Thai border clashes
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Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh: party
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Pacific archipelago Palau agrees to take migrants from US
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Pope Leo expected to call for peace during first Christmas blessing
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Australia opts for all-pace attack in fourth Ashes Test
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'We hold onto one another and keep fighting,' says wife of jailed Istanbul mayor
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North Korea's Kim visits nuclear subs as Putin hails 'invincible' bond
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Trump takes Christmas Eve shot at 'radical left scum'
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Leo XIV celebrates first Christmas as pope
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Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win
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'At your service!' Nasry Asfura becomes Honduran president-elect
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Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidency
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Diallo strikes to give AFCON holders Ivory Coast winning start
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Dow, S&P 500 end at records amid talk of Santa rally
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Spurs captain Romero facing increased ban after Liverpool red card
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Bolivian miners protest elimination of fuel subsidies
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A lack of respect? African football bows to pressure with AFCON change
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Trump says comedian Colbert should be 'put to sleep'
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Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Amorim wants Man Utd players to cover 'irreplaceable' Fernandes
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First Bond game in a decade hit by two-month delay
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Brazil's imprisoned Bolsonaro hospitalized ahead of surgery
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Serbia court drops case against ex-minister over train station disaster
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Investors watching for Santa rally in thin pre-Christmas trade
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David Sacks: Trump's AI power broker
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Delap and Estevao in line for Chelsea return against Aston Villa
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Why metal prices are soaring to record highs
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Stocks tepid in thin pre-Christmas trade
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UN experts slam US blockade on Venezuela
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
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Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool dear, says Slot
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Two police killed in explosion in Moscow
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EU 'strongly condemns' US sanctions against five Europeans
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Arsenal's Kepa Arrizabalaga eager for more League Cup heroics against Che;sea
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Thailand-Cambodia border talks proceed after venue row
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Kosovo, Serbia 'need to normalise' relations: Kosovo PM to AFP
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Newcastle boss Howe takes no comfort from recent Man Utd record
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Frank warns squad to be 'grown-up' as Spurs players get Christmas Day off
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Rome pushes Meta to allow other AIs on WhatsApp
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Black box recovered from Libyan general's crashed plane
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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El Salvador defends mega-prison key to Trump deportations
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US says China chip policies unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
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Xander Schauffele moved four shots off the lead at the halfway stage of the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan after carding a sizzling eight-under-par 63 on Friday.
Relentless Sabalenka marches into Wuhan semi-finals
Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year with a 6-3, 6-3 win over eighth-seeded Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open on Friday.
India lose Rahul after strong start in West Indies Test
India started strongly but lost KL Rahul to reach 94-1 at lunch on the first day of the second Test against West Indies on Friday.
Unstoppable Pogacar targets more history at season-ending Il Lombardia
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Ex-All Black Kerr-Barlow relishing Top 14 reunion with 'juggernauts' La Rochelle
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Australia in 'tight' race to have Cummins fit for Ashes opener
Australia is in a "tight" race to get injured captain Pat Cummins ready for the first Ashes Test in November, coach Andrew McDonald admitted Friday, while insisting he was "still optimistic".
Giants stun Super Bowl campion Eagles 34-17
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart piloted the New York Giants to a 34-17 NFL victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, handing the reigning Super Bowl champions a second straight NFL defeat.
Dodgers win thriller to advance after Phillies blunder
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored a thrilling 2-1 walkfoff victory in extra innings to eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies from the Major League Baseball playoffs on Thursday and stay on course for back-to-back World Series crowns.
Sam Kerr poised to return for Australia's Matildas
Sam Kerr is poised to return to international football following a lengthy injury layoff after she was named Friday in Australia's squad to take on Wales and England.
Lakers' James to miss NBA season-opener with sciatica: reports
Los Angeles superstar LeBron James is set to miss the Lakers' NBA season-opener after the team said he will be sidelined three to four weeks with sciatica, multiple US media outlets reported Thursday.
Saka lights up England's confident friendly win over Wales
Bukayo Saka's stunning strike and a first international goal for Morgan Rogers inspired England in a 3-0 win over Wales, but Thomas Tuchel slammed "silent" fans at Thursday's friendly.
Tuchel slams 'silent' England fans
Thomas Tuchel blasted England's "silent" fans for failing to back his team loudly enough during their 3-0 friendly win over Wales at Wembley on Thursday.
Ex-Celtics star Pierce arrested on suspicion of drink driving
Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce, who won an NBA title with the Boston Celtics, was arrested this week in Los Angeles on suspicion of drink driving, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday.
Scotland sink Greece to boost bid to reach World Cup
Scotland stepped up their bid to qualify for the World Cup as Lewis Ferguson's first international goal paved the way for a vital 3-1 win against Greece in Glasgow on Thursday.
Scotland keep World Cup dream alive with Greece comeback, Dutch win
Scotland roared back to beat Greece 3-1 on Thursday to boost their hopes of direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cody Gakpo inspired the Netherlands to a 4-0 win in Malta.
Saka gem headlines England's confident friendly win over Wales
Bukayo Saka's stunning strike and a first international goal for Morgan Rogers inspired England in a comprehensive 3-0 win over out-classed Wales in Thursday's friendly.
Chiefs, Ravens look for spark amid early season struggles
The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens will look to get their faltering seasons back on track on Sunday following a string of defeats that has placed a question mark about their championship credentials.
Argentina gives Boca Juniors manager Russo emotional stadium send-off
Argentine football fans queued up Thursday to pay their respects to one of the national game's greats, Boca Juniors deceased manager Miguel Angel Russo, at an emotional stadium send-off in Buenos Aires.
Amoura scores twice as Algeria qualify for 2026 World Cup
Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup from Africa after Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.
Italian athlete gets three-year ban for spying on Olympic champion Jacobs
The brother of Filippo Tortu, a member of Italy's 4x100m relay team that won Olympic gold in Tokyo, was suspended for three years on Thursday by the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL) for spying on two-time Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs.
Rabiot backed by French players' union in row over Serie A match abroad
The French players' union (UNFP) on Thursday backed footballer Adrien Rabiot for speaking out about his concerns at UEFA's decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia.
'Concerned' Djokovic to meet 204th-ranked Vacherot in Shanghai semis
Novak Djokovic said Thursday he was "concerned" about his physical state, but still dispatched Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to set up a Shanghai Masters semi-final against tournament surprise package Valentin Vacherot.
Israel PT cycling team to miss Lombardy Tour by 'mutual agreement': organisers
Organisers of cycling's prestigious Giro di Lombardia, RCS on Thursday announced that the Israel Premier-Tech team that has been targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters will not take part in Saturday's race.
Sabalenka, with help from Djokovic, and Swiatek reach Wuhan quarters
World number one Aryna Sabalenka raced into a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final Thursday, having revealed she spent time on holiday last month practising with Novak Djokovic.
Home comforts beckon as under-fire Wirtz returns to Germany duty
After a difficult start in Liverpool, midfielder Florian Wirtz will hope a return to the familiar surroundings of international duty with Germany will ignite a turnaround in form.
Monaco sack coach Hutter, line up Pocognoli: sources
Monaco sacked their Austrian coach Adi Hutter on Thursday and are set to replace him with Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli, sources told AFP.
Djokovic to meet 204th-ranked Vacherot in Shanghai Masters semi-final
Novak Djokovic looked far from his best Thursday but dispatched Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to set up a Shanghai Masters semi-final against tournament surprise package Valentin Vacherot.
Mbappe 'relaxed' and ready to play in France's World Cup qualifiers
France captain Kylian Mbappe said Thursday he was feeling relaxed with his life in Madrid and was in good shape as his nation seeks to move to the brink of World Cup qualification as they face Azerbaijan in Paris.
French cycling sprinter Demare announces retirement
French sprinter Arnaud Demare announced on Thursday that he would retire from professional cycling after Sunday's Paris-Tours one-day classic.
World no. 204 Vacherot stuns Rune to reach Shanghai semi-finals
Qualifier Valentin Vacherot battled back to stun world number 11 Holger Rune and reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Thursday, winning 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4.
India's Gill out to avoid 'mental fatigue' from constant cricket
Shubman Gill said Thursday that his biggest opponent could be "mental fatigue" after the India Test captain recently took over charge of the 50-over side.
NBA commissioner says 'tremendous interest' on return to China
NBA commissioner Adam Silver told AFP on Thursday that there was "tremendous interest" as the league returns to China six years after being frozen out of the country.