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Holders Liverpool reach League Cup semis, Arsenal advance
London (AFP) – Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's…
Trump can negotiate to stop Iran from getting nuclear bomb: Blinken
New York (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump had a window to negotiate with Iran, saying the development of a nuclear weapon…
Fonseca stuns Fils on NextGen opening day
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned top seed and 2023 runner-up Arthur Fils with a five-set victory in his NextGen ATP Finals opener on Wednesday. Issued…
Spain targets Airbnb in illegal ads probe
Madrid (AFP) – Spain's leftist government on Wednesday opened an investigation into holiday rental platform Airbnb for allegedly failing to take down adverts for thousands of apartments without a tourist…
Mayotte hospital on life support after cyclone
Mamoudzou (AFP) – The haggard faces in the wreckage-and-water-strewn corridors betrayed the nerves and exhaustion of those soldiering on at the main hospital on the French archipelago of Mayotte, ravaged…
UN humanitarian chief urges massive aid boost for Syria: AFP interview
Damascus (AFP) – Visiting UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher called Wednesday for a massive aid boost for Syria to respond to "this moment of hope" after the ouster of longtime…
Barca beat Man City to top Women's Champions League group, Arsenal stun Bayern
Barcelona (AFP) – Holders Barcelona overcame Manchester City 3-0 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday to pip their opponents to top spot in their group. Issued on: 18/12/2024 -…
Cute carnivores: Bloodthirsty California squirrels go nuts for vole meat
Washington (AFP) – Squirrels might look like adorable, nut-hoarding furballs, but some are ruthless predators that hunt, tear apart, and devour voles. Issued on: 18/12/2024 - 20:37Modified: 18/12/2024 - 22:59…
Syria war monitor says 21 pro
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) – A Syria war monitor said 21 pro-Turkey fighters were killed Wednesday after they attacked a Kurdish-held position near a flashpoint northern town despite a US-brokered ceasefire…
Stone tablet engraved with Ten Commandments sells for $5 million
New York (AFP) – A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's announced. Issued on: 18/12/2024 - 19:51Modified: 18/12/2024 -…