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China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks
Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

December 29, 2025

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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria
Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in Nigeria that killed two close friends and associates, his promoter announced on Monday.

December 29, 2025

Hosts Morocco cruise as South Africa reach Cup of Nations last 16
Hosts Morocco cruise as South Africa reach Cup of Nations last 16

Ayoub El Kaabi's brace helped Morocco to a 3-0 win over Zambia on Monday as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts cruised into the last 16 while South Africa beat Zimbabwe 3-2 to also secure a berth in the knockout phase.

December 29, 2025

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine
Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

US singer Beyonce is now a billionaire, Forbes magazine said Monday, becoming only the fifth musician to achieve such a milestone.

December 29, 2025

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Barcelona's Araujo returns to training after weeks out
Barcelona's Araujo returns to training after weeks out

Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo returned to training on Monday after weeks away for what local media said was a mental health break, boosting the Liga leaders' defensive options before this weekend's Catalan derby.

December 29, 2025

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World stocks sluggish as precious metals drop
World stocks sluggish as precious metals drop

Global stock markets were sluggish Monday on the back of a mixed Asian showing, as investors awaited fresh clues on the outlook for US interest rates.

December 29, 2025