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Purdy first 49er since Montana to throw five TDs as Colts beaten
Purdy first 49er since Montana to throw five TDs as Colts beaten

Brock Purdy threw five touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers all but ended the Indianapolis Colts' hopes of reaching the postseason with a 48-27 victory on Monday.

December 23, 2025

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Australia captain Cummins out of rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery
Australia captain Cummins out of rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery

Australia skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were on Tuesday ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended period on the sidelines.

December 23, 2025

North Korea's Kim tours hot tubs, BBQ joints at lavish new mountain resort
North Korea's Kim tours hot tubs, BBQ joints at lavish new mountain resort

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter opened a lavish new mountain resort complete with "cosy" leisure spaces, barbecue restaurants and hot tubs, state media said Tuesday.

December 23, 2025

Asian markets rally again as rate cut hopes bring Christmas cheer
Asian markets rally again as rate cut hopes bring Christmas cheer

Equities extended a global rally Tuesday, while gold and silver hit fresh records as optimism for more US interest rate cuts and an easing of AI fears helped investors prepare for the festive break on a positive note.

December 23, 2025

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Disputed Myanmar election wins China's vote of confidence
Disputed Myanmar election wins China's vote of confidence

Myanmar's military-run elections are being pilloried abroad and shunned at home, but neighbouring China has emerged as an enthusiastic backer of the pariah poll.

December 23, 2025

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US singer Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis
US singer Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis

US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow announced Monday he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, with plans to surgically treat the disease.

December 23, 2025