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Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer
US to zero out tariffs on UK pharma under trade deal
US to zero out tariffs on UK pharma under trade deal

The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique deal which sees the UK increase spending on American drugs by 25 percent.

December 01, 2025

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Chelsea captain James says 10-man Blues 'dominated' Arsenal
Chelsea captain James says 10-man Blues 'dominated' Arsenal

Chelsea captain Reece James reckons his "dominant" side made a statement in holding Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw despite losing Moises Caicedo to a first-half red card.

December 01, 2025

In contrast to Europe, Tesla sets sales records in Norway
In contrast to Europe, Tesla sets sales records in Norway

Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 11 months than any other brand in a whole year, according to statistics published on Monday, in contrast to the rest of Europe where the electric car brand run by Elon Musk has faced headwinds.

December 01, 2025

Asia floods death toll tops 1,160 as troops aid survivors
Asia floods death toll tops 1,160 as troops aid survivors

The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,160 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.

December 01, 2025

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Pope urges Lebanon's religious leaders to fight intolerance
Pope urges Lebanon's religious leaders to fight intolerance

Pope Leo XIV and leaders from Lebanon's religious communities met in a show of unity on Monday, with the pontiff urging them to combat intolerance on day two of his visit.

December 01, 2025

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Trump-backed conservative holds knife-edge lead in Honduras vote
Trump-backed conservative holds knife-edge lead in Honduras vote

A conservative backed by US President Donald Trump held the slenderest of leads in Honduras' presidential race, with just over half the vote counted Monday.

December 01, 2025