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Sinner, Zverev power into Wimbledon final
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev swept into the Wimbledon final in ruthless style on Friday, leaving broken dreams in their wake as Novak Djokovic and Arthur Fery fell short in their bids to make history.
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Vinicius apologizes to Brazilians for World Cup 'frustration'
Vinicius Junior apologized to Brazilian fans on Friday for the "enormous frustration" caused by their World Cup elimination by Norway and promised to "fight" to restore the might of the Selecao.
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Court will give decision in Sala compensation hearing on March 30
A commercial court examining the long-running dispute between Cardiff City and French club Nantes over compensation for the death of Emiliano Sala in a plane crash said Monday it would give its decision on March 30 next year.
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Sala compensation hearing opens in Cardiff's dispute with Nantes
A court hearing about the long-running dispute between Cardiff City and French club Nantes over compensation for the death of Emiliano Sala in a plane crash six years ago opened on Monday.
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Club Brugge sack coach in build up to Arsenal clash
Club Brugge announced on Monday that it was parting ways with coach Nicky Hayen and replacing him with former coach Ivan Leko, two days before hosting Arsenal in the Champions League.
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US residents get free entry to national parks on Trump's birthday
US residents will be able to enter its national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yosemite for free on President Donald Trump's birthday in the latest move by his administration to elevate his profile.
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Spurs looking into Bissouma conduct after 'laughing gas' report
Thomas Frank said Tottenham are "dealing" with Yves Bissouma's behaviour after the Mali midfielder allegedly inhaled nitrous oxide for a second time in as many seasons.
Sports
Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash after outburst
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie at Inter Milan after the Egypt star's extraordinary criticism of his treatment by boss Arne Slot.
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Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie away to Inter Milan following incendiary remarks about his relationship with manager Arne Slot and his treatment by the Premier League club.
Culture
Brazil police ID suspect in Matisse theft
Police in Brazil have identified one suspect behind the theft of eight Henri Matisse engravings from a Sao Paulo library and found the robbers' getaway car, authorities announced Monday.
Culture
Deal agreed to save Frankfurt's euro sculpture
A landmark blue and yellow euro sculpture in the German financial capital Frankfurt, created to mark the single currency's introduction, has been saved after a deal was struck, officials said Monday.
Sports
Inter's Thuram braced for fightback from crisis-hit Liverpool
Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram insisted Monday that the Italian side always rise to the occasion in the Champions League as he anticipates a fightback from crisis-hit Liverpool.
Sports
Fracturing Real Madrid need Mbappe magic in Haaland showdown
Real Madrid desperately need superstar Kylian Mbappe at his magical best on Wednesday in a pivotal Champions League clash against Manchester City and unstoppable striker Erling Haaland.
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'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globes noms with nine
Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged "One Battle After Another" leads the nominations for the Golden Globes with nine, organizers announced Monday, as the race to the Oscars kicked into high gear.
Culture
Meta to allow European users to share less data: EU
Meta will allow European users of Facebook and Instagram to share less data and see fewer personalised ads after it was fined for breaking EU digital rules, Brussels said Monday.
Sports
Three things to watch ahead of the 2026 F1 season
Lando Norris's success with McLaren in ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign as world champion on Sunday ushered in a winter of radical change for Formula One.
Sports
Barcelona defence on 'another level' now, says Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick claimed Monday his team's defending is now on "another level" after a run of good results.
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Ex-footballer Barton handed suspended sentence for offensive posts
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton was spared jail on Monday after being given a suspended sentence for grossly offensive social media posts concerning British broadcaster Jeremy Vine and television pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
Indonesia suffers food, medical shortages as Asia flood tolls rise
Regions hit by floods that killed hundreds in Indonesia were suffering from food and medical shortages, authorities said, as elephants pitched in on Monday to help clear up debris.
Sports
Rooney says Salah 'destroying his Liverpool legacy'
Mohamed Salah is "absolutely destroying his Liverpool legacy" following an extraordinary outburst at manager Arne Slot, according to Wayne Rooney.
Culture
Louvre trade unions call for rolling strike next week
Trade unions at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Monday called for a rolling strike next week over working conditions, piling more bad news on the beleaguered institution.
Culture
Nigeria's cash-splashing 'Detty December' festivities kick off in Lagos
The hotels are booked and final preparations for the festivals and concerts are under way, as Lagos prepares for "Detty December", Nigeria's end-of-year frenzy.
Hardships mount in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as flood tolls rise
Officials in flood-hit parts of Indonesia reported shortages of food, shelter, and medicine as the death toll reached 950 Monday following weeks of heavy rain.
Sports
African players in Europe: Unused sub Salah steals spotlight
Mohamed Salah was an unused substitute when Liverpool drew 3-3 away to Leeds at the weekend, but it did not stop the Egypt captain capturing the media spotlight.
Sports
Hakimi-inspired hosts Morocco the team to beat at 2025 AFCON
Morocco have home advantage, a team that has won a world record 18 consecutive internationals and an inspirational captain in Achraf Hakimi as they seek 2025 Africa Cup of Nations glory.
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Africa Cup of Nations: 10 records
Ten Africa Cup of Nations records:
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UN slams world's 'apathy' in launching aid appeal for 2026
The United Nations on Monday hit out at global "apathy" over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts.
Sports
SEA Games to open in Thailand after chaotic build-up
The Southeast Asian Games officially open in Bangkok on Tuesday against a backdrop of chaotic organisation and with fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia threatening to overshadow the sporting showpiece.
Sports
Formula One: Winners and Losers in 2025
AFP Sports looks at the winners and losers in the 2025 season which came to a tense end on Sunday with Lando Norris winning the three-way title showdown in Abu Dhabi:
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James and Doncic lead Lakers over Sixers, Thunder win 15th straight
Luka Doncic returned with a triple-double and LeBron James came up big in the clutch to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-108 NBA victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
Sports
England woes deepen as Australia A hammer Lions by an innings
England's cricketing woes deepened Monday when their second-tier team crashed to Australia A by an innings and 127 runs, emphasising the tourists' alarming lack of depth.
Sports
Resilient Australia 'adapt on the go' to close in on Ashes glory
Australia's ability to adapt and rise in key moments has thrust them to the cusp of retaining the Ashes, with Steve Smith saying it is a process they have fine-tuned.
Sports
'True emotion': Olympic skaters create magic step by step
Olympic figure skaters will perform for a matter of mere minutes at February's Milan-Cortina Games but the process of creating and honing their routines takes months of consideration and effort.
Culture
Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.
US President Donald Trump commented Sunday on Netflix's effort to acquire storied Hollywood studio Warner Bros., saying the streaming giant already has "a very large market share" and "it could be a problem."
Culture
Hollywood awards race heats up with Golden Globes noms
Hollywood's awards season shifts into high gear Monday when nominations for the Golden Globes are unveiled, with hit musical "Wicked: For Good," Shakespeare family tragedy "Hamnet" and period horror movie "Sinners" leading the charge.
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'Not a place for weak men': Stokes demands more from under-fire England
England captain Ben Stokes has demanded his players toughen up after another embarrassing defeat to Australia left the Ashes hanging by a thread, making clear the team is "not a place for weak men".
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Eight Matisse engravings stolen from Brazil library
Eight engravings by the French artist Henri Matisse were stolen from a library in Sao Paulo, the Brazilian city's government said Sunday.
Sports
'Angry' Alonso demands Real Madrid reaction against Man City
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso called on his team to bounce back quickly after a painful defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday when they face Manchester City in the Champions League.
Hojlund brace shoots Napoli past Spalletti's Juve and top of Serie A
Rasmus Hojlund fired Napoli top of Serie A with both goals in Sunday's 2-1 win over Juventus and former idol Luciano Spalletti, who left empty-handed from the site of his greatest triumph.
Sports
Colts quarterback Jones facing end of season after injury
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a potentially season-ending Achilles injury as his team slipped to a 36-19 NFL defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
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Matsuyama tops Noren in playoff to win Hero World Challenge
Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama birdied the first hole of a sudden death playoff to beat Alex Noren in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Sunday.