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'Terrified' Sydney man misidentified as Bondi shooter
A Sydney man said he had received death threats and was "terrified" to leave his home Monday after his photo was widely shared online as the gunman responsible for the Bondi Beach shooting.
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Inside the mind of Tolkien illustrator John Howe
John Howe, the illustrator who brought J. R. R. Tolkien's universe to life, is now inviting the world into his mind's eye by setting up his studio in a mediaeval prison-turned-museum in Switzerland.
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Australia opener Khawaja out of second Ashes Test with injury
Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja was on Tuesday ruled out of the second Ashes Test against England with the back injury he suffered during the Perth opener.
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French talent Kroupi 'ready to suffer' to realise Premier League dream
Bournemouth starlet Eli Junior Kroupi may have already put a difficult start to Premier League life behind him, but the 19-year-old told AFP he knows that he will have to "work hard" to make a success of his time in England.
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New Zealand 231-9 as West Indies exploit bowler-friendly wicket
New Zealand reached 231-9 at stumps on a rain-shortened day one of the first Test against the West Indies Tuesday after Justin Greaves triggered a middle-order collapse with the wicket of Kane Williamson.
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'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets
When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save Jason, her 15-year-old grey poodle still at home, fearing she would never see him again.
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Suns eclipse shoddy Lakers, Mavs upset Nuggets
The Phoenix Suns shrugged off an injury to Devin Booker to end the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak with an emphatic 125-108 victory on the road on Monday.
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Seven footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal 'victims': union
Global footballers' union FIFPro says that seven players embroiled in a Malaysian national team eligibility scandal are themselves victims and their 12-month bans "grossly disproportionate".
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Patriots on brink of playoffs after Giants rout
The resurgent New England Patriots continued their march towards the NFL playoffs on Monday with a 33-15 demolition of the New York Giants at Foxborough.
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Survivors, families seek answers to deadly Hong Kong ferry disaster
Survivors of one of Hong Kong's deadliest maritime disasters and victims' families who spent 13 years in a legal and bureaucratic maze seeking answers are hoping a coroner's rulinthis week will shed light on the tragedy.
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Rugby World Cup draw: who, how and when?
The draw for the men's 2027 Rugby World Cup takes place in Sydney on Wednesday at 0900 GMT.
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Williamson falls for 52 as NZ reach 128-5 in West Indies Test
Kane Williamson celebrated his return to Test cricket Tuesday with his 38th half-century before his dismissal ignited a New Zealand collapse on day one of the first Test against the West Indies in Christchurch.
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Hong Kong leader announces 'independent committee' to probe fire
Hong Kong's leader announced Tuesday the creation of a judge-led "independent committee" to investigate the devastating fire at an apartment complex that killed 151 people last week.
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Weight of history against England in pink-ball Gabba Ashes Test
England head into Thursday's day-night second Ashes Test against pink-ball masters Australia needing a rare victory at Brisbane's Gabba to get back into the five-match series.
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VR headsets take war-scarred children to world away from Gaza
Children scarred by the war in Gaza are undergoing a therapy programme using virtual reality headsets that transport the youngsters to a world far away from the destruction around them.
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'Quad God' Malinin ramps up Olympic preparations at Grand Prix Final
United States figure skater Ilia Malinin can burnish his credentials as the red-hot favourite for Olympic gold when he faces his rivals at the Grand Prix Final in Japan this week.
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New Zealand 17-1 at lunch in rain-hit West Indies Test
Kane Williamson had a quick return to Test cricket Tuesday as New Zealand reached 17-1 at lunch in a rain-interrupted opening session of the first Test against the West Indies in Christchurch.
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GEN Announces New Positive Phase 1 Trial Data of the Investigational Drug SUL-238 for Alzheimer's and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
Phase 1 results show that SUL-238 is safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrates favorable pharmacokinetics with high CSF penetration in healthy elderly volunteers, supporting its advancement into further clinical development for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case
A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in a Chicago court to drug trafficking charges in a deal that would see him cooperate with US prosecutors for a reduced sentence.
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12 dead, dozens missing as landslide submerges boats in Peru port
At least 12 people, including three children, died Monday when a landslide sank two boats docked at a river port in central Peru, with dozens of others missing, officials said.
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Vardy's first Serie A double fires Cremonese past high-flying Bologna
Jamie Vardy struck his first brace in Serie A on Monday as Cremonese claimed a stunning 3-1 win at Bologna and the veteran forward continued his late-career adventure in Italy.
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Rich art: French pastry chefs auction chocolate sculptures
Chocolate artworks by some of France's most famous pastry chefs sold at auction Monday for more than 100,000 euros in a charity event that had bidders smacking their lips.
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Cameroon sack coach Brys, drop goalkeeper Onana for AFCON
Cameroon sacked Belgian coach Marc Brys on Monday, and dropped Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21 in Morocco.
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Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case: US media
A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in Chicago to a narcotics trafficking charge and continuing criminal enterprise, US media reported.
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US Supreme Court hears major online music piracy case
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday on whether internet service providers should be held liable for the online pirating of copyrighted music by their users.
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Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer
Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country, his lawyer told AFP on Monday.
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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.
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DR Congo says latest Ebola outbreak is over
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday declared an end to the latest outbreak of Ebola, which has caused at least 34 deaths since August.
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South Africa coach Broos picks 17 local stars for AFCON
South Africa coach Hugo Broos on Monday included 17 local-based players in his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21 in Morocco.
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Murray 'disappointed' with results coaching former rival Djokovic
British tennis great Andy Murray said Monday he was "disappointed" with Novak Djokovic's results while coaching his former rival.
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Bulgaria hosts opening trio of 2026 Giro stages
Bulgaria will host the first three stages of next year's Giro d'Italia, which will once again crown its champion in Rome, organisers RCS announced on Monday.
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.
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Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
Hong Kong has arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city's deadliest fire in decades, finding "substandard" netting on building exteriors that failed to halt flames from spreading, authorities said Monday.
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Red Bull apologise for criticism after Antonelli receives death threats
The Red Bull Formula One team on Monday said it sincerely regretted suggesting Kimi Antonelli had handed McLaren's Lando Norris fourth place in Qatar after the rookie received death threats.
Twice-a-year HIV prevention shots begin in Africa
South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia on Monday began administering a groundbreaking HIV-prevention injection in the drug's first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world's highest HIV burden.
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Man City boss Guardiola uncertain over Rodri return
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Monday he was uncertain when Spain midfielder Rodri will be fit enough to return to action.
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WHO backs GLP-1 treatments to tackle obesity epidemic
A range of blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs could help shift the trajectory of the global obesity epidemic, which affects over one billion people worldwide, the World Health Organization said Monday.
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Barca's Flick happy to have players back for Atletico clash
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he was relieved to have some injured players returning to fitness ahead of Tuesday's crunch clash against Atletico Madrid.
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How Paris's oldest bridge will become an 'immersive cave'
French artist JR, who made his way from tagging graffiti on the street to being one of the most recognisable figures on the country's art scene, has told AFP how he plans to turn the oldest bridge in Paris into an "immersive cave" for his latest project.
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Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday hit with new points deduction
Cash-strapped Sheffield Wednesday have been handed a further six-point deduction by the English Football League (EFL), it was announced Monday.
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Slovenia looking for new coach after World Cup bid failure
Slovenia are looking for a new coach after deciding to part ways with Matjaz Kek following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the national federation announced on Monday.