German far right emboldened by Austria
Riesa (Germany) (AFP) – Buoyed by the endorsement of Elon Musk and enjoying new highs in the polls ahead of elections in February, Germany’s far-right AfD is hoping for a further boost from the success of the far right in neighbouring Austria.
'Disaster' as roadbook error causes chaos at Dakar Rally
Al Duwadimi (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – An organisers’ error in the drivers’ route guide caused chaos at the Dakar Rally on Sunday as cars went off the route into the vast Saudi Arabian desert in a blunder blasted as a “disaster” by a former champion.
Odermatt emulates Stenmark as he sparkles in giant slalom
Adelboden (Switzerland) (AFP) – Marco Odermatt joined Swedish legend Ingemar Stenmark on Sunday in winning the Adelboden giant slalom for the fourth successive time bringing the home crowd to their feet in a Swiss 1-2.
Salah stars as rampant Liverpool hit Spurs for six
London (AFP) – Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s masterclass inspired a memorable 6-3 rout of Tottenham on Sunday.
'Sonic 3' zips to top of N.America box office
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Paramount’s new action comedy “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped to the top of the North American box office this weekend, outdoing predictions with an estimated take of $62 million, one of the best December openings in years, industry watchers said Sunday.
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UN investigator says possible to find 'enough' proof for Syria prosecutions
Damascus (AFP) – The visiting head of a UN investigative body for Syria said Sunday it was possible to find “more than enough” evidence to convict people of crimes against international law, but there was an immediate need to secure and preserve it.
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Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens to limited crowds
Rome (AFP) – Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday following a three-month clean-up, but visitors will for now be limited to 400 to avoid the crowds of the past, said the city’s mayor.
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Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid down Sevilla
Madrid (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe scored a screamer and set up another goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona.
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Pope again condemns 'cruelty' of Israeli strikes on Gaza
Vatican City (AFP) – Pope Francis doubled down Sunday on his condemnation of Israel’s strikes on the Gaza Strip, denouncing their “cruelty” for the second time in as many days despite Israel accusing him of “double standards”.
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Lonely this Christmas: Vendee skippers in low
Paris (AFP) – All the sailors in the Vendee Globe want for Christmas is a sight of Cape Horn.
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'Nervous' Man Utd humiliated by Bournemouth
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim admitted his “nervous” team would have to “suffer” before they can get back on track.
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Liverpool hit Spurs for six, Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth
London (AFP) – Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s masterclass inspired a memorable 6-3 rout of Tottenham, while Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth on Sunday.
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2 US pilots shot down over Red Sea in 'friendly fire' incident: military
Washington (AFP) – Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea early Sunday in “an apparent case of friendly fire,” the US military said.
