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DR Congo's human statue becomes AFCON's most famous fan
DR Congo's human statue becomes AFCON's most famous fan

His team were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations in agonising fashion on Tuesday, but the Democratic Republic of Congo's human statue Michel Kuka Mboladinga will be remembered as the tournament's most remarkable supporter.

January 06, 2026

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Domen Prevc soars to Four Hills ski jump title to emulate brother
Domen Prevc soars to Four Hills ski jump title to emulate brother

Slovenia's Domen Prevc matched the exploits of his older brother Peter and fulfilled a "childhood dream" with victory in the prestigious Four Hills World Cup ski-jumping competition on Tuesday.

January 06, 2026

Boulbina extra-time stunner takes Algeria through to AFCON quarter-finals
Boulbina extra-time stunner takes Algeria through to AFCON quarter-finals

A thunderous strike by substitute Adil Boulbina deep in extra time settled a tense encounter as Algeria beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie on Tuesday.

January 06, 2026

Doncic, Giannis lead NBA All-Star voting
Doncic, Giannis lead NBA All-Star voting

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead in fan voting for the 2026 NBA All-Star tournament in returns released by the league on Tuesday.

January 06, 2026

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US forces killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban military personnel in Maduro raid: tolls
US forces killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban military personnel in Maduro raid: tolls

US forces killed 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel during their stunning raid to capture Nicolas Maduro, tolls published by Caracas and Havana showed Tuesday.

January 06, 2026

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Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises
Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises

Iranian security forces fired tear gas on Tuesday to disperse demonstrators at the Tehran bazaar, as an NGO said more than two dozen people had been killed in a crackdown on the most significant protests to hit the Islamic republic in three years.

January 06, 2026