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Politics
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said.
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Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list
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As New Year's festivities draw near, meat-loving Argentines are readying their famous "asado" grills -- traditionally laden with steaks, ribs and sausages.
December 29, 2025
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Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo returned to training on Monday after weeks away for what local media said was a mental health break, boosting the Liga leaders' defensive options before this weekend's Catalan derby.
December 29, 2025
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he will still be seeking improvement from the Scottish champions even if they return to the top of the Premiership.
December 29, 2025
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, and qualification for the knockout stage.
December 29, 2025
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Hollywood star George Clooney has become French, along with his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney and their two children, an official decree seen by AFP on Monday showed.
December 29, 2025
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Some shopkeepers in Tehran shut their stores for the second day in a row Monday in protest against economic hardships and sharp swings in Iran's embattled currency, media reports said.
December 29, 2025
Culture
International and French media on Monday paid tribute to Brigitte Bardot, with some highlighting her reputation as "the greatest sex symbol of French cinema" and others her role as a "controversial activist".
December 29, 2025
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Global stock markets marked time Monday after a mixed Asian showing, as investors awaited fresh clues on the outlook for US interest rates.
December 29, 2025
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