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Meat-loving Argentines shun beef as inflation bites
Meat-loving Argentines shun beef as inflation bites

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's Araujo returns to training after weeks out
Barcelona's Araujo returns to training after weeks out

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

Nancy promises no let-up even if Celtic go top of Premiership
Nancy promises no let-up even if Celtic go top of Premiership

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

Appollis penalty sends South Africa past Zimbabwe and into AFCON last-16
Appollis penalty sends South Africa past Zimbabwe and into AFCON last-16

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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Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions
Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions

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

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World stocks mark time as precious metals drop
World stocks mark time as precious metals drop

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