Bournemouth (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Bournemouth’s Enes Unal provided a dramatic climax to his side’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Monday as the Turkey forward’s superb late free-kick cancelled out Lucas Paqueta’s penalty.
Unal's late stunner rescues Bournemouth in West Ham draw
TikTok asks Supreme Court to temporarily block looming US ban
Washington (AFP) – TikTok asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the popular online video-sharing platform or shut it down a month from now.
Inter hit Lazio for six to stay on tail of Serie A leaders Atalanta
Rome (AFP) – Inter Milan are hot on the heels of Serie A leaders Atalanta after crushing Lazio 6-0 in Rome on Monday to demolish one of the division’s form teams and send a message to the rest of the league.
Brazil judge orders Adele song be pulled globally
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, “Million Years Ago,” be pulled worldwide — including on streaming services — over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.
Lookman and Banda crowned African players of the year
Marrakesh (Morocco) (AFP) – Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named 2024 African men’s player of the year at a ceremony in Marrakesh on Monday, while Zambia’s Barbra Banda picked up the women’s award.
US Ryder Cup golfers to be paid $200,000 stipend
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – US golfers will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time after the PGA of America unveiled a program on Monday that will give each team member a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 to distribute to charity.
Palestinian economy facing unprecedented crisis: World Bank
Washington (AFP) – The war in the Palestinian territories is having a catastrophic impact on the local economy, the World Bank said Monday, noting that all sectors have been badly affected by Israel’s attacks.
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Washington (AFP) – A 15-year-old female student was identified by police as the assailant who opened fire Monday at a school in the US state of Wisconsin, where a fellow student and teacher were killed and the suspected shooter was found dead.
Trump calls rebel victory in Syria 'unfriendly takeover' by Turkey
Washington (AFP) – President-elect Donald Trump characterized the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad as an “unfriendly takeover” by US ally Turkey as he addressed the conflict at a news conference on Monday.
After budget row, French MPs pass 'special law' to keep show on the road
Paris (AFP) – More than a week after a historic no-confidence vote brought down a prime minister unable to secure backing for an austerity budget, French lawmakers Monday unanimously passed a law to keep tax and social security machinery running.
