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Bulgaria adopts the euro, nearly 20 years after joining the EU

Bulgaria adopts the euro, nearly 20 years after joining the EU

Bulgaria became the 21st country to switch to the euro as it entered the New Year on Thursday, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly 20 years after the Balkan nation joined the European Union.

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World welcomes 2026 with fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil

World welcomes 2026 with fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil

People around the globe toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, bidding farewell to one of the hottest years on record, packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine.

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Ivory Coast top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon, Algeria win again

Ivory Coast top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon, Algeria win again

Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.

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World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

People around the globe toasted the end of 2025 as the clock ticked down on Wednesday, bidding farewell to one of the hottest years on record, packed with Trump tariffs, the announcement of Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine.

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Ivory Coast fight back to pip Cameroon for top spot in AFCON group

Ivory Coast fight back to pip Cameroon for top spot in AFCON group

Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored in stoppage time for Ivory Coast who came from two goals down to beat Gabon 3-2 in Marrakesh on Wednesday and top Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Second Patriots player facing assault charge

Second Patriots player facing assault charge

New England Patriots defensive end Christian Barmore is facing charges of domestic assault, court records showed on Wednesday.

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Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at Cup of Nations

Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at Cup of Nations

Sudan must face 2022 champions Senegal in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso in their final group game on Wednesday, while Algeria beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1 at the same time.

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Man City's Rodri and Doku could return against Sunderland

Man City's Rodri and Doku could return against Sunderland

Rodri and Jeremy Doku could both be involved when Manchester City travel to Sunderland on New Year's Day, manager Pep Guardiola said Wednesday.

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French minister criticises Clooney's 'double standard' passport

French minister criticises Clooney's 'double standard' passport

A junior member of President Emmanuel Macron's government Wednesday criticised the French passports given to Hollywood superstar George Clooney despite him speaking poor French, saying the move suggested a "double standard".

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Glasner coy over Palace pursuit of Spurs striker Johnson

Glasner coy over Palace pursuit of Spurs striker Johnson

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner gave little away Wednesday regarding his club's pursuit of Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson.

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