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Nigeria's cash-splashing 'Detty December' festivities kick off in Lagos

Syria's Sharaa calls for united efforts to rebuild a year after Assad's ouster

Markets mostly up as traders prepare for expected US rate cut

Hardships mount in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as flood tolls rise

Sri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery

African players in Europe: Unused sub Salah steals spotlight

Asian stocks drift as traders prepare for expected US rate cut

China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion despite plunge in US-bound exports

Hakimi-inspired hosts Morocco the team to beat at 2025 AFCON

Africa Cup of Nations: 10 records

UN slams world's 'apathy' in launching aid appeal for 2026

SEA Games to open in Thailand after chaotic build-up

The Southeast Asian Games officially open in Bangkok on Tuesday against a backdrop of chaotic organisation and with fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia threatening to overshadow the sporting showpiece.

Formula One: Winners and Losers in 2025

AFP Sports looks at the winners and losers in the 2025 season which came to a tense end on Sunday with Lando Norris winning the three-way title showdown in Abu Dhabi:

James and Doncic lead Lakers over Sixers, Thunder win 15th straight

Luka Doncic returned with a triple-double and LeBron James came up big in the clutch to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-108 NBA victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.

England woes deepen as Australia A hammer Lions by an innings

England's cricketing woes deepened Monday when their second-tier team crashed to Australia A by an innings and 127 runs, emphasising the tourists' alarming lack of depth.

Resilient Australia 'adapt on the go' to close in on Ashes glory

Australia's ability to adapt and rise in key moments has thrust them to the cusp of retaining the Ashes, with Steve Smith saying it is a process they have fine-tuned.

'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban

Australia's landmark move to ban under-16s from social media will be closely watched by other countries, which could follow suit with similar laws.

EU set to back migrant 'return hubs'

EU countries on Monday are expected to approve a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up "return hubs" for migrants outside the 27-nation bloc.

'True emotion': Olympic skaters create magic step by step

Olympic figure skaters will perform for a matter of mere minutes at February's Milan-Cortina Games but the process of creating and honing their routines takes months of consideration and effort.

Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.

US President Donald Trump commented Sunday on Netflix's effort to acquire storied Hollywood studio Warner Bros., saying the streaming giant already has "a very large market share" and "it could be a problem."

Hollywood awards race heats up with Golden Globes noms

Hollywood's awards season shifts into high gear Monday when nominations for the Golden Globes are unveiled, with hit musical "Wicked: For Good," Shakespeare family tragedy "Hamnet" and period horror movie "Sinners" leading the charge.

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