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Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80

Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind down

Chinese homeschool students embrace freer youth in cutthroat market

North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers that could target South

Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand

Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list

Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria

Hosts Morocco cruise as South Africa reach Cup of Nations last 16

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

El Kaabi brace helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners

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.

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.

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.

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.

George Clooney, his wife Amal and children become French

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.

Brigitte Bardot's funeral to be held next week in Saint-Tropez

Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot's funeral will take place next week in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, her foundation said Monday, as France wrestles with how to pay tribute to a cultural legend who in later years championed far-right views.

Media on Bardot: France's biggest 'sex symbol' or 'crazy cat lady'

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".

Maresca says Chelsea must 'understand why' they keep squandering leads

Enzo Maresca cannot explain why Chelsea keep surrendering leads in the Premier League but accepts it is a problem they must solve if they are to maintain their quest for a top-four finish.

Man Utd boss Amorim says now is the time to change formation

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insisted he had to establish a formation at Old Trafford before asking his squad to demonstrate tactical flexibility as succumbing to media pressure would have been "the end" for him.