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Nancy adamant he's still the man for Celtic job after Motherwell defeat

Queen Camilla recalls fighting back against train attacker

Stocks drop at end of record year for markets

Amorim still 'really confident' about Man Utd potential despite Wolves draw

Berlin says decision postponed on European fighter jet

Iran prosecutor pledges 'decisive' response if protests destabilise country

Emery defends failure to shake hands with Arteta after Villa loss to Arsenal

China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports

Pistons pound Lakers as James marks 41st birthday with loss

France's homeless wrap up to survive at freezing year's end

Eurostar says full service to resume after power glitch sparks travel chaos

French duo stripped of Sydney-Hobart race overall win

A French crew were on Wednesday stripped of overall victory in the prestigious Sydney to Hobart yacht race over a rule infringement.

Tiny tech, big AI power: what are 2-nanometre chips?

Taiwan's world-leading microchip manufacturer TSMC says it has started mass producing next-generation "2-nanometre" chips.

Libyans savour shared heritage at reopened national museum

In a historic building in central Tripoli, Libyans wander past ancient statues and artefacts, rediscovering a heritage that transcends political divides at their national museum which reopened this month after a 2011 uprising.

Difficult dance: Cambodian tradition under threat

Cambodian master classical dancer Penh Yom walks between her teenage students, painstakingly adjusting a bent-back finger here and the tilt of a head there, as she passes on a centuries-old art form.

Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025

Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record in 2025, according to AFP analysis based on data from the European Copernicus programme.

'Sincaraz' set to dominate as 2026 tennis season kicks off

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka is bubbling with confidence as she chases further Grand Slam success.

Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU

Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro on Wednesday night to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add to political instability rattling the Balkan country.

Trump v 'Obamacare': US health costs set to soar for millions in 2026

Iowa farmer Aaron Lehman was already paying a hefty price for health insurance, but his premium is set to skyrocket in January when major government subsidies expire, after US President Donald Trump's Republican party declined to extend them.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' actor, dies at 71

American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., who played a corrupt politician on HBO crime drama "The Wire" and had roles in numerous films directed by Oscar winner Spike Lee, died at age 71 on Tuesday, his manager said.

SoftBank lifts OpenAI stake to 11% with $41bln investment

Japanese tech investor SoftBank said Wednesday that its stake in OpenAI is now around 11 percent after completing the second stage of a $41-billion investment in the maker of ChatGPT.

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