Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer
Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country, his lawyer told AFP on Monday.
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Ukraine's Zelensky eyes Trump talks after 'progress'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he expected to discuss "key issues" with Donald Trump as the American-led push to end Russia's war on Ukraine accelerated, with the US president's envoy heading to Moscow.
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US to zero out tariffs on UK pharma under trade deal
The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique deal which sees the UK increase spending on American drugs by 25 percent.
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Chelsea captain James says 10-man Blues 'dominated' Arsenal
Chelsea captain Reece James reckons his "dominant" side made a statement in holding Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw despite losing Moises Caicedo to a first-half red card.
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In contrast to Europe, Tesla sets sales records in Norway
Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 11 months than any other brand in a whole year, according to statistics published on Monday, in contrast to the rest of Europe where the electric car brand run by Elon Musk has faced headwinds.
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Asia floods death toll tops 1,160 as troops aid survivors
The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,160 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.
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DR Congo says latest Ebola outbreak is over
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday declared an end to the latest outbreak of Ebola, which has caused at least 34 deaths since August.
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South Africa coach Broos picks 17 local stars for AFCON
South Africa coach Hugo Broos on Monday included 17 local-based players in his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21 in Morocco.
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Murray 'disappointed' with results coaching former rival Djokovic
British tennis great Andy Murray said Monday he was "disappointed" with Novak Djokovic's results while coaching his former rival.
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Bulgaria hosts opening trio of 2026 Giro stages
Bulgaria will host the first three stages of next year's Giro d'Italia, which will once again crown its champion in Rome, organisers RCS announced on Monday.
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