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Chiefs reach NFL playoffs with win, Cowboys advance despite defeat
Patrick Mahomes threw for two touchdowns and ran for another on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs clinched an eighth straight NFL playoff berth.
Women lack basics in crisis-hit Lebanon's crowded prisons
Nour is raising her four-month-old daughter in Lebanon's most overpopulated women's prison, struggling to get formula and nappies for her baby as the country's economy lies in tatters.
Drones attack Kyiv as Ukraine struggles to restore power
Drones attacked the Ukrainian capital early Monday morning, the Kyiv city military administration said, urging people to heed air alerts.
The comeback queen of 'Emily in Paris'
To Netflix viewers, she is among the most famous French faces of the moment, appearing in three hits: "Call My Agent", "The Crown" and "Emily in Paris", which returns for a third season on Wednesday.
China megacity says people with symptomatic Covid can work 'as normal'
People with Covid-19 symptoms in one of China's largest cities can now go to work "as normal", state media reported Monday, a dramatic reversal in a country where a single case could previously send thousands into lockdown.
Countries poised for historic deal to protect nature
Countries closed in on a historic deal to reverse decades of environmental destruction threatening the world's species and ecosystems at a marathon UN biodiversity summit on Sunday.
Asian markets track US losses on recession worries
Asian markets fell on Monday as traders weighed the prospect of a global recession caused by central bank moves to fight inflation.
North Korea conducts 'final-stage test' for spy satellite: state media
North Korea carried out an "important final-stage test" for the development of a spy satellite, which it will complete by April next year, state media said on Monday.
UK set for ruling on plan to deport migrants to Rwanda
UK high court judges were on Monday due to rule on challenges to the British government's controversial policy of deporting migrants and asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
Dutch expected to apologise for 250 years of slavery
The Netherlands looks set Monday to finally embark on a path leading to a formal apology for its tainted 250-year history of slavery.
Magic get the better of Celtics again, Nets rally to beat Pistons
NBA top draft pick Paolo Banchero scored 31 points to lead surging Orlando to a 95-92 victory in Boston on Sunday, the Magic's second win over the Celtics in three days.
Suffering Argentines explode with joy after 'epic' World Cup win
Watching football icon Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday made the economic suffering engulfing the country "worth it," according to ecstatic fans.
US Capitol riot panel to meet, vote on Trump criminal referrals
Wrapping up an 18-month probe into last year's deadly attack on the US Capitol, lawmakers will convene Monday to vote on whether to recommend criminal charges against former president Donald Trump and some of his closest aides.
Deschamps to decide on future but outlook bright for Mbappe's France
Didier Deschamps said he would wait before deciding whether to remain as coach of France in the wake of their World Cup final defeat, but the future prospects remain bright for a side brimming with young talent and led by Kylian Mbappe.
FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026
Forty-eight teams, three host countries, and potentially more than 100 games.
Magic get the better of Celtics again
Orlando rookie Paolo Banchero got off to a hot start on the way to 31 points on Sunday as the surging Magic beat the Boston Celtics for the second time in three days.
Chiefs advance to NFL playoffs while Cowboys denied by OT loss
Patrick Mahomes threw for two touchdowns and ran for another on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs clinched an eighth consecutive NFL playoff berth, but the Dallas Cowboys were denied.
Lionel Messi: The Greatest?
For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over.
Draft UN biodiversity deal calls to protect 30% of planet by 2030
Countries gathered at a UN meeting on biodiversity in Montreal were inching closer Sunday to a deal to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 and to stump up $30 billion in yearly aid for the developing world to save their ecosystems.
Messi heads long list of World Cup farewells
Lionel Messi left the World Cup stage for the final time in the most dramatic way possible on Sunday, headlining a lengthy list of global giants bidding farewell to football's biggest tournament.
Messi can decide World Cup future: Argentina boss Scaloni
Victorious Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it was up to Lionel Messi to decide whether he wants to play at another World Cup as the South American nation celebrated a dramatic win over France in Sunday's final.
Chants of 'Messi, Messi' as Bangladeshis celebrate Argentina's World Cup triumph
Bangladeshi football fans chanted "Messi, Messi," shedding tears of joy and dancing in the streets to celebrate the triumph of Argentina -- a country half a world away -- over France in the World Cup final Sunday.
Qatar emir says 'exceptional' World Cup delivered to fans
Qatar's ruler said Sunday that the Gulf state had delivered on a vow to hold an "exceptional" World Cup.
'Avatar' sequel dominates N.America movie screens
Sci-fi epic "Avatar: The Way of Water," the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster, swamped the competition at North American theaters, taking in an estimated $134 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Brilliant Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory
Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday, scoring twice against France in one of the all-time great finals with the South Americans holding their nerve to triumph in a penalty shootout.
Qatar's migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup
Rasheed celebrated Argentina's World Cup win singing and dancing with dozens of other South Asian workers with a double landmark on his mind. Sunday was also International Migrants Day.
Messi says will continue Argentina career after World Cup win
Argentina star Lionel Messi on Sunday vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally realising his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup.
Mbappe heroics in vain but justify Pele comparisons
Kylian Mbappe was unlucky to finish on the losing side as Argentina defeated France on penalties in the World Cup final, but the 23-year-old showed on Sunday why comparisons with Pele are not unreasonable.
Twitter to ban users from promoting rival social platforms
Twitter announced Sunday it would no longer allow users to promote their accounts on a host of social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram -- the latest policy change by the company under its controversial new owner Elon Musk.
France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat
France coach Didier Deschamps said the way his team lost Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina was "cruel" after they came from behind twice over the course of the game only to succumb in a penalty shoot-out.
Brilliant Messi finally wins World Cup for Argentina
Lionel Messi won the World Cup for Argentina on Sunday as he scored twice against France in one of the all-time great finals before the South Americans held their nerve to win in a penalty shootout in Qatar.
Argentina's Scaloni tells fans to enjoy World Cup victory
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who masterminded the South Americans' penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's World Cup final, called on his compatriots to enjoy the glory.