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Pope Leo condemns Gaza conditions in unusually direct Christmas sermon

In a later Christmas blessing, the pope lamented the plight of migrants and refugees crossing the Americas Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, December 25, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal […]

Pakistan

Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack

The assailant repeatedly punched Akbar in the face, leaving him with broken nose and fractured jaw Shahzad Akbar, a former special assistant to ex-prime minister Imran Khan, was injured in an attack by unidentified assailants in the United Kingdom on Thursday. An investigation is under way, with Cambridge police collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage […]

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Ryder Cup 2025: Shane Lowry on creating history for Team Europe in New York after ‘horrific’ final-day leaderboard | Golf News

Shane Lowry secured Team Europe’s historic Ryder Cup title defence in New York, having been concerned about victory slipping through their grasp during a nail-biting Sunday. Luke Donald’s side ended a run of home dominance in the biennial contest with a thrilling 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black, the first away victory – from either team […]

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My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria: Luca Zidane

Real Madrid’s Luca Zidane during the warm up before the match. Photo: REUTERS RABAT: Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria, after playing for France at junior level.Zinedine Zidane is widely regarded as one of the greatest French footballers, inspiring his country […]

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Brief Christmas pause in AFCON

RABAT: The Africa Cup of Nations paused for Christmas on Thursday, but it is a brief 24-hour break with two more rounds of group competition to be crammed into the next week.The tournament in Morocco kicked off on Sunday, and the first four days of matches have run to form, with many of the favourites […]

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Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool dear, says Slot

Liverpool have scored just three set-piece goals while conceding 11. Photo: AFP LONDON: Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side are damaging their own hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League because of a poor record at set-pieces.The reigning champions head into the busy Christmas and New Year period behind fourth-placed Chelsea on […]

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PSL expansion sparks global interest

The race to own a Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise has intensified. Photo: PCB/File KARACHI: The race to own a Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise has intensified, with two new teams set to join the competition from PSL 11 onwards and as many as 12 interested parties competing for ownership rights.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) […]

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Australia opts for all-pace attack

Australia’s Steve Smith during the post match press conference. Photo: REUTERS MUMBAI: Australia will take an all-pace attack into the fourth Ashes Test, skipper Steve Smith said Thursday, while Josh Inglis was dropped with selectors preferring Usman Khawaja.The hosts head into the Boxing Day Test with an unassailable 3-0 lead over England, but are without […]

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

Nine children injured after drone hits madrassa in KP’s Tank district

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Nine children were injured on Thursday when a quadcopter drone struck a madrassa in Tank district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, police said. The drone was reportedly approaching from an unknown direction when it hit the building, causing injuries to children inside. The injured were identified as 12-year-old Rehan, 10-year-old Farman, 11-year-old Khayam, 13-year-old Habib-ur-Rehman, […]