Injury-prone fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Friday named in South Africa's 15-man squad for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to break their New Year jinx as the Gunners battle for their first Premier League title in more than two decades.
Norway came close to its objective of selling only zero-emission cars in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting for 95.9 percent of new registrations.
- Dani Alves invests in Portuguese third division club
- London stocks hit record as 2026 kicks off with global gains
Politics
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States is "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran kills protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region.
January 02, 2026
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Argentina topple Spain for winning United Cup start
Sports
January 02, 2026
The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next season's Champions League or just survive in the lucrative English top flight.
January 02, 2026
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President Nicolas Maduro Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure.
January 02, 2026
Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to play at the season-opening Grand Slam.
January 02, 2026
US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday.
January 02, 2026
Culture
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's wardrobe is more than a statement of style; it has become known as a canvass for her political message of advancing women's and Indigenous rights.
January 02, 2026
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For years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia projected geopolitical and economic power across the Gulf and beyond, seemingly in tandem.
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn is showing "positive signs" after being hospitalised in an induced coma with meningitis, ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist said.
The North Korean leader's daughter Kim Ju Ae has made her first visit to a mausoleum housing her grandfather and great-grandfather, state media images showed Friday, further solidifying her place as her father's successor.
The deadly fire that ripped through a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana raises numerous questions.
January 02, 2026
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Dozens were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday as young revellers rang in the New Year.
January 02, 2026
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Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived "racial stereotyping" during his 15-year career.
30 former NFL star players from different NFL Teams will autograph on-site up to 3,000 The Dream Bowl memorabilia items such as helmets, footballs, jerseys, and live-autographs by Notable Live.Autographed memorabilia items will be anchored by Prova & Sumerian technologies and digital twins will be tokenized with Data Vault.Digital tokens anchored to real The Dream Bowl autographed memorabilia items will be awarded [by lottery] to holders of the original Dream Bowl Meme Coin token (the "Dream Bowl Meme Coin I") and, following the distribution date of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II tokens to certain record holders of Datavault AI securities as of January 7, 2026 (the "Dream Bowl Meme Coin II" and together with the Dream Bowl Meme Coin I, the "Dream Bowl Meme Coins"), to holders of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II, throughout 2026 with an average of 10 winners selected every business day.Dream Bowl Meme Coins memorabilia digital tokens will be traded on Datavault AI's forthcoming International NIL Exchange and [lottery] winners can decide to trade or take physical possession of The Dream Bowl autographed memorabilia items won by them.
Thomas Frank said the "boring Tottenham" taunts from his own club's fans were understandable after they were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Brentford on Thursday.
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City paid the price for their sloppy finishing in a 0-0 draw against Sunderland that dealt a major blow to their title hopes on Thursday.
January 01, 2026
- Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims
- Wembanyama to miss Spurs' NBA game Friday at Indiana: reports
- Brazil's Bolsonaro heads back to prison after medical treatment
- Man City charge stalls at Sunderland, Liverpool held by Leeds
- Man City's title bid dented by Sunderland stalemate
- Australia's Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
- Niners seek win for home-field playoff edge into Super Bowl
- New York mayor Mamdani pledges left-wing success after taking office