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Meta chief Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending
Saudi to end LIV Golf funding this year: reports
Google-parent Alphabet soars as Meta stumbles over AI costs
Powell's decision to stay on at Fed ignites new Trump insult
Economy
Brazil lowers benchmark rate to 14.5% in second consecutive cut
Brazil's Central Bank on Wednesday announced a second consecutive cut to its benchmark interest rate, one of the world's highest, in a boost for left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he courts a fourth term.
Sports
'This cannot happen': Arsenal's Arteta livid over Eze penalty review
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was left raging at the decision to overturn a penalty his team had been awarded in their 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
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Sports
Everton shrug off bizarre red card to beat Man Utd
Everton survived an astonishing moment of madness at Old Trafford on Monday when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane to beat Manchester United 1-0.
Sports
Former F1 driver Mick Schumacher joins IndyCar
Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, will drive in the full 2026 IndyCar season for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, the team announced on Monday.
Politics
US stocks rise again on AI rebound, revived Fed rate-cut hopes
Wall Street stocks rallied Monday, extending a rebound as fresh hopes for a US interest-rate cut boosted sentiment after last week's rollercoaster ride fueled by worries of an AI tech bubble.
Sports
Rashford thriving in Barcelona sunshine: Flick
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said on Monday Marcus Rashford is benefiting from a change of scene -- including sunny skies in Spain -- following his loan move from boyhood club Manchester United.
Culture
Based in US or Nigeria? Musk's X erupts over location feature
Elon Musk's X erupted in uproar after the rollout of a feature revealing an account's location, exposing what users describe as global troll farms and influence operations on the platform -- including in support of President Donald Trump.
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Venezuela says US terrorist designation a 'ridiculous lie'
Venezuela on Monday rejected the US terrorist designation of an alleged drug cartel on its territory as a "ridiculous lie" aimed at paving the way for an "illegitimate" military intervention.
Politics
US judge dismisses cases against Trump foes Comey and James
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, dealing a blow to US President Donald Trump's efforts to prosecute his political opponents.
Politics
Sudan's RSF declares truce after army rejects US plan
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Monday announced a unilateral three-month ceasefire a day after the army dismissed a US truce proposal from international mediators.
Economy
Toulouse prosecutor to probe Jaminet's 450,000 euros transfer buy out
A public prosecutor's office said on Monday it was opening a preliminary investigation into the 2022 transfer of France full-back Melvyn Jaminet's to Toulouse from Perpignan.
Politics
US pressed Ukraine to accept deal at Geneva talks, official says
The United States pressed Ukraine to accept its proposals to end the war with Russia during talks in Geneva on Sunday, a senior official told AFP, despite Kyiv protests that the plan conceded too much to Moscow.
Sports
Gymnastics great Whitlock ends retirement in quest for 2028 Olympics
British gymnastics great Max Whitlock said Monday he plans to end his retirement in a bid to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Politics
Hezbollah mourns top commander killed in Israel strike, Iran Guards urge revenge
Hezbollah held a funeral on Monday for its top military chief and other members of the militant group a day after a deadly Israeli strike on south Beirut, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards urged revenge.
Culture
BBC launches hunt for new boss as Trump row rumbles on
The BBC on Monday formally launched its search for a new chief following the resignation of Tim Davie over a misleading edit of Donald Trump that sparked a row with the US president.
Boulevard
France allows drug trafficker day release from supermax prison
A prisoner convicted of drug trafficking and held in a French high-security jail was granted a day release on Monday to meet a potential employer, sparking controversy.
Politics
China's Xi pushes Taiwan issue in call with Trump
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pressed the ever-sensitive issue of Taiwan in a phone call Monday with US President Donald Trump, as he stressed the need to build on a fragile trade truce between the two superpowers.
Sports
Greenwood 'paid dearly' for sex assault allegations, says De Zerbi
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi says Mason Greenwood "paid dearly" after being accused of sexual assault, as the forward prepares to face English opposition for the first time since the allegations this week.
Politics
Sudan's displaced and exhausted doctors treat fellow El-Fasher survivors
Overwhelmed health workers rushed from patient to patient in makeshift tents in Sudan, trying to help even though they too had barely escaped the fall of El-Fasher to paramilitary forces.
Economy
Stocks up as US rate hopes soothe nerves
Global stock markets and the dollar mostly firmed Monday as fresh hopes for a US interest-rate cut provided calm after last week's rollercoaster ride fuelled by worries of an AI tech bubble.
Economy
Italian fashion titan Zegna to hand over power
Gildo Zegna, grandson of the eponymous fashion brand's founder Ermenegildo Zegna, will hand over the reins of the group to its finance director and the fourth generation of family leaders in January, the group announced Monday.
Technology
AI delay may affect Europe's future, says ECB chief
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warned Monday that a delay in embracing artificial intelligence could "jeopardise" the continent's future, urging barriers to its adoption to be swiftly lifted.
Sports
Argentina confirm ligament damage for full-back Mallia
Argentina full-back Juan Cruz Mallia sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee in the loss to England, the team said on Monday.
Culture
US tells EU to rethink tech rules to secure lower steel duties
The United States on Monday urged the European Union to rethink its approach to digital regulation if it wants a deal to lower painful US tariffs on the bloc's steel exports.
Economy
EU, Africa leaders talk trade and minerals in Angola summit
European and African leaders gathered in Angola Monday for a summit to deepen economic and security ties that also presented the chance for emergency talks on Ukraine.
Sports
England centre strength sparks Ojomoh's star turn against Argentina
Max Ojomoh said he had no choice but to play well in his England home debut against Argentina such are the range of midfield options available to coach Steve Borthwick.
Politics
Two-year S.African sit-in for reparations says still ignored
Dozens of elderly people who have camped outside South Africa's Constitutional Court for two years to demand reparations for their suffering under apartheid had hoped the just-ended G20 summit would bring attention to their plight.
Sports
Guardiola 'ashamed' over behaviour at Newcastle
Pep Guardiola said he was "embarrassed and ashamed" of his behaviour after confronting a cameraman following Manchester City's damaging 2-1 loss at Newcastle on Saturday.
Sports
Maresca urges Chelsea's Estevao to ignore Yamal comparisons
Enzo Maresca has played down comparisons between rival teenage wingers Estevao and Lamine Yamal on the eve of Chelsea's Champions League clash against Barcelona on Tuesday.
Politics
Venezuela rejects US terrorist designation as 'ridiculous lie'
Venezuela on Monday rejected a US terrorist designation of an alleged drug cartel as a "ridiculous lie" amid a major American military buildup in Caribbean waters.
Politics
Europe demands more work on US deal for Russia-Ukraine war
Germany said Monday that Russia has to be present at talks on ending the Ukraine war as Europe and Kyiv pressed for more work on a US proposal seen as heavily favouring Moscow.
Reggae icon and 'cultural giant' Jimmy Cliff dead at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday. He was 81.
Culture
Germany Hollywood veteran Udo Kier dead at 81
German actor Udo Kier, whose offbeat charisma made him a cult figure in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at 81 in California, US magazine Variety reported.
Sports
Townsend says Scotland rugby fans expect too much
Gregor Townsend has questioned a sense of "entitlement" among some Scotland rugby supporters following another disappointing campaign that has led to fresh scrutiny of the head coach's position.
Economy
Stocks rise as US rate hopes soothe nerves
Stock markets and the dollar mostly firmed Monday as fresh hopes for a US interest-rate cut provided some calm after last week's rollercoaster ride fuelled by worries of an AI tech bubble.
Politics
Hezbollah mourns top commander killed in Israeli strike
Hezbollah will hold a funeral on Monday for its top military chief and other members of the militant group, a day after Israel killed them with a strike on Beirut's southern suburbs.
Sports
Jansen takes six as South Africa close on historic Test series win
Towering pace spearhead Marco Jansen took six wickets to put South Africa in sight of a first Test series win in India in 25 years after bundling out the hosts for 201 in the second match on Monday.
Economy
Germany business morale falls as hopes for revival dim
German business sentiment fell more than expected in November, a survey showed Monday, the latest sign that industry is losing faith in the government's plans to revive the economy.
Culture
Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies aged 89
India's hugely popular star Dharmendra was lovingly known as the "He-Man" of Bollywood, thanks to his roles in a string of action movies that cemented his legacy spanning more than six decades and 250 films.
Economy
EU says will push US to lower steel tariffs
The EU will Monday urge the United States to implement more of the transatlantic trade deal struck in July, including cutting tariffs on steel, during talks in Brussels with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Sports
Jansen takes six as South Africa bundle out India for 201
Pace spearhead Marco Jansen took six wickets as South Africa bundled out India for 201 on day three Monday with the hosts in grave danger of losing the second Test and the series.