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Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul make weight ahead of Miami showdown

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua made weight on Thursday for their bout on 19 December. Joshua weighed 243 pounds at their Thursday weigh-in, while Paul was 216.

French farmers protest outside Macron’s over EU-Mercosur deal

The mayor of Le Touquet has publicly voiced support for the farmers, as pressure mounts on the French government to take a tougher stance on the deal.

Egypt’s Prime Minister Madbouly meets Lebanese President Aoun

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday, underscoring Cairo’s commitment to Lebanon’s security and stability amid regional tensions. Egypt is doing all it can to prevent further escalation between Leba...

Christmas hymns return to Bethlehem after ceasefire brings brief respite

Despite the fragile calm, tensions remain high across the West Bank, and uncertainty lingers. Still, for many in Bethlehem, the return of Christmas hymns and celebrations offers a rare moment of hope — a reminder that even after darkness, light can ret...

Christmas lights attract Lagos residents despite violence and rising costs

Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city’s Christmas decorations.

TikTok signs deal to form new US unit with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

TikTok has signed agreements with three major investors , Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — to form a new TikTok U.S. joint venture, ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States.

Parts of Saudi Arabia covered by snow as temperatures drop across the Kingdom

A rare blanket of snow covered parts of Saudi Arabia on early on Thursday, as temperatures dropped across the kingdom.

Shelters in Burundi overwhelmed as 80,000 flee escalating violence in South Kivu

As violence in the eastern DRC escalates, a growing number of people are being forced to flee their homes and see refuge across the border in Burundi.

Farmers protest at Macron’s second home over EU trade deal

France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed.

Macron loses focus amid ‘dancing microphones’ before EU summit

Belgium summit sees EU leaders momentarily distracted as shifting microphones disrupt a press Q&A, prompting jokes and smiles from presidents and prime ministers.