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The Gunners needed a late winner by Kai Havertz to beat Brentford 1-0. Liverpool ended City's 23-game winning streak at the Etihad with a 1-1 draw, while Aston Villa won 2-1 at Tottenham to move into the top four. Manchester United and Newcastle also secured big wins, over Everton and Chelsea respectively, to close in on the top four. AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the Premier League weekend. City leave the door open City's bid for an unprecedented fourth consecutive English top-flight... Читать дальше...

The Brazilian winger also set up a goal for La Liga's top scorer Jude Bellingham, who now has 11 to his name this season in the Spanish top flight. Madrid climbed a point clear of high-flying Girona, who host Athletic Bilbao on Monday looking to reclaim top spot. Carlo Ancelotti's side also rose four points clear of fourth-placed rivals Barcelona, following their 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, and third-placed Atletico Madrid. Madrid were dealt severe blows over the past fortnight with... Читать дальше...

Everton's first match since receiving a 10-point deduction for breaches of financial rules was met with a furious response at Goodison Park as the home support held up thousands of placards labelling the Premier League "corrupt". But the match was only three minutes old when Garnacho produced a sublime piece of skill that will go down as one of the great Premier League goals. The Argentine sprang to met Diogo Dalot's hanging cross flush on the volley and fire it into Jordan Pickford's top left-hand corner. Читать дальше...

Their third and ninth place finishes in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix secured the points that eased their team into the runners-up spot. “This day, it feels like you've won and that's great," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. "We've got to be happy about that." Russell praised the "sporting" driving of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc who could have slowed him down to allow the Red Bull of Sergio Perez to make a late charge on the Briton's third place which would have resulted in the Italians sneaking the second spot in the constructors' championship.

World number four Jannik Sinner, who defeated Novak Djokovic in singles and doubles on Saturday, can win Italy the trophy for the second time in their history if he beats Alex de Minaur in the second singles rubber. "I think now I won one of the most important matches in my life, I don't know what to say right now," said an emotional Arnaldi. Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt opted to maintain Popyrin in the first singles rubber, while Italy's Filippo Volandri returned to Arnaldi from Lorenzo Musetti... Читать дальше...

The Aston Martin driver, who joined the team from Alpine this season, began the season with six podiums in the first eight races and, after a mid-season blip, added a further two before close of the campaign. “It feels a bit unexpected and I would not have put any money on myself finishing fourth this season, so it is like a gift to finish ahead of the Ferraris and (McLaren's) Lando Norris!" said the 42-year-old. He even claimed the season was better than the two years when he won the championship with Renault. Читать дальше...

Stealing money from bank accounts, forbidding or sabotaging work, controlling or unevenly splitting household expenses: financial abuse in intimate relationships persists in France. Often undetected, it’s frequently linked to physical violence.

The Toffees were handed the biggest sporting sanction in Premier League history for breaching profitability and sustainability rules. Clubs in the English top flight are allowed to lose a maximum £105 million ($130 million) over a three-year period or face sanctions. Everton admitted to being in breach of those rules for the 2021/22 season, but have been shocked at the severity of the sanction handed down by an independent commission. "Most people in football are shocked by the enormity of it," said Everton manager Sean Dyche. Читать дальше...

After 18 years as the head of Red Bull's junior team, an operation that has been a conveyor belt of talent for the Milton Keynes-based outfit and others, Tost was on the Alpha Tauri pit wall for the final time. "Thank you to everyone," said Verstappen on his in-lap after his record 19th win of the season and the 54th of his career. "And thank you to Franz Tost. He has had lots of us under his wings and it is his last race – so thank you to Franz." Verstappen's progress from "Mad Max" in his early... Читать дальше...

The four-day truce between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas has "allowed us to get the biggest distribution of aid to the north [of Gaza] in a month", UNICEF spokesperson James Elder said Sunday to FRANCE 24. "We need a lasting peace or we are just going to see more devastation and more and more deaths of children. [...] We cannot turn this [aid] off in two days' time and return to the bombardment of children" in the Palestinian territory, he said.

The protest came a day after large pro-Palestinian crowds took to the streets of Britain's capital to demand a full ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The UK has seen a spike in anti-Semitic incidents since the unprecedented October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel unleashed the latest conflict in the Gaza Strip. "The hate has got to disappear. You can't have hate on either side," 69-year-old retiree Michael Jennings told AFP, as the march began outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Demonstrators, who were joined by ex-prime minister Boris Johnson... Читать дальше...

Jaiswal smashed a 25-ball 53 and fellow left-hander Kishan hit 52 off 32 deliveries after Australia invited the hosts to bat first in Thiruvananthapuram where evening dew is expected to play a part. Jaiswal's fellow opener Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed with a measured 58 and Rinku Singh, a left-handed batsman, smashed an unbeaten nine-ball 31 to add to the Indian total. Australia, who lost the first of the five matches four days after being crowned champions of the ODI World Cup, need 236 to level the series. Читать дальше...

FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin, reporting from a hospital in Tel Aviv where 12 of the Israeli hostages who were released Saturday have been treated, says an uncle of one of the freed hostages has alleged that Hamas is still holding her mother captive.

The 26-year-old Ducati rider had been assured of the championship when his sole rival Jorge Martin crashed early in the race. Bagnaia had had his own nightmare crash when he suffered a leg injury in the Catalunya MotoGP in early September. "It's a dream!" said Bagnaia of his title. "I am super happy "It's been a great season even if Barcelona and the leg injury made it really tough for the run in. "I've always dreamed of winning the title while also winning the race. "I would like to pay tribute to the team... Читать дальше...

Gujarat Titans have kept Hardik Pandya on the list of retained players despite reports the all-rounder will move to his former franchise Mumbai. England stars Ben Stokes and Joe Root have been released by their teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals after the two pulled out of the 2024 season. All 10 franchises listed their retained and released players on Sunday's deadline as teams prepare for the auction on December 19. Pandya stays on with Gujarat, but according to reports could move... Читать дальше...

After hours of delay and acrimony that underscored the fragility of the truce, a second tranche of 13 Israeli hostages was freed on Saturday by Hamas in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners -- the same number as the previous day. A total of 15 foreigners have also been released during the ceasefire -- mediated for weeks by Qatar, the United States and Egypt –- that marks the first breakthrough after seven weeks of relentless war. Under the deal, 50 of the roughly 240 hostages held by the militants... Читать дальше...

New Zealand has largely played on Asian soil this year, with series in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh in various formats, before they played the World Cup in India over October and November. The Kiwis put up a credible show at the tournament, losing to hosts India in the semi-final. "It's definitely going to help us," Ronchi told reporters ahead of Tuesday's match at Sylhet. "I think if we'd come straight from green wickets in New Zealand to the Bangladesh wickets, it's a big change," he added. Читать дальше...

Union finished fourth last season but are wallowing in the relegation zone with just seven points from 12 games. "Union is a very well-run club in one of Europe's top leagues" the 52-year-old Croatian said in a statement released by the club. "My job is to lead the team out of a difficult period and showcase their strengths again." After a playing career in Germany, Spain, Austria and his native Croatia, Bjelica began his coaching career. Bjelica took Austrian third-division side Wolfsburg AC to the Bundesliga... Читать дальше...

"We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness," the family said. "We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time to allow us to mourn the loss of this lovely man who we were so lucky to have had in our lives." Venables endeared himself to English football fans with a superb run to the last four of Euro 96 which England hosted, including a stunning 4-1 thrashing of The Netherlands. However, they fell short in the semis... Читать дальше...

FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin reports from Jerusalem on the emotional family reunions that followed Saturday's late-night release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. She also talks to released Palestinian prisoner Amani Hasheem about the strict conditions set for her release, which Hasheem says included "no celebrations, no Palestinian flags (...), no gatherings around me".

The body of a man was located and taken to the port of Mytilene, the capital of Lesbos, a statement said. A navy helicopter had earlier picked up one crew member from the RAPTOR cargo ship, who was taken to Lesbos General Hospital alive. The Ert state-run news website said the man, an Egyptian, was found floating on a barrel, and despite wounds on his head, was in good health. "He is in a state of shock", coastguard spokesman Nikos Alexiou had told AFP. The fate of the other 12 was not immediately clear. Читать дальше...

The sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, were taken from the Parthenon temple at the Acropolis in Athens in the early 19th century by British diplomat Thomas Bruce, the earl of Elgin. Greece maintains the marbles were stolen, which Britain denies, and the issue has been a source of contention between the countries for decades. Mitsotakis, who is due to see Sunak on Monday, likened the collection being held at the British Museum in London to the Mona Lisa painting being cut in half. "They do look better in the Acropolis Museum... Читать дальше...

Last weekend a 16-year-old pupil, identified only as Thomas, was stabbed when a group of outsiders descended on a festive crowd gathered in Crepol, in the southeastern region of Drome, for a dance party in the village hall. He died on his way to hospital. Eight others were injured. On Tuesday, nine suspects including three minors were detained in connection with the teenager's murder. Three are minors, the others are aged between 19 and 22. After 96 hours in police custody, the suspects were... Читать дальше...

The government said those attempting to break into the armoury at a major army barracks had been repelled, but the public were asked to stay at home. Witnesses told AFP they heard gunshots and explosions in the city's Wilberforce district, where the armoury is located as well as a number of embassies. Other witnesses said they heard exchanges of fire near a barracks in Murray Town district, home to the navy, as well as outside another military site in Freetown. Automatic weapons fire and explosions... Читать дальше...

Since the truce in the Israel-Hamas war began on November 24, the "situation has been ... super calm on the Lebanese side" of the Israel-Lebanon border, reports FRANCE 24 correspondent Rawad Taha. The militant group Hezbollah "apparently has stopped its military operations against Israeli military sites in northern Israel ... which in turn led to Israel to halt its retaliation on Hezbollah bases, the shellling of the outskirts of border villages and other air strikes."