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Scotland take lead in World Cup qualifying group, Dutch move closer
Spanish social media star launches new far-right party
Spanish social media star launches new far-right party

A young Spanish EU lawmaker with a huge social media following officially launched his anti-immigration party on Sunday in a further fragmentation and rightward shift in European politics.

October 12, 2025

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'Tron: Ares' wins N. America box office, but disappoints at $33.5 mn
'Tron: Ares' wins N. America box office, but disappoints at $33.5 mn

"Tron: Ares," the latest installment in the Disney sci-fi franchise, debuted atop the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday, but analysts said its $33.5 million haul was disappointing given its huge budget.

October 12, 2025

Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab
Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab

A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an "attempt to seize power illegally".

October 12, 2025

Kiplimo, Feysa power to victory in Chicago
Kiplimo, Feysa power to victory in Chicago

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa powered to victories in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday as the annual showpiece took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the city caused by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

October 12, 2025

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'Stubborn' Gauff beats Pegula to win all-American Wuhan Open final
'Stubborn' Gauff beats Pegula to win all-American Wuhan Open final

Coco Gauff said her "stubborn" decision to defy her coach and play in China after a tough US Open had paid off after she beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday to clinch the third WTA 1000 title of her career in Wuhan.

October 12, 2025

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Countdown to hostage release as Trump to host Gaza peace summit
Countdown to hostage release as Trump to host Gaza peace summit

Hamas will release its remaining hostages on Monday and will play no role in Gaza's future government, the group told AFP, as US President Donald Trump and other world leaders prepared to convene in Egypt for a major peace summit.

October 12, 2025