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Asian markets mostly rose Monday as fresh hopes for a US interest rate cut provided some calm after last week's rollercoaster ride fuelled by worries of a tech bubble.

Mogadishu is rising, literally, from the ashes of decades of war. Pavements remain scarred by bullet holes and ruined buildings still line many streets, but the city's cacophony is now one of construction, not destruction.

Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick for Saudi side Al Nassr in a 4-1 win.

Kane Williamson returned to New Zealand's 14-man Test squad named on Monday to face the West Indies in a three-match series next month.

Washington and Kyiv said Sunday that any eventual deal to halt the war with Russia must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty, after "constructive" talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva.

European and African leaders gather in Angola Monday for a summit aimed at deepening economic and security ties that will serve as a backdrop to emergency talks on Ukraine.

Global wildlife talks open Monday, with debates set to take on questions ranging from protection of sharks, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.

The Mexican naval training ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in May, leaving two crew members dead, returned home on Sunday to official fanfare in the port of Veracruz.

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance with a 4-0 rout of FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

Americans are expected to spend a record amount over the holiday season, despite lingering worries in the world's biggest economy about stubborn inflation, tariffs and the knock-on effects of the government shutdown.

Lionel Messi produced a vintage performance as Inter Miami stayed on course for their first MLS Cup final appearance with a 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

Australian resources giant BHP said Monday it had dropped a bid to take over British rival Anglo American that would have created the world's largest miner of copper.

Jude Bellingham struck late on to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, keeping his team top of La Liga by a point from rivals Barcelona.

Jude Bellingham struck late on to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, taking his team top of La Liga by a point.

Patrick Mahomes conjured a trademark rescue act as the Kansas City Chiefs kept their playoff hopes alive with a come-from-behind 23-20 overtime defeat of the in-form Indianapolis Colts in the NFL on Sunday.

Finland's Sami Valimaki fired a four-under-par 66 to hold off American Max McGreevy by one stroke on Sunday and win the RSM Classic for his first US PGA Tour title.

Christian Pulisic fired AC Milan to derby victory with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan, moving his side up to second in Serie A and within two points of new leaders Roma.

At least 50 of the more than 300 children snatched by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria have escaped their captors, a Christian group said on Sunday, as the president announced the rescue of 38 worshippers seized in a separate attack last week.

Veteran forward Olivier Giroud netted twice as Lille won 4-2 at home to Paris FC in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio boasted "tremendous" progress after a day of meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva on a proposal to halt the Ukraine war, but numerous uncertainties remain.

World number one Jeeno Thitikul captured her second consecutive season-ending LPGA Tour Championship on Sunday, holding off Thai compatriot Pajaree Anannarukarn for the $4 million richest prize in women's golf.

Slovenians on Sunday voted to suspend a new law to legalise assisted dying in a referendum held after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation.

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, detained after allegedly using a soldering iron on his court-ordered ankle monitor, argued Sunday that a state of "paranoia" had led him to tamper with the device.

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi labelled Tom Curry a "bully" after accusing the England forward of shoving and swearing at him during a tunnel bust-up following a 27-23 loss at Twickenham on Sunday.

Italy claimed a third Davis Cup in as many years on Sunday after beating Spain 2-0 in front of delighted home fans in Bologna and completing a treble without star player Jannik Sinner.

Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze's brilliant hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday was just reward for the midfielder's "exceptional" commitment to improve.

Atletico Madrid scraped a 1-0 win at Getafe on Sunday to keep the pressure on the teams above them in La Liga.

US and Ukrainian lead delegates hailed "good progress" Sunday in talks on Donald Trump's proposal to halt Ukraine's war with Russia, after the US president accused Kyiv of ingratitude.

Italy claimed a third Davis Cup in as many years on Sunday after beating Spain 2-0 in front of delighted home fans in Bologna.

Eberechi Eze hailed his "special" moment as the Arsenal star's first ever hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday.

A blistering strike from teenage Germany midfielder Assan Ouedraogo helped RB Leipzig to a 2-0 win over Werder Bremen on Sunday, sending them back up to second in the Bundesliga.

Max Ojomoh had an England home debut to remember, scoring a try and creating two more, in a 27-23 defeat of Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday as Steve Borthwick's men ended 2025 with their 11th win in a row.

Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze showed Tottenham what they missed out on with a brilliant hat-trick in a 4-1 north London derby demolition that bolstered the Premier League leaders' title charge on Sunday.

Universal's musical sequel "Wicked: For Good" stole the box office spotlight in its North America debut this weekend, with a record-setting haul to the tune of $150 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Max Ojomoh had an England home debut to remember, scoring a try and creating his side's other two, in a dramatic 27-23 defeat of Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday as Steve Borthwick's men ended 2025 with their 11th win in a row.

Israel said it killed Hezbollah's chief of staff in an air strike on Lebanon's capital on Sunday, hitting an apartment building in an operation the militant group said crossed a red line.

Roma moved top of Serie A on Sunday after winning 3-1 at Cremonese and taking a two-point lead over Napoli ahead of the Milan derby.

Matteo Berrettini put Italy close to a third consecutive Davis Cup title after beating Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday's first singles match.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Ukraine again of lacking "gratitude" for Washington's support against Russia's invasion, as top US and Ukrainian representatives met in Geneva for talks on a proposal to halt the war.