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Fiorentina face the first true test of their unlikely role in a crowded Serie A title race on Sunday when Inter Milan come to Florence looking to bust a seven-match winning streak.

Newly-crowned quadruple world champion Max Verstappen will switch his attention from the drivers' title race to the teams' contest this weekend when he leads Red Bull's unlikely bid to retain their crown at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Two decades after scoring a surprise holiday season global hit with "Love Actually", British filmmaker Richard Curtis is bidding to repeat the trick with his first foray into animation.

Ukraine's military said Thursday an air raid alert had been declared across the country, reporting inbound missiles targeting several regions.

Chinese defence minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, according to British newspaper the Financial Times.

Ireland-based budget fashion chain Primark has been criticised for its record on workers' rights and the effect of its low-cost, high-volume model on the environment.

Kane Williamson scored an unbeaten 77 as he led New Zealand to a commanding 193-3 at tea on day one of the first Test against England in Christchurch on Thursday.

The World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Norwegian chapter will have its day in court Thursday, after it sued Norway for opening up its seabed to mining before performing sufficient impact studies.

President-elect Donald Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had agreed Wednesday to "stop" US-bound migration, a claim she was quick to publicly downplay.

Asian markets diverged Thursday as investors brushed off a negative lead from Wall Street while welcoming a drop in Treasury yields and data showing US inflation was holding steady.

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October last year, many home fixtures of Israel's national football team and clubs have been moved to Hungary.

Donald Trump's tariff threats have rattled foreign businesses and governments, with many fearing it could signal the opening salvo of an all-out trade war when he returns to the White House next year.

America's largest private employer, Walmart, is the latest name to join a list of US businesses and institutions rethinking programs to bolster minority groups as support for progressive policies erodes.

President-elect Donald Trump said that Mexico's leader had agreed to "stop" migration in talks Wednesday, effectively closing the southern US border, in claims that went further than his counterpart's account of a discussion about migration "strategy."

Soaring prices have left a bitter taste in shoppers' mouths at a market in Bangui, as a strike by Cameroonian truckers accusing Russia's infamous Wagner mercenaries of a recent murder cuts off the Central African Republic (CAR).

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed Wednesday that it had opened a new investigation into sexual assault claims against the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, which has so far identified 90 victims.

Air pollution caused by fires is linked to more than 1.5 million deaths a year worldwide, the vast majority occurring in developing countries, a major new study said on Thursday.

England removed captain Tom Latham and Devon Conway to leave New Zealand on 104-2 at lunch on day one of the first Test in Christchurch Thursday on a placid wicket.

The outgoing US administration of President Joe Biden urged Ukraine Wednesday to reduce the minimum conscription age to 18 from 25 to tackle a manpower shortage as Russian forces press in.

The latest AI-powered launches from DEXIS enhance diagnostics and patient care. At ADF, DEXIS showcased its innovative product line, including the new intraoral scanners and imaging products. The conference took place November 26-30 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris in Porte Maillot, France. The company's comprehensive range of award-winning solutions covers a complete digital diagnostic workflow, from intraoral scanning and implant planning to sensors, CBCT, and imaging software. With an expanded portfolio and ecosystem, DEXIS Solutions is designed to accelerate workflows, increase productivity, and improve the patient experience.

A judge denied the rapper known as "Diddy" bail on Wednesday, according to a court filing, after he was charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.

Former Barcelona and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a one-year contract extension with the Major League Soccer club and will line up under new coach Javier Mascherano next season, the club said.

Liverpool are the only team with a perfect record in this season's Champions League after beating title-holders Real Madrid 2-0 in their heavyweight clash on Wednesday, with last season's runners-up Borussia Dortmund among the night's other winners.

Jude Bellingham said Real Madrid were beaten by the best team in Europe right now after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool and questioned the holders' attitude after a third loss in five Champions League games.

Emiliano Martinez produced a wonder save and Aston Villa were controversially denied a last-gasp winner in a 0-0 Champions League draw with Juventus on Wednesday.

Mexico's president discussed migration and drug trafficking with US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday -- two issues he had raised as justification for raising import tariffs on America's southern neighbor.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as Leicester City's new manager, various British media outlets reported on Wednesday.

The price of Arabica coffee hit the highest level since 1977 on Wednesday, approaching a record high as drought in top producer Brazil this year hits supplies.

Daizen Maeda's superb equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw for Celtic against Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday and kept them on course for the knockout phase.

Emiliano Martinez produced a wonder save and Aston Villa were controversially denied a last-gasp winner as they played out a 0-0 draw with Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Goals from Jamie Gittens, Ramy Bensebaini and Serhou Guirassy took Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Kylian Mbappe saw a penalty saved as Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to inflict a third Champions League defeat in five matches on the holders.