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- The Canadian Press
John Wall gives broadcasting a try, while still holding out hope for one more NBA shot
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — John Wall was at the G League Winter Showcase last year, trying out, hoping to get back in the game.
- USA TODAY Opinion
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- Reuters
Weakened Iran could pursue nuclear weapon, White House's Sullivan says
(Reuters) -The Biden administration is concerned that a weakened Iran could build a nuclear weapon, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday, adding that he was briefing President-elect Donald Trump's team on the risk. Iran has suffered setbacks to its regional influence after Israel's assaults on its allies, Palestinian Hamas and Lebanon's Hezbollah, followed by the fall of Iran-aligned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, including missile factories and air defenses, have reduced Tehran's conventional military capabilities, Sullivan told CNN.
- The Canadian Press
Russia's Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin on Sunday with Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader since Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
- The Canadian Press
Thousands stream into Belgrade square to protest against populist Serbian president
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Tens of thousands streamed into a central square in Serbia's capital on Sunday for a big rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government, whose tight grip on power has been challenged by weeks of street protests led by university students.
- USA TODAY
All the allegations in Blake Lively's complaint: Unwanted kissing, smear tactics and more
Blake Lively says she accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and he retaliated. All the accusations, from unwanted kissing to smear tactics.
- Yahoo Finance
Biden reignites talk of a stock-trading ban for lawmakers. Familiar hurdles remain.
President Joe Biden this week announced an endorsement of a stock-trading ban for US lawmakers, making a last-minute entry into an issue that has bedeviled Capitol Hill for years.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The 13 best last-minute gifts from Amazon that'll arrive in time for Christmas
Yes, you can still secure a wow-worthy holiday present — we found plenty, from kitchen gadgets to tech favorites.
- PA Media: Sport
Sean Dyche says Everton must ‘win games’ to keep his job under new owners
The goalless draw against Chelsea was watched by representatives of The Freidkin Group.
- USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek
Charlie Woods makes first career hole-in-one at 2024 PNC Championship
Can you believe it?
- The Telegraph
The unusual rise to power of Trump’s new special envoy – an Essex-raised TV titan and former ‘manny’
He’s the man who arguably turned Donald Trump into a household name and paved his path to the Presidency. And now the incoming US President is repaying the favour, by appointing the British TV producer who created The Apprentice as special envoy to the UK.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Apple Boxing Day sale: Amazon Canada dropped deals on Apple Watches, iPads, MacBooks and more
You'll want to snap these deals up quickly — we predict they'll sell out soon!
- The Guardian
Saracens serve Premiership notice with six-try victory against Northampton
Fergus Burke led the way with two tries as Saracens dominated Northampton, last season’s Premiership champions, to win 39-24
- The Canadian Press
Man United loses 3-0 at home to Bournemouth for second straight season as Chelsea held by Everton
Manchester United was beaten 3-0 at home by Bournemouth for the second straight season in the Premier League to continue Ruben Amorim's turbulent start at Old Trafford, while title-chasing Chelsea was held to a 0-0 draw at Everton on Sunday.
- The Canadian Press
A small plane crashes into a Brazilian town popular with tourists and the number of dead is unclear
A small plane crashed into a Brazilian town that is popular with tourists on Sunday, killing several people, local officials said.
- The Telegraph
Nine games in and Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd defence still look like strangers
Ruben Amorim still faces a major decision over Marcus Rashford but, after 90 turbulent minutes that ended with Manchester United being booed off at Old Trafford, his problems extend far beyond the fate of the England international.
- Yahoo Sports
NFL scores, live updates: Eagles look to keep pace for NFC's No. 1 seed at Commanders, Lions visit Bears
Philadelphia can win the NFC East with a victory in Washington Sunday afternoon.
- Evening Standard
Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today
The Reds are back at Spurs for the first time since that VAR mistake
- Reuters
Ukraine says Russian general deliberately targeted Reuters staff in August missile strike
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said in a statement on Friday that Colonel General Alexei Kim, a deputy chief of Russia's General Staff, approved the strike that killed Reuters safety adviser Ryan Evans and wounded two of the agency's journalists on Aug. 24. In a statement posted on Telegram messenger the SBU said it was notifying Kim in absentia that he was an official suspect in its investigation into the strike on the Sapphire Hotel in Kramatorsk, a step in Ukrainian criminal proceedings that can later lead to charges.
- CBC
Many homes in Somalia don't have formal addresses. Here's how an Edmonton startup is helping
Edmontonian Jibril Ibrahim recalls his sticker shock when he discovered sending medicine to his cousin in Somalia during the pandemic would cost him $400.It's just one example of the exorbitant fees Somali-Canadians pay to send urgently needed packages and money depended on by loved ones in a country recovering from decades of civil war.One reason why the cost is so high is that many houses lack formal addresses, Ibrahim said, which is also a massive barrier to governance, security and economic