Pope Francis has died following a stroke, entering the Catholic Church into the sede vacante period. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, leads ceremonial duties as the Vatican adheres to strict procedures outlined by Church law. Cardinals will soon gather in Rome to select the next pontiff.
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Udinese and Torino will face each other in Serie A on December 29, with both clubs struggling for form. Torino are unbeaten in the last four meetings, while Udinese's defensive record has hit a low point. With a likely low-scoring draw expected, both teams are desperate to turn around their seasons.
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Matchday 3 of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage saw CS Constantine easily book their quarter-final spot, Simba SC fighting to stay in the race, and defending champions Zamalek crashing out after a surprising loss to Stellenbosch. USM Alger and Stellenbosch also advanced, keeping the competition tense.
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Hilaria Baldwin sparked a stir online after a red carpet exchange with Alec Baldwin turned sour. The incident, during promotions for their reality show, had Hilaria snapping at Alec for interrupting her interview. It went viral, garnering mixed reactions on social media. Some viewed it as a sign of control, while others saw it as normal couple banter. The exchange highlighted their dynamic amid the ongoing attention around Alec's recent legal challenges.
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St. Patrick's Day began as homage to the patron saint of Ireland but has grown into a worldwide celebration of all things Irish. Parades, wearing green, and enjoying a pint signify the blend of religious history and festive Irish pride, deeply rooted in immigrant experiences.
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Inter Milan faces Genoa with crucial lineup changes, including debutant Josep Martinez as goalkeeper. Genoa opts for a 3-5-2 formation. The match is pivotal for Inter to regain form before facing Napoli.
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Both Rangers and Celtic were handed shock defeats in the Scottish Premiership. Rangers lost 2-0 to St Mirren at home, while Celtic were defeated 2-1 by Hibernian. This turmoil comes amidst ongoing challenges for both teams, with Rangers facing fan unrest and Celtic dealing with a recent Champions League exit.
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In a captivating rematch, Dmitry Bivol defeated Artur Beterbiev via majority decision, winning back the undisputed light-heavyweight titles. Bivol excelled with strategic adjustments and superior technique, despite Beterbiev's aggressive tactics. The fight left both men battered and hints at a contentious trilogy ahead.
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The Nigeria Governors' Forum expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark, acknowledging their pivotal roles in advocating for South-West and South-South regions and their vital contributions to national harmony.
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Sam Wilson dons the Captain America mantle in the latest Marvel film featuring political intrigue and the Red Hulk. While performances of Mackie and Ford stand out, the film's plot feels uninspired and heavily reliant on MCU history.
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West Ham United has brought in promising Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season. This strategic move aims to bolster West Ham’s attack amidst injury woes, reuniting Ferguson with former coach Graham Potter and offering the young talent a chance to reignite his career after a setback-laden year.
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Ajax advances to the Europa League knockout play-offs following a successful match phase, having claimed victory against Galatasaray. Positioned at 12th place in the group, Ajax prepares to face Union Saint-Gilloise, with the first leg of the play-offs set for February 13. This thrilling encounter follows a European football break, with Ajax also gearing up for domestic challenges in the Eredivisie.
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