Sports News from Friday, December 5th, 2025
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Donald Trump wins inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump was awarded the FIFA Peace Prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.
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Norris tops second practice in Abu Dhabi ahead of Verstappen
McLaren driver Lando Norris set the pace during Friday’s second practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, leading the way from Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell, with team mate Oscar Piastri back in 11th.
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Australia take lead over fumbling England in second Ashes test
Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field.
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Norris ahead of Verstappen in first Abu Dhabi practice
McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris lapped fastest in first practice for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday with closest rival Max Verstappen 0.008 of a second slower.
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Flame arrives in Italy for Milano Cortina Winter Games
The Olympic flame has arrived in Rome on Thursday in preparation for a two-month torch relay designed to stir excitement across Italy before the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in February.
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Mumbai clinches first place after defeating Mid East
Mumbai Cobras have defeated the Mid East Falcons with a 6-3 to secure first place in the Baseball United Season One standings on Thursday,
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Gulf Giants achieve six-wicket victory over MI Emirates
The Gulf Giants have began their campaign with a clinical six-wicket victory against the MI Emirates at DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed discusses ties with Ecuador PresidentHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, met on Sunday at Zabeel Palace in Dubai with Ecuador President Daniel Noboa, who is on an official visit to the UAE.
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UAE President meets Seychelles President ahead of F1 GPPresident His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, met with His Excellency Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of Seychelles, who is visiting the UAE to attend the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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RTA installs 595 bus shelters in key areas across DubaiDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 595 public bus passenger shelters as part of a wider project to deliver 762 shelters across several key areas in Dubai.
