Sports News from Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
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Stoppage-time comeback gives Burkina Faso victory in opener
Two goals deep in second-half stoppage time saw Burkina Faso snatch a 2-1 victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in the opening Group E match at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Wednesday.
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Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day test
A side strain ended England fast bowler Jofra Archer's Ashes campaign on Wednesday while the beleaguered tourists dropped batter Ollie Pope for the fourth test against Australia.
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Arsenal edge Palace on penalties to reach League Cup semi-finals
Arsenal have edged past Crystal Palace on penalties on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals of the League Cup when goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga saved a spot kick from Palace defender Maxence Lacroix.
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Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as Swansea minority co-owner
American businesswoman and television personality Martha Stewart has joined Swansea City as a co-owner, the Welsh football club announced on Tuesday.
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MI Emirates head to playoffs after an eight-wicket win over Gulf Giants
MI Emirates have sealed their playoff berth after a comfortable eight-wicket win over the Gulf Giants during the at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
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30-tonne UAE aid shipment reaches Gaza to combat malnutritionA humanitarian aid convoy provided by the UAE's Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Foundation for Charity and Humanitarian Work has entered the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying vital therapeutic and preventive supplies for children and women.
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Dubai Police crack down on e-bike violationsDubai Police have taken firm action against 90 individuals for riding electric bikes in a reckless and dangerous manner on sports tracks and dedicated scooter lanes at Kite Beach.
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UAE condemns mosque bombing in Syria’s HomsThe UAE has strongly condemned the bombing at a mosque in Homs, central Syria, which left a number of civilians dead and injured.
