Sane hits brace as Bayern thump Hoffenheim

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Leroy Sane scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich thumped Hoffenheim 5-0 at home on Wednesday to restore their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table.

Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane scored two goals in Wednesday's big win over Hoffenheim.

Aston Villa ruin Moyes' Everton return

Liverpool (AFP) – David Moyes’ return as Everton manager failed to muster a response from the toothless Toffees in a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Ollie Watkins fires Aston Villa in front at Everton

Norman replaced as CEO of LIV Golf

Miami (AFP) – Australian Greg Norman has been replaced as chief executive of LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed league announced on Wednesday.

Greg Norman has been replaced as CEO of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league.

More than 19.5 mn Yemenis in need as crisis worsens: UN

United Nations (United States) (AFP) – More than 19.5 million people in Yemen will need assistance in 2025, a senior UN official said Wednesday, expressing concern over a worsening humanitarian crisis and for children suffering from malnutrition.

Nearly half of children under five years old in Yemen suffer from moderate to severe stunting caused by malnutrition, the UN says

Quake

Sydney (AFP) – Voters in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu began casting ballots Thursday in a snap general election, a contest dismissed by some as a “distraction” while weary citizens rebuild from a deadly tremor last month.

Rescuers dig through a building toppled by an earthquake in Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu, on December 18

Qatar, US announce Gaza truce, hostage release deal

Doha (AFP) – Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.

People celebrated while watching a television on a street in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, as news of the ceasefire spread

Galaxy sign Zanka from Anderlecht

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – MLS champions the Los Angeles Galaxy has signed Danish international defender Mathias Jorgensen from Anderlecht, the club said on Wednesday.

Danish defender Mathias Jorgensen, known as 'Zanka', has signed for the Los Angeles Galaxy.