London (AFP) – English Championship leaders Leeds had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Blackburn following a frantic finish to their New Year’s Day clash at Elland Road.
Leeds and Burnley held to draws as Sunderland blunt Blades
Arteta reveals Arsenal hit by virus before vital win at Brentford
London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal’s preparations for their 3-1 win at Brentford were hampered by a virus that swept through his squad.
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Qatar-based Al Jazeera across the Palestinian territories, accusing the network of airing “inciting content”, official media reported.
Israel's sacked defence minister Gallant quits parliament
Jerusalem (AFP) – Israel’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant, who was dismissed in November after spearheading the military campaign in Gaza for more than a year, announced Wednesday that he would resign from parliament.
New Orleans truck attack: what we know so far
New Orleans (AFP) – The United States saw 2025 begin with a violent attack, after a man drove deliberately at high speed into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and wounding more than 35. Here is what we know so far:
Arsenal close gap on Liverpool as Jesus stars again
London (AFP) – Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday.
Zverev injured as holders Germany crash at United Cup, USA advance
Perth (Australia) (AFP) – Elena Rybakina’s Kazakhstan dumped defending champions Germany out of the United Cup on Wednesday with Alexander Zverev sidelined by an arm injury barely a week away from the Australian Open, while top seeds USA beat China to reach the semi-finals.
Cosmetic surgery aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein dies aged 79: partner
Paris (AFP) – Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, also known as “catwoman” due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died aged 79, her partner said on Wednesday.
Tschofenig takes overall Four Hills lead after second leg win
Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany) (AFP) – Austrian ski-jumper Daniel Tschofenig won the second leg of the annual Four Hills tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Wednesday to move into the overall lead.
Terrorism suspected in New Orleans truck
New Orleans (AFP) – A US army veteran with an Islamic State flag and “hellbent” on carnage steered a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revelers in New Orleans on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, officials said.
