Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,036

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,036

Here are the key developments on the 1,036th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Here is the situation on Thursday, December 26: Fighting: Russian and Ukrainian forces have once again engaged in fierce battles around the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s General Staff said that 35 Russian attacks were reported around…

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Usyk defeats Fury in points decision in Riyadh to retain heavyweight title

Usyk defeats Fury in points decision in Riyadh to retain heavyweight title

Oleksandr Usyk remained undefeated when he successfully defended his undisputed heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision over Tyson Fury on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Judges Gerardo Martinez, Patrick Morley and Ignacio Robles had identical scorecards in favour of Usyk, 116-112. Usyk landed 179 of the 423 (42 percent) punches thrown, while Fury (34-2-1, 24…

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Guardiola won’t attempt Man City rebuild in January

Guardiola won’t attempt Man City rebuild in January

Who: Aston Villa vs Manchester CityWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Villa Park, Birmingham, United KingdomWhen: 12:30pm (12:30 GMT) on SaturdayFollow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo build-up and commentary stream. Manchester City will not seek to address their current crisis of form with new recruits in January, according to manager Pep Guardiola. Four-time defending Premier League…

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Slot focused on the win and not Everton’s Goodison farewell

Slot focused on the win and not Everton’s Goodison farewell

Everton host Liverpool for the final time at Goodison Park on Saturday but the Reds’ manager is prioritising the win. Who: Everton vs LiverpoolWhat: English Premier League footballWhere: Goodison Park, Liverpool, United KingdomWhen: 12:30pm (12:30 GMT) on SaturdayFollow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo build-up and commentary. Liverpool boss Arne Slot is expecting an ear-splitting…

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