December 2024 Archive — Top stories from Africa Daily Spectrum

This page collects the biggest pieces we published in December 2024. Want quick context before you read the full articles? Here are the highlights — sports shocks, political rows, legal drama, and entertainment updates that mattered last month.

Sports: tight games and big moments

Chelsea traveled to Portman Road on December 30 to face Ipswich Town. Chelsea went in as favorites despite some shaky form, while Ipswich battled injuries and a tough league position. If you follow Premier League betting or need a match preview, our story breaks down team news, odds and historical clashes that could shape the result.

On the women’s club scene, Barcelona hosted Manchester City in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage on December 18 at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. City led the group and Barcelona trailed closely — a clash that mattered for knockout hopes and showed how tight top-level women’s football has become.

Serie A had its own headline: Ademola Lookman’s late goal lifted Atalanta past AC Milan and put them on top of the table. That goal and Atalanta’s run changed the title race and forced rivals to rethink their plans.

Politics & global headlines

Acontroversial moment came when Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, suggested reclaiming the Panama Canal over disputed shipping fees. Panama’s president pushed back hard. Our coverage explains the claims, Panama’s response, and what a dispute like this could mean for global shipping and diplomacy.

Cricket fans got tense updates from Adelaide. India struggled early in the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, sitting 82/4 at lunch. That match had series implications and showed how quickly momentum can swing in a pink-ball Test.

In entertainment and culture, a few stories gained wide attention. Jay-Z strongly denied serious rape allegations tied to a 2000 MTV event, while legal actions and public reactions continued to evolve. Netflix confirmed a second season of the spy drama Black Doves, a win for streaming viewers waiting for more Keira Knightley and espionage twists. We also covered the worrying health news around rapper Dave Blunts, sparking conversations about health and pressure in the music world.

Each story on this page links to the full article with facts, quotes and context. Use this archive to catch up fast: read match previews and results, follow diplomatic disputes, or track legal and entertainment developments. If something grabs you, click through for the full piece and our on-the-ground reporting.

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