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South Korea break Japan hearts to win Asian Games basketball gold
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82-year-old dies after beach fight in Greece over sun lounger
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Acosta takes first victory at Austrian MotoGP
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US warns of rapid escalation in Mideast war
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PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest
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Iran 'put hearts on the court' to win Asian Games basketball bronze
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China swim sensation, 13, sets Games record after Japan win early
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School girl Yu helps China dominate in Asian Games swimming openers
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Drones hit Moscow as Russians go to the polls
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Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Puyol watches
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New England boss Fleming says 'wrong' to ask Stokes to end retirement
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China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games
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Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz
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Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections
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US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh
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Hong Kong pays final respects to former city leader Tung
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Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games
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Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says
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IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts
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China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins
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First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool
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AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks
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Data centre command hub keeps AI up and running
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Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub
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Pope Leo in France: the issues on the table
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Leo XIV, first US pope transcends his restrained style
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Packing for a pope: behind the scenes on foreign trips
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Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy
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Republicans find transgender issues a powerful political weapon in midterm campaigning
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In 'Tenzing', a Sherpa mountaineer gets his due
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German state elections threaten new shock waves for Merz
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Gridko's New Live Drive PTO Roll-Off Trailer Wins the Heavy-Duty TRAILmakER Award 2026 at NATDA Awards
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Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy
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Chile's Bachelet quits race to be next UN chief
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Toulouse edge Vannes, Lyon beat Pau to take Top 14 summit
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Raphinha treble fires perfect Barca to win at Sevilla
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Germans arrested for Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall
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Thiam makes winning heptathlon return at Decastar meet
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Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh
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Czechs beat USA to qualify for Davis Cup finals
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France's debt climbs to highest since 1978: ministry
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Dortmund sink Stuttgart to climb to Bundesliga summit
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McIlroy two shots off the lead at Wentworth after eagle on 18
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Trump says will not tolerate attempts to slow AI growth
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Martinez brace saves Inter in Serie A top-two clash with Roma
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'It has to stop': runners protest women's murders in S.Africa district
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Rosenior abused but guides Paris FC past old club Strasbourg
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Fire erupts near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim strikes
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Seven-try Lyon beat Pau, climb to Top 14 summit
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Cuba works to restore power after another blackout
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Prince Harry says he left most damaging claims out of memoir
Prince Harry left out revelations about his family in his memoir, saying he did not want "the world to know because I don't think they would ever forgive me," according to an interview published by the Daily Telegraph on Friday.
Men's fashion week goes live in Milan, Gucci brings back the boys
The return of Gucci to the menswear catwalk calendar, robust sales of Italian fashion and a farewell to the pandemic-imposed trend of virtual shows -- it's all systems go for men's fashion week in Milan which opened Friday.
Five talking points for the 2023 cycling season
As road cycling's World Tour season shifts into gear at the Tour Down Under next week, AFP Sport takes a look at some of the issues and storylines expected to feature in the year ahead.
US eyes 'extraordinary measures' to avoid default next week: Yellen
The US Treasury Department said Friday it will likely begin "extraordinary measures" next week to prevent a default on government debt, setting up a high-stakes showdown in Congress over raising the nation's borrowing limit.
'Bad shape': Azerbaijani blockade of Karabakh drags on
A blockade by Azerbaijanis of the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh has left supermarkets and pharmacies in the territory's capital Stepanakert with bare shelves, further isolating the beleaguered majority-Armenian population.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr sues media outlets over misinformation initiative
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, son of the slain US presidential candidate, and other anti-vaccine activists have filed a lawsuit against several news organizations that have banded together to fight misinformation.
'Avatar 2' success proves cinema in post-pandemic 'resurgence': Cameron
The huge success of "Avatar: The Way of Water," James Cameron's sequel which is approaching $2 billion at the global box office, proves that "movies are back with a resurgence" after the pandemic, the Canadian director said.
'World class' Kane will break all records, says Conte
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte backed Harry Kane to keep smashing goal records as the striker looks to overtake Jimmy Greaves as the club's all-time top scorer.
Agent says Trossard ready to leave Brighton after Liverpool snub
Leandro Trossard's agent said the Belgium forward wants to quit Brighton after being left out of the team to face Liverpool on Saturday because of his "attitude".
Polisario holds leadership poll under shadow of Morocco-Algeria tensions
The Polisario movement, which seeks independence in disputed Western Sahara, started meeting Friday for leadership elections in the shadow of mounting tensions between host Algeria and Morocco, which controls most of the territory.
Phillips fires New Zealand to ODI series win over Pakistan
Glenn Phillips smashed an unbeaten half-century as New Zealand secured a series victory over Pakistan with a two-wicket win in the third and final one-day international in Karachi on Friday.
Morocco-Algeria spat spills into football with African cup no-show
The decades-long rivalry between North African neighbours Morocco and Algeria has spilled onto the football pitch, leaving the Moroccan team out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Red Bull to unveil 2023 car in New York
Red Bull will launch their 2023 car in New York next month, the Formula One champions announced on Friday.
Smith return welcome news for new England boss Borthwick
Marcus Smith is set to give new England coach Steve Borthwick a boost with a timely return to action ahead of the Six Nations Championship.
Iran top diplomat hopes for restoration of Saudi ties
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed hope during a visit to Lebanon Friday that diplomatic ties between Tehran and Riyadh could be restored through dialogue between the two regional arch-rivals.
Jamaica launches fraud probe as Bolt millions feared missing
Jamaican financial authorities have launched an investigation into a company holding investments for eight-times Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt after reports that he may have lost millions to large scale fraud.
Europe stocks extend gains on slowing inflation, upbeat data
Equities in Europe and Asia mostly rose Friday as slowing US inflation fuelled speculation the Federal Reserve would take a softer approach to its monetary tightening campaign, though New York stocks were more tentative on bank downturn worries.
Tesla slashes vehicle prices up to 20% in US, Europe
Tesla on Friday announced it will cut the price of its best-selling electric vehicle models up to 20 percent in Europe and the United States, launching a price war as more rivals hit the market.
$1,600 for ice cream: Bolsonaro credit card bill raises eyebrows
More than $21,000 splurged at a modest restaurant -- $10,700 spent at a bakery in a single day. The public release Friday of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's official credit card expenditures is raising eyebrows in Brazil.
Al-Attiyah retains Dakar lead as Loeb notches up sixth stage win
Sebastien Loeb streaked to victory in the 12th stage of the Dakar Rally on Friday, the French BRX driver's fifth stage win in a row and his sixth of this edition.
Valieva not sanctioned by Russian anti-doping agency, says 'concerned' WADA
Russian figure skating prodigy Kamila Valieva has not been sanctioned by the Russian anti-doping agency, which found she bore "no fault or negligence" for a positive drugs test before the Beijing Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday.
Shock in France over boy's suicide after homophobic bullying
The suicide of a 13-year-old French boy who was bullied at school for being gay has shocked the country, prompting warnings that homophobia kills.
Greek court drops spying charges against migrant rescuers
A Greek court on Friday dropped espionage charges against 24 activists involved in rescuing migrants, after a lengthy trial denounced by rights groups and international organisations.
Big US banks report mixed earnings and gird for 'mild recession'
Major US banks reported mixed fourth-quarter results Friday as executives pointed to the rising odds of a "mild recession," with inflation and interest rate hikes challenging households and businesses.
Russia claims control of Soledar, Ukraine says fighting ongoing
Russia said Friday its forces had wrested control of the war-scarred town of Soledar in east Ukraine, its first claim of victory in months of battlefield setbacks, but Ukraine said there was no takeover.
Crystal Palace boss Vieira issues Chelsea warning
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has urged his side to focus on their own game rather than read too much into Chelsea's problems ahead of Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.
Election 'correction' plan found at Brazil minister's home
A document found at the home of Brazil's former justice minister proposed emergency steps for the "correction" of October elections in which his then-boss, Jair Bolsonaro, lost the presidency.
Sudan post-coup talks 'open' to holdout groups: US envoy
The US ambassador to Sudan has called on ex-rebels who were not part of an initial post-coup deal to join the talks aimed at restoring a transition to civilian rule.
Mirren's Golda Meir biopic to premiere at Berlin fest
A long-awaited biopic starring British actor Helen Mirren as Israel's only female prime minister, Golda Meir, will have its world premiere at the Berlin film festival next month, organisers said Friday.
Man Utd wait for Weghorst leaves Ten Hag short on strikers
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is short on forward options for Saturday's derby against Manchester City, with the expected loan signing of Dutch international Wout Weghorst not completed in time.
Stocks mixed on bank downturn worries
European equities rose Friday but US shares slid as banks' earnings reports tempered buoyant sentiment over slowing US inflation.
Trump Organization fined $1.6 mn for tax fraud
A New York judge on Friday fined Donald Trump's family business the maximum penalty available of $1.6 million for committing tax fraud.