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'Super typhoon' Bavi heads for US Pacific islands
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Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
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England seek end to Australia agony in Women's World Cup final
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Australia's Popovic on defensive as gamble fails in World Cup exit
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President-elect Fujimori hails 'new chapter' for Peru
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Maiden ton for Udara as Sri Lanka pile on the runs in 2nd Test
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Global celebrities pay court at Swift, Kelce "royal wedding"
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Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
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Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party
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Egypt down Australia to reach World Cup last 16, Cape Verde face Messi
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Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
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Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
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France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay
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England's Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico World Cup test
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Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies
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In Brazil, Bolsonaro family airs feud ahead of elections
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England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source
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Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr
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Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead
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Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka
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Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon
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Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast
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'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole
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LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star
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England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortress
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Trump heads for Mount Rushmore as US turns 250
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Hamilton beats Antonelli to British GP sprint pole with supreme lap
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French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary cap breaches
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Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon
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Record-equalling Djokovic powers into Wimbledon last 16
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Ferrari confirm Hamilton staying next year
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Ruthless Sinner powers into Wimbledon last 16
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Global frenzy over Swift, Kelce's glittering 'royal wedding'
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England's Kane feels 'as good as ever' ahead of Mexico World Cup clash
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Three acquitted of 2019 murder of N.Irish journalist Lyra McKee
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French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary breaches
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Stokes bids farewell to fans after 'mad 15 years'
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Thousands more head for South Africa's borders
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One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwave
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Australia upbeat about 'ultimate professional' Perry's fitness for World Cup final
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Dutch FA to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
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Ukraine backers to vow major support at NATO summit
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Mercedes demos set stage for wave of German auto protests
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Ayuso happy to fly under radar at Tour de France
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Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather
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Curran ready to fill England gap left by Stokes exit
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UN issues 'red alert' over 'catastrophe' in Sudan's El-Obeid
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China urges Russia-Ukraine talks, UN supports no nukes clause
China called Friday for urgent peace talks as it released its plan to end the war in Ukraine, but several Western powers rebuffed the proposals while warning against Beijing's closening ties to Moscow.
Ukraine issue Banksy postage stamp on first anniversary of war
Ukraine on Friday issued a postage stamp reproducing a mural by British street artist Banksy showing a boy defeating a grown man in judo, to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Thousands rally in Georgia for Ukraine, EU
Thousands rallied in Georgia on Friday in solidarity with Ukraine on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the fellow ex-Soviet nation and in support of Tbilisi's European Union membership.
UN chief: Russia brought 'living hell' to Ukrainians
The United Nations Security Council held a minute of silence Friday for victims of the war in Ukraine as Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Russia's invasion had devastated the country.
Tank wreck, protests mark Ukraine war anniversary in Europe
Activists on Friday parked a bombed-out Russian tank in front of Russia's embassy in Berlin, while thousands of protesters across Europe marched against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky eyes victory for Ukraine on anniversary of Russia conflict
President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Friday to do everything to defeat Russia this year, as the first highly-sought Leopard battle tanks arrived in Ukraine on the anniversary of Europe's largest conflict since World War II.
Blinken to meet Asia 'Quad' after China friction
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet next week with his counterparts from India, Japan and Australia, on the heels of a flare-up in tensions with China, an official said Friday.
13 civilians killed in jihadist attack in Mali: local sources
A jihadist attack on a village in central Mali has killed 13 civilians, local officials told AFP on Friday.
G7 threatens Russia sanctions busters with 'severe costs'
G7 leaders, joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, met in a virtual summit Friday and issued a stern warning to countries helping Russia evade international sanctions.
G7 beefs up Russia sanctions on Ukraine invasion anniversary
The United States on Friday announced sweeping sanctions aimed at increasing economic pain for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and sharpening efforts to crack down on Moscow's ability to evade existing restrictions.
G7 allies and Zelensky meet on Ukraine invasion anniversary
G7 leaders, joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, met in a virtual summit Friday to emphasize their commitment to halting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, launched exactly a year ago.
13 civilians die in jihadist attack in Mali: local sources
A jihadist attack on a village in central Mali has killed 13 civilians, local officials told AFP on Friday.
Macron under fire for honouring Bezos with top award
President Emmanuel Macron was under fire from the French left on Friday for handing billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos the country's highest order of merit.
First Western tanks arrive in Ukraine, Zelensky eyes 'victory this year'
President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Friday to do everything to defeat Russia this year, as the first Western tanks arrived in Ukraine on the anniversary of Europe's largest conflict since World War II.
From Bucha to Kramatorsk, Ukraine pays homage to war dead
From Kyiv's war-ravaged outskirts to near the eastern front lines, Ukrainians paid homage on Friday to the victims of Russia's year-long invasion.
Tank wreck, protests mark war anniversary in Europe
Activists on Friday parked a bombed-out Russian tank in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin, with thousands of protesters across Europe due to march against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Yen drops on Japan rates outlook, stocks scatter
Equity markets moved in mixed directions Friday, while the yen dropped after the incoming head of Japan's central bank showed no intention of altering its policy of avoiding interest-rate rises.
G7 to urge countries against military aid to Russia: Japan PM
A virtual Group of Seven summit on Friday will call on countries to not send military aid to Russia, Japan's prime minister said, ahead of the meeting marking one year since the invasion of Ukraine.
On Russian invasion anniversary, Zelensky eyes 'victory this year'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Friday to do everything to defeat Russia this year, with Kyiv announcing preparations for a counter-offensive on the first anniversary of Europe's largest conflict since World War II.
Markets mixed, Tokyo rallies as BoJ nominee backs loose policy
Equity markets were mixed Friday, with traders still occupied by long-running interest rate worries, though Tokyo rallied after Japan's incoming central bank head made the case for keeping its ultra-loose policy.
Zelensky vows victory one year after Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised victory against Russia on Friday on the one-year anniversary of Europe's largest conflict since World War II, as commemorations were held by Kyiv's Western allies.
Breakup with France stokes divisions in Burkina Faso
The ochre, weather-worn walls and tree-lined canal give a sense of tranquillity to the University of Ouagadougou, the highest institute of learning in crisis-stricken Burkina Faso.
China urges Russia, Ukraine to hold talks, warns against using nuclear weapons
China called on Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict.
North Korea fires more missiles after US-South Korea nuclear drill
North Korea said Friday it had fired cruise missiles and claimed that ramped-up US-South Korean military drills "can be regarded as a declaration of war".
China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume talks, warns against using nuclear weapons
China called Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict.
Warhol in the desert: flamboyant art icon pops up in Saudi
Andy Warhol's iconic portraits of stars such as Marlon Brando and Dolly Parton are on display in the Saudi desert, at a show intended to reframe the kingdom's forbidding reputation.
Three contenders in race to become Scotland first minister
Three contenders are in the running to succeed long-serving Scottish National Party (SNP) chief Nicola Sturgeon.
Politician's views on gay marriage roils Scotland leadership race
Nominations for a leader to succeed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as head of Scotland's ruling party will close on Friday amid an uproar over a top contender's conservative views on gay marriage.
Asian markets mixed, Tokyo boosted by BoJ nominee
Asian markets were mixed Friday, with traders still occupied by long-running interest rate worries, though Tokyo rallied after the man tipped as Japan's next central bank head made the case for keeping its ultra-loose policy.
To YouTube and beyond: controversial S. Korean pundit kicked off radio
A hero to some. A foul-mouthed conspiracy theorist to others. South Korea's most controversial talk show host had his hit programme taken off air, so now he's taken his massive following to YouTube.
Ukrainians pray, ready for strikes one year after Russian invasion
Ukrainians will hold ceremonies across their war-ravaged country Friday on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, with President Volodymyr Zelensky to assure them of victory even as they face the threat of new missile strikes.
Blinken to visit Central Asia as Ukraine war raises nerves
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next week, the State Department said Thursday, courting former Soviet republics uneasy over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.