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Rubio lands in India for 'trade diplomacy'

Zelensky, US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup

China opposes US ban on govt agencies from using DeepSeek

On Israeli election eve, settler violence becomes Netanyahu liability

Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment

Tech firms bear brunt of selling as stocks drop

Indonesia investigates crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment

France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM

South Korea to withdraw some Ukraine embassy staff after POW row

Threats of political violence soar in Australia's 'online echo chamber'

S. Korea warns of 'firm' response after North threatens fresh measures near border

Alberta separatists lose vote on leaving Canada

Canada awaits result in Alberta independence vote

Ukraine claims US missile holdup ahead of reported talks

Spain coach dismisses spat with Flick over Yamal injury

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday there was "no conflict" with Hansi Flick after the Barcelona boss last month criticised the national team's handling of Lamine Yamal.

Madagascar's president denounces 'coup' attempt in day of fresh protests

Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned on Friday what he said was an attempt to topple his government as fresh protests flared against the political elite and years of misrule.

'Suffering' Djokovic fights past Cilic in Shanghai opener

Novak Djokovic said he had to "fire up all engines" as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4.

Pegula fights past Navarro for Noskova semi-final in Beijing

Jessica Pegula fought back to beat fellow American Emma Navarro 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 6-1 on Friday for a date with Linda Noskova in the China Open semi-finals.

UK on 'high alert' following synagogue attack

Britain was on heightened alert Friday following an attack outside a Manchester synagogue that killed two people, as police said they may have shot victims as the terrifying assault unfolded.

Israel deports first activists from Gaza aid flotilla

Israel on Friday deported four Italian activists, the first of hundreds detained from an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, shortly after the interception of a final boat brought an end to its mission.

Bellingham's omission from England squad nothing personal, says Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that Jude Bellingham's omission from his squad to face Wales and Latvia is due to the midfielder's "lack of rhythm" and is nothing personal.

Luxembourg enthrones new grand duke after royal abdication

Thousands of people, including European royalty, thronged Luxembourg Friday to witness the enthronement of Grand Duke Guillaume as monarch after his father, Henri, officially abdicated ending a 25-year reign in the small EU nation.

England skittle sorry South Africa for 69 at Women's World Cup

England's bowlers bundled out South Africa for a paltry 69 in a Women's World Cup clash in Guwahati on Friday, the Proteas’ third-lowest total in WODIs and their lowest ever against England.

Jurel, Jadeja tons put India in firm command of West Indies Test

Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja hit attacking centuries to put India in total control with a lead of 286 against the West Indies in the first Test on Friday.

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