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Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's 'true' leader after fleeing to US

Bayern boss Kompany out of hospital after meningeal irritation

Putin hails Elon Musk as 'truly a genius'

Shares in Google owner Alphabet sink on profit miss, ad slowdown

US stocks eye big tech earnings as Fed holds rates steady

Chelsea win as Bayern and Madrid draw in Women's Champions League

US Fed holds interest rates steady despite 'too high' inflation

Made with munitions from the Falklands War, a 'Chalice of Peace' for the pope

Rwanda cannot be blamed for what happens in DR Congo, FM says

Pioneering US labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

Inter leave it late again in Serie A as Bologna sink AC Milan

Italian PM slams 'shameful' release of alleged protest organiser

Bolsonaro's escape to the US: How it happened

Hollywood producer Kennedy to head LA28 Olympic ceremony plans

UK king, Starmer lead VJ Day tributes to WWII veterans, survivors

King Charles III led commemorations Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their "courage" as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

South Korean president vows to build 'military trust' with North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Friday to "respect" North Korea's political system and build "military trust", a day after Pyongyang said it had no interest in improving relations with Seoul.

Macron vows to punish antisemitic 'hatred' after memorial tree cut down

The cutting down of an olive tree planted in memory of a young French Jewish man tortured to death in 2006 stirred outrage in France on Friday, with President Emmanuel Macron vowing punishment over an act of antisemitic "hatred".

Hodgkinson happy to be back on track ahead of Tokyo worlds

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson said she was "super happy" to make her comeback to competition, a year after taking 800 metres gold at the Paris Games and in timely fashion before next month's world championships.

Deadly monsoon rains lash Pakistan, killing dozens

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered landslides and flash floods across a remote region of northern Pakistan, killing at least 117 people in the last 24 hours, disaster authorities said Friday.

Frank urges 'real' Spurs fans to back Tel after racist abuse

Thomas Frank urged Tottenham fans to back Mathys Tel in Saturday's Premier League opener against Burnley after the French forward was racially abused this week.

Japan's emperor expresses 'deep remorse' 80 years after WWII

Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine on Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.

Chelsea boss Maresca eager to sign new defender as Colwill cover

Enzo Maresca is keen for Chelsea to a sign a centre-back to cover the absence of the injured Levi Colwill.

Liverpool target Isak controls his Newcastle future: Howe

Eddie Howe admits Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has control of his future with the club as Liverpool remain interested in signing the Sweden forward.

New-look Liverpool kick off Premier League season after spending spree

Reigning champions Liverpool kick off the Premier League season on Friday with Europe's richest league strengthened by a remarkable £2 billion ($2.7 billion) spending splurge.

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