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Ahead of APEC summit, Trump comes knocking on Kim's door

South Korea proposes holding border talks with North

Emergency nurseries rescue DR Congo's Ebola orphans

Ukraine's young figure skaters twizzle on despite Russian threat

Bezzecchi tops Australian MotoGP practice as wallaby hops onto track

Asian football endorses Infantino re-election as FIFA president

Under-threat Ospreys bet on new ground and Australian 'stardust'

Complete Kane hopes for 'special night' as Ballon d'Or rumours swirl

India stirs up its gastronomy with French cooking schools

Rooney calls United squad 'selfish babies' after Fernandes criticism

Williams, Santos lead Bears over Patriots

Teddy Wilson, son of World Cup-winner David, gets Wallabies call-up

China's first AI film hits cinemas but ticket sales lag

New Zealand military chief resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'

Hatton charges early as leader Vegas opens round two at PGA

England's Tyrrell Hatton and American Max Homa made early charges in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship as leader Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela teed off with a two-stroke advantage.

Skinner urges Man Utd to 'go through hell' in Women's FA Cup final

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has challenged his Women's FA Cup-holders to "go through hell" as they bid to deny Chelsea a domestic treble in Sunday's final at Wembley.

US singer Brown ordered held until June in UK assault case

American R&B singer Chris Brown, former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was Friday remanded in custody until June 13 by a UK court, charged with assault over a 2023 incident.

Council of Europe denounces 'deliberate starvation' in Gaza

The Council of Europe on Friday said Gaza was suffering from a "deliberate starvation", and warned that Israel was sowing "the seeds for the next Hamas" in the territory.

Eurovision door still open for Celine Dion comeback

As excitement builds for Saturday's Eurovision final, one question looms large: could superstar Celine Dion, now in fragile health, make a show-stopping appearance, 37 years after winning the competition?

Ramaphosa's talks with Trump chance to reset tattered ties

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa travels to the United States next week to meet Donald Trump in a bid to rescue deteriorating relations with a vital and increasingly critical trade partner.

Russia, Ukraine conclude first peace talks since 2022

Russians and Ukrainians sat face-to-face for under two hours Friday in Istanbul for the first direct talks in over three years aimed at ending their war, with expectations low for breakthroughs.

'Total package' Vardy prepares for 500th and final Leicester appearance

Ruud van Nistelrooy has hailed Jamie Vardy as "one of the greatest" as the Leicester talisman prepares for his 500th and final game for the club on Sunday.

World Press Photo suspends credit for 'Napalm Girl' picture

World Press Photo suspended on Friday the credit for who took one of the most iconic pictures in history, the Vietnam War image "Napalm Girl", after doubts were raised over the photograph's authorship.

Combs's ex Cassie returns to witness stand

Defense lawyers for Sean Combs have another stab Friday at the testimony of the music mogul's former girlfriend Casandra Ventura, who will return to the stand for a fourth day of marathon questioning in his sex trafficking trial.

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