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In Manchester, people say City scandal is 'shame for football'

Haze pushes Kuala Lumpur, Singapore into world's most polluted cities

Stocks lacklustre as inflation data weighs on sentiment

Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa

Israel-bound plane rerouted, pilots wounded in reported fight

Ireland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead

Truth commission on Sweden's Sami people seeks redress

Swift concert attack plan convict fails to get Disney damages

Energy costs spark inflation surges in France, Italy

Ocon to leave Haas at end of F1 season

South Korea break China hearts to reach Asian Games football final

Indonesia razes poolside prison 'villas' where whisky, TVs seized

Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans

Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case

Biden declares he's all in ahead of high-risk TV interview

A defiant Joe Biden told supporters Friday he would stay in the White House race and beat Donald Trump, as he readied for a crucial TV interview to persuade doubters of his physical and mental fitness for a second term.

Spain team 'is a winning horse', says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lavished praise on his young side after Friday's 2-1 extra-time win over hosts Germany took them to the Euro 2024 semi-finals.

Bows at the ready, Chad villagers battle kidnappings

Bows and spears to hand, young villagers file through a wood in southwestern Chad, watching their leader for signals as they train to counter kidnappings.

New PM Starmer speaks to world leaders, names top team after election win

Keir Starmer set to work as Britain's new leader Friday, speaking with other world leaders and appointing his ministerial team after his Labour party's landslide general election victory ended 14 years of Conservative rule.

Alcaraz mimics Bellingham goal celebration after Wimbledon win

Carlos Alcaraz cheekily copied England Euro 2024 star Jude Bellingham's trademark goal celebration on Friday as he soaked up the adulation on Wimbledon's Centre Court.

Merino's extra-time heroics fire Spain past Germany, into Euros semis

A Mikel Merino goal in the penultimate minute of extra time grabbed Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany to send them into the Euro 2024 semi-finals and keep their dreams of a record-breaking fourth European Championship title alive.

Olmo hopes Pedri can make speedy return for Euros semi-finalists Spain

Spain forward Dani Olmo said he hoped injured midfielder Pedri would quickly return for the Euro 2024 semi-finalists, saying "this is a story we are all writing together".

Retiring Kroos hopeful despite Germany's 'bitter' Euros exit

Retiring Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said he was optimistic for the team's future despite their "bitter" Euro 2024 exit after a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Spain in extra time on Friday.

Southgate turns on English 'entitlement' over claims of easy Euros draw

Gareth Southgate rounded on claims England have been handed a soft draw at Euro 2024 as the "entitlement" that has held his nation back ahead of the Three Lions' quarter-final clash against Switzerland.