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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

Wimbledon launches online monitoring service to protect players

Wimbledon chiefs said Friday they had launched a social media monitoring service to protect players from online abuse.

Hungary's Orban visits Putin on trip slammed by EU

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, on a trip the EU said threatened to undermine the bloc's stance on the Ukraine war.

Flights suspended in Sicily's Catania as volcano erupts

Catania airport on the Italian island of Sicily was closed on Friday after Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, erupted and spewed ash into the sky, disrupting air travel.

WSL record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema joins Man City

Manchester City on Friday announced they had signed Women's Super League record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema on a three-year deal after the Netherlands international's contract with Arsenal expired.

Israeli team expected in Qatar for talks on Gaza deal

Israel's spy chief was expected in Qatar on Friday for the latest effort to free hostages held by Hamas Palestinian militants in Gaza, almost nine months into the Israel-Hamas war.

Spain PM's wife testimony before judge in graft probe suspended

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife arrived at a Madrid court to testify before a judge Friday as part of a preliminary corruption probe into her business ties, but the hearing was quickly suspended with a new date set for July 19.

Keir Starmer: Britain's methodical new leader

Britain's new prime minister Keir Starmer is an ex-human rights lawyer and public prosecutor who will have to focus his relentless work ethic and methodical mind on fixing the country.

France bans rallies in New Caledonia during Sunday polls

Gatherings have been banned this weekend in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia during the second round of France's parliamentary polls.

Released Gaza detainees allege torture by Israel amid war

Blindfolded, beaten and sometimes bitten by dogs, Gazans released from Israeli prisons allege being tortured amid the Israel-Hamas war, which rights groups say has worsened conditions for detainees.

Reformist faces ultraconservative as Iran votes for president

Iranians voted on Friday in a presidential runoff election where the choice is between a reformist advocating improved ties with the West and an ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator.

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Spain PM's wife testifies before judge in graft probe