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Guatemala ensures survival of vulnerable 'fossil' fish

Brazil team returns to Colombian site of doomed jet crash

Mancini finds positives in Italy loss, accepts fans' jeers

US celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25

Mbappe injured as Zidane wins on France debut, Italy lose on Mancini return

Alcaraz helps Europe into Laver Cup lead

Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare as Cape Verde crash

Six missing after building collapses in historic Athens district

U2 performs surprise 50th anniversary gigs in Dublin

Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win

Pope calls worshippers 'saints of France' after AI warning

Mancini's Italy return spoiled by Belgium defeat

US court sides with Pentagon in Anthropic AI ban

Rodri confident in Man City innocence despite reported charges

Rising Black Caps star Ravindra eager for South Africa Tests

Rising Black Caps batting star Rachin Ravindra said Friday he is relishing his next crack at Test cricket when New Zealand take on a weakened South Africa side this weekend.

On course for power, UK's Labour prepares for a quick change

If the main opposition Labour party wins the next UK general election as opinion polls indicate, then a familiar sight will appear outside the prime minister's official residence the next day: removal vans.

At least three dead, over 270 injured in huge fire in Kenyan capital

At least three people were killed and more than 270 injured in a massive fire when a truck laden with gas exploded in the Kenyan capital, police said Friday.

Hamas gives 'initial' approval to Gaza truce plan as fighting drags on

Fighting in Gaza dragged on into Friday with scores reported killed overnight, after mediator Qatar said Hamas had given its "initial" approval to a hostage-prisoner exchange deal that would pause its war with Israel.

At least two dead, over 200 injured in massive fire in Kenyan capital

At least two people were killed and more than 200 injured in a massive fire when a truck laden with gas exploded in the Kenyan capital, a government spokesman said Friday.

Shorthanded Lakers stun Celtics, Knicks stretch NBA win streak

A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 114-105 on Thursday as the New York Knicks pushed their winning streak to nine games with a gutsy win over Indiana.

Asian markets rally after tech-fuelled Wall St surge

Asian markets rallied Friday, tracking a surge on Wall Street fuelled by bargain-buying from the previous day's sell-off, while strong earnings from tech titans soothed worries about the impact of higher interest rates on bottom lines.

Iran's long-lasting love for gemstones

At a prominent Shiite shrine in southern Tehran, Qasem Ashgari was buying yet another gemstone ring in the hope it would help his prayers to be answered promptly.

Sundowns stars help home-grown South Africa rise at Cup of Nations

While most teams at the Africa Cup of Nations rely heavily on players based in Europe, South Africa stand out in having an almost entirely home-based squad with coach Hugo Broos leaning heavily on the Mamelodi Sundowns side that dominates domestically.