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China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai wins 100m sprint

Noskova, Muchova take Czech Republic into BJK Cup final

Top French literary prize drops best-selling novel over AI claims

Thai sprinter Puripol breaks own Asian Games record to win 100m gold

US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president

Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan GP, Antonelli crashes out

Pope warns against losing humanity in AI-driven 'paradise of machines'

Williams boss hails Chadwick as F1 inspiration for women

Pope warns against losing humanity in 'paradise of machines'

World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal

From FBI warning to literary acclaim: the Russian journalist who took on Putin

South Lebanon children return to school destroyed by Israel strike

China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign

Jewish group urges Berlin far-left vote winners to tackle antisemitism

Alonso shoots down Liverpool speculation

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on Friday dismissed speculation he could replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

Atletico face Athletic in Copa dey Rey semis

Atletico Madrid will face Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after they were paired in Friday's draw.

Leach bowls with injured knee but England confident of quick recovery

England spinner Jack Leach bowled with an injured knee on day two of the opening Test against India but he will be back and "raring to go," assistant coach Jeetan Patel said Friday.

Klopp's 'shock' Liverpool exit generates talk of Germany move

Jurgen Klopp's announcement he would step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the season was greeted with shock in his native Germany on Friday, leading to speculation he could be set for a move to the national side.

Bodies of 77 Ukrainian soldiers repatriated to Kyiv

Kyiv said Friday the bodies of 77 soldiers had been returned to Ukraine, days after the downing of a Russian military plane threw doubt on the future of such exchanges.

Medvedev battles back from two sets down to make Australian Open final

Daniil Medvedev battled into a third Australian Open final Friday with a come-from-behind five-set defeat of Alexander Zverev to set up a title match against Jannik Sinner.

Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza: UN court

The UN top court on Friday said Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and facilitate "urgently needed" humanitarian aid into the besieged territory, handing down rulings in a case that has drawn global attention.

Postecoglou glad of Romero's leadership in Son's absence

Ange Postecoglou has praised Tottenham Hotspur vice-captain Cristian Romero for filling the leadership "void" caused by Son Heung-min's absence on international duty.

Rubiales three-year ban for World Cup kiss confirmed by FIFA

Disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales will be banned from the game for three years, world football governing body FIFA confirmed Friday after rejecting his appeal.

EU hails 'change' as Apple opens App Store to competition

The European Union's digital enforcer celebrated on Friday the "change" underway in the tech world after Apple yielded to a new EU law by announcing it would allow alternative app stores on the iPhone for the first time.

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