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Pakistan blocks roads around capital ahead of planned pro-Khan protest

Japan swimmer Ohashi, 17, shrugs off Covid to smash world record

Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds under pressure

Shin Ohashi: Junk food-loving teen and new world record-holder

Mancini's Italy facing battle to 'win back' dispirited fans

Greek PM urges 'courage' in talks with UK over Parthenon Marbles

German think tanks urge Merz to stick with reforms after election defeats

'I was drowning': Iran Nobel winner exposes pain of separation from children

Alcaraz wants end to late-night matches at Grand Slams

Israel's US envoy says son fighting for life

EU battle over how to define 'Made in Europe'

Olympic champion Yulo completes gymnastics gold collection at Asian Games

Eight killed in wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine

England cannot imitate Spain's success, says Gordon

'Intense' US blizzard blows Iowa caucus campaigning off course

Plunging temperatures, whipping wind and buckets of snow derailed the final stretch of caucus campaigning in the US state of Iowa Friday as Republican presidential hopefuls delivered their last pitches to voters.

UN chief warns against escalation after US-UK strikes on Huthis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all sides "not to escalate" the volatile situation in the Red Sea, his spokesman said on Friday after Washington and London launched strikes on Yemen's Huthi rebels.

Kane 'really happy' Dier made Bayern move

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he was "really happy" to be reunited with former Tottenham teammate Eric Dier, who has signed with the German club.

City star Haaland out until end of January: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has revealed injured Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is set to be sidelined until the end of January.

Hetmyer left out of West Indies white ball squads for Aussie series

Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer has been left out of the West Indies ODI and Twenty20 squads for the upcoming white ball series in Australia.

Oil prices rise on Red Sea escalation

Oil prices climbed Friday after US and UK forces launched strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels, while global stocks were mixed following the kickoff of corporate earnings season.

Morris strikes late as Luton earn controversial draw at Burnley

Carlton Morris scored a controversial stoppage-time equaliser as Luton salvaged a 1-1 draw in their crucial clash with relegation rivals Burnley on Friday.

Musiala, Kane on target as Bayern remember Beckenbauer

Jamal Musiala scored twice and Harry Kane added a late goal as Bayern Munich won 3-0 at home over Hoffenheim on Friday as the club celebrated the life of Franz Beckenbauer.

Yemen strikes unlikely to end Huthi threat to shipping

Recent strikes against Yemen's Huthis are unlikely to end the threat they pose to international shipping, with the Iran-backed rebels having already survived years of heavy aerial bombardment by Gulf states.

Japan's 'Throwing Philosopher' excited to join MLB Cubs

Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga said Friday he is confident he can handle Major League Baseball changes and challenges after signing a four-year deal worth $53 million with the Chicago Cubs.

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