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Marsh muscle motors Lucknow to victory over Chennai

Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict

Eurovision finalists tune up as boycotting Spain digs in

Indonesia's first giant panda is set to charm the public

Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit

Cheer and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes

Norwegian Ruud rolls into Italian Open final, Sinner set for Medvedev clash

Bolivia government says deal reached with protesting miners

Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines

Stellar German actress Huller feels war guilt 'every day'

Smalley seizes PGA lead with Matsuyama making a charge

Oil jumps, stocks fall as US-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears

Stocks sank and oil prices jumped Friday as US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the war and reopen the crucial waterway.

Malaysia plans cloud seeding for drought-hit 'rice bowl'

Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears.

Where are the flash points in next week's Trump-Xi talks?

Donald Trump is poised to be the first US president visiting China in almost a decade, but an uneasy trade truce and tensions over Iran and Taiwan loom over his trip next week.

What does China want out of Trump's visit?

US President Donald Trump is due to visit China on May 14-15, where he is expected to meet leader Xi Jinping, after delaying an earlier summit because of the Iran war.

'No medicine for my son': Sudanese struggle to survive in new war zone

In an overcrowded camp in Sudan's Blue Nile state, Awatif Awad has been fighting to keep her five children alive as the region becomes a new front line in the country's three-year war.

North Korea to deploy new artillery along border with South

North Korea plans to deploy a new type of artillery along its southern border, state media said Friday, potentially putting Seoul within striking range as Pyongyang deepens its hostility towards South Korea.

EU monitor says sea temperatures near all-time highs as El Nino looms

The European Union's climate monitor said Friday that ocean temperatures are edging toward record highs as conditions shift toward a potentially powerful El Nino weather pattern.

Pistons hold off Cavs to take 2-0 NBA series lead

The Detroit Pistons thwarted Cleveland's comeback bid to beat the Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series.

Leo marks one year as pope in Pompeii, Naples

Pope Leo XIV marks one year as leader of the Catholic Church Friday with a visit to southern Italy, returning to his flock after weeks dominated by a clash with Washington.