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Drones hit Moscow as Russians go to the polls

Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Puyol watches

New England boss Fleming says 'wrong' to ask Stokes to end retirement

China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games

Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace

Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz

Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections

US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh

Hong Kong pays final respects to former city leader Tung

Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says

IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts

China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins

First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool

Sri Lanka slinger Pathirana to be World Cup 'X Factor', says coach

Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was Friday backed by coach Chris Silverwood to be the "X Factor" at the World Cup.

Three years of prep in Japan's 'big game of footy' against Argentina - Joseph

Japan coach Jamie Joseph said three years of preparation had gone into his team's World Cup Pool D decider against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday.

Jones uninterested in vital Australia performance director role

Australian rugby needs a high performance director, according to head coach Eddie Jones, but the 63-year-old on Friday ruled himself out as a potential solution to the problem.

Turkey bombs northeast Syria, hits energy sites: Kurds

Turkey resumed strikes against Kurdish-held northeast Syria on Friday, targeting energy infrastructure as the death toll climbed to 15 over two days, officials in the Kurds' semi-autonomous administration said.

Chelsea boss Pochettino calls for VAR to be simplified

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has called for the VAR system to be simplified, saying he "trusts the car but the driver is the problem" following the costly Liverpool goal blunder.

Verstappen tops Qatar GP practice in windy and hot conditions

Runaway series leader Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull in Friday's opening and sole practice session at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix, endorsing the probability that he will clinch his third consecutive title.

Community Shield win gives Arsenal belief against Man City: Arteta

Mikel Arteta said title-chasing Arsenal can take confidence from their Community Shield win over Manchester City as the Gunners face the Premier League champions on Sunday.

Third seed Rune, Zverev out of Shanghai Masters on day of upsets

Shanghai Masters third seed Holger Rune crashed out of the tournament in straight sets on Friday, the highest-profile of several top-20 players to be knocked out that day.

Grief and suspicion in Ukraine village hit by deadly strike

Galina Yudina, from the tiny Ukrainian village of Groza, is still reeling from the shock of Russia's missile strike that killed more than 50 people just a few dozen metres from her.

Dutch-Polish spat after Legia Warsaw footballers held

Poland and the Netherlands traded barbs and accusations Friday after Dutch police arrested two footballers from Polish club Legia Warsaw amid violent scenes during their Europa Conference League clash against AZ Alkmaar.

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