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Juventus, Palace cruise to Europa League wins, Bournemouth beat Sociedad

Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites

Stocks climb as oil retreats, Fed calms inflation fears

Samba stars on debut in Man City rout of Norwich

Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags

Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes

Hispanics feel 'betrayed' on immigration, Republican warns Trump

The Easter Island origins of buzzy Malkovich drama 'Wild Horse Nine'

High-scoring Bears face Vikings in battle of NFL unbeatens

Third body recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood

'In our lane': Fed's Warsh defies Trump but still fighting for credibility

Harry makes first public appearance since return to UK

Trump admin makes major cut to endangered species protections

Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India sweep series 3-0

Senegalese opponent Sonko arrested

Leading Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko was arrested on Friday, members of his party, a senior security official and a lawyer told AFP, although the precise reasons for the arrest were unconfirmed.

Juventus kicked out of Europe over financial rules breach

Juventus were kicked out of next season's Europa Conference League on Friday for breaching financial fair play rules, UEFA announced.

'What are the rules?' Broad stumped over Ashes run-out

Stuart Broad joked he does not know the rules after the TV umpire ruled Australia's Steve Smith was not run out in the fifth and final Test at The Oval on Friday.

Ship blaze off Dutch coast losing 'intensity'

Rescuers were on Friday finally able to board a cargo ship packed with electric vehicles that caught fire off the Dutch coast but authorities said the flames, though less intense, still pose a risk to nearby natural sites.

Russia retains allies, despite the Ukraine conflict

Despite the military intervention in Ukraine and efforts by the West to paint Russia as a pariah state, Moscow can still count on support from several African, Latin American and Asian governments, including that of heavyweight China.

France's Boutier eyes major triumph with Evian lead

Celine Boutier birdied the final hole from five feet to head the field at the halfway stage of the Evian Championship on Friday and raise hopes of a home victory in the women's major.

Smith leads Australia revival in fifth Ashes Test

Steve Smith's 71 helped Australia recover from a batting collapse as the tourists frustrated England by establishing a first-innings lead in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday.

Verstappen makes light of Spa penalty

Max Verstappen declared he can carry on winning in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, playing down his five-place grid penalty after topping qualifying on Friday.

British boxer Benn has suspension lifted by doping chiefs

UK Anti-Doping confirmed on Friday that Conor Benn is no longer provisionally suspended shortly after the British boxer announced he was free to resume his career in the ring.

Leclerc starts from pole at Belgian Grand Prix after Verstappen penalty

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will start from pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix despite Max Verstappen having set the fastest time in qualifying on Friday.

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