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Atletico rule out any talks with Barcelona over Alvarez

Defiant Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test

Tech stocks lifted by Nvidia as broader markets struggle

Pakistan bowl against England in rain-delayed second Test

Delap joins Nottingham Forest in club-record deal

Barcola move from PSG to Liverpool 'on track': source

ICC President Akane Warns U.S. Sanctions Threaten Court's Future

Swallowed by silt: Survivors recount Nepal flood horror

Delays in Cancer Radiotherapy and Surgery Target Times

Germany's Merz hosts 'frugal' leaders ahead of EU budget battle

Acrid stench, charred walls reveal devastation of Pakistan infant ward fire

Barca sign Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates

Rain delays England's bid to put off-field incidents behind them

goStocks fall after US jobs growth surges

Stock markets slid Friday as a much stronger-than-expected US jobs report raised the prospect that the Federal Reserve will maintain its aggressive monetary policy to combat inflation.

Surprise US job surge lifts employment back to pre-Covid levels

The US jobs market grew much faster than expected in July, lifting employment back to pre-pandemic levels, in news welcomed by President Joe Biden as he faces tough midterm elections -- but which also fuels concerns over sky-high inflation.

Raza, Kaia slam centuries as Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh

Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia struck centuries as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to stun Bangladesh by five wickets on Friday in the first match of a three one-day internationals series.

Senior militant among more than 15 dead as Israel strikes Gaza

A senior militant from Islamic Jihad was among more than 15 people killed in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip Friday, prompting the militant group to warn Israel has "started a war".

Senior militant among 4 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

A senior militant from Islamic Jihad was killed in an Israeli air strike on the Gaza Strip Friday, prompting the militant group to warn Israel has "started a war".

On Lampedusa, migrant worries leave locals behind

"It's just words, words," complains Pino D'Aietti, who like many residents of the tiny island of Lampedusa feels abandoned by Italy's politicians -- except when a surge in migrant arrivals makes the headlines.

Ten Hag happy to have unsettled Ronaldo at Man Utd

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reiterated his stance that Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Old Trafford despite the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's desire to leave for Champions League football.

Gases from Iceland's volcano threaten nearby village

Noxious gases from an Icelandic volcano threaten to pollute the air of a nearby village and risk spreading to the capital Reykjavik, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said on Friday.

England's Brook and Jacks get Lions chance against South Africa

Uncapped batters Harry Brook and Will Jacks will hope to impress after being named Friday in a 13-strong England Lions squad for the national A side's tour match against South Africa next week.

Drought-hit Mont Blanc shuts shelters to dissuade hikers

Authorities in the French Alps said Friday they had closed down two popular mountain shelters used by Mont Blanc climbers because of potentially deadly drought-related rockfalls.

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