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Ukrainian convicted in Germany over Russian sabotage plot

Bayern's Musiala returns to training after on-field collapse

Beleaguered FIFA chief Infantino rids himself of critic Lamour

China's Baidu, betting on AI, posts fifth straight quarterly revenue drop

Kane confirms Bayern extension talks set to start

German farmers warn of drought toll on grain harvest

Asian allies stress 'critical' US cooperation as Trump slashes Korea drills

Pant fastest to 100 sixes as India set Sri Lanka 372 to win first Test

Pakistan Supreme Court orders ex-PM Khan moved from jail to hospital

Russia rebukes Japan ambassador over disputed islands row

Firefighters push to 'encircle' Belgian wildfire

Crude extends gains, most stocks drop as Mideast hopes dim

ISS to host first spacewalk by Frenchwoman

Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga

Ukraine wheat harvest set to drop by third: satellite imagery

Ukraine's wheat production is likely to be down by at least a third from last year due to the Russian invasion, a data analysis firm that uses satellite imagery said Friday.

Stokes celebrates England captaincy call with 64-ball ton

Ben Stokes smashed 34 runs in an over to reach a 64-ball century for county side Durham on Friday -- his first innings since being appointed as England Test captain.

China troubles mar Adidas's first-quarter result

German sportswear giant Adidas reported a drop in its profits in the first quarter on Friday, as widespread coronavirus lockdowns hurt business in key market China.

Conte praises Liverpool model as he mulls Spurs future

Antonio Conte said he would have no hesitation in committing his long-term future to Tottenham if he were given the same backing that Jurgen Klopp has enjoyed at Liverpool.

India to reopen abandoned coal mines as heatwave hits supply

India plans to lease abandoned coal pits to private mining companies, a government official said Friday, in an effort to ramp up production as power outages exacerbate a sweltering heatwave.

Bayern Munich look to shake Ibiza headache in home finale

Bayern Munich will look to ease the headache from their Ibiza trip with a convincing home win over relegation-threatened Stuttgart this Sunday before finally lifting the Bundesliga trophy.

Russia, West in long-term rivalry: top French general

Russia's invasion of Ukraine did not go according to initial Kremlin plans, but the West must brace for a long-term rivalry with Moscow that risks going beyond the current conflict, France's top general has said.

Bali to deport Russian couple for nude photos on sacred tree

A Russian influencer and her husband will be deported from Bali after staging a nude photo shoot on a sacred tree in violation of local culture, officials on the Indonesian holiday island said Friday.

Conservatives lose key councils in UK vote

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative party lost control of key councils in London, according to partial results from local and regional UK elections on Friday, with a potentially historic change looming in Northern Ireland.

Israel hunts Palestinians after three killed in axe attack

Israel conducted a large-scale manhunt on Friday for two Palestinians suspected of killing three Israelis in an axe attack that came as the Jewish state marked its founding.

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