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Hungary parliament to elect Orban-critic judge as president

Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires

Wallabies lock Amatosero given three-match ban for Japan red card

Swiatek dominates Shnaider to set up Toronto semi with Svitolina

Swiatek races into Toronto semis as Svitolina battles through

Oil prices rise further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade

'Big Four' bowlers back as ageing Australia begin gruelling run

One year after Putin-Trump summit, 'spirit of Anchorage' dissipated

AI's hunger for power sparks US private gas plant boom

Farage vs Count Binface: What to know about UK snap poll

Memphis AI data center fuels pollution fight in Black neighborhood

Torment of Afghan fathers as daughters deprived of education

Ceuta leader wants migrant detention centre after influx

Return of displaced Syrian Kurds to hometown suspended after violence

Responding to Spanish critics a 'waste of time' for Bale

Gareth Bale said he will run into the ground for Wales as he dismissed criticism from Spain of his club form as a "waste of my time."

Knierim, Frazier end US pairs drought at worlds, Japan eye men's podium sweep

Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier became the first Americans in 43 years to win pairs gold at the world figure skating championships on Thursday with Japan poised for a podium sweep of the men's event.

England coach Jones 'not bullet-proof', warns RFU chief

England coach Eddie Jones is not "bullet-proof", his boss said Thursday, following a dismal Six Nations campaign.

Italy humiliated by North Macedonia and miss second successive World Cup

Italy will miss their second World Cup in a row after slumping to a shock 1-0 play-off semi-final defeat to North Macedonia on Thursday.

Portugal survive penalty drama to beat Turkey and stay on track for World Cup

Portugal are through to a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off final next week after beating Turkey 3-1 in Porto on Thursday, but only after Burak Yilmaz missed a crucial late penalty for the visitors.

Brilliant Bale double carries Wales into World Cup playoff final

A brilliant double from Gareth Bale took Wales to the brink of a first World Cup since 1958 thanks to a 2-1 win over Austria in Cardiff on Thursday.

North Korea's Kim ordered test of 'new type' of ICBM: state media

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the test-firing of the country's "new type" of intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported Friday.

USA's Knierim, Frazier win pairs gold after rivals crash

US skaters Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier won pairs gold in the world figure skating championships on Thursday as their nearest rivals were forced to retire after a fall in the free skating final.

Four Russians indicted in US for energy sector hacks

Four Russian agents have been indicted in the United States for hacking attacks targeting the energy sector around the world, including a US nuclear power operator, the Justice Department said Thursday.

Nicaragua convicts newspaper owner, expels ICRC delegate

A Nicaraguan court has found the owner of a prominent newspaper known for criticizing the government of President Daniel Ortega guilty of money laundering charges, his wife said on Thursday.

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