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Irish president hits out at UK govt 'Troubles' law

Leclerc shines at Imola as Verstappen rues 'bad day'

Giro hat-trick for Milan with Pogacar poised for crunch weekend

French marines patrol New Caledonia after deadly riots

Ex-president Bolsonaro discharged from hospital

Juventus sack Allegri for Italian Cup rampage

Scheffler climbs within three of PGA lead after early arrest

Saracens and Scotland wing Maitland to retire from rugby

Military spending pushes Russian economic growth up

Djokovic takes Geneva wild card to halt slump

'Historic': Saudi stages first swimwear fashion show

For Taiwan shoppers, China's malls only a ferry ride away

With suitcases and packages stuffed with food, alcohol and construction materials, Taiwanese shoppers make their way towards a ferry in the Chinese city of Xiamen bound for the Taipei-administered island of Kinmen.

Anger in Peru over decree describing transsexuality as 'mental disorder'

The Peruvian government is under fire from LGBTQ+ groups which have called a protest Friday against a new decree listing transsexualism as a "mental disorder."

Five things to know about future Anfield boss Arne Slot

Arne Slot, the Feyenoord coach who confirmed Friday he would be leading Liverpool from next season, is known as a passionate leader who gets the most out of his player and demands a strong work ethic.

Leclerc shines on bright day in the sun for Ferrari at Imola

Charles Leclerc shone in the sunshine as he completed a double top for Ferrari on Friday, dominating both free practice sessions ahead of this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Zverev equals Becker record to reach Rome Open final

Germany's Alexander Zverev equalled compatriot Boris Becker's record by reaching an 11th Masters final on Friday when he ended the Rome Open giant-killing run of Alejandro Tabilo.

'Get out now': Kharkiv region evacuees wait for stranded relatives

Nina Kozyr looked around the courtyard of the evacuation centre in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, hoping for news of her parents.

Boeing shareholders back outgoing CEO pay deal despite safety woes

Boeing shareholders voted Friday to back outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun's pay deal and reelection to the board, in an endorsement of company leadership as it faces heavy scrutiny over safety problems.

Supreme Court justice faces recusal calls over inverted US flag

A US Supreme Court justice faced calls on Friday to recuse himself from cases involving Donald Trump after an inverted American flag -- a symbol of the former president's false election fraud claims -- was flown outside his home.

Ex-WADA chief Pound says 'disgusted' by USADA 'lies' over China cases

The former president of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA), Canadian Dick Pound, launched a fierce attack on the United States anti-doping body USADA on Friday, accusing them of "lies and distortions" and seeking to undermine WADA.