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India's Modi and Russia's Putin talk defence, trade and Ukraine

Flooding kills two as Vietnam hit by dozens of landslides

Italy to open Europe's first marine sanctuary for dolphins

Hong Kong university suspends student union after calls for fire justice

Asian markets rise ahead of US data, expected Fed rate cut

Nigerian nightlife finds a new extravagance: cabaret

Tanzania tourism suffers after election killings

Yo-de-lay-UNESCO? Swiss hope for yodel heritage listing

Weatherald fires up as Australia race to 130-1 in second Ashes Test

Georgia's street dogs stir affection, fear, national debate

Survivors pick up pieces in flood-hit Indonesia as more rain predicted

Gibbs runs for three TDs as Lions down Cowboys to boost NFL playoff bid

Jahmyr Gibbs ran for three touchdowns and the Detroit Lions never trailed in a 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a clash crucial to the NFL playoff hopes of both teams.

Pandas and ping-pong: Macron ending China visit on lighter note

An ancient dam, pandas and ping-pong: French leader Emmanuel Macron concluded his fourth state visit to China on Friday in the southwestern city of Chengdu, striking a more relaxed note after tough discussions on Ukraine and trade with his counterpart Xi Jinping a day earlier.

TikTok to comply with 'upsetting' Australian under-16 ban

TikTok said Friday it will comply with Australia's imminent ban on under-16s joining social media on the day it comes into force, but told users the changes "may be upsetting".

Hope's resistance keeps West Indies alive in New Zealand Test

A sparkling century by Shai Hope ably supported by Justin Greaves had the West Indies 212-4 at stumps on Friday and clinging to the remote chance they can save the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Pentagon endorses Australia submarine pact

The Pentagon said Thursday it has endorsed the tripartite AUKUS security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia, which would involve Canberra's acquisition of at least three Virginia-class nuclear submarines within 15 years.

India rolls out red carpet for Russia's Putin

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Russia's President Vladimir Putin at a summit on Friday, with defence and trade ties centre stage as New Delhi faces heavy US pressure to stop buying Moscow's oil.

Softbank's Son says super AI could make humans like fish, win Nobel Prize

Softbank CEO and AI investor Masayoshi Son said Friday that advanced artificial intelligence could surpass humans to the extent that "we become fish" and could even win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

LeBron scoring streak ends as Hachimura, Reaves lift Lakers

Rui Hachimura drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-120 NBA victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday as LeBron James's incredible streak of double-digit scoring games ended.

England all out for 334 in second Ashes Test

England were dismissed for 334 in their first innings of the day-night second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane on Friday with Joe Root unbeaten on 138.

Hong Kong university axes student union after calls for fire justice

A Hong Kong university ordered its student union to shut down after a message was posted on campus expressing condolences and urging justice for the victims of a major fire, according to a letter publicly shared on Friday.

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