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Influential Iraqi cleric backs US campus protests

Russia hits Ukrainian energy sites in 'massive' overnight attack

Marquez takes pole for Spanish MotoGP

Louvre says Mona Lisa could get a room of her own

Estanguet emotional as Olympic torch sets sail for France

Hamas says studying new Israeli truce proposal

Kenyan patients suffer as doctors' strike grinds on

Portable missiles proliferating in Mideast, N.Africa: report

Armed groups in the Middle East and North Africa have little difficulty getting their hands on portable surface-to-air missiles despite a campaign to prevent their proliferation, according to a report published Friday.

Man City's Guardiola says he does not 'waste time' thinking about refs

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he does not "spend one second" thinking about referees as he prepares to face Nottingham Forest following the relegation-threatened club's stinging criticism of match officials.

Champion Sabalenka struggles through in Madrid Open

Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka battled past Magda Linette 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the third round.

Ligue 1 title beckons for treble-chasers PSG

Paris Saint-Germain can complete the first step of a potential treble on Saturday knowing a victory at home to Le Havre will wrap up a record-extending 12th French league title with three matches to spare.

Barrett inspires Crusaders' return to form against Rebels

Powered by the return of All Blacks' lock Scott Barrett, the Canterbury Crusaders rediscovered winning form with a 39-0 Super Rugby victory over the Melbourne Rebels Friday.

EU toughens safety rules for online retailer Shein

The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are big enough to come under stricter safety curbs.

French barber still trimming at 90

French barber Roger Amilhastre, 90, could have hung up his clippers decades ago but he said his passion for hair gives him a reason to get up in the morning.

Klopp says Liverpool target Slot in line for 'best job in world'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the world" if the Feyenoord boss succeeds the German at Anfield.

'We will shed blood': Armenians vow to fight land transfer to Azerbaijan

Angry at their government agreeing to cede territory to arch-foe Azerbaijan, dozens of Armenian protesters have blocked major highways and vowed to fight the transfer of land they say is rightfully theirs.

Gnabry to return, Sane doubtful for Bayern's Real clash

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said forward Serge Gnabry "will play and will score" in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Real Madrid, but Leroy Sane's status for the match is in doubt.

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