Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Stock markets diverge on corporate earnings, tech jitters
England forward Toney to stand trial for alleged assault in June 2028
'Horrific' Russian drone strike kills 13 at Ukraine train station: Kyiv
Warrican's five-wicket haul leads West Indies fightback in Bangladesh Test
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Maresca braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has warned his side to expect no let-up from Brighton this weekend when the teams meet again just days after a dramatic cup tie.
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Oil majors reap bumper profits as Mideast war drives prices
Oil and gas giants Shell and TotalEnergies on Thursday reported soaring quarterly net profits as the Middle East war pushed up hydrocarbon prices -- and the cost of living around the world.
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Goodman out of Inoue title fight after reinjuring eye
Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue's title fight against Sam Goodman this month has been cancelled after the Australian challenger reopened a cut above his eye, his promoters said Saturday.
Alcaraz thriving on Sinner rivalry heading into Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday his burgeoning rivalry with Jannik Sinner brought out the best in him, with the Spanish star driven by winning more Grand Slam titles and toppling the Italian as world number one.
Los Angeles investigates fire blame as curfew enforced
Californians on Friday demanded to know who is at fault for the vast devastation caused by the raging Los Angeles wildfires, as a strict curfew went into force to prevent looting and lawlessness.
Monfils, 38, becomes oldest ATP Tour champion with Auckland win
Gael Monfils became the oldest singles champion in ATP Tour history when the 39-year-old Frenchman swept to victory in the final of the Auckland Classic on Saturday.
UK finance minister begins China visit amid govt bond crisis
British finance minister Rachel Reeves began a visit to China on Saturday, seeking to revive dialogue with the world's number two economy as UK borrowing costs soar.
'Education apartheid': schooling in crisis in Pakistan
Aneesa Haroon drops off her tattered school bag at her rural home in Pakistan and hurriedly grabs lunch before joining her father in the fields to pick vegetables.
Raducanu rejects insect bite treatment over doping fears
Doping fears prevented former US Open champion Emma Raducanu from treating insect bites on the eve of the Australian Open, she said, with players increasingly wary about ingesting contaminated substances.
Biden blasts 'shameful' Meta decision to scrap US fact-checking
US President Joe Biden blasted Meta Friday for scrapping fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the United States, calling the move "really shameful" after a global network warned of real-world harm if the tech giant expands its decision to other countries.
Two fans who grabbed Betts in World Series banned by MLB
Two spectators who grabbed Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he tried to make a catch in last year's World Series have been indefinitely banned from all MLB stadiums and facilities.
Wind lull offers hope in Los Angeles fires as blame game begins
Winds calmed Friday around Los Angeles, providing a fleeting window of opportunity for firefighters battling five major blazes, as official recriminations began over responsibility for the disaster.
NBA Pelicans suspend Williamson one game for policy violation
Zion Williamson was suspended one game by the New Orleans Pelicans for a violation of team policy, the NBA club announced on Friday.
Devastating LA fires expected to push up insurance premiums
The fires ravaging upmarket Los Angeles districts Pacific Palisades and Malibu will be the most expensive ever to hit California, according to experts, who expect premiums to rise in a region already abandoned by many insurers.
NFL, teams pledges $5 mn to Los Angeles fire relief
The NFL and four of its teams are donating $5 million to support Los Angeles communities impacted by the devastating wild fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes around the Southern California city.
Glasgow into Champions Cup last 16 with victory over Racing
Glasgow romped to a five-try 29-19 victory over Racing 92 on Friday to reach the Champions Cup last 16, condemning the French strugglers to a fifth successive match without a victory.
Canada's retro winger Shaffelburg is a star in Nashville
The old-fashioned winger is a dying breed in modern football but the thrill that fans enjoyed from seeing a wide-man bursting down the flanks, can still be found in an unlikely place - Nashville, Tennessee.
Potter makes losing start as Villa knock West Ham out of FA Cup
Graham Potter suffered a painful start to his West Ham reign as Aston Villa's late surge sealed a 2-1 win in the FA Cup third round on Friday.
Leverkusen beat virus-hit Dortmund to close gap on Bayern
Patrik Schick scored a first-half brace as Bayer Leverkusen won 3-2 at a flu-hit Borussia Dortmund on Friday, closing the gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to one point.
Como spoil 10-man Lazio's anniversary party
Como ruined Lazio's 125th anniversary celebrations on Friday after coming away from Rome with a 1-1 draw against their hosts, who had to play for over half an hour with 10 men.
Moyes agrees to make Everton return: reports
Premier League strugglers Everton have agreed to bring David Moyes back to Goodison Park as their manager following Sean Dyche's sacking, according to reports on Friday.
Inauguration of Venezuela's Maduro draws international condemnation
Nicolas Maduro's inauguration on Friday for a third term as Venezuela's president drew widespread admonishment from countries that have accused him of stealing the July election.
France warns Algeria against escalation of influencers showdown
France threatened on Friday to "retaliate" if Algeria escalates a diplomatic row that has flared up over the arrests of Algerian social media influencers accused of inciting violence.
Bangladesh star Tamim Iqbal retires from international cricket
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday with the 35-year-old star run-getter insisting the "chapter is over".
Venezuela's Maduro sworn in as opponents decry 'coup,' US hikes bounty
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term Friday in a ceremony decried as illegitimate by the opposition and internationally, with Washington offering a $25 million reward for his arrest.
Monaco held by Nantes in Ligue 1 despite comeback
Monaco missed the chance to move level on points with second-placed Marseille in Ligue 1 as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Nantes on Friday despite a second-half comeback.
English rugby chief to face sack calls amid pay row
The CEO of England's Rugby Football Union will face calls for his dismissal at a special general meeting after the upcoming Six Nations, it was announced Friday.
Meta abandons racial diversity programs in further right-wing shift
Social media giant Meta announced Friday it is dismantling its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the company, marking another major shift in strategy as it aligns with politically conservative priorities.
Smart glasses enter new era with sleeker designs, lower prices
Producers of hi-tech connected eyewear are multiplying their innovations with increasingly discreet models in an attempt to make a difference in a highly competitive -- and fast-emerging -- market.
Spaniard Masaveu signs with Garcia's LIV Golf team
Spain's Luis Masaveu, a semi-finalist at last year's US Amateur, has signed with Sergio Garcia's Fireballs team in the LIV Golf League, the Saudi-backed series announced on Friday.
Supreme Court looks poised to uphold TikTok ban
The US Supreme Court appeared likely on Friday to uphold a law that would force TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the wildly popular online video-sharing platform or shut it down.
Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies
Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect "fundamental rights" on its platforms.
Browns' Watson has second surgery on ruptured Achilles tendon
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had a second operation on his ruptured Achilles tendon and will likely miss "significant time" next season, the NFL team said Friday.
Family launch £2bn claim over helicopter crash that killed former Leicester owner
The family of the former Leicester City owner killed in a helicopter crash have launched a £2.15 billion ($2.63 billion) legal claim against the manufacturers of the aircraft, it was announced Friday.