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Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
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CT scans reveal health and burial clues from Egypt’s Braided Lady mummy
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Oxford faces complaints over lecturer’s classroom attire
Former students and academics have criticised Oxford University and St Hilda’s College over lecturer Matt Rattley’s use of large breast prosthetics and low-cut clothing while teaching.
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Thomas Markle released to house arrest after child-abuse-image charge
Thomas Markle Sr, the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex, has been charged in Florida with one count of possessing child sexual abuse material and released on bond under house arrest.
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Christie's expands Hong Kong footprint in hope of art market 'pickup'
Auction house Christie's opened its regional headquarters in Hong Kong on Friday as its Asia Pacific chief predicted a sales "pickup" despite a global art market weighed down by wary sellers.
Sultry screen legend Sophia Loren turns 90
Italian star Sophia Loren, a cinema icon with two Oscars to her name in Hollywood, celebrates her 90th birthday in Rome Friday, just a few days before French actress Brigitte Bardot.
Cambodian opposition figure in court on incitement charge
An outspoken Cambodian opposition politician appeared in court Friday for questioning on new charges, the latest in a series of legal cases brought by the authorities against dissenting voices.
Bumrah takes three wickets to have Bangladesh in trouble at 112-8
Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah led an inspired bowling attack to leave Bangladesh tottering on 112-8 at tea, chasing the hosts' 376 on day two of the first Test on Friday.
Kimchi threat as heatwave drives up South Korea cabbage prices
An unprecedented heat wave across South Korea has driven up the price of cabbages, data revealed Friday, with the vegetable used in the famed national dish kimchi surging by nearly 70 percent year-on-year.
UK economic data delivers fresh blow to new govt
UK state debt is as big as the country's economic output for the first time since the 1960s, data showed Friday, as the new government warns of tough fiscal decisions before its maiden budget.
China to 'gradually resume' seafood imports from Japan after Fukushima ban
China said Friday that it would "gradually resume" importing seafood from Japan after imposing a blanket ban in August last year over the release of water from the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant.
India minister blames dam release for flooding
A top politician in eastern India on Friday blamed authorities in a neighbouring state for causing a flooding crisis by opening dams after 26 people were killed and 250,000 others were forced to relocate.
O'Rourke strikes early for Kiwis as Sri Lanka trail by three
Rookie New Zealand pace bowler William O'Rourke struck early to send back Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka as the hosts returned to bat on day three of the opening Test on Friday.
Deep takes two as Bangladesh totter in reply to India's 376
Bangladesh lost three quick wickets by lunch in reply to India after a commanding 113 from Ravichandran Ashwin took the hosts to 376 all out on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh on Friday in Chennai.
Israel pounds Lebanon's Hezbollah after device blasts
Israel said it pounded Lebanon's Hezbollah, just hours after the group's leader vowed retribution for deadly explosions that targeted its communication devices, killing 37 people and wounding thousands.
Revolution or mirage? Controversy surrounds new Alzheimer's drugs
Two new drugs, the first capable of slowing down the debilitating progression of Alzheimer's disease, have become embroiled in one of the biggest medical controversies in recent years.
Ashwin's 113 powers India to 376 in Bangladesh Test
Ravichandran Ashwin made 113 in a commanding partnership with Ravindra Jadeja to lead India to 376 all out on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh on Friday in Chennai.
Biden opens home to 'Quad' leaders for farewell summit
US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Australia, Japan and India at his Delaware home this weekend to bid farewell to the so-called "Quad" group that he has pushed as a counterweight to China.
Sally Rooney returns with 30-something questions
Irish author Sally Rooney, hailed as the "voice of a generation" after the runaway success of "Normal People", examines modern love in all its glory and friction in her fourth novel "Intermezzo" released next week.
Israel pounds Lebanon as Hezbollah vows revenge for device blasts
Israel said it struck hundreds of targets in Lebanon, hours after Hezbollah's leader vowed to retaliate for two "unprecedented" rounds of attacks targeting its operatives' communication devices.
Wallabies sense 'massive' chance to upset All Blacks
Skipper Harry Wilson said Friday that the Wallabies' crushing loss to Argentina this month was in the past and they have a "massive opportunity" to upset the All Blacks this weekend.
Taiwan questions two in probe into Hezbollah pagers
Two people from Taiwanese companies were questioned multiple times as part of a probe into pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, Taipei investigators said Friday.
Viral Korean Olympic shooter scores first acting role as assassin
South Korean pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, whose skill and nonchalance won the internet at the Paris Olympics, has landed her first acting role -- as an assassin.
Farrell set for 'challenge' of downing Bordeaux in Top 14
Former England fly-half Owen Farrell will face "one of the hardest challenges in the Top 14" when his Racing 92 side travel to Bordeaux-Begles in round three of the French Top 14 this weekend, according to his coach Stuart Lancaster.
Springbok Etzebeth diverts attention from looming caps record
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has downplayed being set to equal the record for the most capped Springbok in a potential title-deciding Rugby Championship match against Argentina on Saturday.
Inter on a high ahead of Milan derby as Napoli face Juve test
Inter Milan are ready to inflict more pain on their beleaguered local rivals AC Milan on Sunday after the Champions League highlighted the gulf in class currently separating two of Serie A's most storied teams.
Bank of Japan leaves key interest rate unchanged
The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged on Friday, after a decision to hike them in July pushed the yen sharply higher and fuelled turmoil across world markets.
Arnold quits after six years in charge of Australia
Graham Arnold has quit as coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia said Friday, following a poor start to the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Asian markets track Wall Street record to extend global rally
Asian markets built Friday on the latest global rally after a jumbo US interest rate cut, while the yen edged up as focus turns to the Bank of Japan policy decision later in the day.
Guirassy and Anton to return to Stuttgart with new side Dortmund
Cornerstones of Stuttgart's unlikely run from relegation candidates to runners-up last season, striker Serhou Guirassy and defender Waldemar Anton return to their old stomping ground with new side Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.
Marseille bidding to continue 'almost perfect' Ligue 1 start
Marseille will aim to extend their "almost perfect" start to the Ligue 1 season when they visit struggling rivals Lyon this weekend.
Arnold quits as coach of Australia men's football team
Graham Arnold has quit as coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia said Friday, following a poor start to the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Harris and Oprah hold star-studded US election rally
Kamala Harris held a star-studded rally hosted by talk show legend Oprah Winfrey on Thursday, as her US presidential election rival Donald Trump addressed an anti-Semitism event.
Allies to remember failed WWII parachute operation
Veterans and royals gather this weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of one of World War II's greatest Allied debacles: an unprecedented but failed airborne operation to seize Dutch bridges and forge a path into Nazi Germany.
Perez leading new-look Villarreal charge against leaders Barca
Villarreal lost a handful of key players this summer but new arrival Ayoze Perez has helped them thrive ahead of the visit of La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday.
Man City face Arsenal in Premier League title showdown, Postecoglou under pressure
Manchester City host Arsenal in a showdown between the Premier League title favourites on Sunday, while Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou badly needs a win when his side host Brentford.