Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
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Politics
Iran Warns South Korea Against Naval Expansion Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran has formally warned South Korea against deploying naval forces near the Strait of Hormuz, characterizing Seoul’s plan to extend the mission of its antipiracy unit as a hostile act tied to the conflict between the United States and Iran. The diplomatic dispute arises as South Korea seeks legislative approval to broaden the operational scope of the Cheonghae Unit.
Sports
Sixers Face Pacers and Nets on Back-to-Back; Embiid and James Availability in Question
The Philadelphia Sixers (10-3) face a critical two-game stretch this weekend, hosting the Indiana Pacers (4-8) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET before traveling to play the Brooklyn Nets (3-8) on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The primary narrative surrounding the series is the availability of stars Joel Embiid and LeBron James, who have both been managed carefully in previous back-to-back scenarios.
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Defending champ De Minaur books Acapulco title clash with Ruud
Defending champion Alex De Minaur booked a return to the Acapulco ATP final on Friday as Jack Draper retired while trailing in the third set of their semi-final.
Celtics school Mavs for 10th straight NBA win
The Boston Celtics, fueled by 32 points from Jayson Tatum and 21 three-pointers, withstood a 37-point triple-double from Luka Doncic to beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 on Friday and push their NBA winning streak to 10 games.
Series leaders Argentina open Los Angeles Sevens with a win
Argentina, chasing a fourth straight victory in the World Rugby SVNS Series, launched their Los Angeles Sevens campaign on Friday with a 28-21 victory over Spain on Friday.
Asia's richest man takes global rich to the zoo
Top global celebrities will don "jungle fever" outfits in India for a trip to the zoo on Saturday as part of a party thrown by Asia's richest man.
Evenepoel, Roglic get Tour de France taste at Paris-Nice
Cycling fans can enjoy a tantalising peek at how the Tour de France may culminate in July when the Paris-Nice stage race sets off on Sunday towards a finale on the Promenade des Anglais on the Mediterranean seafront.
Europe battles powder shortage to supply shells for Ukraine
Hard-to-find gunpowder is hindering Europe's scramble to provide hundreds of thousands of shells for Ukraine's defensive effort against Russian invaders, with solutions only starting to emerge.
US designer, 'geriatric starlet' Iris Apfel dies age 102
Iris Afpel, centenarian style icon from the New York borough of Queens immediately recognizable by her oversized owlish glasses, has died at age 102, according to her Instagram account.
Food or medicine? Stark choice for sick Argentines
In pharmacies in crisis-riddled Argentina, people look at the prices on medicine containers, then put them down again.
'Very worried': Scientists fret as Antarctic sea ice dwindles
Sea ice levels in Antarctica have registered historic lows for three consecutive years, portending grave consequences for life on Earth as we know it.
Los Alamos sees tourism boost as 'Oppenheimer' fame grows
Christopher Nolan's $1 billion-grossing "Oppenheimer" hasn't just lined the pockets of Hollywood studio executives -- it has also brought an unexpected windfall to the secretive community of Los Alamos.
Christopher Nolan rebuilt Los Alamos 'in secret' for 'Oppenheimer'
An entire town filled with nuclear laboratories, built from scratch in the remote mountains of New Mexico, with every single person involved sworn to secrecy?
In relaxed encounter, leaders of Venezuela, Guyana exchange gifts
Guyanese President Irfaan Ali said Friday that his country wants to remain at peace with neighboring Venezuela amid a century-old dispute over sovereignty of the Essequibo region, which flared up late last year.
Rebels skipper Leota hails team response to 'soft' jab
Melbourne Rebels skipper Rob Leota attributed one of the team's greatest-ever Super Rugby comebacks to their forwards pack being called "soft".
We are making Messi work too hard, Martino tells Miami
Inter Miami are expecting too much work from their Argentine star Lionel Messi, coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday, ahead of the team's Florida derby clash with Orlando City.
Comeback kid Cauley grabs lead at Cognizant Classic
Bud Cauley, back on the PGA Tour after a three year injury absence, produced two late birdies to grab the outright second-round lead at the Cognizant Classic at PGA National Resort on Friday.
Spurs' Postecoglou issues social media warning as Sessegnon speaks out
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has urged his players to take a "mature" approach to the "prison yard" of social media after an awkward week for Ryan Sessegnon.
Odermatt seals giant slalom crown with Aspen win
Newly crowned Alpine Skiing World Cup overall champion Marco Odermatt won his 11th straight giant slalom race on Friday to clinch this season's discipline title.
Okafor fires Milan to win at livid eight-man Lazio
Noah Okafor struck late to fire AC Milan to a 1-0 win at Lazio on Friday in a fiery Serie A match in Rome which finished with the outraged hosts down to eight men.
WTO talks end with no major win, throwing trade body into 'crisis'
A high-level WTO conference ended Saturday with a temporary extension of an e-commerce moratorium but no deals on agriculture and fisheries, throwing into doubt the effectiveness of the multilateral trade body.
Stocks end week at fresh records as Nvidia tops $2 tn
Wall Street stocks finished the week with a flourish Friday behind continued momentum for equities tied to artificial intelligence, especially Nvidia, which finished wih a valuation above $2 trillion for the first time.
Getting shot on 'Rust' like being hit with baseball bat: director
Getting shot on the set of "Rust" where a cinematographer was killed "felt like somebody had taken a baseball bat to my shoulder," the movie's director told a court Friday.
Mbappe taken off at half-time as PSG draw at Monaco
Kylian Mbappe was substituted at half-time as Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain drew 0-0 away to the France captain's former club Monaco on Friday.
Spirit Aerosystems shares surge on possible Boeing buy
Shares of Spirit AeroSystems surged Friday on news Boeing is in talks to potentially acquire the supplier as the aviation giant seeks to right itself amid its latest safety crisis.
Coleman trumps Lyles, Crouser dominant in world indoors
Noah Lyles' quest for four global titles this year came unhinged after Christian Coleman outsprinted him for gold in the 60m at the world indoor championships in Glasgow on Friday.
'Panicky' Bayern held in Freiburg to boost Leverkusen title hopes
Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Friday, an 87th-minute equaliser from Lucas Hoeler giving leaders Bayer Leverkusen a chance to go 10 points clear.
Coleman outsprints Lyles for second world indoor 60m gold
Christian Coleman outsprinted much-hyped American rival Noah Lyles to claim his second world indoor 60m title in Glasgow on Friday.
'Panicky' Bayern held in Freiburg to give Leverkusen title advantage
Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Friday, an 87th-minute equaliser from Lucas Hoeler giving leaders Bayer Leverkusen a chance to go 10 points clear.
Biden hails Italian PM's Ukraine stance as US aid fears mount
President Joe Biden hailed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's "unwavering" support for Ukraine Friday, as they held talks overshadowed by worries about the future of US aid for Kyiv.
Muted outcome of WTO talks throws trade body into 'crisis'
A high-level WTO conference ended Saturday with the extension of an e-commerce moratorium but no deals on agriculture and fisheries, throwing into doubt the effectiveness of the multilateral trade body.
Sounding warning, Kerry urges new ways on climate finance
Veteran envoy John Kerry called Friday for the United States to find major new climate finance methods, warning of "huge disappointment" if historic promises to transition from fossil fuels go unheeded.
Bayern held in Freiburg to give Leverkusen advantage in title race
Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Friday, an 87th-minute equaliser from Lucas Hoeler giving leaders Bayer Leverkusen a chance to go 10 points clear.
'Last resort': Donors hope to offer Gaza lifeline with air drops
With the humanitarian situation in Gaza increasingly desperate, the United States said Friday that it would join some of its Arab and European allies in delivering emergency relief from the sky.