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Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags on

Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount

Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President

Allen lights up Bills' new stadium with 41-31 win over Lions

Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation

Afghan medical students in Pakistan hope court stops college expulsions

Thailand's Muslim separatists vow to fight to the end

AI doomsday warnings unlikely to slow IPOs but questions linger

Mideast turmoil, AI set to dominate UN gathering of world leaders

ICC eyes China in bid to expand cricket

Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says

Nkunku craving freedom and fun on RB Leipzig return

Championship rivals brace for renewal of bitter feuds

Bhutan's traditional archers lose ground to development

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

French crypto boss hails 'heroic' duo for foiling kidnap bid

French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour armed with a fire extinguisher for thwarting the attempted kidnapping of his pregnant daughter and young grandson.

Nuno reports 'positive' outlook on Forest striker Awoniyi after surgery

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said Friday that the outlook for Taiwo Awoniyi was "positive" after the forward was placed in an induced coma following urgent surgery on an abdominal injury.

Piastri edges McLaren teammate Norris in opening practice at Imola

Championship leader Oscar Piastri topped the times ahead of McLaren team-mate and nearest rival Lando Norris in Friday’s opening practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with the two drivers separated by only 0.032 seconds.

Hatton charges early as leader Vegas opens round two at PGA

England's Tyrrell Hatton and American Max Homa made early charges in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship as leader Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela teed off with a two-stroke advantage.

Skinner urges Man Utd to 'go through hell' in Women's FA Cup final

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has challenged his Women's FA Cup-holders to "go through hell" as they bid to deny Chelsea a domestic treble in Sunday's final at Wembley.

US singer Brown ordered held until June in UK assault case

American R&B singer Chris Brown, former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was Friday remanded in custody until June 13 by a UK court, charged with assault over a 2023 incident.

Council of Europe denounces 'deliberate starvation' in Gaza

The Council of Europe on Friday said Gaza was suffering from a "deliberate starvation", and warned that Israel was sowing "the seeds for the next Hamas" in the territory.

Eurovision door still open for Celine Dion comeback

As excitement builds for Saturday's Eurovision final, one question looms large: could superstar Celine Dion, now in fragile health, make a show-stopping appearance, 37 years after winning the competition?

Ramaphosa's talks with Trump chance to reset tattered ties

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa travels to the United States next week to meet Donald Trump in a bid to rescue deteriorating relations with a vital and increasingly critical trade partner.

Russia, Ukraine conclude first peace talks since 2022

Russians and Ukrainians sat face-to-face for under two hours Friday in Istanbul for the first direct talks in over three years aimed at ending their war, with expectations low for breakthroughs.

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