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Iraola instructs Liverpool players to dive after Arsenal penalty call

Lyon, Paris FC close in on PSG at top of Ligue 1

Lazio pull clear at Serie A summit as Gattuso warns of vertigo

Bulgarian president wins runoff election: exit polls

Arsenal ride out Liverpool storm to top Premier League

Israel elections chief says inquiry into irregularities will not undermine result

Binance resumes withdrawals after more than $6 bn stolen in hack

Vacherot beats Lehecka to clinch Basel title

Almgren wins debut marathon in New York, Chepkirui wins women's race

Buzzy Holmes doc wins slow Halloween box office in N. America

Violence after Germany's 'Gen Z' demos slammed by politicians

Mbappe strikes after China controversy as Real Madrid beat Santander

France opens 'attempted murder' probe over petrol bomb attacks on security forces

Lazio pull clear at Serie A summit

Ukraine sends ground robots

Lyman's surrender crisis

Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma

Venezuela and the Qatar Fund

Medvedev praises hardy Australian Open fans after 3:40 am finish

Daniil Medvedev admitted to loyal Australian Open fans "I would not be here" after he fought back to beat Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori from two sets down in a match that ended at 3:40 am on Friday.

Former world pole vault champion Barber dead at 29: agent

Former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber of Canada has died at age 29 at his home in Texas, his agent announced on Thursday.

Calls for calm after Iran, Pakistan trade strikes on militants

The United Nations and the United States appealed for restraint on Thursday after Iran and Pakistan traded deadly air strikes on militant targets on each other's territory.

Barca need comeback to beat Unionistas, reach Copa quarters

Barcelona secured an unconvincing 3-1 win at third-tier Unionistas de Salamanca in the Copa del Rey on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals.

Palestine target Asian Cup 'history' after UAE draw

Makram Daboub told his Palestine team to make "history" by reaching the Asian Cup knockout stage for the first time following a 1-1 draw with 10-man United Arab Emirates on Thursday.

Below-par Djokovic faces fresh Australian Open test

Novak Djokovic faces another searching examination at the Australian Open on Friday after dropping sets in his opening two matches as Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva looks to keep her giant-killing run going.

To the Moon and back: modern lunar exploration

Japan, whose unmanned "sniper" probe will attempt a lunar landing on Saturday, is one of many countries and private companies launching new missions to the Moon.

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' attempts historic lunar landing

Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft is preparing to make a historic lunar touchdown at midnight on Saturday using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed.

Mahomes-led Chiefs visit Allen's Bills in NFL playoff showdown

Patrick Mahomes will lead the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs into frosty Buffalo on Sunday to face Josh Allen's Bills in the latest chapter of the NFL's hottest playoff rivalry.

Henderson joins Ajax after controversial Saudi move

England and former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has joined Dutch giants Ajax, the club said Thursday, only six months after his move to Saudi Arabia sparked controversy over gay rights.

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Palestine frustrated by UAE, Australia into Asian Cup last 16