Addressing Russia, Blinken says only strong Ukraine can bring peace
America's top diplomat on Friday insisted that a strong Ukraine in control of its own territory was a prerequisite for talks with Russia, warning against a "Potemkin" or fake peace through a ceasefire.
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Mystery of the desert: The lost cities of the Nigerien Sahara
A long trek across the desert of northeastern Niger brings the visitor to one of the most astonishing and rewarding sights in the Sahel: fortified villages of salt and clay perched on rocks with the Saharan sands laying siege below.
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Ruediger and Gundogan return to Flick's Germany squad
Germany coach Hansi Flick named a 26-man squad for this summer's friendlies on Friday, with Antonio Ruediger, Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan among eight returnees.
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Referees' group condemns 'abhorrent' Taylor abuse in Budapest
Refereeing body PGMOL have condemned the "unjustified and abhorrent" abuse hurled at Anthony Taylor after the official was harassed by angry fans at Budapest Airport following his controversial display in the Europa League final.
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Nigeria grapples with end of fuel subsidy
Nigerians are struggling with surging fuel prices after newly elected President Bola Tinubu declared an end to popular subsidies, a move analysts and experts said was long overdue.
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Putellas is back but knee injury plague is blighting women's football
Alexia Putellas is set to feature for Barcelona in Saturday's Champions League final against Wolfsburg having recovered from knee surgery but her case is just one of the most high-profile in a plague of ACL injuries blighting women's football ahead of the World Cup.
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Asalanka hits 91 to haul Sri Lanka to 268 against Afghanistan
Charith Asalanka top-scored with 91 to help Sri Lanka reach 268 all out after being put in to bat in the first one-day international against Afghanistan on Friday.
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Heavy rain triggers evacuation warnings in Japan
Hundreds of thousands of residents in Japan were urged to evacuate on Friday as tropical storm Mawar brought heavy rain and caused several rivers to overflow.
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Saudi-Russian discord clouds OPEC+ talks
Signs of discord between top crude oil producers Saudi Arabia and Russia are set to overshadow an OPEC+ output policy meeting on Sunday that will test their alliance.
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Allardyce leaves Leeds after failing in rescue mission
Sam Allardyce left Leeds by mutual consent on Friday after failing to save the club from relegation to the Championship in his four-game spell as interim boss.
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