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EU in showdown over Russian oligarch sanctions as deadline nears

Marchand 'stressed' about racing Japanese rivals at LA Olympics

Missing F-35 fighter parts 'not sensitive', says Australia minister

Mobile boat clinics bring healthcare to India's remote islands

Cambodia showcases scams crackdown with global conference

Former India paceman Zaheer Khan named Chennai coach in IPL

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik's Cube

Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan, 45,000 houses without power

Swimming prodigy Yu, 13, says 'interviews way harder than racing'

Man shot by US immigration agent describes pain of bullet still inside him

G7 leaders condemn Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

Star coaches make their bows as Nations League returns

Google data centre sparks protests in Austria

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Junta trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi closes, Nobel laureate faces 33 years in jail

A Myanmar junta court wrapped up its trial of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday, a legal source told AFP, with the Nobel laureate jailed for a total of 33 years.

Indian tycoon Adani finalises takeover of broadcaster NDTV

Indian tycoon Gautam Adani on Friday secured a majority stake in leading news broadcaster NDTV, finalising a hostile takeover that has sparked press freedom fears in the world's biggest democracy.

Indian cricketer Pant injured in car crash

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant was recovering in hospital Friday after his car crashed into a road divider and caught fire when the star wicketkeeper-batsman was travelling to New Delhi, police and doctors said.

Brazil's 'Janja' wants to give 'new meaning' to first lady role

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva credits his wife of mere months, Rosangela da Silva, with giving him new life.

Surging UK energy bills spark tensions among tenants

Britain's cost-of-living crisis has turned into a bitter winter in households trying to keep their energy bills down: Some lecture flatmates for keeping the lights on. Others move to better heated homes.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi convicted of corruption, jailed for 7 years

A Myanmar junta court sentenced ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to seven years in prison for corruption on Friday, a legal source told AFP, ending the 18-month trial of the Nobel laureate.

No retirement plans for hungry Warner after double ton

Veteran opener David Warner played down talk of retirement Friday after a gritty double century in his 100th Test against South Africa, saying he was hungry to tour India and England next year.

Brazil's Lula: President to pariah and back

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rose from childhood poverty to Brazil's highest office and record approval ratings, only to lose some of his shine in an explosive corruption scandal.

Debt spiral engulfs Turkish voters months before polls

The growing pile of debt notices covering the Ankara district mayor's desk hint at the scale of the economic crisis facing Turkish voters months before crucial presidential polls.

Amid tight security, Brazil hosts 'Lulapalooza' to toast Lula inauguration

Brazil's leftist icon Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva returns triumphant to the presidency Sunday after years out in the cold, with plans for a spectacular inauguration amid ultra-tight security.

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