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Robinson and Tongue share match ball after dismissing Pakistan

As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs

Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab

McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA return builds

Honduras places 80% of country on El Nino drought alert

'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': witness

Many US Fed policymakers back interest rate hikes if inflation stays high

PSG Ligue 1 opener moved over state of Parc des Princes pitch

Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan collapse in England opener

UK PM launches bid to help homeless, donating part of his wages

All Blacks must get 'everything right' to beat Springboks, says legend Fitzpatrick

Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'

Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan all out for 171 in England opener

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Liverpool boss Slot says Ekitike reaping rewards for greater physicality

Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike's run of five goals in four matches indicates the striker has heeded the Liverpool manager's advice when it comes to improving his fitness.

Judge jails ex-Malaysian PM Najib for 15 more years after new graft conviction

A Malaysian judge sentenced former prime minister Najib Razak to 15 more years in jail on Friday after convicting him of abuse of power and money laundering in a sovereign wealth fund graft scandal.

Musona rescues Zimbabwe in AFCON draw with Angola

Veteran Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in Marrakesh on Friday as the second round of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group matches kicked off.

Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on how to end the Russian invasion, Kyiv said Friday.

'Personality' the key for Celtic boss Nancy when it comes to new signings

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy insists personality will be a central consideration when he contemplates bringing fresh recruits to the Scottish champions.

Arteta eager to avoid repeat of Rice red card against Brighton

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to ensure there is no repeat of Declan Rice's controversial red card against Brighton when his Premier League leaders face Brighton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Nigeria signals more strikes likely in 'joint' US operations

Nigeria on Friday signalled more strikes against jihadist groups were expected after a Christmas Day bombardment by US forces against militants in the north of the country.

Malaysia's former PM Najib convicted in 1MDB graft trial

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was found guilty on Friday of abusing his power to plunder millions from the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund and launder the proceeds.

Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand

An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after the last recorded sighting, conservation authorities and an NGO said Friday.

Japan govt approves record budget, including for defence

The Japanese government approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists.

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Malaysia's Najib convicted of abuse of power in 1MDB graft trial