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Trump says frustrated with Iran talks as US personnel leave Israel

Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza

Murray adamant size isn't everything despite losing Wales place

Ukrainian, Slovak leaders to meet over oil pipeline dispute

Messi knocked down by fan in Puerto Rico pitch invasion

Two killed, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan

O'Neill taken aback by Rangers boss Rohl's comments on Celtic

Ukrainian, Slovak leaders hold call amid energy spat

French hard-left firebrand sparks row with 'antisemitic' Epstein jibe

Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand

UK police arrest man after Churchill statue sprayed with graffiti

Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties

Former US president Bill Clinton denied wrongdoing at a Congressional panel Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.

Red Cross urges Afghanistan-Pakistan 'de-escalation'

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross called on Friday for a de-escalation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan, insisting that civilians must be protected and healthcare access guaranteed.

Coup role revelations revive calls for return of Spain's ex king

Calls for Spain's former King Juan Carlos I to return from exile have resurfaced after declassified files confirmed his role in stopping a 1981 coup and defending the country's fledging democracy.

Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears, Wall Street slips on AI

Crude oil prices jumped Friday as worries about a possible US attack on Iran rose while Wall Street stocks slid as tech stocks suffered.

TikTok disinformation: the other weapon in Mexico violence

While gunmen for the powerful Mexican narcotrafficker Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera were burning vehicles and blockading roads across Mexico in response to the killing of their leader, others stoked chaos through different weapon: disinformation.

Carmaker BMW to trial humanoid robots at German factory

German carmaker BMW said Friday it plans to deploy two AI-powered humanoid robots in a factory in a pilot programme for the first time this year.

NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays

NASA on Friday said it would revise its Artemis lunar program that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, in a bid to ensure Americans can return to the Moon's surface by 2028.

Golfer Pavan undergoes surgery after freak lift fall

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says he faces a lengthy recovery following surgery on his back and shoulder after falling down a lift shaft before this week's South African Open in Stellenbosch.

Bill Clinton faces grilling on extensive ties to Epstein

Former US president Bill Clinton faces a "lots of questions" from a Congressional panel Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.

For Roberto Cavalli designer, dreams come in all black

Black may have been the colour chosen by Roberto Cavalli's creative director for the new women's collection at Milan Fashion Week, but Fausto Puglisi is hardly feeling negative.

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