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Nakashima ousts top seed de Minaur, Osaka advances at Washington

Hunter Bell cruises to Commonwealth gold, Pathirage stuns javelin stars

Nakashima ousts top seed de Minaur and Osaka advances at Washington

Amazon surges as US stocks shrug off bond yield worries

Nakashima ousts defending champion de Minaur to reach Washington semis

Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash

Magaia salvages last-gasp WAFCON draw for South Africa

Ryu leads in bid for third straight major at women's British Open

Forever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: what to know

Fire-hit France region 'coming up for air' as main blaze calms

US announces steep water cuts for three states amid Colorado River crisis

'Hard to win': Taiwanese react to uncertainty over US arms sales

President Donald Trump's suggestion that US arms sales to Taiwan could be a bargaining chip with China has set off alarms across the world, but in Taipei, people told AFP the situation was beyond their control.

Tuchel has 'no fear' after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel said Friday he has no fears after leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly stating his aim is to win the tournament.

Five things to know about South Africa's anti-migrant protests

Anti-immigrant protests are flaring again in South Africa, with vigilantes threatening to remove undocumented migrants by June 30, reviving a politically charged issue in a country battered by economic hardship.

Tennis players 'ignored' in pay dispute, says Fritz

World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand Slam tournament organisers, leading to their planned protest at the French Open.

France announces billion-euro boost for quantum computing

France will pump one billion euros of new funding into quantum computing, President Emmanuel Macron said Friday, warning that the country and the wider European Union must invest to keep up with American and Chinese advances.

Pick of Pep Guardiola's quotes during his time at Manchester City

The curtain is coming down on Pep Guardiola's trophy-laden spell as manager of Manchester City.

Leinster's Lowe misses out on Champions Cup final selection

Ireland winger James Lowe has been omitted from Leinster's team for this weekend's Champions Cup final with holders Bordeaux-Begles, tournament organisers announced on Friday.

Oil, stocks gain as investors weigh Mideast peace prospects

Oil prices and stock markets jumped Friday as traders tracked headlines on the chances for peace in the Middle East, while also eyeing mixed corporate earnings and some positive economic data.

Tuchel has no fears after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel said Friday he does not fear leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly stating his aim is to win the tournament.

Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager

Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a third-placed finish in the Premier League.

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Leinster's Cullen wants Champions Cup to be 'protected' after format change reports