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Hansen back in Ireland squad for Nations Championship

Low Rhine weighed on German growth: central bank

Kremlin sees little 'substance' in Ukraine peace ideas

OpenAI says its AI agents disabled their own safety monitors

Top Arab-Israeli election candidate tells AFP Netanyahu win would be 'catastrophe'

Alldritt returns as France call up seven newcomers for Nations Championship

South African rugby player's death due to 'aortic dissection'

UN issues call to arms to combat off-the-charts El Nino

France's Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise 'solidarity' visit

Nigeria Ebola case matches DR Congo strain

Around the world, far right blames immigrants for French protests

Musk's SpaceX helps launch stock market gains

South Africa eases fuel pain as growth slows

Rose salutes Bournemouth's past heroes ahead of AC Milan clash

Pope set to draw Marseille crowds after pro-migrant plea

Tens of thousands of people are expected to watch Pope Francis process through the streets and celebrate mass in the French Mediterranean city of Marseille Saturday, where the pontiff has waded into an inflamed European debate about accepting migrants.

Second-seeded Sakkari books Guadalajara WTA title clash with Dolehide

Second-seeded Maria Sakkari beat third-seeded Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-0 on Friday to book a return trip to the Guadalajara WTA 1000 tournament, where she'll face first-time WTA finalist Caroline Dolehide.

Recycling plastic not enough, warns UN environment chief

With the production of plastic on the rise worldwide and creating ever more pollution, the UN environment chief warned that humanity cannot just recycle its way out of the mess, and she called for a total rethink about the way we use plastics.

Team World take 2-0 lead in Laver Cup title defense

US Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton and Francisco Cerundolo grabbed straight-set victories to give Team World a quick 2-0 lead Friday in their Laver Cup title defense.

Shelton gets Team World off to hot start in Laver Cup

US Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton got Team World off to a quick start in the 2023 Laver Cup on Friday with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 victory over Team Europe's Arthur Fils.

Haiti crisis force finally gathers steam after UN talks

An international force for violence-plagued Haiti came closer to reality Friday after months of fruitless efforts, with the United States saying up to a dozen countries had offered support and pledged its own logistical assistance.

Biden to join picket line as auto workers union expands strike

The US auto workers union expanded a strike against two of Detroit's "Big Three" on Friday, while President Joe Biden announced plans to join the picket line in solidarity with employees.

Accused of rape, Russell Brand speaks of 'distressing' week

British comedian and actor Russell Brand on Friday spoke of an "extraordinary and distressing week" in his first public comments since rape and assault allegations were aired against him, but did not address the claims.

Messi out but Miami seek derby win as playoff race heats up

Inter Miami head into Sunday's Florida derby against Orlando City with their Major League Soccer playoff destiny in their own hands but without star performer Lionel Messi.