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Chinese judoka accused of biting as home hope wins Asian Games gold

OpenAI says three staffers fired for mishandling 'sensitive' info

Four-member crew docks at International Space Station

Nike plans job cuts as it forecasts lower sales

Portugal win without Ronaldo as Klopp's Germany get first victory

Ireland game interrupted twice by Gaza protests

Wemby: 'Very sad' to see players endorse betting firms

Judge denies acquittal bid by US woman who killed her kids

Manchester City Women scrape draw with Real Madrid

Klopp averts crisis with first win as Germany boss

India, Australia and Pakistan in same World Cup group

A saintly spat and debate snub: Brazil enters final campaign stretch

Daryz's hopes of repeat Arc win boosted by draw

US tells European allies to act 'immediately' to lower diesel prices

Mexico priests still seeking justice for Jesuit murders

Priests working in remote Indigenous communities in the rugged mountains of northern Mexico are still waiting for justice nine months after the murder of two fellow Jesuits sparked international condemnation.

Sri Lanka rip through top order to leave New Zealand in trouble

Sri Lanka's bowlers ripped through the New Zealand top order, including snaring the key wicket of Kane Williamson, to leave the hosts in trouble at 162-5 after the second day of the first Test on Friday.

NRL vows to get rid of racism after Australian rugby player abused

Australia's National Rugby League vowed Friday to rid the sport of racism after South Sydney's Indigenous fullback Latrell Mitchell was racially abused.

Murray toughs out another win, Raducanu advances at Indian Wells

Former world number one Andy Murray made it through another tense match on Thursday, rallying from a set down to beat Tomas Etcheverry and reach the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000.

Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin charged with corruption

Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged Friday with abusing his power to obtain bribes and money laundering linked to the alleged misuse of a Covid economic recovery fund.

Stenson calls for end to feud between PGA Tour and LIV

Axed Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson said Friday he hoped the LIV circuit and the PGA Tour could co-exist in peace one day soon and golf would become "a little less hostile".

Grizzlies rout Warriors, Bucks hold off Nets

The Memphis Grizzlies produced a devastating first-quarter scoring spree in a blowout 131-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the latest instalment of their rivalry with the NBA champions on Thursday.

Chinese security vessel orders Philippine plane carrying media to 'leave'

As a Philippine Coast Guard plane carrying journalists flew over the Spratly Islands in the hotly disputed South China Sea, a Chinese voice issued a stern command over the radio: "Leave immediately."

What to expect from Xi's next five years as Chinese president

Xi Jinping on Friday sealed a historic third term as China's president.

Key dates in Pope Francis' 10-year pontificate

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, on Monday marks 10 years as the head of the Catholic Church. Below are some key dates in his papacy.

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