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Nocturnal 'coffee frog' discovered in Costa Rica

Defending champion Shelton storms to Montreal win

India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on Modi

Exodus: West Bank hardships drive out Palestinian Christians

Russia's only anti-war party eyes support boost at elections

Travis Head wins Australian cricketer of the year gong

Canada tries to adapt to a future of wildfires

Colombia's new president vows to 'defeat narco-terrorists'

Death of NBA forward Clarke ruled accident due to heroin, cocaine

Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support

Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombian president and flamboyant millionaire

Man City will not risk Rodri in FA Cup semi-final: Guardiola

Rodri will not be risked in Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton this weekend even though he is recovering from a groin injury, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

Macron leaves future open as political curtain nears

With just one year left in his second five-year term, French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will quit politics in 2027 -- leaving observers and supporters guessing about his next moves.

Germany launches spying probe into Signal attacks targeting MPs

German prosecutors Friday launched a spying investigation into phishing attacks targeting lawmakers on the Signal messaging app, with an MP saying the latest Russia-directed plot against Germany was a "wake-up call".

Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: Arteta

Mikel Arteta insists spluttering Arsenal still believe they can win the Premier League title despite surrendering first place to Manchester City.

Injured Spain star Yamal will come back stronger at World Cup: Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday that injured teenage star Lamine Yamal would return to action at the World Cup this summer with Spain, even "stronger" than he is now.

Oil prices fall on hopes of fresh Iran peace talks

Oil prices fell on Friday after it appeared a second round of Middle East talks was back on, bolstering prospects for an end to a war that has crippled energy shipments from the Gulf.

Chelsea can still save season despite slump: McFarlane

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said Friday there was still "a lot of belief" the Blues could turn their season around after a slump that resulted in the dramatic dismissal of Liam Rosenior.

Echoing Diana, Prince Harry visits Ukraine's deminers

Britain's Prince Harry on Friday visited deminers from the HALO Trust charity -- made famous by his mother, Princess Diana -- near the Ukrainian town of Bucha, where he tested how drones and AI-powered robots are transforming mine-clearance work.

Chelsea's Estevao out for season, World Cup in doubt

Brazilian winger Estevao is out for the rest of the English season, with his participation in the World Cup in doubt, Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said on Friday.

PSG's Luis Enrique 'couldn't care less' about World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has no intention of easing up on his players ahead of the World Cup as his Ligue 1 leaders look to defend their Champions League crown.

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