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Balogun returns as Monaco beat Lens to continue strong Ligue 1 start

Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso's promising start

'Pause' on overt repression in Venezuela, but reforms still needed: HRW

Kane hits Bundesliga century as Bayern rout Union

Global stocks mixed as yen falls despite Bank of Japan rate hike

Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House

Cuba hit with seventh major blackout of the year

Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate

Murray out with concussion so Wentz will start for Vikings

Springboks to face Fiji before 2027 Rugby World Cup

UN chief 'deeply regrets' US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting

Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors

England quick Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault

McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship as Reed withdraws

Concussed Springbok Wiese replaced by Smith for France Test

Springboks No. 8 Jasper Wiese has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test due to concussion and replaced by Kwagga Smith, South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Friday.

'Fantastic' Gallagher will benefit from England World Cup call: Potter

Chelsea boss Graham Potter said on Friday Conor Gallagher's call-up to England's World Cup squad will benefit the promising midfielder and his club in the long-term.

Conte to have transfer summit but his Spurs future off the agenda

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte will discuss transfer targets with the club's hierarchy during the World Cup break but his own future is off the agenda.

Cryptocurrency platform FTX goes bankrupt in US, boss resigns

Crisis-struck cryptocurrency platform FTX has gone bankrupt in the United States and its chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried has resigned, it said Friday, the latest blow in a saga that has reverberated across the digital currency landscape.

British Airways allows all crew to wear make-up, accessories

British Airways will permit all cabin crew to wear make-up and accessories regardless of gender, as the UK airline seeks to become more inclusive, it said Friday.

Scotland recall fly-half Russell for All Blacks clash

Finn Russell has been summoned straight back into Scotland's starting line-up to play New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday just days after being recalled by coach Gregor Townsend.

Cuisine in the dark as power cuts grip Kyiv

The place goes dark at 6:00 pm as scheduled but customers at this upscale Kyiv restaurant are unfazed, happy to continue their meal and conversations.

UN sounds hunger warning for northern Mozambique

Northern Mozambique is facing dire food shortages, the United Nations warned Friday as it appealed for funds to keep its food aid flowing to the conflict-ridden region.

Fatal stabbing of Belgian officer raises security questions

Belgian authorities faced questions Friday over how a convict on a terrorism watch list was able to stab a police officer to death, hours after making threats and demanding psychiatric treatment.

Biden speaks of 'urgent' crisis as he joins UN climate talks

US President Joe Biden arrived at UN climate talks in Egypt on Friday armed with major domestic achievements against global warming but under pressure to do more for countries reeling from natural disasters.

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