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Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS

As Opel turns to Chinese partners, its hometown frets about the future

Heat is on as German winegrowers struggle to protect vines

Mehidy takes three as Bangladesh close on historic win in Australia

Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies

Hope fades for finding surivivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies

Japan aims for the moons of Mars

Hurricane Lala dumps heavy rain on Hawaii

'People could get hurt': Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals

Jaded voters, same old choices: Brazil kicks off election campaign

'Another chance to live': Flores residents recall quake panic

'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war

Rivers among nine inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Cardinals' Baez bashes record three homers in MLB debut

Hovland seizes two-shot halfway lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Viktor Hovland rode a hot putter to the top of the Arnold Palmer Invitational leaderboard on Friday, taking a two-shot halfway lead at Bay Hill in Orlando, Florida.

Italy seizes Russian oligarch's yacht: govt

Italy said Friday that it seized the yacht of a Russian oligarch who is seen as close to President Vladimir Putin and is subject to EU sanctions.

Shock and tributes as Aussie cricket great Shane Warne dies aged 52

Australian star Shane Warne -- one of the greatest Test players of all time -- has died of a suspected heart attack aged just 52, sparking an outpouring of grief from fellow cricketers, celebrities and politicians.

Journalist killed in Mexico, sixth this year

A journalist was killed on Friday in northern Mexico, authorities said -- the sixth such murder this year in one of the world's most dangerous countries for reporters.

Stocks sink, gas and oil prices soar over Ukraine fears

Global stock markets fell across the board Friday and energy prices soared after Russia attacked a major Ukrainian nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, exacerbated worries about the hit to the continent and its economy.

Fury over Russian attack on Ukraine nuclear plant

Ukraine and the West expressed fury on Friday after Europe's largest atomic power plant was attacked and seized by invading Russian forces, which continued to shell major cities.

Martinez fires Inter top in Italy as Liverpool date looms

Lautaro Martinez scored a hat-trick as Inter Milan went top of Serie A on Friday with a 5-0 win over rock-bottom Salernitana.

UN nuclear watchdog chief arrives in Tehran as UK says deal 'close'

The UN nuclear watchdog's chief arrived in Tehran late Friday amid hopes of reviving a 2015 accord between Iran and world powers, with Britain saying a deal is "close".

No Nadal, no problem as 'super special' Alcaraz enjoys flying Davis Cup start

Teenager Carlos Alcaraz made a stunning start to his Davis Cup career on Friday, helping six-time champions Spain to a comfortable 2-0 lead over Romania on the first day of their qualifying tie.

Volkswagen plans 2 bn euro electric car plant in Germany

German auto giant Volkswagen said on Friday it had approved a 2 billion euro investment in a new electric car plant, as it seeks to overhaul its business in the face of stiff competition from US rival Tesla.

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