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World's biggest nuclear plant edges closer to restart

India's injured Gill out of must-win second South Africa Test

Japan's eel delicacy faces global conservation pressure

Starc takes seven as England rolled for 172 in Ashes opener

New York's incoming leftist mayor to face off with Trump

Fossil fuel showdown looms on UN climate summit's final day

Japan's Takaichi insists $135 bn stimulus fiscally 'responsible'

Norris tops red-flagged second practice for Las Vegas GP

Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe contest after host insult drama

Texans sack Allen eight times to beat Bills 23-19

Rusty France face 'tired' Australia at end of torrid year

UN rights council orders probe of atrocities in Sudan's El-Fasher

The UN Human Rights Council on Friday ordered investigators to probe alleged atrocities in Sudan's El-Fasher and to seek to identify perpetrators so they can be brought to justice.

Not magic but patience key to Bumrah's bowling masterclass

India's Jasprit Bumrah said his five-wicket haul on Friday in the first Test against South Africa was the product of consistency rather than sorcery.

Parker failed drugs test before heavyweight clash with Wardley - promoter

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on October 25, the day before his bout against Fabio Wardley in London, his promoter announced Friday.

Indigenous protest blocks entrance to UN COP30 climate summit

Dozens of Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance to the UN COP30 climate summit Friday in the Brazilian city of Belem, in a peaceful demonstration.

Japan beat Ghana in friendly to build World Cup momentum

Japan beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Ghana 2-0 in a home friendly on Friday to build momentum with just over half a year to go before next year's tournament.

'Time is running out': Serbia eyes winter energy crisis

Serbia's diplomatic balancing act has left it teetering on the brink of a winter energy crisis, analysts warn, as US sanctions on its only oil refinery, the EU's phaseout of Russian energy, and Moscow's gas supply hardball hit home.

Doctors in England launch strike over pay and jobs

Thousands of doctors in England began a five-day strike on Friday over pay and training posts, the 13th walkout by medics since March 2023.

Stocks sink on fears over tech rally, US rates

Global stock markets sank Friday as doubts built over next month's US Federal Reserve interest rate decision and persistent speculation about a tech bubble.

Santiago Carreras benched as Pumas ring changes for Scotland

Santiago Carreras has been dropped to the bench for Argentina's match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday, with coach Felipe Contepomi making five changes to the starting XV that overwhelmed Wales last weekend.

Bumrah claims five as India seize advantage in first South Africa Test

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 to take the opening day honours in the first cricket Test on Friday.

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