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Leftist New York mayor-elect faces Trump in White House showdown

What are Russian forces doing in Mali amid jihadist blocade?

Modest momentum for US stocks after tech-fuelled Asia rout

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison

England's Dingwall out of Argentina clash

French skater Siao Him Fa leads at ISU Finlandia Trophy

Bangladesh quake kills nine, injures hundreds

Irish captain Doris says 'a lot on the line' in South Africa Test

Zelensky rebuffs US plan to end war, says won't 'betray' Ukraine

Tuipulotu keeps Scotland place as Townsend makes 14 changes for Tonga

Spotlight on All Blacks coach Robertson ahead of Wales season-ender

Spanish star Rosalia reaches for divine in new album

Spanish singer Rosalía released her anticipated fourth album, "Lux", on Friday, a sweeping, spiritual work that marks a departure from her previous work.

Portugal's Mendes out injured as Neves returns for World Cup qualifiers

Nuno Mendes will miss Portugal's final two World Cup qualifiers, national coach Roberto Martinez said Friday but his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Joao Neves is expected to return.

Afghan-Pakistan peace talks push ahead after border clashes

Afghan and Pakistani negotiators were locked in crunch peace talks in Istanbul on Friday after deadly border fighting threatened a fragile truce.

Fleetwood in tie for lead at halfway stage in Abu Dhabi

Tommy Fleetwood produced another strong round on Friday to head into the weekend at the Abu Dhabi Championship tied for the lead with fellow Englishman Aaron Rai.

Brazil court starts hearing Bolsonaro appeal

Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday began weighing former president Jair Bolsonaro's appeal against a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup after his 2022 election loss.

Serbia fast-tracks army HQ demolition for Trump family hotel

Serbia's parliament on Friday moved to fast-track the demolition of the bombed-out Yugoslav Army headquarters in central Belgrade, the site of a proposed luxury hotel backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Ireland captain Doris 'mentally stronger' after long break

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said on Friday he is "mentally stronger" after a six-month enforced break that included having to sit out the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia because of a shoulder injury.

MSF accuses powerful nations of weakening S.Africa's G20 health text

Powerful G20 nations are pushing back on efforts to promote global access for health at this month's summit in South Africa, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Friday, calling the move disappointing.

Maresca defends Chelsea rotation policy after Rooney criticism

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his policy of making regular wholesale changes to his Chelsea team after criticism from Wayne Rooney that his approach is disruptive.

Hundreds of flights cut across US in government paralysis

Hundreds of flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered reductions to ease strain on air traffic controllers who are working without pay amid congressional paralysis on funding the US budget.

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