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Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes

Como sign England defender Chalobah from Chelsea

PSG sign France full-back Digne from Villa

Demi Vollering wins Tour de France Femmes

Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury

Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeat

Fernandez's 'perfect' race earns him British MotoGP Grand Prix win

Bodies hanging from bridge revive violence in once-calm town in Mexico

Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands

Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

Hogh's hat-trick inspires Celtic to 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock

Mideast war enters 'next phase' as strikes hit Iran, Lebanon

Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon on Friday, as Israel vowed to escalate to a new phase in the Middle East war that has spiralled rapidly throughout the region and beyond.

Equities mixed as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips

Asian markets were mixed Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending, though there was some reprieve from the surge in oil prices after the United States looked to ease supply concerns.

Sri Lanka denounces war deaths, houses Iran sailors

Sri Lanka on Friday denounced the toll of the Mideast fighting, as the nation opened its arms to over 200 Iranian sailors who sought help after a deadly torpedo strike on another of Iran's ships.

Inoue primed for 'historic' Nakatani clash in Tokyo

Japan's Naoya Inoue said Friday that he will have to be at his destructive best for his "historic" showdown against dangerous countryman Junto Nakatani at the Tokyo Dome next month.

Italy challenges EU over key climate tool

Italy is once again challenging the EU's green transition, pushing for an overhaul of the bloc's carbon trading scheme and changing the way the tool operates to try to cut electricity bills.

Home hero Piastri edges Antonelli in second Australian GP practice

McLaren's Oscar Piastri powered to the quickest time ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in second practice for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday as drivers grappled with sweeping new engine changes.

Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from Monday

Australia's online regulator warned porn websites they must block under-18s from Monday under sweeping new restrictions to protect children.

Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking 'hostage' bank staff carrying $40 mn

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary on Friday of taking "hostage" a group of Ukrainian bank employees who were reportedly transporting $40 million and nine kilograms of gold.

Aston Martin chief Newey says no quick fix to vibration problems

Aston Martin chief Adrian Newey said Friday that a vibration issue plaguing their cars was "sucking all energy" out of the team with star driver Fernando Alonso in "a hard mental place".

Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first

Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson's and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients within months.

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Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase'