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Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea

EU to hold urgent Ukraine talks before Trump-Putin meeting

Tributes to legendary Japan striker hailed by Pele

Indian top court orders roundup of stray dogs in Delhi

Stock markets mostly up at start of key week for trade, US data

Indonesia, Peru strike trade agreement as leaders meet

Japan boxing to hold emergency meeting following deaths

Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea: Manila

Australia to recognise Palestinian state

Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal, City in Premier League title fight

Four days left to square the circle on global plastic pollution treaty

Pioneer spirit drives Swiss solar-powered plane altitude attempt

Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan on Friday made his first attempt of the year at setting a new aviation record: reaching an altitude of 10,000 metres in a solar-powered aeroplane.

Thyssenkrupp to spin off marine division amid defence boom

German industrial titan Thyssenkrupp's shareholders on Friday backed a spin-off of its warship and submarine-building unit, seeking to better position the group to benefit from a European defence boom.

Vance and Lammy talk Gaza, fish as US VP starts UK holiday

British foreign minister David Lammy and JD Vance talked Gaza during a meeting on Friday as the US vice president kicked off his holiday in the United Kingdom.

Israel plans to 'take control' of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticism

Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a new plan approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet, touching off a wave of criticism Friday from both inside and outside the country.

Putin taps key allies ahead of Trump summit, sanctions deadline

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held consultations with the leaders of China and India, seeking support from his key allies ahead of a likely summit with Donald Trump.

Two tourists die, fires erupt in Greece amid gale-force winds

Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting tens of thousands of summer travellers, and sparked wildfires.

Lens sign France international Thauvin from Udinese

French World Cup winner Florian Thauvin returned to Ligue 1 on Friday when Lens confirmed the signing of the 32-year-old attacking midfielder.

Gold futures hit record on US tariff shock, stocks wobble

Gold futures hit a record high Friday after reports of an unexpected tariff on the precious metal, while stock markets fluctuated as investors tracked US President Donald Trump's latest moves.

Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster 'winning culture': Ratcliffe

Manchester United's revamped training ground is a "world-class performance environment" that can help restore the club to former glories, according to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.

Two tourists die at sea in Greece amid gale-force winds

Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of summer travellers, and also sparked fires.

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