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Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass

Strikes kill 16 in Russia and Ukraine

Southampton mocked over Spygate during Watford defeat

Marchand tries for European swim gold in unfamiliar event

Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as US pushes Gaza plan

India's Padikkal steals the show with 167 in first Sri Lanka Test

Farmers, helicopters help battle record Belgian wildfire

Hollywood duo underline Premier League ambition for Wrexham

Air support kicks in as record Belgian wildfire jumps in size

India's Padikkal makes 167 in first Sri Lanka Test

Firefighters battle second day of blaze on Greek island

Hurricane Lala pulls away from Hawaii's Big Island

Strikes kill 12 in Russia and Ukraine

Petros, Vainio set new championship records to win Euro marathons

Arsenal's Merino has earned striking role: Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Friday that midfielder Mikel Merino has earned the right to be considered for a striking role even when all his other forwards are fit.

Putin offers India 'uninterrupted' oil in summit talks with Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready to continue "uninterrupted shipments" of fuel to India, as New Delhi faces heavy US pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow.

New Trump strategy vows shift from global role to regional

President Donald Trump's administration said in a long-awaited new strategy document Friday that the United States will shift from its historic global role toward increasing dominance in Latin America and vigorously fighting migration.

World Athletics ditches long jump take-off zone reform

World Athletics has ditched a reform to the long jump that would have replaced the traditional board behind which jumps must be made.

French town offers 1,000-euro birth bonuses to save local clinic

A small French town is to offer expectant mothers 1,000 euros from next year to give birth at the local maternity ward in a bid to save it from closing.

After wins abroad, Syria leader must gain trust at home

One year after ousting Bashar al-Assad, Ahmed al-Sharaa has restored Syria's international standing and won sanctions relief.

Slot spots 'positive' signs at struggling Liverpool

Arne Slot insisted Friday that Liverpool have taken a "step forward" in their past two matches and believes Florian Wirtz is finally finding his feet as he attempts to save the club's season.

Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump centre stage

The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will map the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.