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UK court dismisses challenge against new Chinese embassy in London

Turkey fights to last major blaze inland from Bodrum

Stock markets rally on tech rebound

Japan probe made closest-ever asteroid flyby: space agency

Tyla drops Lagos show as South Africa, Nigeria row over immigration

BP seeks to sell North Sea business as UK faces drilling dilemma

FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC opposition

AC Milan 'in tears' at death of Italian football legend Baresi

Bodies of four climbers recovered near northern Pakistan avalanche site, police say

France, Spain assess scorched terrain as new wildfires threaten other regions

Missing climber Nirmal Purja redefined mountaineering

UK singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash

British singer Boy George pulled out of a West End production of the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, "We Will Dance Again".

British oil giant BP aims to sell North Sea business

BP has launched moves to sell its North Sea business, the British oil and gas giant announced Friday, as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to ease drilling restrictions in the area.

Chipmaker Kioxia reports AI-driven 45-fold surge in quarterly net profit

Ferocious AI-driven demand delivered quarterly net profit more than 45 times higher than last year's figure for Japanese chipmaker Kioxia, the company said Friday.

Sony hikes profit outlook on strong gaming earnings

Sony hiked its profit forecasts for the current year on Friday, helped by the Japanese consumer electronics giant's video games division and the weak yen.

Wildfire rages on Crete as strong winds hamper firefighting

Greek firefighters continued on Friday to battle a wildfire ravaging parts of the tourist island of Crete, although conditions had improved, authorities said.

Baresi -- the 'Johan Cruyff of defenders'

Franco Baresi, the iconic sweeper and captain who embodied AC Milan's dominance in the 1980s and 1990s and was widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history, has died aged 66.

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has died: AC Milan

Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on Friday.

Alonso says new Chelsea signing Lacroix has 'winner's mentality'

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso Friday said new signing Maxence Lacroix has a winner's mentality and will boost their defensive line, hailing his "strong personality".

Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in Indonesia

A Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risks the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said Friday.

World Cup must be kept out of private hands: Chelsea manager Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Friday football must be kept out of private hands and remain "for the people" after FIFA proposed selling a stake in the business operations of the World Cup.

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