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Sunken Silk Road city reveals Central Asia's lost history

EU, China to hold Beijing talks to avert trade war

Three years on, Israeli rescuer cannot escape October 7

Research into weight-loss drugs tipped for Nobel as award week opens

Rubio visits Iceland as US boosts Arctic presence

US Supreme Court hears bid to shut the door on climate suits

Chourio walk-off single lifts Brewers over Padres

Patriots inflict first Bills defeat as Chiefs keep winning

Pacific nations take centre stage at 'pre-COP' climate summit

Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach Jesus

Titan FX Launches Second “Dream Beyond Borders 2.0” Brand Commercial Featuring Keisuke Honda

Portugal move into Nations League knockout stage, Germany held

Patriots inflict first Bills defeat as Rams surge late

Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway to reach Nations League quarters

Shorthanded Lakers stun Celtics, Knicks stretch NBA win streak

A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 114-105 on Thursday as the New York Knicks pushed their winning streak to nine games with a gutsy win over Indiana.

Asian markets rally after tech-fuelled Wall St surge

Asian markets rallied Friday, tracking a surge on Wall Street fuelled by bargain-buying from the previous day's sell-off, while strong earnings from tech titans soothed worries about the impact of higher interest rates on bottom lines.

Iran's long-lasting love for gemstones

At a prominent Shiite shrine in southern Tehran, Qasem Ashgari was buying yet another gemstone ring in the hope it would help his prayers to be answered promptly.

Sundowns stars help home-grown South Africa rise at Cup of Nations

While most teams at the Africa Cup of Nations rely heavily on players based in Europe, South Africa stand out in having an almost entirely home-based squad with coach Hugo Broos leaning heavily on the Mamelodi Sundowns side that dominates domestically.

Atletico aiming for Madrid derby hat-trick

Only one team has beaten La Liga leaders Real Madrid this season -- neighbours Atletico Madrid, twice.

Bayern face bogey side Gladbach with Leverkusen in their sights

If Bayern Munich want to turn up the heat on leaders Bayer Leverkusen ahead of next week's blockbuster clash, Thomas Tuchel's men will need to get past bogey side Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday.

UK teens face sentencing over killing trans girl

Two teenagers in Britain will be sentenced on Friday for murdering a 16-year-old transgender girl in a "frenzied and ferocious" knife attack.

George and Quesada lead England and Italy into new Six Nations era

Jamie George and Gonzalo Quesada are hoping to lead England and Italy into new eras as the countries face off in Saturday's Six Nations opener in Rome.

Cantlay says new PGA investors will help decide Saudi merger

Patrick Cantlay, who helped approve a new PGA Tour investment deal worth up to $3 billion, said Thursday the group of US sports team owners involved will help decide any merger deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Gatland wants 'no fear' Wales as Scotland bid to end Cardiff curse

Warren Gatland has urged a new-look Wales to "go out there with no fear" when they launch their Six Nations Championship campaign at home to a Scotland side desperate to end a 22-year losing streak in Cardiff.

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