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PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi under investigation in France for conflict of interest

Iran 'put hearts on the court' to win Asian Games basketball bronze

China swim sensation, 13, sets Games record after Japan win early

School girl Yu helps China dominate in Asian Games swimming openers

Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold as Spain great Puyol watches

New England boss Fleming says 'wrong' to ask Stokes to end retirement

China's 13-year-old Yu scorches to first major gold at Asian Games

Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace

Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Typhoon put people off Asian Games opening ceremony, official says

IOC president impressed by 'beautiful' Asian Games wooden huts

China's 13-year-old Yu cruises as Asian Games swimming begins

First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

Unheralded Harman soars to five-shot lead at British Open

American Brian Harman stormed into a five-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after a faultless 65 left him on 10 under par as bigger names struggled to keep pace.

Iraq, Iran act against Sweden after Koran protests

Demonstrators marched in the Iraqi and Iranian capitals Friday to denounce Sweden's permission for protests that desecrate the Koran, as Stockholm withdrew staff from its Baghdad embassy.

Biden secures tech safety pledges over 'enormous' AI risks

President Joe Biden evoked AI's "enormous" risk and promise Friday at a White House meeting with tech leaders who committed to guarding against everything from cyber-attacks to fraud as the sector revolutionizes society.

Kenya's Kipyegon sets women's mile world record, her third of season

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon continued her remarkable form by smashing the women's mile world record at the Monaco Diamond League meet on Friday, her third of an unforgettable season.

Indian stars bring superhero show to strike-hit Comic-Con

With strikes keeping Hollywood actors away from Comic-Con, megastars of Indian cinema stole the spotlight with the splashy launch of an ambitious new sci-fi that merges Hindu mythology with "Star Wars."

Ashwin's assault tightens India's grip against West Indies

Ravichandran Ashwin continued to dominate the West Indies with bat as well as ball on the second afternoon of the second Test as he belted 56 off 78 balls to lift India to 438 all out in their first innings Friday at tea on the second day.

Record-breaking heat wave baking southern US set to expand

A record-breaking heat wave stretching across the southern United States is expected to expand in the coming days and weeks, as scientists warn July will likely be the hottest month ever recorded.

Chelsea's Aubameyang seals three-year Marseille deal

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Marseille on a three-year contract, the French Ligue 1 club announced Friday.

Wood strikes for England in fourth Ashes Test after Bairstow runs riot

Fast bowler Mark Wood took three wickets after Jonny Bairstow pulverised Australia with a thrilling 99 not out as England strengthened their grip on a must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

Red Bull chief rejects Hamilton claims about cost cap breaches

Red Bull team chief Christian Horner on Friday responded vigorously to claims that his team escaped with only a "smack on the wrist" for their cost cap breaches last year.

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