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England run in 12 tries to hammer Scotland in Six Nations

Rybakina powers past Andreeva to reach Stuttgart final

At least 5 killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital

Bayern on cusp of title as Dortmund lose, Eta beaten on debut

Rublev, Fils fightbacks set up Barcelona Open final

Leeds pull clear of trouble, Bournemouth sink Newcastle

Spain rout Ukraine to boost Women's World Cup qualifying hopes

Bayern close in on Bundesliga title as Dortmund lose

Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against 'blackmail'

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

Cobolli downs Zverev to set up Munich final with Shelton

Lille's Bentaleb out after 'minor surgery' for infection

Lille midfielder Nabil Bentaleb faces a spell on the sidelines after underdoing "minor surgery" to treat an infection, his club said on Friday.

Zverev fights past Cerundolo to reach Munich semis

Top seed Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on Friday and book a spot in the semi-finals of the Munich ATP tournament.

Vondrousova in trouble after shutting door on doping officer

Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, said on Friday she was facing a doping investigation after failing to submit a sample during a check last December.

Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins

Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran peace deal could have been cleared.

Pope Leo comes into his own with Trump spat

Mild-mannered and measured no longer: US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iran's centuries-old civilisation was the red line that prompted Pope Leo to show his colours, analysts say.

Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Masters after wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Masters on Friday, increasing concerns over whether he will be able to defend his Roland Garros title.

Arteta tells spluttering Arsenal to embrace title pressure ahead of Man City showdown

Mikel Arteta has urged spluttering Arsenal to embrace the "huge privilege" of facing Manchester City in a potentially decisive showdown in the Premier League title race.

Chelsea star Caicedo signs seven-year contract extension

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has signed a lucrative seven-year contract extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2033.

Key Atlantic current could weaken more than expected: study

A key Atlantic Ocean current system that helps regulate the planet's climate could weaken more than expected by 2100, with potentially devastating consequences worldwide, a new study has found.

International law 'matters more than ever' in chaotic world: UN head

International law is more important than ever at a time when even core countries in the global system are calling it into question, the United Nations secretary general said on Friday.

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