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More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain

'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal

Teenager allegedly slain by singer D4vd had abortion, court told

'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede -- and a backlash

100-year-old Mel Brooks lands at Comic-Con for 'Spaceballs' sequel

SpaceX carries out successful Starship test flight, first since going public

Lyles wins US 100m title in world-leading 9.79sec

Meta quits clean energy pledge amid gas-powered data center push

Nazgul haunt the hall as 'Rings of Power' trailer airs at Comic-Con

Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite US warnings

Trump orders disclaimer signs outside museum of American history

Maresca says it's a 'privilege' to succeed Guardiola at Man City

Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to follow Pep Guardiola as manager of Manchester City.

Stock markets recover as oil retreats

The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the previous day on escalating Middle East strikes, helping US and European stock markets stabilise.

Dutchman van Bommel appointed new Belgium football coach

Mark van Bommel is the new coach of the Belgian national football team, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) announced on Friday.

US singer Chris Brown admits new brawl charge, avoids UK trial

American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded guilty to a public order offence during a brawl at a London nightclub in 2023, allowing him to avoid a UK trial.

'Cockroach' protest leaders, India govt say no breakthrough in talks

Talks between the Indian government and leaders of the youth-led "Cockroach" movement failed to make headway Friday, as protesters gathered in the nation's capital to push for an overhaul of the education system.

Two wildfires merge near Madrid, 19,000 evacuated or confined

Two major wildfires merged west of Madrid on Friday, where some residents could smell smoke drifting in from blazes burning out of control near the Spanish capital.

Leclerc on top for Ferrari but suffers car failure

Charles Leclerc topped the times and experienced a car failure on his Ferrari as he outpaced Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Friday’s opening free practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Peaty begins quest for more Commonwealth gold, Aussie swimmers set for bonus

Olympic champions Adam Ramsay-Peaty and Duncan Scott made a fast start in the pool as the 23rd Commonwealth Games kicked into gear on the first full day of action in Glasgow on Friday.

US singer Chris Brown admits new affray charge, avoids UK trial

American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded guilty to a public order offence following an alleged brawl at a London nightclub in 2023.

Autonomous fighter jets target Europe market at Farnborough airshow

As Europe ramps up its rearmament drive, US aerospace giant Boeing is seeking a foothold in the emerging market for autonomous fighter aircraft, showcasing its capabilities at the Farnborough airshow this week.

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