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'Aura' battles leap from social media to Latin America streets

Australia lose three wickets after skittling Bangladesh for 64

US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs

Bangladesh all out for 64 in 2nd Test after Starc masterclass

Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry

Odyssey effect: stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists

Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region

In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater

Starc takes 5-11 to leave Bangladesh reeling in 2nd Test

Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets

Injured Rune withdraws from US Open

Canadian negotiator says 'more work to do' on US trade deal

Nakashima knocks out Fritz to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

'Solid' Clark takes solo lead at BMW Championship

Raza, Kaia slam centuries as Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh

Sikandar Raza and Innocent Kaia struck centuries as Zimbabwe recovered from a disastrous start to stun Bangladesh by five wickets on Friday in the first match of a three one-day internationals series.

On Lampedusa, migrant worries leave locals behind

"It's just words, words," complains Pino D'Aietti, who like many residents of the tiny island of Lampedusa feels abandoned by Italy's politicians -- except when a surge in migrant arrivals makes the headlines.

Ten Hag happy to have unsettled Ronaldo at Man Utd

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reiterated his stance that Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Old Trafford despite the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's desire to leave for Champions League football.

Gases from Iceland's volcano threaten nearby village

Noxious gases from an Icelandic volcano threaten to pollute the air of a nearby village and risk spreading to the capital Reykjavik, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said on Friday.

England's Brook and Jacks get Lions chance against South Africa

Uncapped batters Harry Brook and Will Jacks will hope to impress after being named Friday in a 13-strong England Lions squad for the national A side's tour match against South Africa next week.

Drought-hit Mont Blanc shuts shelters to dissuade hikers

Authorities in the French Alps said Friday they had closed down two popular mountain shelters used by Mont Blanc climbers because of potentially deadly drought-related rockfalls.

Lewandowski faces 'huge challenge' at Barcelona

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski said he was aware of the "huge challenge" which awaits him at Barcelona as he was presented at the Camp Nou on Friday a week before La Liga kicks off.

Lightning strike near White House kills two people

Two people were killed and two more were in critical condition on Friday after a lightning strike near the White House the night before, police in the US capital said.

Newcastle tie down manager Howe to 'long-term deal'

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe signed a new "long-term" contract on Friday, just nine months after arriving at St James' Park.

Lewandwoski faces 'huge challenge' at Barcelona

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski said he was aware of the "huge challenge" which awaits him at Barcelona as he was presented at the Camp Nou on Friday a week before La Liga kicks off.

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