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Transylvania's fortified churches face fragile future

Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock

A Viking longship in 'The Odyssey'? It's a case of history meets Hollywood

Philippine student killed in rare school shooting

Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League

Arsenal primed for Premier League title defence as rivals face questions

Japan lights torch as countdown begins to Asian Games

Zverev advances at Cincinnati while Williams sisters fall

Make it rain: Indonesia chases clouds to stem El Nino fires

Copper powers profit rise at mining giant BHP

All aboard as Asian Games preparations enter 'final stages'

Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic

Premier League's new bosses brace for battle

How families in Milei's Argentina sank deep into debt

Chinese artist unveils painting for Ukraine, 'which has already won'

China has so far refused to condemn its ally Russia's war, but Chinese painter Huang Rui is convinced that Ukraine has already won.

Challenges mount for World Cup 2026 co-hosts Mexico

Fan violence, homophobic chanting and signs of criminal gangs infiltrating the stands -- challenges are stacking up for Mexican football authorities four years before they co-host the World Cup.

LeBron's 50 leads Lakers victory as 'Pop' sets NBA win mark

LeBron James unleashed his second 50-point performance in a week to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over Washington 122-109 on Friday but missed a historic NBA milestone.

Popovich sets NBA coaching regular-season win mark

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich became the all-time winningest coach in NBA regular-season history on Friday, collecting his 1,336th victory when the Spurs edged Utah 104-102.

Popovich mixes toughness and spirit to make NBA history

Gregg Popovich put small-market San Antonio on the map by coaching the Spurs to five NBA titles with a combination of grit and grumpiness that couldn't overshadow a generosity of spirit.

Nicaraguan opposition figure found guilty of financial crimes: family

Nicaragua's main opposition figure and would-be presidential challenger to Daniel Ortega has been found guilty of financial crimes, a family member said Friday.

Murray joins ATP 700 club with Indian Wells win, Raducanu advances

Former world number one Andy Murray notched a milestone win and US Open champion Emma Raducanu made a victorious return from injury in a one-two punch for Britain on Friday at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters hardcourt tennis tournament.

Canadian skier Brian McKeever makes history with 16th Paralympic gold

Canada's Brian McKeever raced into the history books and grabbed his 16th Paralympic gold medal in cross-country skiing at the Beijing Winter Games Saturday.

Eastern Europe embraces Ukraine refugees as workforce

Eastern European countries are embracing the millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion as a potential workforce but analysts warn it be challenging to integrate them all.

'All we have is our talent': Ukraine violinists find peace in Denmark

With three friends, all violinists like her, Nadia Safina fled the invasion of Ukraine to find peace at a music school in Denmark, a horrific ordeal that took 10 days.

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Canadian skier Brian McKeever aims for 16th Paralympic gold