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All-in on AI: what TikTok creator ByteDance did next

Healthy Ohtani has Cy Young Award in sights

One of Lima's top beaches to close Sunday over pollution

'Nothing is impossible': Shaidorov shocks favourite Malinin to make history

Bhatia joins Hisatsune in Pebble Beach lead as Fowler surges

Malinin meltdown hands Shaidorov Olympic men's figure skating gold

Top seed Fritz makes ATP Dallas semis with fantastic finish

Patriots star receiver Diggs pleads not guilty to assault charges

Havana refinery fire under control as Cuba battles fuel shortages

Snowboard veteran James targets 2030 Games after Olympic heartbreak

Costa Rica digs up mastodon, giant sloth bones in major archaeological find

South Korea hails 'miracle' Choi after teen's landmark Olympic gold

South Korea celebrated snowboarding sensation Choi Gaon as a "miracle girl" and history-maker on Friday after soaring to the country's first Olympic gold in the sport.

England seek statement Six Nations win away to Scotland

England may be on a run of 12 straight wins but they travel to Edinburgh for a second-round Six Nations clash against oldest rivals Scotland on Saturday with a point to prove.

Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid career has not got off the ground yet but, fit again after injury, the England right-back could be crucial for the Spanish giants in the second half of the season.

Battling Bremen braced for Bayern onslaught

Bayern Munich's visit to Werder Bremen's Weserstadion could not have come at a worse time for the struggling hosts, who have been dragged into a German Bundesliga relegation battle.

Bangladesh nationalists claim big election win, Islamists cry foul

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claimed a thumping win on Friday in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising, with leader Tarique Rahman poised to become prime minister.

Tearful Canadian mother mourns daughter before Carney visits town shaken by killings

A grieving Canadian mother whose daughter was murdered in a mass school shooting addressed the public on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to a community in mourning.

Italy dream of cricket 'in Rome, Milan and Bologna' after historic win

Italy have ambitions of hosting top-class cricket from Rome to Milan and Bologna after a historic and emotional first T20 World Cup victory.

Oscars museum dives into world of Miyazaki's 'Ponyo'

With simulated waves, animation tables, and dozens of original sketches on display, a new exhibition in the Oscars museum offers immersion into the aquatic world of "Ponyo," Hayao Miyazaki's cinematic classic.

Dieng powers Bucks over NBA champion Thunder

Milwaukee's Ousmane Dieng starred against his former team as the Bucks beat the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 110-93 on Thursday in a morale-boosting win ahead of the NBA All-Star break.