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Oscars: the 10 nominees for best picture

Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis

Sabalenka out-duels Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final

Spielberg defends ballet, opera after Chalamet snub

Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon

Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial

Aberg grabs two-stroke lead at PGA Players Championship

Parker shows 'anything is possible' with Winter Paralympic journey

Substitute Gouiri gives dour Marseille win before sullen fans

Streaks on line as Alcaraz takes on Medvedev in Indian Wells semis

City of Rome gives green light to new Roma stadium

Man City's Walker banned for three European games

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has been banned for three European matches after his Champions League red card against RB Leipzig.

Bridge collapses in Pittsburgh just before Biden speech

A bridge collapse Friday in Pittsburgh provided a symbolic backdrop for President Joe Biden's trip to the city to tout his $1 trillion infrastructure plan -- and try rebuilding his own crumbling approval ratings.

Ex-Zimbabwe captain Taylor banned over delayed reporting of spot-fixing plot

Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor was on Friday banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years, days after revealing he took cocaine and accepted a $15,000 "deposit" to engage in spot-fixing.

Deadly storm Ana strands tens of thousands in southern Africa

Torrential rains from deadly Tropical Storm Ana subsided on Friday leaving tens of thousands of people across three countries in southern Africa cut off by flood damage, without power and living in shelters.

Barcelona's previous board investigated by prosecutor's office

Barcelona's previous board, led by the club's former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, is being investigated by the prosecutor's office, sources told AFP on Friday.

Howe expects more business as Newcastle close in on Guimaraes

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said Friday that the club would remain active in the January transfer window as Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly set to join from Lyon.

US inflation slowed in December, spending fell: govt

In the final month of 2021, Americans dialed back their spending even as incomes rose thanks to wage increases, while inflation showed signs of moderating, government data released Friday said.

Argentina president announces new debt deal with IMF

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez unveiled what he called a "reasonable" new debt repayment deal with the International Monetary Fund on Friday, the day a $700-million repayment was due.

Serie A star Barrow revels in Gambia's stunning AFCON run

Musa Barrow could be forgiven for seeing himself as the superstar in tiny Gambia as the country's football team prepare for their first ever Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.

Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Taylor banned over anti-corruption breaches

Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years over breaches of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption code, the world governing body said Friday.

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