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Don't stop them now: fans party for Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday

Swiatek into US Open fourth round in tight two-setter

AFP photographer wins top prize for Madagascar protest coverage

Werro wins in Brussels, as Russell and Dos Santos shine

Keys: 'I felt like I couldn't play tennis'

New Oasis film captures band's frosty reunion

Kolbe breaks jaw and shoulder injury sidelines Savea

Simmonds stars as Pau upset Montpellier

Inter roar back in five-goal thriller with Napoli

Zheng rallies to stun Keys, Anisimova out in US Open third round

Haaland keeps Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held

Bayern held to draw by stubborn Schalke

Hamilton worried by Ferrari pace while Antonelli prepares for a fight

Lens lose again ahead of Champions League date

German AfD's love for Simson mopeds dismays Jewish family behind brand

German far-right AfD politicians like to ride vintage Simson scooters that are icons of the former communist East Germany -- much to the dismay of the Jewish family whose name adorns the machines.

Two trapped tunnel workers rescued in Nepal 'miracle'

Two hydropower workers were pulled alive from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, a rare ray of hope on the tenth day of rescue efforts after catastrophic Himalayan flooding.

Ex-Pakistan coach Gillespie tells Javed 'look in the mirror' over sackings

Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie said Friday chairman of selectors Aaqib Javed needs to "look at himself in the mirror" with the national team "playing with fear".

South Korean football referee faces hearing over 'period' insult

A woman referee in South Korea will face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun by saying she was menstruating, the football association told AFP on Friday.

Monfils falls to Tien in US Open in Grand Slam farewell

Gael Monfils took a final Grand Slam bow Thursday night, losing to American Learner Tien in straight sets but basking in a last showering of love from the New York crowd.

Toulouse eye Top 14 history after 'difficult' summer

Toulouse remain favourites for a record fifth straight title despite a turbulent few months, as the new Top 14 season kicks off this weekend.

Arsenal brace for Chelsea test as Spurs seek spark

Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, with both teams putting their 100 percent records on the line, while Tottenham are desperate to stop the rot.

Springboks and All Blacks seek series lead after war of words

South Africa and New Zealand will seek a 2-1 series lead with one Test to play when they clash in Johannesburg on Saturday, after days of verbal sparring over scrums.

Efficient Rybakina reaches US Open third round

Second-seeded Elena Rybakina advanced to the third round of the US Open Thursday, seeing off Spaniard Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4.

Bundesliga brings the band back together in Premier League's shadow

As the cashed-up Premier League spent billions in another record-breaking transfer window, many Bundesliga clubs were forced to improvise, bringing back former players on cut-price deals.

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