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Stokes and Jacks lead rearguard action to keep England alive

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

McIlroy going to enjoy 'a few wines' to reflect on 'unbelievable year'

India nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa

Harden moves to 10th on NBA all-time scoring list in Clippers defeat

Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI

McIntosh, Marchand close US Open with 200m fly victories

India nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa

France's Ugo Bienvenu ready to take animated 'Arco' to Oscars

England's Archer takes pillow to second Ashes Test in 'shocking look'

Australia skipper Cummins 'good to go' for Adelaide Test

Penguins queue in Paris zoo for their bird flu jabs

A curious seagull strolled nonchalantly through the penguin enclosure at a zoo in Paris.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion

Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire film and television studio Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion, the two US companies announced Friday.

Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as toll nears 500

Heavy rains triggered fresh landslide warnings in Sri Lanka's worst-affected central hills on Friday, as the death toll from last week's Cyclone Ditwah neared 500.

Root says England still 'well and truly' in second Ashes Test

Joe Root said England were "well and truly" still in the day-night second Ashes Test despite Australia seizing a 44-run lead on day two Friday in Brisbane.

Chelsea's Maresca says rotation unavoidable

Enzo Maresca said he had no choice but to rotate his Chelsea squad when questioned Friday over his team's damaging 3-1 defeat at Leeds in midweek.

Italian president urges Olympic truce at Milan-Cortina torch ceremony

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella called Friday for an Olympic truce to be respected during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games as conflicts in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip continue.

Norris edges Verstappen in opening practice for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP

Series leader Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren ahead of title rival Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in Friday's opening practice ahead of this weekend's decisive season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Australia race clear of England to seize control of second Ashes Test

A relentless Australia took a 44-run lead over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday, with aggressive opener Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith leading the charge.

Stocks, dollar rise before key US inflation data

Major stock markets mostly rose and the dollar gained slightly Friday as investors awaited the release of key US inflation data that could cement expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next year.

Turkey orders arrest of 29 footballers in betting scandal

Istanbul prosecutors on Friday ordered the arrest of 46 people, among them 29 football players, as part of a sprawling investigation into illegal betting on Turkish matches.

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