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'Excited' Buttler rejuvenated for IPL after horror T20 World Cup

Helplines buzz with alerts from seafarers trapped in war

Let's get physical: Singapore's seniors turn to parkour

Indian tile makers feel heat of Mideast war energy crunch

At 50, Apple confronts its next big challenge: AI

Struggling Force lament missed opportunities after Chiefs defeat

US thrashed 5-2 by Belgium in reality check for World Cup hosts

Sailboats carrying aid reach Cuba after going missing

Lakers guard Doncic gets one-game ban for accumulated technicals

NBA Spurs stretch win streak to eight in rout of Bucks

US lose 5-2 to Belgium in rude awakening for World Cup hosts

Soaring gas prices spark renewed debate about European electricity

A surge in natural gas prices since the Middle East war erupted has sparked renewed debate about Europe's electricity market, where prices are still linked to gas.

Germany's Axel Springer swoops for British newspaper The Telegraph

German media group Axel Springer said Friday it had agreed to buy right-wing British newspaper The Telegraph in a surprise move, as the UK government investigates a rival bid.

US sheds jobs in February in warning sign for Trump's economy

The United States unexpectedly lost jobs in February while unemployment edged up, government data showed Friday, piling pressure on President Donald Trump's economic agenda as key midterm elections approach.

AC Milan hoping to revive dimming title hopes in derby against Inter

AC Milan face Serie A leaders Inter this weekend knowing the derby could offer a last chance to apply pressure.

Pirovano in 'seventh heaven' after first World Cup victory

Italian skier Laura Pirovano vowed to "savour this victory" after finally claiming her first World Cup win on Friday in the first of two downhills on home snow in Val di Fassa.

Ohtani homers as Japan thrash Taiwan at World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani blasted a home run to ignite Japan's World Baseball Classic campaign as the defending champions thrashed Taiwan 13-0 in their tournament opener in Tokyo on Friday.

Pirovano takes downhill at Val di Fassa for first World Cup win

Italian skier Laura Pirovano finally claimed her first World Cup victory on Friday by winning the first of two downhills on home snow in Val di Fassa.

Iran drone strike on Azerbaijan raises fears of Mideast war spreading to Caucasus

Iranian drone strikes on Azerbaijan have raised fears that the Middle East war could spill into the Caucasus, as Baku, an ally of Israel, vows to respond.

Hungary to expel seven Ukrainians as Zelensky, Orban quarrel over Russian oil

Hungary will expel seven detained Ukrainians, the government said Friday, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traded threats in a row over stalled Russian oil supplies.