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French Olympic gold medallist Florent Manaudou announces retirement

Romania shuts nuclear plant as Danube drops

Tourists rescued by boat as forest fire threatens Greek beaches

Millions of Europeans struggle with another wave of extreme heat

Indicted Raul Castro reappears after months out of public view

Israel reopens once-closed West Bank settlement

Italian teen Curtis breaks women's 50m backstroke world record for second time

Taylor to captain New Zealand for first time against Bulls

Taulagi steps out of 'comfort zone' with code switch to French Top 14 new boys

Carrick urges Man Utd to push for more signings to boost title bid

Leicester's Thai owners put troubled club up for sale: reports

'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup

Stocks steady as US inflation worries ease, oil slips

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Kvitova downs Cirstea to reach Miami Open final

Petra Kvitova powered into the final of the WTA Miami Open on Friday with a straight sets victory over Romania's Sorana Cirstea.

Klopp promises Liverpool spending spree after 'anomaly' season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said the Reds will spend in the transfer window to improve on a disappointing season but hit back at criticism of the club behind the scenes.

Andrew Tate released from detention to house arrest in Romania

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother were released on Friday after three months detention in Romania and moved to house arrest while they are investigated for alleged human trafficking and rape.

'Less bad' Espargaro tops practice at Argentina's happy hunting ground

Aleix Espargaro on Friday led an Aprilia one-two in practice for the Argentina MotoGP at the same circuit where 12 months ago he delivered the team's first premier class world championship victory.

Marseille miss chance to close on PSG in Montpellier draw

Marseille missed the chance to put some pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Montpellier on Friday.

Greek PM wants EU aid for steel fence extension along Turkey border

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called on the European Union to "seriously consider" providing financial aid to help extend an anti-migrant steel fence along the border with Turkey.

Wise withdraws from Masters to focus on mental health

Aaron Wise, who has struggled early this year on the PGA Tour, said Friday he is withdrawing from next week's Masters tournament to focus on his mental health.

Medvedev happy at end to Wimbledon's Russia ban

World number five Daniil Medvedev welcomed Wimbledon's decision on Friday to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete in this year's tournament.

Espargaro tops practice at Argentina's happy hunting ground

Aleix Espargaro on Friday led an Aprilia one-two in practice for the Argentina MotoGP at the same circuit where 12 months ago he delivered the team's first world championship victory.

Tiger looks to be playing Masters with media chat booked

Tiger Woods hasn't formally said he will be playing in the 87th Masters, but the 15-time major champion has an interview time booked along with other players on Tuesday.

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